{"id":42705,"date":"2021-04-06T08:19:54","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T22:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=42705"},"modified":"2024-03-20T01:26:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T14:56:25","slug":"podcast-packing-your-vehicle-like-a-minimalist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-packing-your-vehicle-like-a-minimalist\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep4 &#8211; Packing Your Vehicle Like a Minimalist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading for-amp\">Listen to the full episode here: <\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-8277678\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/8277678.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-8277678&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/xfSatqwHHQs?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping your weight down and creating a more efficient setup will elevate your trips&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>making them more enjoyable and safer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, our outdoor experts Lauren and Ben talk you through roof racks, weight allowance, interior storage solutions, and how to best pack your car &#8211; plus multi-purpose gear, and a whole lot more. Check it out below for all the details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:44 \u2013 Kerb weight and GVM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:01 \u2013 Roof loadings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:42 \u2013 On road vs off road rating<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:46 \u2013 Minimising weight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>09:54 \u2013 Safety for other road users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:24 \u2013 Packing your weight low<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:00 \u2013 Lighter, easier to pack options for carrying water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:16 \u2013 Shelves vs drawers and weight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:00 \u2013 Do you need to carry a second spare tyre?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:35 \u2013 Everything you take should have 2 uses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14:13 \u2013 Why Ben doesn\u2019t bring an icebox<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:20 \u2013 Accessibility &amp; using all the nooks and crannies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:50 \u2013 Trailers and towing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:00 \u2013 Camper trailers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/lightweight-water-storage#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=15&amp;specIds=&amp;brands=6&amp;type=&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit Watercell Water Storage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tarps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tarps: multipurpose groundsheet, picnic blanket, and awning<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/vehicle-accessories#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=&amp;brands=&amp;type=3243&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wheel bags &amp; drawer bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/4wd-towing-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Towing with a 4WD &#8211; What You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r32xd9z4SZ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ronny Dahl&#8217;s YouTube video<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eMx232haRyo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tyler Thompson&#8217;s YouTube video<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbook.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Redbook.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EP-4-Body-Image.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a person's arms lifting a Blacksmith Camping Supplies canvas storage bag out of a drawer in the back of a vehicle.\" class=\"wp-image-42890\" title=\"Minimising clutter will help keep your vehicle safer. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EP-4-Body-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EP-4-Body-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EP-4-Body-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EP-4-Body-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Packing your vehicle safely should be a huge priority for campers. Image: Blacksmith Camping Supplies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week&#8217;s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for tuning in to this week&#8217;s episode of the Snowys Podcast. Don&#8217;t forget to subscribe to us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCgpO6k-UyaYgwyLg0ESceCg\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0wy9b822eekXe00bAIqPbX\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/snowys-camping-show\/id1527530990\">iTunes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/db56692e-96e7-418d-929d-88c5fde70b1a\/Snowys-Camping-Show\">Amazon Music<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-snowys-camping-show-79675943\/\">iHeartRadio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/z1mx2k64\">Pocket Casts<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=618483\">Stitcher<\/a> so you never miss an upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions for Ben and Lauren, make sure you head over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/snowys\/\">Facebook group<\/a> and let us know as we&#8217;d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catch you out there!<\/p>\n<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style1 like-42705 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='42705' data-nonce='067321fe8a' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Liked it' \/><span class='lc-42705 lc'>15<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-42705 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping your weight down and making your set up easier to use will make your trips more enjoyable, and more importantly \u2013 safer. 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