Evolution in theShelterBox Solution

Since 2000…• Developments in what’s in a ShelterBox• Developments in individual items in the ShelterBox• Improvements in the ShelterBox Disaster Relief tent.

What’s in the Box?

• Deliver the best possible aid package

Developments in kit

Thermal layer Midi Tent

Solar Lights

Thermal layer

Aluminium sheet added between the inner and outer tent layers for extra insulation

First used in Turkey, Oct’ 2011

• Earthquakes • Van province• Extreme low

temperatures -20°C

• Snowfall 1m daily

Good feedback

‘We loved the tent because it was so warm. We know our mountaineering equipment and the third layer is key to the insulation.’

Nokero solar light bulbs

First used in Turkey when millions of people lost power following the quakes

Midi tent

• Smaller, more compact

• Easier to pack up and relocate e.g. floods

• Single sheet• Bug proof• Good

ventilation• 15.5kg: half

weight of standard

First used in Thailand Floods October 2011

Quick & effective solution: fast distribution and easy to move

Improvements in the Disaster Relief Tent

Original solution Current solution

Conditions… anything

- Cold to -20°C- Heat to +50°C- Tropical rain- Wind to +100kph- Hard rocks and rubble- Soft, sandy and marshy ground- Snow and ice

Size and needs

• House an extended family• Sleeping areas and privacy• Sufficient living area• Shade from heat• External shelter in wet climates• 2 doors for safety & less congestion at 1 door• Ventilation

Original Solution

An innovative mix of tunnel, dome and geodesic tents

Positives

• Easy to erect• Stable• Lots of internal space• Potential for adding canopies• 2 doors• Easy to add ventilation

Latest Solution

Similar design but pitches flysheet first

Positives• Easier to erect• Greater air gap

between inner and flysheet for insulation from heat & cold

• Reflective lining to flysheet

• Can add thermal layer

• Increased ventilation• More durable and

robust

Latest changes

• Water and foliage collected in the lower part of the vent• This provided the potential for water to ingress into the tent

providing a breeding ground for insects.• Vents now have a roof cover to allow water to drip over the

lower part of the vent.

Other considerations

Taped seams – seals the holes made by the sewing needles to make tent waterproof

Other considerations

Snow skirt – If the tent is pitched on snow or soft ground where pegs will not hold in place, or in very hard ground, then snow or other heavy items can be placed on the skirt to keep the tent in place.

Other considerations

Pegging – Pegs need to be placed correctly at 45° to the vertical

Tensioning the poles to the flysheet – The poles must be tensioned into the inner for the tent to be stable

How long will the tent last?

• At least 12 months in average conditions but this does depend on various factors.

• Daily tent, pegging, guyline placement checking increase tent life

Testing tents

• Feedback from SRTs• Own experiences• Laboratory testing• Monitoring &

evaluation programmes to hear from beneficiaries

Tests

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiQ-UOmYGyw

The ShelterBox disaster relief tent

6 months to manufacture

Our vision is a world in which all people displaced by disasters and humanitarian crises are rapidly provided with emergency shelter and vital aid, which will help rebuild their communities and lives

www.shelterbox.org/donate

ShelterBox is a charity independent of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation.

ShelterBox is a registered Charity no. 1096479. Company no. 4612652.

President: HRH The Duchess of Cornwall