Comfort Rating

- COMFORT ZONE MEASUREMENT -
The GTD Comfort Zone Measurement is our way of assessing the accommodations, amenities, and setting that will serve as a participant's shelter during their event. This unscientific measurement is subjective, but is a factor in an individual's decision whether or not to participate in a GTD event. The harsher the accommodations then the more physical, emotional, and psychological demand will be required from the participant. GTD divides this measurement into 5 Comfort Zones.

PLUSH: Permanent Shelter, Climate Control, Electricity, Lighting, Bed, Running Water, Private Restroom, Flush Toilet, & Hot Shower

MEAL EXAMPLE: Restaurant Meals

SHELTER EXAMPLE: Hotel with Comfortable Bed

RUSTIC: Permanent Shelter, No Climate Control, Electricity (maybe), Lighting (maybe), Bunk Bed, Running Water, Community Restroom, Flush Toilet, and Lukewarm Shower

MEAL EXAMPLE: Cafeteria Meals

SHELTER EXAMPLE: Cabin with Bunk Beds

RUGGED: Base Camp, Tent Shelter, Climate Exposure, No Electricity, Lantern Lighting & Flashlight, Cot or Air Mattress, Water Faucet, Community Restroom, Flush or Pit Toilet, and Cold Shower

MEAL EXAMPLE: Camping Cookout Meals

SHELTER EXAMPLE: Large Tents with Cots

HARDCORE: Mobile, Tent Shelter, Climate Exposure, No Electricity, Flashlight, Sleeping Mat & Sleeping Bag, Purifying River Water, No Restroom, Cat-Hole Toilet, River Is The Shower, Completely Self Sustained, Moderately Difficult Environment

MEAL EXAMPLE: Backpacker Meals

SHELTER EXAMPLE: Backpacker Tent with Sleeping Mat

EXTREME: Mobile, Jungle Hammock Shelter, Climate Exposure, No Electricity, Flashlight, Sleeping Mat & Sleeping Bag, Purifying River Water, No Restroom, Cat-Hole Toilet, River Is The Shower, Completely Self Sustained, Harsh Environment

MEAL EXAMPLE: Backpacker Meals

SHELTER EXAMPLE: Jungle Hammock

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