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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 sleep system essentials that actually matter, decode camp cooking without the complexity, pull up a seat to discuss why your choice of chair can make a difference, and lay everything out on the table about how the ultimate slat-top can elevate your time outdoors.
A go-getting, geared-up guide for anyone who’s as ready to get out there as they are frozen at the front door – tune in for the conversation that paves the way for your new outdoor mojo!
A go-getting, geared-up guide for anyone who’s as ready to get out there as they are frozen at the front door!
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
02:17 – The Intimidating Side of Camping Alone
04:01 – Getting Back into Camping as a Beginner with Limitations
07:26 – Sleep Systems: Sleeping Bags and Mattresses
16:11 – Food Storage, Prep, and Cooking
23:13 – Tables
29:04 – Chairs
35:10 – The Two Camp Items Not to Skimp On…
36:04 – Summary
36:41 – Ben’s Suggestion For a Tent
Mentioned in this Episode:
Products:
Zempire Monstabeds – Single and Twin
Sea To Summit Basecamp Down Sleeping Bag
Darche Cold Mountain sleeping bags
23ZERO Arctic Black sleeping bags
Wildtrak Leisure Australia Compact 70cm Table
Zempire Kitpac Pro Camping Tables
Quest Outdoors Versalite BBQ 120 Multi Height Table
BlackWolf Compact Directors Chair
Frontrunner Expanders Camping Chair
Podcasts and Blogs:
Ep153 – Fridge Capacity: Is Bigger Better?
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From tent pegs and air tents, to setups for summer and one-pot wonders – our gear gurus Ben and Lauren unpack the topics on every camper’s tongue, taking each minute to the limit with how-to’s, destinations, and expert interviews. Be it a swag, tent, or ‘swent’ – set up camp with us!