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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!
Snowys unplugged: our gear gurus go off-grid, and off-script!
Shortcuts:
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
Mentioned in This Episode:
Products:
Pacsafe Cashsafe Anti-Theft Travel Wallet Belt
JetBoil Minimo Cooking System with Pot Support
MSR Whisperlite International Multi-Fuel Stove
Podcasts:
Ep57 – Weird & Wonderful Camping Gear
Ep96 – Weird & Wonderful Camping Gear #2
Ep123 – Weird & Wonderful Camping Gear #3
Other:
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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!