Ep145 - New Year, New Gear

From first-time investments to upgrading the essentials… what’s worth watching in 2025? Starting fresh doesn’t always mean starting from scratch. In this episode, Ben and Lauren kick off the year with a showcase of 2025’s most promising gear innovations. From TOAKS’ ultralight cooking solutions, to MPOWERD’s innovative lighting system, and Dometic’s latest fridge technology to surprising new players in the roof top tent game – tune in as our gear gurus unpack what’s worth watching in the world of outdoor gear. 00:00 - Intro 01:52 - Lauren's Fan Moment! 02:48 - New Brands 03:08 - TOAKS: Lightweight Hiking 06:36 - KAON: Fixing and Mounting Tools 09:10 - Oz Braai 10:11 - Dometic CFX5 Fridge/Freezers 14:42 - Darche Alien Light and Speaker, Solar Fan and Light, and Magic Magnets 17:57 - Darche Datachable Roof Top Tent 21:40 - Darche Solar Roof Top Tent 22:05 - Harry Fisher's 'Fire II Fork' 23:05 - Quest Outdoors Pop Top Camp Cupboards 24:28 - Companion Recycled Ground Mat 25:19 - Companion Caravan Awning Clothesline 25:32 - Companion Deluxe Towing Mirrors 25:50 - Companion Aero Breeze Fan 26:50 - MPOWERD Luci Solar Site Lights 29:59 - Coleman Event 15 Deluxe Shelters 32:17 - Teasers 32:37 - Exped Sleeping Mats: Overhaul! 36:49 - Sea to Summit Updates 37:30 - Oztent Roof Top Tents?! 39:26 - KickAss Air Conditioner 40:55 - 23ZERO Yowie Aluminium-Shell Roof Top Tent 42:07 - New Concepts from Inspired Overland 42:44 - Summary 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