'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...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-christmas-gift-guide-23/ Well, Silly Season has officially hit the Snowys podcast room... In this episode, gear gurus Ben and Lauren work their way down their wish lists, detailing the gear and gadgets fit for every outdoor adventure. From perfectly practical stocking fillers to perfectly portable water faucets, solar-powered string lights, and Sundowner swags - watch or...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-roof-top-tents/ A true sanctuary under the stars, the roof top tent quite literally elevates any camp setup. In this episode, Ben and Lauren call on the RTT experts to expand on everything from the racks to the roof! Dialling in from arguably the largest roof top tent display in Australia, Dave and Jacob from the Snowys store in Brendale touch on the styles, systems, setup...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-picking-a-tent/ They're your bedrooms in a bag. Your portable fortresses. Your on-the-road abodes. They're tents. In this episode, Ben and Lauren go back to basics, detailing the main considerations when choosing a tent. From size, space, and weight, to 'future-proofing', vestibules, and product reviews - tune in for the most beneficial 45 minutes of tent-talk to...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-trekking-poles/ In this episode, Ben and Lauren (flick) lock, rock, and roll! From twist-locking and compact folding, to 'flex tips', good grip, and snow baskets - trekking poles provide a no-pressure solution to taking on the rocky trails and slopes to the summit. Take comfort into your own hands from your palms to the path, and watch or listen here! Join the...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-hiking-stoves-for-compact-cooking/ In this episode, Ben and Lauren keep it light. Of everything on your lightweight pack list, your hiking stove is the essential bit of kit! Turning the dry into rehydrated, it's your cooking comrade on every alfresco escape. In this episode, our gear experts throw everything into the pot, touching on fuel types, burners, and tips on how to...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-car-camping-without-cramming/ Off-road runaway vacations, backroad adventures, outback escapes...they all have one thing in common: a vehicle.  In this episode, our resident gear gurus Ben and Lauren share the driving, exploring the pared-back packing approaches to car camping and proving that there's no limit to how good outdoor living can get - not even the size of your...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-behind-the-scenes-with-sea-to-summit/ From the infinite horizon where the sea meets the sunlight to the mountaintops that pierce the sky, the range of outdoor gear by Sea to Summit covers the curves and contours of adventures that take on both water and land. In this episode, Ben and Lauren check back in with Sea to Summit's Brand Manager Ross Smith to reveal the parts,...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-new-season-new-gear-spring/ For the outdoorsy type, a good drink bottle is like a good handbag.  Be it new bottle brands like Nalgene or new colours from Grayl - the Snowys warehouse is brimming with new gear, just in time for Spring. This week, Ben and Lauren harvest the outdoor gear in full bloom!  From storage bags and awning brackets, to camp tables and solar blankets - in...

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-camping-for-big-people/ In this episode, Ben and Lauren discover that less is most certainly not more. From the mats on the wider side to the gear with a bigger pack size, Snowys’ resident camp cook Cam shares how he manages to camp comfortably off the grid as one of the bigger blokes in the group. Listen in for how to live larger on every pared-back, outdoor escape! Join...

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 line. Be it breaking into the tent market, the argument for aluminium, or engaging 'Hangout'...

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 keeping your camp clobber contained and the tent intact. Join the conversation over on our...

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. Be it how to mount, when to peg out, the types that pull out, or the styles that curve around...

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.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snowys.com.au

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 conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to...

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 Jamie. Despite their long-established narrative and true-blue Aussie spirit, EvaKool consistently...

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 Snowys Camping Show, Ben and Lauren discuss the Top 10 best-of-the-bests. From touring tents...

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 these humble pods of emergency energy. Nonetheless, tune in for a pared-back chat that generates...

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 more extensive than the Sturt Highway, touching on the plans to make and the precautions to take...

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 listen here! Join the conversation over on our Facebook...

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's more where that came from! Be it a barbecue from a galaxy far, far away, torches on your...

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 Manfred from TMO Sports - Deuter's Australian representative for over 25 years - to unpack the...

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 the clear tubs - tune in for their tips on tent longevity, pest prevention, and drying out the...

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 fridges - literally, from their capacity and compressor to how well they combat the...

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 gear on its way out.The billy's on the boil, the damper's wrapped in foil, and there's an empty...