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The Snowys Camping Show is a podcast for outdoor adventurers, who love spending every spare minute they have exploring. Tune in each week for your dose of outdoor fun, advice, and information on camping, 4x4, caravanning, hiking, bushwalking, and more that you can listen to when you're not adventuring.
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Stumped for a stocking stuffer? Banking on something a little bigger? From compact coffee makers to endless after-dark movie nights under the stars, this year's Christmas lineup has landed. Be it lightweight, luxury, simple, or practical - in this episode, Ben and Lauren unwrap their top picks for 2024, featuring fresh releases like the KickAss Projector and Sea to Summit's new Detour range, alongside tried-and-tested favorites (even for four-legged campers). Be them coffee connoisseurs, tech...
What happens when New Zealand innovation meets camping comfort? Zempire founder Richard Knauf pulls up a Hexolite table to share the story. From lightweight yet sturdy camp tables to their 'Lasagna of Glory' Monstabeds - in this episode, Ben and Lauren unpack Zempire's latest gear innovations with the man who helped dream them into existence. They dive deep into the tech behind the Aerospeed Air Tent range, discuss the balanced stance on blackout fabric, and discover why air poles might just ...
Is your tent looking more hole-y than heavenly? Today we're talking tent repair! Ben and Lauren are back with a practical episode all about fixing your camping shelter. They'll cover common tent issues like tears, broken zippers, and leaky seams, sharing their top tips for easy DIY repairs. Whether you're dealing with a small rip or a major malfunction, our hosts have got you covered with budget-friendly solutions to keep your tent in top shape for many adventures to come. So grab your ...
Gather 'round the virtual campfire as we spill the beans on the new kid on the camping block! Ben & Lauren are stoked to introduce you to Tilda Outdoors, the fresh face in the camping game that's got us buzzing like mozzies around a lantern. This newcomer is shaking things up with gear that screams 'glamping meets girlpower'. Their standout piece? The Rosie Swag - a freestanding dome swag that's tougher than your grandma's fruit cake but prettier than a sunset over Uluru. With its midge-...
In this episode, Ben and Lauren unzip the world of swags, comparing everything from classic bed rolls, to compact canvas castles. We'll canvas the key features - from sky windows to comfy foam mattresses - and share tips on choosing the perfect-sized swag for your next adventure. Whether you're a solo explorer, looking for a double swag to share, or part of a camping clan, we've got the lowdown on what makes a great swag stand out from the crowd. 00:00 – Intro 02:23 – Swags 02:40 – Defining a...
Dive into the fluffy world of sleeping bag insulation! It’s time to unpack the down vs synthetic sleeping bag debate to help you stay cozy on your next adventure. In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, Ben and Lauren dive into the age-old debate of down versus synthetic insulation for sleeping bags. They’ll unpack the pros and cons of each, covering everything from warmth-to-weight ratios and packability to performance in wet conditions. Whether you’re a fair-weather camper or a hardcore...
Elevate your outdoor adventures from basic to bougie! Grab your plush pillows and fancy camp chairs, because today we’re diving into the world of glamorous camping! Ben and Lauren are back with a ripper episode all about glamping gear that’ll take your outdoor experience from rough to ritzy. From the OZtrail Fast Frame BlockOut Lumos 10P tent with its built-in LED lighting system, to the Quest Air Sofa 3 for lounging in style, we’re covering all the essentials to turn your campsite into a fiv...
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-fast-pitch-tents/ In this episode, Ben and Lauren unpack how a fast-pitch style tent can upgrade your campsite. From canvas versus synthetic, to folding frames, flies, and pitch times - tune in for some top-quality, compact, and Turbo-charged talk on the features, benefits, and setup variations of Instant Up, Fast Frame, Turbo, RV, and inflatable tent designs. 00:00 – Intro 00...
If there was ever a topic to associate with a Monday morning, it's mould. This week, Ben and Lauren embrace the Monday blues by touching on something just as damp and dull, but nowhere near as nice on a cracker with quince and a glass of red: mouldy camping gear. Nevertheless, this episode builds on how to prevent, remove, and recover your tents, shelters, and swags from the ultimate vampire of longevity that feeds on humidity but fries in UV: mould! 00:00 – Intro 00:57 – Overview: Ma...
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-new-season-new-gear-winter/ In this episode, Lauren lifts a rooftop tent with one hand and spins it on her forefinger like a basketball. ...OK, that's not entirely true. But now that we have your attention - this week on the Snowys Camping Show, Ben and Lauren crack into the ~cool~ new gear fresh to the Snowys floor this winter! From ultralightweight roof top tents and steadfas...
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-talking-oztrail-with-michael-ben/ From hitting the track to hitting the sack, OZtrail have successfully designed and delivered rugged outdoor gear to the tourers, travellers, and thrill seekers for over 30 years. In this episode, Ben and Lauren pull up a chair for Michael and Ben from the OZtrail team to talk the origins, evolution, and future of the brand. 00:00 – ...
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-camping-outdoor-apps/ Be it traversing the tracks, tracking the weather, or watching for wildlife - there’s an abundance of apps to make outdoor adventuring and travelling safer, easier, more interactive, and enjoyable. Some you’ll grow to rely on, others you’ll just love to have. Enough of the doom-scrolling. Gather your baggage and buckle your seatbelt as Ben and Lauren tap i...
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-weird-wonderful-camping-gear-3/ If you thought two episodes of nonsense inventions and head-scratcher gadgets were quite enough, Ben and Lauren respectfully challenge that with another twenty! Some are practical, some are peculiar, most are weird, and all are wonderful! In their third episode of the sort, things get weirder without much warning. Join the conversation ove...
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-keeping-it-clean-with-camp-showers/ Yeah, Ben and Lauren scrub up alright. In this episode, they keep it classy in their squeaky clean discussion of everything camping showers. From pared-back shower bags and basic bucket setups, to compact 12-volt appliances and gas hot water systems - your favourite outdoor experts run the tap on the range of shower options for a refres...
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-off-grid-communication/ 'Don't call me unless it's an emergency' should be taken just as seriously as 'don't talk to me until I've had my morning coffee.' In this episode, Ben and Lauren discuss the kind of communication that requires a gadget caught between the all-out, 'get me out', sending-out-an-SOS Personal Locator Beacon, and the in-range, just-down-the-road, yarn-with-Mu...
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-beach-island-camping-with-brendale/ Take whatever you've been told about beach camping with a grain of... sand. In this episode, Ben and Lauren invite Dave and Bec from our Snowys store in Brendale, Queensland, to unpack the beach camping considerations for those sunlit trips off the bitumen. From the mesh groundsheets, best sand pegs, and suggested tent designs, to mitigating...
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-campsite-qas-8-with-ben-lauren/ This week, Ben and Lauren are back behind the mic with their raw, rustic, and never-curated-ever-organic approach to answering even more of your campsite questions. Be it tent protection from the top down, or preventing mid-adventure vermin invasions - boil the billy and settle in for another Q&A episode with your favourite outdoor experts! ...
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-campsite-questions-answers-7-with-ben-and-lauren/ With the abundance of budding adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts across the country comes a plethora of keen, campsite questions. In this episode, your favourite gear experts prepare their notes, park themselves behind the poddy mics, and produce yet another Q&A episode, addressing your most common queries posed across our...
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/campsite-qas-with-ben-lauren-6/ Fresh at the desk for 2024, Ben and Lauren kickstart Season 4 with their sixth Q&A! Be you a solo 4WDer or an on-the-road family of five - your favourite outdoor experts detail their answers to the top queries in their inbox, from fridge capacities and battery pack portability, to compact tents, extended trips, setups, and storage advice. Join t...
'I flicked through all the episodes, and I saw one that was related to pizzas... I don't remember talking about pizzas?!' ~ Ben 'I just feel like I've spent a large portion of this year inside an operating washing machine.' ~ Lauren Generating the majority of 2023's content from their stellar new studio, Ben and Lauren unpack the most notable moments of what could be considered a scramble of sound, yet successful series: Season 3! From their ever-growing Facebook group to the jam-packed ch...
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