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The unsung heroes of camping: gear that quietly earns its keep…
Ben and Lauren pull back the curtain on their personal camping preferences, revealing favourite gear, hilarious camp fails, and Ben and Lauren celebrate the overlooked essentials that don’t get the glory but absolutely deserve it, drawing on insights from the entire Snowys crew and their passionate Facebook community. Our gear gurus explore humble heroes like paintbrushes for cleanup (thanks Bob West), pumps for deflating mats, collapsible buckets for hand washing, and the legendary “hot cross bun” lights that keep popping up in recommendations.
The conversation features contributions from team members like Cory, Jake, Hardy, and Brooke, plus community legends like Fiona, Muzzi, and countless others who’ve shared their low-key game-changers. From Sea to Summit pocket showers to collapsible Tupperware and portable fans that battle condensation, tune in for the practical picks that won’t break the bank but will absolutely improve your camping experience.
Underrated Camping Gear: making off-grid living a little more comfortable
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
(contributors listed in order of mentions)
02:30 – Ben – Host
04:46 – Lauren – Host
05:28 – Corey – Snowys Continuous Improvement Manager
06:56 – Jono – Snowys Dispatch Manager
09:28 – Jake – Snowys Online product coordinator
11:55 – Bec – Snowys Brendale Store Team Member
13:09 – Jacob – Snowys Brendale Store Manager
14:02 – Hardy – Snowys Keswick Store Manager
15:03 – Nicole – Snowys Warranty Team
15:47 – Kaya – Snowys Customer Service Champion
16:45 – Ava – Snowys Keswick Store Team
19:48 – Brooke – Snowys Brendale Store Team & Warranty Coordinator
21:07 – Janet Moffett – Snowys Camping Banter Member
21:35 – Caelum Luke – Snowys Camping Banter Member
22:03 – Muzzy Karra – Snowys Camping Banter Member
22:34 – Alyshia Ford – Snowys Camping Banter Member
23:10 – Danielle Rogers – Snowys Camping Banter Member
23:40 – Aki Steinhorst – Snowys Camping Banter Member
24:02 – Andrew Dorney – Snowys Camping Banter Member
25:10 – Grant Schumacher – Snowys Keswick Store Team
25:57 – Rob Freeman – Snowys Camping Banter Member
26:26 – Wanda Daybell – Snowys Camping Banter Member
27:04 – Tawanda Zhungu – Snowys Camping Banter Member
28:02 – Alex James – Snowys Camping Banter Member
28:04 – Chris Walton – Snowys Camping Banter Member
28:13 – Sky Armstrong – Snowys Camping Banter Member
28:42 – Fiona Ludbrook – Snowys Camping Banter Member
Mentioned in This Episode:
Products:
Sea To Summit Stretch Loc Straps
Coleman Dual Fuel Stove (no longer available)
Podcasts:
Ep 114 – Rooftop Tents with Dave and Jacob at Brendale
Ep 120 – Beach & Island Camping with Dave & Bec from Snowys Brendale
Other:
Blog – 5 Reasons To Take A Paintbrush Camping
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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!