Endurance
Legendary design rooted in Shackleton’s polar exploration heritage.
Built for extreme polar conditions and severe weather
Single-person setup in five minutes, fully sheltered assembly
Lightweight aluminium frame with durable ripstop nylon cover
Thermal liner improves heat retention and reduces condensation
Clamshell panels enable rapid medivac and equipment access
Ballast skirt allows secure anchoring using snow or gear
Available in 16ft and 21ft models, 6’6″ height
Compact, lightweight design for sled or helicopter transport
Ideal for polar expeditions, science missions, and remote camps.
The Weatherhaven Endurance shelter takes its name from Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship, symbolising resilience in the harshest conditions. Designed for extreme expeditions, it blends rugged reliability with modern engineering, offering unmatched shelter performance in remote environments. This shelter continues Weatherhaven’s legacy of creating innovative, mobile infrastructure that equips teams for exploration, research, and critical operations in some of the world’s most challenging landscapes.
Endurance: resilient, rapid setup, proven protection.
Example Applications
Engineered to endure severe winds, extreme cold, heavy snow.
The Endurance shelter is purpose-built for Arctic and Antarctic deployments, providing exceptional resistance to fierce winds, sub-zero temperatures, and crushing snow loads. It has been field-tested in extraordinary conditions, including a 1,000-kilometre dogsled expedition across Greenland’s northern wilderness. This proven track record ensures explorers, scientists, and military teams can trust the Endurance to deliver safety and reliability in unforgiving climates.
Quick-erect setup reduces personnel exposure to harsh conditions.
Speed and safety are vital in extreme environments, and the Endurance delivers both. Its quick-erect system allows teams to assemble the shelter from inside, minimizing exposure to freezing winds and dangerous weather. This design innovation ensures rapid deployment with fewer risks, enabling personnel to establish secure, protective shelter quickly—often within minutes—when operational efficiency and survival are top priorities.
Specifications
| Specification | Endurance 16′ | Endurance 21′ |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2.42 m // 8 ft | 2.42 m // 8 ft |
| Length | 4.84 m // 16 ft | 6.36 m // 21 ft |
| Height (middle) | 2 m // 6 ft 6 in | 2 m // 6 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 35 kg // 77 lb | 46 kg // 101 lb |
| Packed volume | 2.8 m x 0.3m x 0.3 m // 110 in x 12 in x 12 in | 2.8 m x 0.3m x 0.46 m // 110 in x 12 in x 18 in |
| 2 full-height zipper C door entrances with arctic flashing | ||
| 24” square port at centre floor | ||
| Stainless marine ventilation port at centre roof | ||
| Clamshell full-end opening for snow medical or equipment entry | ||
| Extended ballast skirt around perimeter | ||
Lightweight fabric liner provides thermal efficiency in a compact design.
Inside, the Endurance is optimized for comfort and energy efficiency. A specially engineered lightweight liner enhances thermal insulation, helping maintain stable interior temperatures even when external conditions fluctuate dramatically. Despite its superior climate performance, the shelter remains highly portable and compact, ensuring easier transport to remote sites. Its balance of strength, efficiency, and mobility makes it a reliable expeditionary solution.
Options
Structure & Configuration
Aerodynamic tunnel shelter design
16 ft and 21 ft lengths
Ripstop nylon laminated cover system
Multiple color options
Thermal breathable liner system
Extended snow ballast skirt
Breathable laminate materials
Polar Foam insulated floor system
2 full-height C doors with polar flashing
Clamshell end opening for full access)
Expedition snow tunnel entrance
Central floor access port (Velcro sealed)
Snow & ice melting systems (proprietary)
Cable ports & stove pipe socks
roof-mounted adjustable vent
Heating systems (oil-burning heaters)
Compact transport sled compatible
Fully deployed from inside shelter
Clamshell ends allow fast medivac and equipment access.
The Endurance shelter incorporates innovative clamshell end walls that provide fast access for medical evacuation, cargo handling, and mission-critical operations. This feature enhances its versatility, particularly in urgent or life-saving scenarios, where speed and accessibility matter most. The thoughtful design integrates operational efficiency with practicality, allowing teams to adapt quickly to mission requirements in both field camps and emergency deployments.
Spacious 16′ and 21′ length options for versatile interior needs.
Available in two spacious configurations—16 feet and 21 feet—the Endurance adapts to a wide range of mission requirements. Its generous interior capacity supports uses from temporary housing to equipment storage or small command centres. This flexibility makes it ideal for expedition leaders who require modular, scalable shelter solutions that can grow with the operational demands of their teams.
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