Snowys Camping Show

There’s no questioning that triangles are the superior shape. At school, we asked mum to cut our sandwiches into triangular pieces because it improved the flavour tenfold (duh). That goes for pizza too – slicing into square slabs only leaves behind those annoying almost-slices, wasted on the edges. No one likes an almost-slice. In fact, triangles are so celebrated that we even have a theory to det...

Get your dehydration stations ready – on this week's podcast we’re catching up with Kate Grarock to talk all things DIY meal prep for your lightweight adventure! Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys  Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snowys.com.au Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook...

 Picture a tent peg. Yes, a tent peg. That metal, malleable, 25-ish-centimetre rod with a kink at the top, tapped into the earth through the eyelet of a tent, swag, or shelter for added security. That description was under 30 words – but in this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, Ben and Lauren discuss tent pegs for 30 minutes. Yep, it’s possible. From standard to sand pegs, our outdoor experts t...

From leaving home for the SeaLink dock, to a seafood cone on the Stokes Bay rocks – Lauren and her partner Jesse recently explored the nooks, crannies, and crevices located thirteen kilometres off the coast of South Australia on the beauty-bountiful Kangaroo Island. Be it sandboarding the Little Sahara dunes, or foraging along the starfish-flecked shores of Bales Beach – in this episode of the Sno...

Chill out – considering a fridge for your caravan or camp vehicle doesn’t have to be challenging. From the hum of a compressor fridge to the fumes of a gas-powered – the pitfalls and benefits of portable refrigeration depend on what a camper requires on their travels. In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, Ben and Lauren keep their cool as they discuss the ins and outs of portable refrigerati...

Let’s cut the crap. From roadside long drops to campsite stop-overs, it’s now common for patches of our sunburnt country to appear dappled with a soft, white material – and news flash, it’s not snow. With camping an increasingly popular activity around the country, portable toilet practices are becoming more necessary than before. Throughout this episode, Ben and Lauren waste no time in flushing p...

As we translate this podcast episode into written form, the frustrating yet all-too-familiar jagged red line scribbles itself across the pages, underscoring the same word: ‘swent’. Grammarly suggests alternatives like ‘sweet’, ‘sent’, and ‘went’, only twisting the knife further into the somewhat sensitive discussion that surrounds whether the combination of a swag and a tent has an official name....

Beyond the beaten tracks, past suburban abodes, and smack-bang in the middle of barren landscapes – our normal way of communicating with family, friends, and services may not always suffice. There’s a beacon for that. In this episode, Ben and Lauren enter the Snowys satellite and activate an extensive analysis of the various beacons and communication devices available to avid adventurers. Be it sp...

Be it toddlers in sleeping bags, or toppers for sleeping swags – Lauren and Ben burrow into our Snowys’ inbox and put to bed some of the probes that have had you pondering. From the ‘gram to the ‘book – we scan our Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook platforms for your most asked and always interesting campsite questions. This episode of the Snowys Camping Show runs the tap on tips and tricks in wet...

Maybe they used to fight over the TV remote. Maybe they used to nick food from each other’s plate at the dinner table. Maybe they still call dibs on the front seat of the car.   Standard sibling antics aside, founders of Blacksmith Camping Supplies Laine and Erin have demonstrated how hard work, collaboration, and a common love for the great outdoors can foster a successful, streamlined, and proud...

From multi-use items, to shoes, undies, and liners – this episode of the Snowys Camping Show talks basic backpacks, where Lauren and Ben set the scene with only a microphone, a page of notes, and their minimalist mindset. Be it snapping a toothbrush in two, or eating straight from a packet, our outback experts discuss how to pack tight, choose light, and do it for the #gram – only this time, off t...

They're our hot weather heroes - fighting the flames and forewarning the community of dangerous conditions. While every state and territory have a rural fire service of their own, Ben and Lauren chat with Phil from the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) and extinguish any confusion around Fire Ban Seasons. From considerations in campfire cooking, to seeking the right refuge – in this...

“Hey, Ben’s back!” From dry deserts and calm coastlines, to torrential tropical rains – Ben and his family followed roads that scribbled their way across the Northern Territory and Western Australia. In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, Lauren helps him unpack – from the planning and preparation process, to his fondest memories and future learnings. Buckle yourselves in for the best places...

From filtering out the funky flavours, to repairing ruptures from rocky roads – we run the tap on all there is to know on water tank care in this episode of the Snowys Camping Show. Get to know the most trusted tanks for your travel, considerations for cleaning, and how to treat that tainted taste in your drinking water. Settle in with Ben, Lauren, and Kevin from the Snowys warehouse, as they filt...

With one finger following the Stuart Highway, and the other tracing the trail walks entangling Alice Springs – outdoor experts Ben and Lauren mark the map with the most fascinating and culture-rich elements of Uluru and its surrounding areas.  From the bitumen to the backroads, lose yourself in the outback tracks, trails, and tourist attractions of one of Australia’s most remarkable and momentous...

From boiling in bulk, to searing a snag - we crank the heat on this week's episode of Snowys Camping Show, adding fuel to the fire that is comparing camp stoves.   Outdoor experts Lauren and Ben take this steak right to the edge, exploring the brands, BTUs, and fuel types behind some of the most practical portable cooking apparatuses.   Get to know the burners best for boiling, the secrets be...

Our mate Ryan Faulkner from Zempire joins us for a chat on all things air! Easy to pitch and small to pack, could an air tent be the perfect shelter solution for your family camping? Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snowys.com.au

Keeping your food fresh with a fridge vs an icebox. Is chucking a bag of ice in an icebox OK, or is it worth spending more on a fridge so you can just plug in and go? On this week’s podcast Ben and Lauren talk about the pros and cons of each. What’s your preferred way of keeping your food and coldies cold when camping? Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/grou...

Here in Australia, creating shade can be just as important as bringing along enough water!  In this episode, Ben and Lauren chat about the options for awnings, shelters and shades for your summer adventures. They also cover the best ways to peg them out and secure your shelter in the sand.  Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com....

If you have a caravan, or have been looking at getting one, this weeks podcast is a must! Our resident caravan expert Kevin sits down for a chat about van weight, towing mirrors, and throws out some great towing tips. Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snowys.com.au

If you've never considered a UHF radio in your camp kit, maybe you should! Ben and Lauren talk all things radio with Tony from GME this week. Stand by to read us loud & clear, over and out! Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snowys.com.au

We’re talking camp etiquette on this week’s episode of the Snowys Camping Show. How do you have fun while being considerate of other campers? Do you like to become mates with your neighbours, or keep to yourself? Ben and Lauren talk it all though, including the biggest issue - noise! How do you feel about generators, music, TVs, late night parties and early mornings with kids? What about dogs? Che...

If you don’t know your spigot, BTU, ferrule, or GORP from your bivy take a look at this week’s podcast: Camping Terms Explained Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snowys.com.au

On today’s episode we're talkin' hiking food - it’s not all 2 Minute Noodles and muesli bars! What food to pack, and how to pack it, on your next hiking adventure. Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snowys.com.au

Check out the full range of Hard Korr products here: https://www.snowys.com.au/hard-korr   We've got the fellas from Hard Korr back today, and we're talking batteries!  Get the low down on Lead Acid Vs Lithium and everything in-between.  Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snow...