From slick family sedans to more rugged rigs, Ben and Lauren discuss how to choose your camping chariot…From Lauren’s efficient car setup to wicked 4WD configurations, our gear gurus explore how different vehicles suit different camping approaches. It’s the practical stuff that matters – payload limits, towing capacity, hidden costs, and listener feedback on everything from wagons to dual-cabs. The conversation includes clever solutions like sedan camping setups and how lightweight rooftop tents are expanding options for smaller vehicles.Tune in for essential, go-to guidance that reveals your ride’s role in camping adventures – and if it can handle your outdoor ambitions!Shortcuts:00:00 – Intro02:45 – Hardcore Vehicle Setups03:40 – Lauren’s Car Camping Setup07:52 – Considering Your Camping Setup and Style08:47 – Feedback From Others: Covering 4WDs, Vans, Wagons, Utes, and SUVs12:01 – Towing a Trailer13:21 – Considering Payload18:49 – Katrina’s Grand Sedan Setup!20:39 – Setups for Efficiency and Accessibility22:17 – Considering Hidden Costs24:50 – Ben’s Suggested Starting Point27:58 – Lightweight Rooftop Tents in SUV Setups29:12 – 4WD, Wagon, and Dual-Cab Setups31:40 – Enhancing a Sedan Setup35:11 – Camping Options for Compact Setups39:54 – Considering Extension Cords and Power Plugs41:40 – SummaryJoin the conversation over on our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowysHead to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:https://www.snowys.com.au
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Ep177 - Blockout Tents: Yay or Nay?
In the dark about Blockout technology? Ben and Lauren address the great debate dividing the tent world...In this episode, our outdoor experts tackle one of camping's most polarising fabric technologies - blockout coatings that promise pitch-black mornings but deliver heated tent controversies. A camping luxury, or an expensive "solution" to an inevitable aspect of outdoor living? From sleeping soundly through the sunrise to waking in oven-like conditions, and exploring the affect of light-blocking treatments and enhanced materials on durability, waterhead ratings, pack weight, and performance - this conversation covers the science behind fabric coatings, the fundamental tension between ventilation and insulation, and the unbeatable bliss of simply waking up with the sun.Shortcuts:00:00 - Intro01:22 - Blockout Technology02:19 - Tent Ventilation Vs Insulation04:37 - Pros of Blockout Technology06:44 - Cons of Blockout Technology09:41 - The Impact of Fabric Coatings on Durability and Waterhead Ratings13:47 - Weight Considerations of Fabric Coatings15:43 - SummaryJoin the conversation over on our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowysHead to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:https://www.snowys.com.au
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Ep176 - Our 8 Hottest Rooftop Tents
The Elite Eight! Our rooftop tent options that elevate every campsite setup…Ben and Lauren scale the heights of rooftop tent excellence, breaking down their top eight picks from powerhouse brands like 23ZERO, Darche, and Inspired Overland. Our gear gurus compare equivalent models across manufacturers, and explore everything from detachable designs to solar-integrated solutions. The conversation covers lightweight alternatives for weight-conscious campers, brands beyond the Snowys shelves, and confessions of their own rooftop tent FOMO!The best elevated sleeping isn’t just about getting off the ground, it’s about not breaking the bank – or your roof racks!Shortcuts:00:00 – Intro01:10 – Top Rooftop Tent Brands03:24 – 23ZERO Rooftop Tents10:58 – Darche Rooftop Tents\18:00 – Darche and 23ZERO’s Equivalent Rooftop Tent Models19:06 – Inspired Overland Ultralight Rooftop Tents23:53 – Lightweight Rooftop Tent Alternatives26:56 – Darche Detachable Rooftop Tent28:24 – Darche Solar Rooftop Tent29:45 – Coming Soon From 23ZERO30:17 – Rooftop Tent Brands Beyond the Snowys Shelves31:00 – Ben and Lauren’s Rooftop Tent FOMO?!33:03 – SummaryJoin the conversation over on our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowysHead to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:https://www.snowys.com.au
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Ep175 - How Much Water to Carry
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Ep174 - Canvas Vs Synthetic Tents
The age-old tent tussle: canvas champions versus synthetic titans...This episode unpacks Ben and Lauren's pitch on a deceptively simple yet loaded question: which out of canvas or synthetic tents are the most superior for various types of outdoor adventuring? Our gear gurus start by laying down the foundation; addressing primary differences in weight, durability, and water resistance, while considering how your camping style influences the best choice. From lighter canvas innovations, keeping natural fibres dry, and the trade-offs between robustness and portability, to why sacrificing features for simplicity might be the ultimate weight-saving strategy - tune in for a comprehensive guide that proves the 'better' tent is simply what suits your style of adventure.00:00 - Intro02:23 - Canvas Vs Synthetic Tents: Which Is 'Better'?03:24 - Primary Differences04:54 - Canvas Tents: Weight, Durability and Water Resistance05:55 - Synthetic Tents: Weight, Durability and Water Resistance06:51 - Types of Camping and Duration of Stay08:38 - Lighter Canvas09:10 - Keeping Canvas Dry09:32 - Best for Longevity and Robustness10:12 - Best for Lightweight Portability11:09 - Which Tent Suits What You're Doing?13:19 - Ben's First Mid-Episode Sneeze!13:30 - Saving Weight: Sacrificing Features for Simplicity14:39 - Rooftop Tents15:11 - SummaryJoin the conversation over on our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowysHead to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:https://www.snowys.com.au
The Snowys Camping Show is a podcast for outdoor adventurers, who love spending every spare minute they have exploring. Tune in each week for your dose of outdoor fun, advice, and information on camping, 4x4, caravanning, hiking, bushwalking, and more that you can listen to when you're not adventuring.
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