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 - Intro01:52 - Lauren's Fan Moment!02:48 - New Brands03:08 - TOAKS: Lightweight Hiking06:36 - KAON: Fixing and Mounting Tools09:10 - Oz Braai 10:11 - Dometic CFX5 Fridge/Freezers14:42 - Darche Alien Light and Speaker, Solar Fan and Light, and Magic Magnets17:57 - Darche Datachable Roof Top Tent21:40 - Darche Solar Roof Top Tent22:05 - Harry Fisher's 'Fire II Fork'23:05 - Quest Outdoors Pop Top Camp Cupboards24:28 - Companion Recycled Ground Mat25:19 - Companion Caravan Awning Clothesline25:32 - Companion Deluxe Towing Mirrors25:50 - Companion Aero Breeze Fan26:50 - MPOWERD Luci Solar Site Lights 29:59 - Coleman Event 15 Deluxe Shelters32:17 - Teasers32:37 - Exped Sleeping Mats: Overhaul!36:49 - Sea to Summit Updates37:30 - Oztent Roof Top Tents?!39:26 - KickAss Air Conditioner40:55 - 23ZERO Yowie Aluminium-Shell Roof Top Tent42:07 - New Concepts from Inspired Overland42:44 - 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