I know people have said a lot about the canvas bed ends, but to be honest they aren't really that bad. We had a swan first, and yes it was noisey when the rain hit as well as when it was windy, but the amount of canvas and plastic on it there was no doubt it would be like that.but it wasn't unbearable and we all managed to sleep (I am usually a very light sleeper too). We now have the panda wagon and it is heaps quieter. We have been in wind and rain (and a bit of hail) and it really isn't too bad. Once everyone is asleep you'll find it is the waves or the odd cricket or animal waking you up. If you are concerned, hire one for the weekend and go somewhere where you know it's windy to try it out. Otherwise, there are natural sleeping tablets (you can buy in woolies, etc) that a friend of mine swears by. Takes a week to work, but once they do , they work!