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Snowys Camping Show
by Snowys Outdoors
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.
Episodes
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Ep209 - We're Changing Things Up - Here's Why
Perched in an Inspired Overland Trailpeak atop Ben's car (take two, after audio gremlins claimed the first!), Ben and Lauren zip up season 6 with a look back at its biggest hits. From down-to-earth chats with Bushman Fridges and Trangia to the 12V appliances episode that split the comments…
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Ep208 - The Future of Camping: Inside Zempire
Fresh from filming some new gear in the wild, Ben and Lauren sit down with Zempire's brand engagement guru James - a Toronto-born, bad-weather-loving New Zealander - to unpack the why behind the brand's kit. This isn't a spec-sheet sales pitch; it's a candid chat about building to a priority, not…
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Ep207 - Thinking About Hiking the Larapinta? Here's Where to Start
Two and a half weeks, 223km, and a whole lot of honesty about what actually happens on trail. In this episode Ben turns the mic on his co-host Lauren, who's about to walk the Larapinta Trail - 223km from Alice Springs to Mount Sonder with two colleagues over 14 days. They dig into the gear…
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Ep206 - From Sweden to Campsites Worldwide | The Trangia Story
100 years, one factory, and a stove design nobody's been able to improve on. From a small Swedish village called Trångsviken to a factory that's shipped over a quarter-million burners a year, in this episode Ben and Lauren sit down with Magnus Rydel, CEO of Trangia, to unpack a century of doing...
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Ep205 - How Fuel Prices Are Changing Camping
Turns out the cheapest mod you can make to your rig doesn't cost a cent. From a fuel price shock that pushed regular unleaded past $3 a litre to reworking your entire weekly shop, in this episode Ben and Lauren strip fuel economy right back to basics. They dig into why weight is the single…
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Ep204 - Inside Bushman Fridges with Tommy Stockdale
The quiet achiever of the camping fridge world finally steps into the spotlight… From wire-on-tube heat exchangers straight out of Nan's old Kelvinator to a 35L base that expands into a 52L weekend beast -- in this episode, Ben and Lauren unpack the quiet achiever of the camping fridge world with...
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Ep203 - What's New at Jetboil? With Nicole Walbran
From a one-trick water-boiler to a whole new way of cooking at camp… JetBoil is shaking up the kit you thought you knew. Fresh off last year’s chat with Mike Hebert, Ben and Lauren welcome JetBoil’s International Sales Manager Nicole Walburn into the studio to unpack the brand’s biggest range...
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Ep202 - Jimmy, the Jimny and the Open Road
Pocket-sized, brick-shaped, and punching well above its weight… it’s the little four-wheel drive that’s built a cult following. In this episode, Ben and Lauren pull up a chair with Snowys’ OG ambassador James — better known online as Jimmy Chimney — to unpack five years of thoughtful mods…
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Ep201 - What We Should Get Rid Of...But Don't
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…
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Ep200 - Watch This & Win: Episode 200 Giveaway!
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...
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Ep199 - Life on the Road: Kira & Mitch from Sure to Sea
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...
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Ep198 - Eat Well, Camp Better - Q&A Edition
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...
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Ep197 - Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Camp Stretcher
From bad backs to bad sleeps, the humble camp stretcher has a lot riding on it. Whether you're looking to get up off the ground, create some storage under the bed, or simply bring a touch of home comfort to the campsite - Ben and Lauren stretch the topic thin and lay it all out flat. From…
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Ep196 - Sea to Summit Design Process & New Gear 2026 with Tim Miller
From the drawing board to the sleeping bag, great gear doesn’t just happen… …it takes 13 years, a children’s IKEA desk, and a whole lot of passion. In this episode, Ben and Lauren sit down with Sea To Summit’s senior product designer Tim Miller — the mind behind some of the brand’s most iconic…
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Ep195 - Sleep Tight: Comfort & Shelter at Camp - Q&A Edition
Rest assured — we’ve got your camp comfort questions covered. From self-inflating mats versus air mattresses to the best sleeping bags for bigger people, a comfortable camp starts with the right sleep system — and in this episode, Ben and Lauren are answering your biggest questions about beds,...
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Ep194 - 12V Appliances are a Thing Now!
Watts cooking in the world of 12V? From fridges and kettles to coffee machines and air fryers, 12V appliances are no longer just a novelty – they’re fast becoming essential kit for the modern camper. But with great power comes great responsibility (to your battery!), and not every gadget on the...
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Ep193 - Powering the Outdoors: Q&A Edition
From power banks to generator gripes, we’ve summarised all your camping electricity questions! In this episode, we’ve gathered four years’ worth of conversations about camping power systems and collated them into one info-packed episode. Ben and Lauren synthesise their accumulated knowledge on…
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Ep192 - Underrated Camping Gear That Just Works
The unsung heroes of camping: gear that quietly earns its keep… Ben and Lauren pull back the curtain on their personal camping preferences, revealing favourite gear, hilarious camp fails, and Ben and Lauren celebrate the overlooked essentials that don’t get the glory but absolutely deserve it,...
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Ep191 - What's Hot This Summer at Snowys '26
Summer’s sizzling sellers: what’s heating up the Snowys shelves right now… Ben and Lauren kick off from their shiny new studio, reflecting on 2025’s highlights before diving into Snowys’ top summer sellers. Our gear gurus unveil the ten products dominating sales right now – from Coleman’s instant...
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Ep190 - Inside Camp Life with the Snowys Team
Snowys unplugged: our gear gurus go off-grid and off-script! Here's what the team really packs for a camping trip... Ben and Lauren pull back the curtain on their personal camping preferences, revealing favourite gear, hilarious camp fails, and the luxury items they can't leave behind. Our hosts...
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Ep189 - ChatGPT Goes Camping: Your Questions Answered
In the spirit of this week's episode, our copywriter resentfully asked ChatGPT to write the overview below: "Buckle up, campers. In this episode, Ben and Lauren put the bot to work tackling Nicole’s curly questions about staying dry in wild weather and keeping your back happy on solo trips. From...
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Ep188 - Campsite Setup: Q&A Edition
From sand invasion to stake placement: your campsite setup questions answered... In this compilation episode, Ben and Lauren tap back into previous episodes to tackle a collection of listener queries about the practical side of campsite living. Our gear gurus share strategies for DIY windbreaks,...
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Ep187 - Snowys Christmas Gift Ideas '25
Stumped for stocking stuffers? Banking on something brilliant? The ultimate outdoor gift guide just dropped... Ben and Lauren unwrap Snowys' 2025 Christmas lineup, from compact coffee makers to game-changing gadgets that'll have outdoor enthusiasts buzzing. Our gear gurus explore everything...
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Ep186 - All-Conditions Camp Comfort: Q&A Edition
From scorchers to soakers… Ben and Lauren tackle a compilation of listener questions about camping through Australia’s wildly unpredictable conditions, from torrential downpours to sweltering heat waves. Our gear gurus share battle-tested tips for camping in the rain, decode mozzie and wildlife...
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Ep185 - Pumped Up for the Outdoors
From lung-busting manual effort to push-button perfection, Ben and Lauren talk inflation innovation! In this episode, our gear gurus blow through Snowys’ comprehensive pump range from basic manual options to advanced 12V, 240V, and rechargeable powerhouses that handle both inflation and…
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Ep184 - Communal Camping
Building campsite communities that actually work together… In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, Ben and Lauren tackle the art of communal camping, from Zempire’s clever Shape Shifter range built for group gatherings to Lauren’s recent multi-family camping lessons. Our gear gurus cover...
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Ep183 - From the Archives: Fire Ban Seasons with the CFS
They're our hot weather heroes - fighting the flames and forewarning the community of dangerous conditions. While every state and territory have a rural fire service of their own, Ben and Lauren chat with Phil from the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) and extinguish any confusion…
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Ep182 - Warm Nights, Dry Mornings: Rooftop Tent Tips
When morning dew hits new heights... Ben and Lauren tackle the challenges of heat and condensation in rooftop tents, touching on how materials, insulation, and ventilation affect your overnight microclimate. Our gear gurus unpack the Inspired Overland Stargazer to illustrate smart design…
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Ep181 - Lightweight Rooftop Tents: What's New
The minimalist movement: rooftop tents cutting weight without compromise Ben and Lauren climb the ladder of the latest lightweight rooftop tent innovations, from 23ZERO's Super Lite range to Inspired Overland's carbon fibre brilliance and Darche's detachable designs. Our gear gurus examine the...
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Ep180 - Stack It & Strap It! Tubs & Tie-Downs
From chaos to cargo control, without feeling tied-down... Ben and Lauren expand on their previous episode, Ep171 - Roof Rack Storage, with a deep dive into the abundance of tubs, bags, containers, and strapping systems that keep your gear tight and together. In that, they discuss cam buckle...
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Ep179 - Dynamic Shelter Solutions
The shape-shifting camp shelters in the outdoor space as we know it! Ben and Lauren tackle the clever world of shelter systems that adapt to your outdoor adventures and expanding families. Our gear gurus examine setups from the Oztent RV5 to Zempire's tent cities, explore modular brilliance of...
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Ep178 - The Best Vehicles to Camp Out Of
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...
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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...
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Ep176 - Talking Rooftop Tent Brands
Our rooftop tent options that elevate every campsite setup… Ben and Lauren scale the heights of rooftop tent excellence, breaking down their picks from powerhouse brands like 23ZERO, Darche, and Inspired Overland. Our gear gurus compare equivalent models across manufacturers, and explore…
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Ep175 - How Much Water to Carry
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
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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...
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Ep173 - Non-EN-Rated Sleeping Bags
The sleeping bag rebels going rogue on ratings! Ben and Lauren dive into non-EN-rated sleeping bags, explaining why these rating renegades might actually be onto something! Our gear gurus decode what EN standards really tell you (and what they don't), and introduce their very own Snowys rating -...
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Ep172 - Getting Back into Camping
Your camping comeback: when the great outdoors feels a little too great... Ben and Lauren tackle the daunting prospect of returning to camping, addressing everything from solo adventure anxiety to navigating gear choices with physical limitations and tight budgets. Our gear gurus break down the...
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Ep171 - Roof Rack Storage
From forehead tattoos to foolproof roof rack setups... Our podcast playlist is officially racking up with this week's packed-in episode of content that stacks up! First, Lauren asks the million-dollar question that tests Ben's brand loyalty - before our gear gurus tackle the art of roof rack...
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Ep170 - The Snowys Story with Richard Wescombe
From shearing sheep and dishing pizza to doorsteps, to shepherding outdoor adventurers with the right gear, get-up, and guidance… Ben unlocks the rich, robust, entrepreneurial past of Snowys Outdoors founder Richard Wescombe, from his humble beginnings to today’s outdoor retail royalty. Richard’s...
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Ep169 - Gear Up: Top 10 Best Sellers Right Now!
The gear that's got everyone going! In this episode, Ben and Lauren bust open the bag and let cat go rogue - revealing the top 10 best sellers that are flying off the Snowys' shelves! From the ever-proving-popular Hard Korr lanterns to Darche's Cold Mountain sleeping bags that boast superior…
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Ep168 - Sea to Summit Sleep Mats with Ross Smith
From sleeping rough to sleeping right, we hear from the mat masters! Ben and Lauren roll out the welcome mat for their all-time favourite guest, Ross from Sea to Summit, to discuss the ins, outs, and updates to their sleeping mat range. Our gear gurus explore the impact of global legislation on...
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Ep167 - The HipCamp Story & 5 Hidden Camping Gems
Reshaping outdoor access, one private paddock at a time… In this episode, Ben and Lauren pull up a chair at the campsite with HipCamp’s Global Social Media Strategist, Brooke, to discuss how this clever concept is solving the camping shortage by unlocking access to private properties. Our gear...
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Ep166 - Is It Normal for Your Tent to Get Flooded?
That sinking feeling of a flooded tent: are they an unfortunate reality or a gear failure red flag? Ben and Lauren drain the delusion from this soggy subject by diving into condensation versus leakage, separating the drips from deluges, and revealing which tent floor materials keep you high and...
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Ep165 - Lightweight Rooftop Tents with Inspired Overland
From heavyweight tradition to featherweight innovation: we meet the tent techs who have taken over! Ben and Lauren sit down with Ferdinand and Ronnie from Inspired Overland to unpack how they're reshaping the rooftop tent game with cutting-edge carbon fibre technology. Our gear gurus explore the...
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Ep164 - How to Choose a Headlamp
In this episode, Ben and Lauren have several lightbulb moments… Our gear gurus navigate the headlamp highway, shedding light on choosing the perfect hands-free lighting solution for your outdoor adventures. This 25-minute breakdown is as bright as it is tight, exploring the technical details from...
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Ep163 - What Makes a Fabric Waterproof?
Water meets its match: fabric technologies demystified! When it rains, it pours - but it doesn't have to bore! In this episode, Ben is presented with another opportunity to geek out, and this time our gear gurus unfold the complex world of waterproof fabrics. From the fundamental differences...
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Ep162 - All About myCOOLMAN with Charlie Graham
A deep-freeze dive into myCOOLMAN with the guy who keeps his cool for a living... Staying cool under pressure is both an art and a science. In this episode, Ben and Lauren sit down with myCOOLMAN's Technical Sales and Product Specialist, Charlie Graham, to unpack what makes this Aussie fridge...
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Ep161 - Ghost Camping Crackdown and a Camping Fee Overhaul
No-shows, know-hows, and new fees: the camping reservation revolution... In an episode as haunting as it is helpful, Ben and Lauren unpack the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service's proposed camping fee reforms, from new facility-based pricing tiers to the crackdown on 'ghost camping' – the...
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Ep160 - Decoding LP Gas & Choosing a Stove
Fueling your flames: the gas-tronomy of camp cooking… Our gear gurus demystify LP gas and camping stoves, breaking down the crucial differences between high-pressure sizzlers and low-pressure simmers. In a fired-up discussion, Ben and Lauren go from propane, n-butane, and isobutane science, to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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...
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