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...

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'd rather sleep on it first - but if you snooze, you lose! Watch or listen to the ultimate lullaby right...

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! Watch or listen for advice on the perfect slice, and how to take the colour and craft of domestic...

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 systems. We mean that literally too, covering all from internal and external appliances, to...

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 podcast table, where our gear gurus touch on everything from designs and adjustable heights, to...

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 baking banana bread: there may never be a 'right' time, but some times are riper than others.  In this...

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 the laughs, learnings, and most-loved moments of the Snowys Camping Show: Season 2. For links to everything...

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 mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:...

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 this episode, check out our show notes: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-muk-mat Join the...

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 accordingly.  For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show...

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 gift guide! For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show...

The conversation around Coleman's Instant Up tents can become a little... well, intents. This episode of the Snowys Camping Show is no different, as Ben and Lauren exchange their interpretations of the range. Be it Lauren's persistence in sticking to her show plan, or Ben's strong recommendation to reconsider - our gear gurus deconstruct each Coleman Instant Up model and unpack their features from the floor to the fly, soon coming to mutual revelations and conclusions. For links to...

Life on the road can look like anything from crisp white coastlines, pillows padding the open boot, and coffee thermoses cradled in the cupholders, to mud-caked wheels, scuffed stone guards, and ongoing kilometres of red dirt roads. In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, Ben and Lauren invite Snowys' resident caravanning expert Kevin to take the wheel. From chocks and hitch locks, to adaptors and jack pads - Kev lists the most necessary caravan accessories for a well-oiled machine on the...

On the last Friday of September, Ben, Lauren, and the Snowys Camping Show podcast team rolled into the Australian Camp Oven Festival to find it set up, pegged out, and ready to roar across the weekend. From Friday pub meals and team bonding lawn bowls at sunset, to camp oven dishes and damp, sodden conditions right through to Sunday - this year's festival was well worth the trip. Pull up a chair, jostle the campfire coals, and tune in for Ben and Lauren's wrap up of the Snowys schedule,...

In this episode, our outdoor experts Ben and Lauren are joined by Mick Villa 'the Camp Oven Cook' and Ron 'Kingbrown' Wilson at this year's Australian Camp Oven Festival, to discuss fridges. ...Kidding. From material and make to size and shape, tune in for the origin of the camp oven, and the best practice for cleaning and care - plus, Mick and Ron's classic camp oven collection, campsite recipes, and the backstory of their craft. For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check...

From that char-spotted damper crust to the smoky smack of flavour in your outback tucker – camp oven cooking is a skill sought to be mastered by every culinary camper. In the shade of Lauren’s awning, our outdoor experts sit down with Cam from the Adelaide Snowys store at the country’s largest camp oven event: the Australian Camp Oven Festival. Here, they crank the heat on Cam’s involvement in the cooking competition – from his sweet and spicy ‘gingerbread dudes’, to baked ham, fresh bread,...