Snowys Camping Show

Snowys Outdoors
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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 adventuring.

  1. Ep194 - 12V Appliances are a Thing Now!

    5 DAYS AGO

    Ep194 - 12V Appliances are a Thing Now!

    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

    47 min
  2. Ep193 - Powering the Outdoors: Q&A Edition

    2 FEB

    Ep193 - Powering the Outdoors: Q&A Edition

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    26 min
  3. Ep192 - Underrated Camping Gear That Just Works

    26 JAN

    Ep192 - Underrated Camping Gear That Just Works

    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

    34 min
  4. Ep191 - What's Hot This Summer at Snowys '26

    19 JAN

    Ep191 - What's Hot This Summer at Snowys '26

    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

    44 min

  5. 15/12/2025

    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 share insights from across the Snowys team about what equipment really earns its place, explore campsite selection wisdom, and decode which gear trends are rising (and which are on their way out).  The conversation covers weird and wonderful camping hacks that actually work, lightbulb moments that changed their outdoor approach, and the honest difference between true essentials and nice-to-haves. Yep, even the experts have failures, favourites, and unexpected indulgence! 00:00 - Intro 03:26 - What is Ben and Lauren's Favourite Piece of Camping Equipment? 12:19 - Snowys Staff's Favourite Camping or Outdoor Item 18:40 - What to Look for When Choosing a Campsite 22:37 - What Camping Gear is Trending Vs Phasing Out? 27:39 - Ben and Lauren's Funniest Camp Fails and Best Lightbulb Moments 33:03 - Weird and Wonderful Camping Hacks, Gadgets, or Solutions 38:40 - Ben and Lauren's Luxury, Non-Essential Camping Items 41:05 - Ben and Lauren's Personal Essential Camping Items 49:06 - 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

    50 min
  6. Ep189 - ChatGPT Goes Camping: Your Questions Answered

    08/12/2025

    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 wind-proof setups to back-friendly sleep rigs, ChatGPT cops a grilling on accuracy, context, and its suspiciously American taste in gear.  There are shopping lists, packing plans, pump chats, and a budget smackdown with Ben. It’s all the camp chaos you love, wrapped in Aussie banter. It's AI meets the great outdoors — what could go wrong?" 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Ben and Lauren's Take on AI 06:40 - Your Questions: Answered by ChatGPT 06:45 - Easy Camping Options for Wind and Rain 10:55 - ChatGPT's Interpretation: Accuracy Vs Context and Creativity 11:55 - Lauren's Interpretation 13:55 - Best Solo Camping Sleeping Options for Back Support 22:29 - ChatGPT's Shopping List and Single Car Packing Layout 26:44 - ChatGPT Vs Ben: Budget Friendly Options with Back Support 27:35 - Better Stretcher Suggestions 28:42 - ChatGPT's US Influence  29:52 - Pumps and Inflation 30:35 - ChatGPT's Technical Packing Plan 33:11 - 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

    35 min
  7. Ep188 - Campsite Setup: Q&A Edition

    30/11/2025

    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, reveal their at-home gear maintenance rituals, and decode effective food protection from persistent pests.  The conversation covers surprising gear that proved unexpectedly useful (and even the mistakes that weren't), Ben's definition of "luxury" camping items that earn their weight, and the emergency kit essentials that could save your trip. A practical Q&A session that proves successful camping isn't about having every gadget - it's about knowing which problems to solve and which rituals to respect! 00:00 - Intro 02:17 - Limiting Sand and Dirt in Our Swags 03:44 - The Right Way to Stake a Tent 07:52 - Making Your Own Wind Break 12:55 - Unpacking At-Home Rituals, Gear Checks, and Maintenance 16:40 - How to Secure Food From Pests 24:24 - Two Items You Thought Would be Useless But Turned Out to be Useful, and Visa-Versa? 27:44 - Ben's "Luxury" Camping Items 30:07 - Items to Keep in the Emergency Kit 34:19 - 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

    35 min
  8. Ep187 - Snowys Christmas Gift Ideas '25

    25/11/2025

    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 lightweight and practical from BioLite lighting solutions, Tiegear essentials, and JetBoil speed to luxury picks like portable air conditioners and Quest Air Sofas that redefine camping comfort.  The conversation covers 12V appliances, cooler options for every adventure style, reversing cameras, headlamp heroes from Petzl to Hardkorr, and the entire KickAss gadget arsenal. Whether you're shopping for coffee connoisseurs, tech enthusiasts, or families ready to hit the trail, tune in for gift inspiration that goes beyond the camping clichés! 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Christmas Inspiration in 2025 04:10 - Christmas Gift Ideas 04:34 - BioLite Luci Lanterns, String Lights, and Site Lights 06:45 - Tiegear Guy Ropes and Pegs 09:19 - 12V Appliances 13:34 - Coleman Pro Can Soft Coolers, Glacier Icebox, and Hard Cooler 16:12 - Cybertake Pro Portable Air Conditioner 18:23 - Oricom Reversing Camera  19:52 - Caribee Kokoda Gear Bag 21:07 - JetBoil Stoves 21:59 - FlexTail Pumps 23:09 - Gasmate Orbiter Portable BBQ 25:11 - Petz, KickAss, OZtrail, Black Diamond, Ledlenser and Hardkorr Headlamps 26:19 - All KickAss Gadgets 28:53 - Quest Air Sofas 30:05 - Companion Roam Series 34:04 - Petrol Usage When Charging 12V Devices 35:07 - 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

    36 min
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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 adventuring.

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  • Creator
    Snowys Outdoors
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    195
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Snowys Camping Show
  • Show Website
    Snowys Camping Show

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