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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 problems that have had you pondering. We scan our Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook platforms for your most asked and always interesting campsite questions.
This episode of the Snowys Camping Show runs the tap on tips and tricks in wet weather, unbeatable Snowys buys, coffee at the campsite, the best bags, mending swags – and so much more. Tune in, or check out this blog for a written version.
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
01:13 – Ben’s Arms…
02:01 – Why Isn’t the JetBoil Genesis Basecamp Available in Australia?
05:59 – On My Lap Around Australia, What is Recommended: Ute Canopy, Camper Trailer, or Caravan?
09:05 – What Food is Best to Leave in the Pantry for Short Overnight Stops (Product Review on Back Country or Outdoor Gourmet Food Brands)?
16:22 – What is the Best Option for Managing Mozzies When Camping?
19:16 – Tips or Tricks to Help While Camping in the Rain?
20:54 – When Will Snowys Open a Store in Sydney?
21:25 – Best Sleeping Bag for Bigger People?
25:49 – Where Can I Find Mattress Toppers for Swags?
27:55 – When Will Snowys Stock the Zempire Airforce 1?
28:30 – Fixing Snapped Swag Poles
30:32 – The Snowys Products Ben and Lauren Couldn’t Go Without
35:41 – Favoured Snowys Products by Other Snowys Staff
42:09 – Tips for Taking Toddlers Camping?
46:36 – Best Coffee Makers for Camping?
49:58 – Best Ultralight Cutlery and Crockery for Hiking…at the Lowest Price?
52:32 – Do You Know Where I Left My Glasses?
Mentioned in this Episode:
Blogs:
Guide to Dehydrating Food for Hiking
Best Freeze-Dried Meals for Camping and Hiking
Top Tips for Family Camping in Winter
Podcasts:
Ep31 – Creepy Crawlies at the Campsite
Ep8 – Unexpected Wind & Rain When Camping
Products:
MSR PocketRocket 2 Hiking Stove
Back Country freeze-dried meals
Outdoor Gourmet freeze-dried meals
Darche Cold Mountain 1100 sleeping bag
Segmental swag pole repair kit
AeroPress portable coffee maker
Sea to Summit collapsible X-Cup
Sea to Summit Delta cutlery set
Other:
Australian Gas Association (AGA)
How to Repair a Broken Tent Pole
For the ‘cuddlier’ campers, there are a range of roomy sleeping bag styles available. Credit: Sea to Summit
If your camp cutlery isn’t comfortable to hold, the eating experience is thrown completely off course! Credit: Oztent
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Catch you out there!
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!