The humble Gazebo hasn’t changed much over the years which is testament to just how good they are. You’ve no doubt seen them everywhere – sporting events, markets, concerts and shows as well as camping grounds all over Australia and the world. If you’re still undecided about gazebos then read on, because there are plenty of reasons to add one to your camping kit, to make your next camp setup that much better!

Always check you’re buying a UPF rated gazebo before you need to rely on it for sun protection!

The most obvious reason for using a gazebo is the fact that they’re an incredibly fast way to provide a large are of shade and shelter. In under a minute you can have entire structure folded out and pegged down, ready to go. Most gazebos offer both sun and wet weather protection – but it’s important to actually check before you choose one as not all of them do! Both the 3×3 and 6×3 Adventure Kings gazebos are tested and rated to have a UPF50+ rating – that’s the highest level possible blocking more than 98% of harmful UV rays. Plus, the material is waterproof thanks to the protective polyurethane coating and the high pointed roof prevents water or even snow build-up which makes them ideal in wet or cold weather. Adventure Kings Gazebos have been tested in every terrain and every climate, from the bush to the beach, the sun to the snow and in windy and rainy conditions.

Make sure you get a Gazebo with a steel frame that’s tough enough to take on tough conditions

If you’re going to rely on your gazebo to keep you shaded and sheltered every time you use it then you need to know that it’s rugged enough to take on harsh weather conditions. As it turns out that’s another huge benefit of a gazebo over other shelter options – when set up and pegged out they’re incredibly tough. Again though, do your research because some flimsy gazebos use an alloy frame while others like those in the Adventure Kings range use a strong steel frame and offers the ability to fasten each leg with two pegs through each foot as well as fasten on guy ropes to each top corner of the gazebo frame thanks to a metal D loop. Another key advantage that a gazebo has over other shade or shelter offerings is the use of a triangular reinforced frame. Triangles are the strongest shape able to offer a huge amount of support and rigidity and when you take a look up at the underside of a gazebo you’ll see nothing but triangles.

Gazebos are the perfect base camp – leave them set up and you can drive off to explore without a worry!

That toughness also adds to the fact that gazebos are the perfect base camp. Because they’re not fitted on or fastened to your vehicle you can leave them set up, head off for a drive and come back to a camp site that’s ready to go. It’ll save your spot and save you time and offers more versatility in positioning your camp when you’re not restricted to only living around your vehicle – for example if you want a central communal area a gazebo is the perfect choice. It’s the same story for using your gazebo in other places – set it up at the local park, sporting events or even on the job site to protect your tools and yourself!  With three selectable heights you can increase your headroom to whatever is required in your situation – with the highest setting being tall enough to fit a vehicle underneath! Or if you need the toughest and most wind resistant setup, you can drop the gazebo right down to the base height and secure it strongly!

Whether it’s the campsite or the jobsite you’ll use a gazebo more than you think!

Choosing a tough gazebo means it’ll last and that means you’re going to get so much more use out of it! There’s almost no limit to where or how you could use yours – the backyard, local sports, picnics in the park or a remote fishing trip! The beauty of the Adventure Kings range is that while they fold out to over 3m tall, with a huge 3×3 or 6×3 metres of protected area, they still pack up relatively compact so you can easily store them in the shed or garage and easily pack them in your ute or throw them on the roof rack! In fact, the 3×3 gazebo will fold down to around 30 by 30cm and under 1.6m long making it easy to carry too!

Gazebo accessories can take your gazebo setup a whole new level! Here you’ve got a protected tent to sleep in and a bug-free relaxing and dining area!

Finally, your gazebo doesn’t just offer versatility for use in many different settings, you can also add accessories to transform your gazebo into so many different setups. With gazebo walls, mosquito nets, tents and gazebo hubs you can make your gazebo even more useful! The Adventure Kings 6×3 gazebo takes this a setup further – because the design is similar to having two 3x3m gazebos together you can actually install multiple different accessories to create the ultimate basecamp! One side can be open with a wall for shade, while the other can fit a 3x3m gazebo tent – now you’ve got shelter to sleep and an open but shaded living area for meals and relaxing.

A Gazebo makes the perfect communal area at camp so everyone can kick back and relax!

If you’re after an easy, quick and rugged solution for more shade and shelter at camp, or just about anywhere else, then definitely check out the range of Adventure Kings Gazebos and accessories. Whether you want to use it as a basecamp while you explore, a communal living area for everyone to enjoy or just a rugged set up for yourself you can’t go wrong!