{"id":45341,"date":"2021-08-02T08:37:49","date_gmt":"2021-08-01T23:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=45341"},"modified":"2023-01-04T14:52:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T04:22:07","slug":"podcast-camp-furniture-setups-with-zempire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-camp-furniture-setups-with-zempire\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep21 &#8211; Camp Furniture Setups with Zempire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"for-amp wp-video-popup wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"_wp_link_placeholder\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><div id=\"buzzsprout-player-8957970\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/8957970.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-8957970&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/a><\/p>\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\/lqrjDY5Hw3M?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"for-amp wp-block-heading\">Or you can watch the video version here:<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"leftContainerVideo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ep 21 - Camp Furniture Setups with Zempire\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lqrjDY5Hw3M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p>If you want to get the details on how to create the ultimate home away from home at the campsite, then have a listen to this week&#8217;s episode of the Snowys Camping Show. Our hosts Ben and Lauren talk to the camp furniture setup experts over at Zempire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They cover the trends in the outdoor industry, the effect of social media on camping gear, materials, durability, product testing, sustainability, and more &#8211; so check it out below for all the details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-8c40437f-7ddb-4222-82ac-9b81a29d35de\">Timestamps:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>00:00 \u2013 Intro&nbsp;<\/li><li>03:18 \u2013 Trends in the industry&nbsp;<\/li><li>04:32 \u2013 Wood and bamboo furniture&nbsp;<\/li><li>05:22 \u2013 Durability and longevity<\/li><li>07:40 \u2013 Importance of weight in design<\/li><li>08:44 \u2013 Can you leave wood\/bamboo furniture out in the rain?&nbsp;<\/li><li>10:11 \u2013 Aluminium vs steel frames&nbsp;<\/li><li>13:02 \u2013&nbsp;&nbsp;Stability of single-piece designs<\/li><li>14:35 \u2013 Can you use a stove on a wooden table?&nbsp;<\/li><li>15:54 \u2013 How are products tested?&nbsp;<\/li><li>17:18 \u2013 Weight ratings<\/li><li>21:04 \u2013 Materials &amp; fabrics&nbsp;<\/li><li>25:13 \u2013 Storage bags&nbsp;<\/li><li>27:51 \u2013 Sustainability&nbsp;<\/li><li>29:45 \u2013 Maintenance &amp; spare parts&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Links to things mentioned in this episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-chairs\">Wood\/bamboo chairs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-cupboards\">Camp cupboards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tables\">Camp tables<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/zempire\">Zempire product range<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/spare-parts\">Spare parts<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends in the outdoor gear industry <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the trends we are seeing in the outdoor industry is that people aren&#8217;t just going for functionality in their camping setups, but are also wanting to create pleasing aesthetics. There\u2019s also a shift in the materials being used, with wood and bamboo being preferred over plastic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends &amp; social media influencing outdoor product design <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The movement towards more sustainable materials is unique to what we have previously seen. With the recent trend in long-term touring and more people spending time outdoors in nature, sharing these activities in a stylised &#8216;Insta-worthy&#8217; way has gained popularity. People really want to create a home away from home, that ticks all of their boxes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural materials vs plastic&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wood is actually a very flexible material from a design point of view as it can be formed into just about any shape. Whereas plastic and metal have their limitations and can only be worked within those boundaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wood strikes that nice balance between functionality, durability, and weight. At the end of the day, each material has its strengths and weakness, so you\u2019ll have to find the right one that suits your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you use a stove on top of a wooden\/bamboo table?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of the suitability of using a camping stove on top of a wooden or bamboo table, as long as there is no direct flame and you\u2019re using it as intended, there shouldn\u2019t be an issue. The surface is naturally anti-microbial too, so it&#8217;s also a good choice for food preparation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you leave wooden furniture out in the rain?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wooden camping furniture is treated, so you can expose it to some moisture and UV light without worry. But, you shouldn&#8217;t pack it away wet and you should avoid leaving it out under harsh UV light for prolonged periods of time. It&#8217;s just like any other piece of camping gear &#8211; you will need to take care of it and maintain it so that it will last. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/EP-21-Body-Image.jpg\" alt=\"Zempire Air Tent setup with camping furniture on the bank of a river. There's a man and woman sitting back relaxing at the table.\" class=\"wp-image-45459\" title=\"You're no longer limited when it comes to creating a beautiful camping set up. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/EP-21-Body-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/EP-21-Body-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/EP-21-Body-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/EP-21-Body-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>You can create a stunning campsite that&#8217;s also functional. Image: Zempire<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aluminium vs steel&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aluminium has great strength to weight ratio and does not rust which is why it\u2019s so popular in the industry. Obviously, it is not as strong compared to steel, but that has to be balanced with all the other factors that are important such as design, usability, and overall weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stability of all-in-one designs&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, camping furniture such as camp cupboards and kitchens have been very difficult to set up as they featured multiple components and steps. Now, with the advancement of design and technology, there\u2019s no longer a compromise on stability and ease of use with all-in-one designs, plus you don\u2019t have to worry about losing any parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weight ratings&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to weight ratings, it\u2019s important to use the item as it was intended, as that rating is calculated using a static test. If you are using the chair, cupboard, or table the way it was designed to be used, then you should be able to rely on the weight rating.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainability has become a huge focus in the industry and product development. People want to make better choices to reduce their environmental impact, so they\u2019re shifting towards renewable resources like wood. There are a lot of products on the market that are basically one-use due to poor materials and workmanship. Sticking with the buy once buy right philosophy allows you to get more enjoyment out of outdoor gear, while also keeping those items out of landfill and saving money in the long term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintenance and spare parts <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another element to consider with your camp gear is whether there are spare parts available for it. This is because if it does get damaged and a repair needs to be made, you will be able to do so instead of throwing it away and purchasing a new one.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week\u2019s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCgpO6k-UyaYgwyLg0ESceCg\">YouTube<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0wy9b822eekXe00bAIqPbX\">Spotify<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/snowys-camping-show\/id1527530990\">iTunes<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/db56692e-96e7-418d-929d-88c5fde70b1a\/Snowys-Camping-Show\">Amazon Music<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-snowys-camping-show-79675943\/\">iHeartRadio<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/z1mx2k64\">Pocket Casts<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastaddict.com\/podcast\/3281467\">Podcast Addict<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=618483\">Stitcher<\/a>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/snowys\/\">Facebook group<\/a>&nbsp;and let us know as we\u2019d 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-45341 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='45341' data-nonce='34faf25533' 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-45341 lc'>4<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-45341 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to get the details on how to create the ultimate home away from home at the campsite, then listen into this week&#8217;s Episode of the Snowys Camping Show where our hosts Ben and Lauren talk to the camping furniture setup experts over at Zempire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1638,"featured_media":45461,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1569,854],"tags":[928,109,949,950,951,276,116],"class_list":["post-45341","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-podcast-camping","category-podcast","tag-camp-kitchen","tag-camping-chairs","tag-camping-furniture","tag-camping-set-ups","tag-camping-tables","tag-camping-tips","tag-chairs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45341"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45341"}],"version-history":[{"count":38,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45341\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51689,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45341\/revisions\/51689"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45461"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45341"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45341"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}