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Ep94 – Back to Reality: Camp Gear Storage

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Be it back to the garage, or straight to the garbage,

this discussion on gear storage seriously stacks up! In this episode, Ben and Lauren unpack how to best manage, maintain, and store your camp clobber following every off-grid getaway.

From the gear bags to the clear tubs – tune in for their tips on tent longevity, pest prevention, and drying out the damp.

From the gear bags to the clear tubs – tune in for Ben and Lauren’s storage tips!

Shortcuts:

00:00 – Intro

01:40 – New Gear

04:53 – Unpacking Before Unwinding

06:05 – Cleaning Your Gear: Drying, Sweeping, and Spot-Cleaning

09:11 – Cleaning Your Gear After Coastal Camping

09:52 – Gear Maintenance: Refilling, Replacing, and Recharging

13:01 – Wet or Damp Gear

16:14 – Storing Your Gear

19:12 – Bedding, Sleeping Mats, and Sleeping Bags

20:31 – Lauren’s Storage Method

21:25 – Ben’s Storage Method

22:43 – Drawer Bags Vs Solid Tubs

23:56 – Reusing Wardrobes, Cupboards, and Drawers

25:42 – Packing Tents for Longevity

27:16 – Storing Self-Inflating Mats

28:17 – Storing Chairs and Furniture

28:48 – Storing Cookware

31:37 – Managing Pests

34:52 – How Do You Store Your Gear?

35:41 – Story of the Week

Mentioned in this Episode:

New Gear:

OZtrail Drover sleeping bags

OZtrail Jindabyne sleeping bags

Companion Proheat 2 Burner High Pressure stove

Companion Proheat 2 Burner Low Pressure stove

Gasmate Wireless BBQ Thermometer 4 Piece

Deuter AirContact packs

Brands:

Blacksmith Camping Supplies

OZtrail

Companion

Gasmate

Deuter

Categories

Tents & Shelters

Swags

Tarps & Matting

Dry Bags & Storage

Food & Water Storage

Podcasts:

Ep71 – Ben’s Setup

Ep72 – Lauren’s Setup

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Ben and Lauren: 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!