Endurance
Legendary design rooted in Shackleton’s polar exploration heritage.
Endurance: resilient, rapid setup, proven protection.
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.
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.
Key Features
Designed for extreme polar conditions — withstands severe winds, low temperatures, and heavy snow loads
Fast internal setup — can be erected by one person in about five minutes, with frame assembly conducted safely inside the cover
Lightweight yet rugged build — features a tubular aluminum frame and ripstop nylon cover for durability without compromising mobility
Thermal efficiency — includes a breathable nylon thermal liner that enhances heat retention and minimizes moisture buildup.
Clamshell end panels — enable quick medivac access or equipment ingress and egress
Ballast skirt for anchoring — extended floor flaps can be weighted with snow or gear to secure the shelter in place
Two model sizes — available in 16‑foot and 21‑foot lengths, both with 6′6″ (1.98 m) peak height
Highly portable in field conditions — compact packed dimensions and light weight make it ideal for sled or helicopter transport
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.
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.
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.
Options
Endurance can be delivered with a variety of specially developed options, designed specifically to enhance the shelter. Here are just some of those options.
Arctic Foam insulated floor — an upgrade to the standard rip‑stop nylon floor, offering enhanced insulation and rigidity
Portable kerosene heaters — compatible heating units can be added to improve internal warmth
16′ or 21ft lengths.
Blackout liner for sleeping accommodation during Summertime.
Thermal liners.
Chimney and stove.
Various colours to suit your operation, for safety or for environmental blend.
Bespoke options available.
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.
Ideal for polar expeditions, science missions, and remote camps.
As part of Weatherhaven’s Polar shelter line, the Endurance is designed for operations in the coldest, driest regions of Earth. It supports Arctic research, military deployments, and exploration missions where reliability and endurance are non-negotiable. Whether forming part of a remote base camp or serving as a standalone field unit, the Endurance delivers dependable protection for those pushing beyond conventional boundaries.
Specifications
| Specification | Endurance 16′ | Endurance 21′ |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 6′ | 6′ |
| Length | 16′ | 21′ |
| Height (middle) | 6’6″ | 6’6″ |
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