Snowys Camping Show
Episodes
Ep 99 - A Look Into Recreational Generators
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-recreational-generators/In this epi...
Ep 98 - Staying Safe on the Road
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-staying-safe-on-the-road/From tedio...
Ep 97 - Camping with Kids
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-camping-with-kidsThis week, family-...
Ep 96 - Weird & Wonderful Camping Gear #2
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-weird-and-wonderful-camping-gear-2/...
Ep 95 - Guide to Hiking Packs with Deuter
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-guide-to-hiking-packs-with-deuter/B...
Ep 94 - Back to Reality: Camp Gear Storage
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-camp-gear-storage-tips/Be it back t...
Ep 93 - Dometic Fridges with Paul Montaut
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-dometic-fridges-with-paul-montaut/ ...
Ep 92 - Campsite Q&A's with Ben & Lauren #5
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-questions-answers-5/Ben and Lauren ...
Ep 91 - Selecting Your Dream Sleeping Mat
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-selecting-a-sleeping-mat/'Boug...
Ep 90 - Top This: Camp Pizza Prep
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-camp-pizza-prep/In this episode, Be...
Ep 89 - Caravan Gas Systems
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-caravan-gas-systems-with-kev/Usuall...
Ep 88 - Top Tables for Every Trip
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-top-tables-for-every-trip/In this e...
Ep 87 - Building a Bucket List with Mariska Threadgold
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-building-a-bucket-list/Fellow campe...
Ep 86 - That's a Wrap on Season 2
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've learned a lot this year.Ben knows a thing or thirty about water filtration. Lauren secretly rates groundsheets. Adding red cordial to a bra...
Ep 85 - Strapped In: Talking Tie-Downs
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up, because Ben and Lauren have forty minutes up their sleeves and they're choosing to spend it talking about tie-down straps.From fail-sa...
Ep 84 - The Muk Mat Story with Suze Horton
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the sand and salt post-surf, to the dust, dirt, and turf – Muk Mat products boast a non-slip, clean-cut solution to preventing muck from making...
Ep 83 - LCC27 Gas Regulations: The New Standards
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No, this episode isn't about bowl movements.Be it those backyard barbies before sundown, campsite brekkies at the crack of dawn, or just all-roun...
Ep 82 - Christmas Gift Guide '22
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jingle bells, jingle bells,Ben and Lauren here,Bringing you our gift guide forthe best time of the year...Who says Christmas in Australia can't g...
Ep 81 - Coleman Instant Up Tents
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation around Coleman's Instant Up tents can become a little... well, intents. This episode of the Snowys Camping Show is no different,...
Ep 80 - Caravan Accessories with Kevin
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life on the road can look like anything from crisp white coastlines, pillows padding the open boot, and coffee thermoses cradled in the cupholders, to...
Ep 79 - Aus Camp Oven Festival '22 Wrap Up
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the last Friday of September, Ben, Lauren, and the Snowys Camping Show podcast team rolled into the Australian Camp Oven Festival to find it set up...
Ep 78 - Camp Ovens with Kingbrown & Mick Viller
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our outdoor experts Ben and Lauren are joined by Mick Villa 'the Camp Oven Cook' and Ron 'Kingbrown' Wilson at th...
Ep 77 - Camp Cooking Competitions with Cam
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From that char-spotted damper crust to the smoky smack of flavour in your outback tucker – camp oven cooking is a skill sought to be mastered by eve...
Ep 76 - Choosing A Campsite
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not every camping experience is sunshine, campfires, and fresh damper. Often, that setup space by the tranquil waterhole seems charming in daylight - ...
Ep 75 - Water Filtration
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From billabongs to bayous, water pools in nooks and crannies all over the world. In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, Ben leads the discussion ...
Ep 74 - One-Pot Wonders
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be it hearty pasta chockablock with chopped veg, bakes topped with a leopard-spotted blanket of bubbled cheese, hot-pot soups, or butter bean stews –...
Ep 73 - Operation Flinders with Brendan Raets
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the creature comfort of a campfire, to the rock and rubble of the off-track – our outdoor experts Ben and Lauren sit down with Brendan Raets to...
Ep 72 - Lauren's Setup
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, we swap the Oztent RV with the Mercedes backseat, and the swag bags for the Swagger 3Ps. Be it caravan par...
Ep 71 - Ben's Setup
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He may carry extensive knowledge of the latest adventure gear and greatest outback gadgets – but our outdoor expert Ben takes pride in a minimalist ...
Ep 70 - Fire to Fork with Harry Fisher
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From bank statements to steak and chips, Fire to Fork creator Harry Fisher has demonstrated how taking a gamble on your own creativity can pay off as ...
Ep 69 - From the Ground Up: Talking Groundsheets
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Lauren’s friendship is built on a solid foundation of understanding, patience, and compassion. Put it this way: if their friendship was a te...
Ep 68 - Spare Bits for Your Caravan Kit
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Snowys’ resident caravanning expert Kevin is fit for the rough and tumble of off-road travel, all thanks to his fool-proof fix-it kit of trusted too...
Ep 67 - Personal & Portable Lighting
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the flood lights drenching darkness with daylight, to the pocket-sized torches casting a spotlight on what's ahead – in this episode of th...
Ep 66 - Campsite Q&A's #4 with Ben & Lauren (Part 2)
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From putting a stop to sandy sleeping bags, to advice for adverting mice from your Tupperware – your campsite questions are covered in Part 2 of our...
Ep 65 - Campsite Q&A's #4 with Ben & Lauren (Part 1)
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To the caravanners stuck off-track without a plug for their tyre puncture, the light sleepers who’ve woken to their backbone cold and flat against t...
Ep 64 - Compare the Chairs
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From sitting upright at suppertime to sinking further into serenity – over time, the humble household chair has taken shape to better suit outdoor d...
Ep 63 - Talkin' Tent Pegs - Hiking Edition
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remember a few weeks ago when Ben and Lauren spoke for thirty whole minutes about tent pegs? Same. Remember how impressed, albeit surprised, you were?...
Ep 62 - Aussie Pegs & Poles with Supa Peg
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever walked into an outdoor store (*cough* Snowys *cough*), asked for advice on a product, and wondered how there could possibly be so much to say abo...
Ep 61 - Finding the Best Campsites
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be them paperback maps scribbled with the curves and contours of rural Australia, or online platforms for those following the footprints of fellow adv...
Ep 60 - Caravanning the Oodnadatta Track
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Far from the concrete complexes of the metropolitan maze, Kev from the Snowys warehouse recently hit the rough and tumble of Australia’s outback on ...
Ep 59 - Shelters for Rainy Days
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s raining, it’s pouring… someone tore the awning…Be it unwelcome wet weather, or rustling gusts and gales with relentless gusto – hold on...
Ep 58 - How To Camp Cosy
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From cupping hot coffee mugs on frosted rocks, to plodding the tail end of sodden trails back to basecamp – camping in the cooler months is a tight-...
Ep 57 - Weird and Wonderful Camping Gear
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the products that provide behind-the-bar value beer at basecamp, to Crocs tinkering with gadgets and bracelets fitted with fix-it kits for outdoo...
Ep 56 - Will That Stretcher Fit?
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no questioning that triangles are the superior shape. At school, we asked mum to cut our sandwiches into triangular pieces because it improv...
Ep 55 - Food For Adventure
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get your dehydration stations ready – on this week's podcast we’re catching up with Kate Grarock to talk all things DIY meal prep for your li...
Ep 54 - Talkin' Tent Pegs
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Picture a tent peg. Yes, a tent peg. That metal, malleable, 25-ish-centimetre rod with a kink at the top, tapped into the earth through the eyelet o...
Ep 53 - Kangaroo Island
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From leaving home for the SeaLink dock, to a seafood cone on the Stokes Bay rocks – Lauren and her partner Jesse recently explored the nooks, cranni...
Ep 52 - Caravan Refrigeration with Kev
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chill out – considering a fridge for your caravan or camp vehicle doesn’t have to be challenging. From the hum of a compressor fridge to the fumes...
Ep 51 - Taking Care of Business with Camp Toilets
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s cut the crap.From roadside long drops to campsite stop-overs, it’s now common for patches of our sunburnt country to appear dappled with a s...
Ep 50 – Swag, Tent, or ‘Swent’?
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we translate this podcast episode into written form, the frustrating yet all-too-familiar jagged red line scribbles itself across the pages, unders...
Ep 49 - PLB Comparisons
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond the beaten tracks, past suburban abodes, and smack-bang in the middle of barren landscapes – our normal way of communicating with family, fri...
Ep 48 - Campsite Q&A's with Ben & Lauren
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be it toddlers in sleeping bags, or toppers for sleeping swags – Lauren and Ben burrow into our Snowys’ inbox and put to bed some of the probes th...
Ep 47 - Australian Manufacturing with Blacksmith Camping Supplies
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe they used to fight over the TV remote. Maybe they used to nick food from each other’s plate at the dinner table. Maybe they still call dibs on...
Ep 46 - Hiking Gear You Dont Need
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From multi-use items, to shoes, undies, and liners – this episode of the Snowys Camping Show talks basic backpacks, where Lauren and Ben set the sce...
Ep 45 - Fire Ban Season with the CFS
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They're our hot weather heroes - fighting the flames and forewarning the community of dangerous conditions. While every state and territory have ...
Ep 44 - Ben's Half Lap
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Hey, Ben’s back!”From dry deserts and calm coastlines, to torrential tropical rains – Ben and his family followed roads that scribbled their ...
Ep 43 - Caravan Water Tanks 101
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From filtering out the funky flavours, to repairing ruptures from rocky roads – we run the tap on all there is to know on water tank care in this ep...
Ep 42 - Planning Your Trip to Uluru
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With one finger following the Stuart Highway, and the other tracing the trail walks entangling Alice Springs – outdoor experts Ben and Lauren mark t...
Ep 41 - Camp Stove Comparison
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From boiling in bulk, to searing a snag - we crank the heat on this week's episode of Snowys Camping Show, adding fuel to the fire that is compar...
Ep 40 - All About Air Tents with Zempire
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our mate Ryan Faulkner from Zempire joins us for a chat on all things air! Easy to pitch and small to pack, could an air tent be the perfect shelter s...
Ep 39 - Fridges vs Iceboxes
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping your food fresh with a fridge vs an icebox.Is chucking a bag of ice in an icebox OK, or is it worth spending more on a fridge so you can just ...
Ep 38 - Awnings, Shelters & Shades for Summer
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here in Australia, creating shade can be just as important as bringing along enough water! In this episode, Ben and Lauren chat about the options for...
Ep 37 - Towing a Caravan
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a caravan, or have been looking at getting one, this weeks podcast is a must!Our resident caravan expert Kevin sits down for a chat about ...
Ep 36 - UHF Radios with GME
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've never considered a UHF radio in your camp kit, maybe you should! Ben and Lauren talk all things radio with Tony from GME this week. Sta...
Ep 35 - Camping Etiquette
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking camp etiquette on this week’s episode of the Snowys Camping Show.How do you have fun while being considerate of other campers? Do yo...
Ep 34 - Camping Terms Explained
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you don’t know your spigot, BTU, ferrule, or GORP from your bivy take a look at this week’s podcast: Camping Terms ExplainedJoin the conversati...
Ep 33 - Food for Hiking
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we're talkin' hiking food - it’s not all 2 Minute Noodles and muesli bars!What food to pack, and how to pack it, on y...
Ep 32 - Battery Chemistry with Hard Korr
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the full range of Hard Korr products here:https://www.snowys.com.au/hard-korr We've got the fellas from Hard Korr back today, and we...
Ep 31 - Creepy Crawlies at the Campsite
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking Creepy Crawlies on today's show... they can be irritating adversaries, and often a sure-fire way to ruin a trip. "I'...
Ep 30 - Campsite Q&A's #2 with Ben & Lauren
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back by popular demand, on this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, we have another Q&A session with Ben and Lauren.This week, you asked them all ...
Ep 29 - 12V Lighting with Hard Korr
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sick of being left in the dark on your adventures? Get expert advice on everything you need to know about 12V lighting on this week's episode of ...
Ep 28 – Caravans for Beginners
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sick and tired of setting up your tent each night or are simply dreaming of escaping the hustle and bustle for weeks at a time without trying ...
Ep 27 - Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets for Camping
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From cookware and tableware, to your cooking station, dishwashing, condiments, and storage solutions......this episode covers all of it, and the kitch...
Ep 26 - Portable Solar Power for Hiking
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which watt for what? Do you get lost when trying to figure out how to keep your phone, headtorch, or GoPro powered up while out in the sticks? On this...
Ep 25 - Taking Your Dog Camping
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t very well leave your best mate at home while you head off on a family adventure, but there are some key things to consider before you take...
Ep 24 - The Ozpig Story with Anthony Shepherd
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a love of adventure and a passion for flavour born from fire, Ozpig is celebrating 15 years since they brought their first design to the Gympie M...
Ep 23 - Campsite Q&A's with Ben & Lauren
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Snowys Camping show, we've got something a little different for you - a special Q&A episode with our hosts Ben and Lau...
Ep 22 - Keeping Clean When Camping
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there anything better than a steaming hot shower in the middle of the bush, surrounded by nature and the stars? In fact, your off-grid showers are ...
Ep 21 - Camp Furniture Setups with Zempire
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to get the details on how to create the ultimate home away from home at the campsite, then have a listen to this week's episode of th...
Ep 20 - Fuel Storage Options for Camping
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you're heading off the beaten path, in order to reach your destination you've got to have enough fuel to get there. In this episode of ...
Ep 19 - Managing and Carrying Gas for Camping
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Snowys Camping show, our gear gurus Ben and Lauren are gasbagging about how to manage and carry gas for your campin...
Ep 18 - Camping, Waste & Leaving No Trace
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re here to talk some trash on this week’s episode of the Snowys Camping Show. Our gear experts Ben and Lauren did a deep dive into everything y...
Ep 17 – Coffee Options for Camping
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Savouring the first sip of your piping hot coffee as you take in the serene surroundings of nature is the best way to start the day for any campsite c...
Ep 16 – Tent Waterhead Ratings with Zempire
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An essential part of enjoying your time away at the campsite is staying dry and comfortable inside your shelter. But what exactly do those specs on yo...
Ep 15 - Comparing Tents, Swags & Rooftop Tents
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're new to the camping game and are struggling to choose between shelters or just keen to change your setup, Ben and Lauren take you t...
Ep 14 - Water Storage Options for Camping
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you need advice on the best way to store and transport your precious H2O for your adventures, then check out this episode of the Snowys Camping Sho...
Ep 13 - Camping on a Budget
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a newbie or favour more frugal ways, then tune in to this week's episode of the Snowys Camping Show! Take notes as Ben and Lauren ...
Ep 12 - Caring for your Camping Gear
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could your gear use a little TLC? Then this episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast is the one for you! Listen in as our gear experts Ben and Laure...
Ep 11 - Sleep System Ratings with Sea to Summit
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you find yourself cold when sleeping outdoors or stuck trying to figure out the best sleeping setup for your adventures, then this episode of the S...
Ep 10 - Camping with Teenagers
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As your kids get older, they'll start wanting their own independence and space, especially on your camping trips. In this episode of the Snowys C...
Ep 9 - Dealing With Tent Condensation
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While there are so many great things about winter camping, waking up to condensation dripping on your head inside your tent is not one of them! In th...
Ep 8 - Dealing With Wind & Rain When Camping
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can't always control the weather, so when you get a bout of rain or wind in the middle of your camping trip - it can really put a dampener on...
Ep 7 - Gear You Don’t Need for Camping
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're all probably guilty of cluttering up the car with things we just don't need to bring with us on our camping adventures. If you'r...
Ep 6 - Do You Need a Portable Firepit?
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been considering whether a firepit will benefit your camping setup, then in this episode of the Snowys Camping Show - Ben and Lauren di...
Ep 5 - Staying Powered Up When Camping
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're wanting to travel further on your adventures, a solar and 12V power setup is what you need to get you there. In this episode, our outd...
Ep 4 - Packing Your Vehicle Like a Minimalist
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping your weight down and creating a more efficient setup will elevate your trips, making them more enjoyable and safer!In this episode of the Snow...
Ep 3 - Comparing Cast Iron & Spun Steel Camp Ovens
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're new to campfire cooking or just looking to change it up this season, we tell you everything you need to know about cast iron and s...
Ep 2 - Tips for Keeping Camping Food Fresh
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want some tastier options than baked beans and 2-minute noodles when you camp? Our hosts Lauren and Ben tell you the best ways to keep food fresh and ...
Ep 1 – Staying Cool & Comfortable When Camping
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to camp more comfortably while feeling as cool as a cucumber on stinking hot days? Listen to our gear gurus Ben and Lauren put together th...
Welcome to the Snowys Camping Show Podcast
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day and welcome to the Snowys Camping Show! So, what's our show all about? We're here to talk through everything that you, our listeners...