Get a group of camping enthusiasts together and start talking gear and while they will all agree that you will need a certain amount of gear this is where the agreement is likely to stop. Given the myriad of choice for every price of gear what steps should you follow in selecting camping equipment? This podcast is aimed at newer campers and provides a basic overview of how to go about selecting gear for that tent based adventure. www.escapetocamping.com.au    Escape to camping can also be...

‘Take only memories, leave only footprints’ is a saying that most of us have heard and relates to the concept of treading lightly on the landscape and one that applies to any outdoor activity, including camping. But what does it actually mean? And do we really care? In this podcast episode we discuss the things to keep in mind to reduce your impact on the environment and in the process increase the enjoyment for yourself and others when camping. www.escapetocamping.com.au   Escape to camping...

So you’re going camping for the weekend and you’ve even chosen a particular region but when you start looking at the fine detail you discover there are a number of different camping options to choose from. In this podcast episode we discuss the broad categories of campsites you find around Australia, with a focus on vehicle based camping, and provide a basic overview of each camping option along with discussing the key pros and cons. www.escapetocamping.com.au   Escape to camping can also be...

On any camping trip, whether it be a single night or a multi-day trip there is an ulterior motive as to why we are camping. It may be to get from point A to point B, it may be for that special fishing adventure, or it could be for just a short escape where you do nothing but just relax. Doing some planning prior to starting your adventure, even just the basics can make a big difference between having a good trip or having a great trip. Do your research! The longer the trip the more research...

In any recreational activity or hobby there are pros and cons. Recently we talked about why people camp and in that podcast epsiode we discussed reasons that we go car camping with the focus being more about the positive aspects of the camping experience. Having said that how often do articles focus on the negatives aspects of camping preferring instead to talk up the positives? In many cases we pretend there aren’t any negatives. So why wouldn’t you camp? www.escapetocamping.com.au Escape to...

So why do people camp? In answering this question there is no one single answer, whether we go camping as individuals, as a couple, as friends, or as a family, the reasons will often vary and while there may be similarities everyone will have their own 'why'. In recording this podcast episode Gill and I didn't have to think to much about why we camp, we have very clear reasons for opting to go camping, but are other people this transparent in their motivations? In the following podcast...

‘Welcome to the Escape to Camping, we’re your hosts Gill and Tim Savage’.This podcast episode is a brief introduction to the Escape to Camping podcast and website. Launched on 8 July 2024, with the aim being your 'go to Australian camping resource'. In this, our very first episode, we provide an introduction to your hosts and set out what we are trying to achieve with the podcast and blog. Podcast episodes will be released every two weeks so keep an eye out on your favourite podcast library...