Snowys Camping Show

Messy Midlife: Honest conversations about hormones, identity, and change.
Three naturopathic doctors. One therapist. Unfiltered talks about the midlife transition.
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Seven tents, five swags, and a fridge that moonlights as a weights bench...
It turns out even the most seasoned gear gurus aren't immune to a good old camping hoard! In this episode, Ben and Lauren throw open the shed doors and take an honest, hilarious inventory of the gear they can't quite bring themselves to part with - from sentimental scout-era stoves and hiking packs that haven't seen a trail in years, to duplicate eskies, eleven mugs, and enough camp chairs to seat a small army.
Be it the surprisingly relatable logic of keeping a broken fridge, the case for holding onto your eighth sleeping bag, or the moment Lauren admits she has more tents than she has weekends to use them - tune in for a candid, laugh-out-loud conversation about the gear we accumulate, the reasons we justify keeping it, and why sometimes the hardest part of camping isn't the hike... it's the shed!
Messy Midlife: Honest conversations about hormones, identity, and change.
Three naturopathic doctors. One therapist. Unfiltered talks about the midlife transition.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Join the conversation over on our Facebook group:
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200 Episodes, 5 Secret Sounds, and a Whole Lot of Gear to Give Away!
It's our 200th episode -- and we're celebrating the milestone with something a little different... A Secret Sound! Ben and Lauren reflect on five years, four studios, and nearly a million YouTube views, before diving into the stats (you've listened to us for 150,000 hours!), the standout episodes, and the moments that have made the Snowys Camping Show what it is today.
From the ghost camping crackdown that sparked 300+ comments, to the interviews that stuck with them most -- it's a look back at the people, the gear, and the banter that's kept the conversation going for 200 episodes strong. Be it a JetBoil Trail Cook 2.0, a Sea To Summit sleeping mat or the Cybertake Air Conditioner grand prize up for grabs -- listen in, guess the sounds, and you could be walking away with some seriously good gear!
More details here - https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-200-episodes-giveaway-special/
0:00 – Welcome to Episode 200!
2:01 – Introducing the Secret Sound competition and how to enter
5:01 – Show stats – nearly 1 million YouTube views and 150,000 hours watched
7:07 – Most viewed episode of all time (Ep. 78 — Australian Camp Oven Festival)
7:40 – Most commented episode – the ghost camping crackdown
8:28 – Ben and Lauren’s favourite episodes and guests
13:50 – Our cameraman Larry (doesn’t) show his face on camera
14:25 – How the giveaway is going to work
19:38 – Prize 1: Cybertech S2 Portable Air Conditioner & Heater
21:19 – 🔊 Secret Sound #1 – guess to win!
23:08 – Prize 2: Sea to Summit Circuit Down Sleeping Bag (-9°)
24:35 – 🔊 Secret Sound #2 – guess to win!
26:22 – Prize 3: Gerber Complete Cook Set
30:35 – 🔊 Secret Sound #3 – guess to win!
32:48 – Prize 4: Sea to Summit Comfort Deluxe Double Sleeping Mat
36:52 – 🔊 Secret Sound #4 – guess to win!
37:49 – Prize 5: JetBoil Trail Cook 2.0
41:30 – 🔊 Secret Sound #5 – guess to win!
42:33 – All 5 sounds played back-to-back
44:20 – How to enter – comment by April 30, 2026, winners announced on Star Wars Day!
Messy Midlife: Honest conversations about hormones, identity, and change.
Three naturopathic doctors. One therapist. Unfiltered talks about the midlife transition.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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From van life solo to a Troopy built for two... meet Kira and Mitch of Suretosea
Ben and Lauren welcome Snowys' ambassadors Kira and Mitch, into the studio, a Tassie-based couple currently doing a full lap of Australia in their 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser troop carrier, affectionately known as Troopski. Fresh off 10 months on the east coast and down the centre, they've barely had time to wash the red dirt out before hitting the road again - this time heading west.
From the rooftop tent decision that changed everything, to budgeting $1,000 a week on the road, bulk-buying meat and the very real burnout that comes with trying to see it all — be it the highs of Babinda Boulders and Kakadu or the flies, the heat, and the moment you just want carpet under your feet -- tune in for an honest, unfiltered chat about life on the road with two people living it.
Shortcuts:
0:30 – Ben introduces Kira and Mitch of Suretosea
1:59 – Kira shares her background growing up in southern Tasmania
3:04 – Mitch talks about his upbringing on a farm on the Yorke Peninsula
6:39 – Kira and Mitch reveal they’re heading west for a full lap of Australia
10:24 – The story of Troopski — a 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser troop carrier
11:50 – Why they chose a rooftop tent over a roof conversion
25:00 – The origin of their brand name, Suretosea
29:31 – How they afford full-time travel (savings, budgeting, and UGC work)
37:50 – Fridge, freezer, and food prep tips for life on the road
50:20 – Favourite locations in Australia so far
1:06:24 – The items Kira and Mitch never leave home without
1:10:50 – The craziest thing they’ve seen on the road
Messy Midlife: Honest conversations about hormones, identity, and change.
Three naturopathic doctors. One therapist. Unfiltered talks about the midlife transition.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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From the campfire to the cooktop — every camp cooking question you’ve ever had, answered
Whether you’re chasing the perfect camp coffee, cooking through a total fire ban, or wondering if freeze-dried meals are actually worth it — Ben and Lauren have served up a feast of answers. In this Q&A compilation episode, our video guy, Larry, has raided four years’ worth of content to collate your most common camp cooking and food questions into one well-seasoned episode.
From camp oven lamb shanks and the great damper debate, to induction cooker realities, 12V oven limitations, and the AeroPress fan club — our gear gurus dish out practical advice on planning your camp menu, prepping smarter at home, and making the most of whatever cooking setup you’ve got.
Tune in for a blast from the past — and a whole lot of food for thought!

Shortcuts:
00:00 — Intro & episode format explained
03:54 — Q: What’s your favourite recipe for camp stove and open fire? (John)
07:00 — Q: Camp meal ideas, preparation & tips for stove-only cooking (Karen)
09:14 — Q: What cooking options do you recommend for total fire ban days? (Curtis)
14:43 — Q: Induction cooking is on trend — what’s available for camping?
21:26 — Q: What are the best coffee makers for camping?
24:43 — Q: Best ultralight crockery and cutlery for hiking at the lowest price (Everyday Alchemist)
27:13 — Q: What’s your favourite meal to cook when camping?
29:12 — Q: Have you reviewed BackCountry/Outdoor Gourmet freeze-dried meals? (Mel)
36:18 — Wrap up
Messy Midlife: Honest conversations about hormones, identity, and change.
Three naturopathic doctors. One therapist. Unfiltered talks about the midlife transition.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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