Snowys Camping Show

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-sea-to-summit-tents-ross-smith/ From mountainside to campsite, the new ultralight tent range by Sea to Summit offers ultimate versatility for ventures beyond suburbia. In this episode, Ben and Lauren sit with Brand Manager Ross Smith to discuss the success of their most recent tent l...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-camp-security-safety-tips Camping is supposed to be a freeing experience...but often, the paranoia surrounding campsite theft can leave us feeling more tied to our setup than a guy rope to a tent peg! In this episode, Ben and Lauren lock in the tried and tested tips and tricks for ke...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-awnings-for-adventures/ From a weather shelter to a private space, the all-too-adaptable awning is the sail of your four-wheeled ship. In this episode, Ben and Lauren throw some serious shade in only the best ways, shedding light instead on the awnings designed for 4WDs and vehicles....

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-campfire-cooking-gear/ Be it a fold-away fire pit or a tripod over the flames - in this episode, Ben and Lauren unpack the bits campfire cooking kit from the hotplates and grills to the pots, pans, and skillets. Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.c...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-sleeping-bags-unpacked/ In this episode, Ben and Lauren bivvy down on the basic, pared-back sleeping bag. From packed size and zip configuration to fills, fabrics, and brand-specific jargon - tune in for the core considerations when selecting your all-round alfresco cocoon!  Join the...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-evakool-fridges/ From the soft hum to the frosty compartment, the humble fridge is a core component in a campsite setup. In this episode, Ben and Lauren keep their cool in an interview with EvaKool's Head of Marketing Leana and longstanding, qualified refrigeration mechanic Jami...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-top-10-number-1s-2023/ The best campers are the ones who can pitch a tent in the dark without glowing guy ropes. Produce the perfect, char-spotted crust on a damper. Pack their boot like Ben. Van-life like Lauren. But what about the gear that gets them through? In their 100th episode of the...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-recreational-generators/ In this episode, Ben and Lauren drone on like a generator at a caravan park. Kidding. Although, that’s a great (power) lead into the next line of the overview… From power consumption to fuel efficiency, our outdoor experts swear to hold limited knowledge on t...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-staying-safe-on-the-road/ From tedious traffic, detours, and re-directions, to beating the heat, sleet, and wet conditions – in this episode, Ben and Lauren take the wheel and steer the Snowys Camping Show in a new direction. Buckle in for their detailed discussion on road safety mor...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-camping-with-kids This week, family-man-Ben and power-mum-Lauren detail what to pack, where to pull-in, and the principles to pitch from a young age. Just like your little ones, this episode packs a big punch!  Bundle the camp clobber, buckle in your rugged cherubs, and watch or list...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-weird-and-wonderful-camping-gear-2/ Remember when things got weird in Episode 57...? There was talk of portable beer kegs for al fresco frothies, canned sandwiches, and even luminous loo roll - the camping gear on the cusp of clever and the tackle that barely tickles normal. There&ap...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-guide-to-hiking-packs-with-deuter/ Built for the kick-butt hikers, hit-the-road bikers, and all-round outdoor explorers, Deuter travel and hiking packs boast a superior construction from a multi-step design, test, and reassessment process.  In this episode, Ben and Lauren chat with M...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-camp-gear-storage-tips/ Be it back to the garage, or straight to the garbage - this discussion on gear storage seriously stacks up. In this episode, Ben and Lauren unpack how to best manage, maintain, and store your camp clobber following every off-grid getaway. From the gear bags to...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-dometic-fridges-with-paul-montaut/  This may just be our coolest interview yet.  In this episode, Ben and Lauren sit down with the Product Manager of Mobile Cooling at Dometic, Paul Montaut.  Kick back and crack open a cold one as the three of them discuss the ins and outs of Dometic...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-questions-answers-5/ Ben and Lauren have a combined knowledge of the outdoors that stretches further than a snatch strap hauling a 4WD from a bad back-up job. In the 5th episode of their Campsite Q&A's series, your questions are answered - from the gear on its way up, to the...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-selecting-a-sleeping-mat/ 'Bought a sleeping mat yesterday. It still hasn't woken up.' From the old-school inflatables to self-inflating technology, Ben and Lauren discuss the queries and considerations involved in choosing your dream sleeping mat. We understand if you...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-camp-pizza-prep/ In this episode, Ben and Lauren cover all bases. Campsite cooking doesn’t have to be dull. From the leopard-spotted crusts to the colourful, chock-a-block toppings and bubbly cheese blankets – pizzas are (literally) one of the most well-rounded dishes you can cook! W...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-caravan-gas-systems-with-kev/ Usually when it gets a little gassy in the van, one needs only to crack a window. In this episode though, our podcast hosts Ben and Lauren sit down with resident caravanning expert Kev from the Snowys Warehouse to chat the ins and outs of caravan gas sys...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-top-tables-for-every-trip/ In this episode, we lay everything out on the table. Be them the ultimate snack-top flattops, fold-out outdoor kitchens, or benchtop henchmen – Ben and Lauren detail the tables best suited to your campsite setups. Tune in for the conversation across the pod...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-building-a-bucket-list/ Fellow campers, 4WDers, and outdoor adventurers - it's about time we didn't let that cardboard calendar hanging by a distorted paper clip dictate how we live our lives. Time is just as much of a factor in planning an off-grid getaway as it is in baki...

We've learned a lot this year. Ben knows a thing or thirty about water filtration. Lauren secretly rates groundsheets. Adding red cordial to a brand new water bladder helps to eradicate the plastic-like flavour. There is such thing as a 'swent' (or is there?), and it is possible to talk for 30 minutes about tent pegs. From burning toilet paper to boiling salt in water - tune in for...

Buckle up, because Ben and Lauren have forty minutes up their sleeves and they're choosing to spend it talking about tie-down straps. From fail-safe ropes to ratchet straps, our gear gurus unpack how to best secure your clobber with the right strapping variety. Our hands are tied - this is certainly the most comprehensive conversation on getting your gear together. For links to everything men...

From the sand and salt post-surf, to the dust, dirt, and turf – Muk Mat products boast a non-slip, clean-cut solution to preventing muck from making its way into homes, camp spaces, and vehicles. In this episode, Ben and Lauren chat with Muk Mat founder Suze Horton about the growing success of the business - and why the grass is always greener with a Muk Mat! For links to everything mentioned in t...

No, this episode isn't about bowl movements. Be it those backyard barbies before sundown, campsite brekkies at the crack of dawn, or just all-round outdoor leisure - the new LCC27 gas fitting now replaces the existing POL on common 4kg and 9kg LPG gas cylinders. Our gear experts outline the reasons behind the transition, what this means for adventurers carrying gas, and how to proceed accordi...

Jingle bells, jingle bells, Ben and Lauren here, Bringing you our gift guide for the best time of the year... Who says Christmas in Australia can't get a little Snowy ? In this episode, our gear gurus unwrap the Snowys products they believe will be the most well-received, come Christmas Day. From Muk Mats and MiniMeis, to beer kegs and knife sets - tune in for the ultimate sleigh ride of a gi...