Ep138 - Zempire: Innovating the Outdoors with Richard Knauf

What happens when New Zealand innovation meets camping comfort? Zempire founder Richard Knauf pulls up a Hexolite table to share the story.From lightweight yet sturdy camp tables to their 'Lasagna of Glory' Monstabeds - in this episode, Ben and Lauren unpack Zempire's latest gear innovations with the man who helped dream them into existence. They dive deep into the tech behind the Aerospeed Air Tent range, discuss the balanced stance on blackout fabric, and discover why air poles might just be stronger than you think.Tune in for an hour of product insights, the lowdown on designs, and how feedback from real campers turns a 'what if' into a rustic reality!00:00 – Intro00:28 – Introducing Rich from Zempire01:17 – Richard’s Story02:22 – Zempire’s Hottest Products02:39 – Hexolite Camp Tables03:48 – Achieving Lightweight but Sturdy Strength06:30 – Heat Resistance06:54 – Adjustment Mechanism07:58 – Hangdome Lanterns08:09 – Monstabeds15:00 – Inflating the Monstabed (for a ‘Lasagna of Glory’)16:25 – Total Weight and Pack Size16:46 – Puncture Resistance18:27 – Aerospeed Air Tent Range25:30 – Size and Weight Comparison: Aerospeed 10 Air Tent26:15 – User Experience for Air Tent Beginners26:43 – ‘Something’s Gotta Give – What’s the Catch?’32:27 – Burst Strength of Zempire Air Poles (PSI)33:09 – UV Resistance35:51 – Aerospeed Air Tent Storage Bags40:16 – Aerospeed Air Tent Walls and Door Configurations43:20 – ‘Blackout’ Fabrics47:22 – Aerospeed Air Tent Accessories49:09 – Roof Covers50:52 – One Product, Many Markets51:46 – Connectivity53:18 – Compatibility of Aerospeed Link with Legacy Models54:35 – The Feedback Loop and Design Process57:15 – Zempire Pumps01:02:13 – 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