{"id":45645,"date":"2021-08-16T08:06:15","date_gmt":"2021-08-15T22:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=45645"},"modified":"2023-11-02T14:45:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T04:15:35","slug":"podcast-campsite-questions-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-campsite-questions-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep23 &#8211; Campsite Q&#038;A&#8217;s with Ben &#038; Lauren"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading for-amp\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-9033234\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/9033234.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-9033234&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:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d7KCZJkRdtI?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\">In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, we&#8217;ve got something a little different for you&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A special Q&amp;A session with our hosts, Ben and Lauren!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, you guys asked them all kinds of things, from their favourite gear and the best sleeping bag, to tips for solo campers and buying a camper trailer. There&#8217;s even discussion on the future of Aussie outdoor gear manufacturing, and what is the easiest tent to set up. Tune in, or check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/campsite-qandas-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this blog<\/a> for a written version.<\/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\/08\/EP-23-Body-Image.jpg\" alt=\"EP 23 - Campsite Q&amp;A's with Ben &amp; Lauren\" class=\"wp-image-45757\" title=\"We'd love to hear from you, so feel free to throw more questions our way. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/EP-23-Body-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/EP-23-Body-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/EP-23-Body-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/EP-23-Body-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>If you&#8217;d like to ask Ben and Lauren any questions, jump on our Facebook group. Image: Oztent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-8c40437f-7ddb-4222-82ac-9b81a29d35de\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1:25 &#8211; What is your favourite piece of camping equipment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5:26 &#8211; How do I figure out the best small option for recharging my phone when camping?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6:53 \u2013 I currently have 50mm thick self-inflatable sleeping mats for my family car camping trips. I was thinking of going for hiking air mattresses with insulation so they can be also used for canoe camping and the odd hike. Do you think these would be a good option?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:55 &#8211; Would love your opinion on the outdoor connection air tents as there is not much unbiased information out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14:52 &#8211; Beds, stretcher vs air vs self-inflating &#8211; particular consideration for those with back, knee and hand issues?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19:05 &#8211; How can we limit the amount of sand and dirt little feet bring into our swags?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20:52 &#8211; There is a lot of women camping solo these days. What are some products that make camping easier and safer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23:16 &#8211; What are your thoughts on camper trailers vs tents for young family camping?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25:46 &#8211; For men and women, what is the: Best rain jacket? Best down jacket? Best sleeping bag?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29:37 &#8211; I recently bought a brand new down sleeping bag but noticed that it has a strong smell. It kind of stinks like a wet dog and I&#8217;m wondering if the down inside is bad or something&#8217;s wrong with the bag? Is it normal that new down bags stink?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31:07 &#8211; Would you take a hiking tent on your regular car camping trips? Or do you use a larger tent for those trips? Also do you have an AGM battery in the car or Lithium? If not lithium, will you make the switch eventually?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33:12 &#8211; Which tents on the market are the absolute easiest, quickest to put up and down for a newbie?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34:39 \u2013 What are your thoughts about the future of Australian manufacturing within the camping\/hiking and touring sector?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38:10 &#8211; What do you think of the really cheap Kmart and Big W tents?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>39:39 \u2013 What are both of your setups?<\/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\/aeropress\">AeroPress<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/solar-portable-power#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=1000&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=&amp;brands=&amp;type=1771&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\">Powerbanks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/12v-solar-power#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=&amp;brands=&amp;type=1768&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\">Solar panels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/x-pot-kettle-13l?c=Lime\">Sea to Summit X-Pot Kettle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/wash-bag?c=Green\">Scrubba wash bag<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/cookstand\">Hillbilly cookstand<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hiking-sleeping-mats#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=&amp;brands=&amp;type=2153&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\">Air Mats<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hiking-sleeping-mats#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=&amp;brands=&amp;type=2152&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\">Self-inflating hiking mats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ether-light-xt-insulated-sleeping-mat-pump\">Sea to Summit Ether Lite Mat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=&amp;brands=24&amp;type=263&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\">Outdoor Connection air tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=&amp;brands=34&amp;type=263&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\">Zempire air tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-stretchers\">Stretcher beds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/eva-foam-floor-mat?c=Black\">Foam mat<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tarps\">tarps <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/coleman-instant-up-tents\">Coleman Instant Up tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/sea-to-summit-sleeping-bags\">Sea to Summit Sleeping Bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/australian-made-camping-outdoor-gear\">Australian-made camping and outdoor gear<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/12v-solar-power#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=&amp;brands=&amp;type=1771&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\">Portable power<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/rv5-canvas-touring-tent\">RV5 tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;pageSize=48&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=&amp;brands=34&amp;type=154&amp;colourSize=&amp;priceRange=\">Zempire Neo tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/guide-to-buying-your-first-camper-trailer\/\">Guide to Buying a Camper Trailer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Podcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-sleep-system-ratings-with-sea-to-summit\/\">Ep11 &#8211; Sleep System Ratings with Sea to Summit<\/a><\/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-45645 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='45645' data-nonce='46e316ab0c' 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-45645 lc'>8<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-45645 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On this episode of the Snowys Camping show, we&#8217;ve got something a little different for you &#8211; a special Q&#038;A session with our hosts Ben and Lauren. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1638,"featured_media":45760,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1569,854],"tags":[95,958,296,960,319,472,959,943,957,99,38,103],"class_list":["post-45645","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-podcast-camping","category-podcast","tag-air-mattresses","tag-australian-made-gear","tag-camper-trailers","tag-down-jackets","tag-hiking-tents","tag-instant-up-tents","tag-portable-power","tag-qa","tag-rain-jackets","tag-self-inflating-mats","tag-sleeping-bag-tips","tag-stretchers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45645","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"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=45645"}],"version-history":[{"count":67,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45645\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":59433,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45645\/revisions\/59433"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45645"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45645"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45645"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}