{"id":48903,"date":"2022-05-23T14:17:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T04:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=48903"},"modified":"2024-03-22T06:15:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T19:45:48","slug":"podcast-weird-camping-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-weird-camping-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep57 \u2013 Weird &#038; Wonderful Camping Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading for-amp\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-10662835\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/10662835.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-10662835&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\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\/VVjR7AScG84?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 for-amp\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ep 57 - Weird and Wonderful Camping Gear\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VVjR7AScG84?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some camping gear is too weird for words,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>from the products that provide behind-the-bar value beer at basecamp, to Crocs tinkering with gadgets and bracelets fitted with fix-it kits for outdoor dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026Until Ben and Lauren find twenty-three products, thirty-three minutes, and two microphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, our outdoor experts unpack the camping gear on the cusp of clever and the tackle that barely tickles normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to get a little weird, and discover a whole lot of wonderful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Short Cuts:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:49 \u2013 &#8220;Man Bangle&#8221; (Leatherman Tread)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:39 \u2013 Portable Beer Keg (Growler)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>05:42 \u2013 Shewee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:15 \u2013 LifeStraw Straw Filter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:55 \u2013 Selk\u2019bag<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>09:06 \u2013 Muk Mat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:13 \u2013 Kombi Tent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:28 \u2013 &#8220;Weirdly Stupid Sleeping Bag&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14:07 \u2013 Kimbos Pants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16:26 \u2013 Victorinox Swiss Champ Knife<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17:38 \u2013 Dog Shoes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:26 \u2013 Adventure Crocs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19:31 \u2013 Fire Control Blanket<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21:51 \u2013 Light-Up Tent Stakes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22:54 \u2013 Pocket Chainsaw<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24:29 \u2013 Foldable Kayak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26:28 \u2013 Glow-in-the-Dark Toilet Paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26:50 \u2013 Inflatable Lounge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27:09 \u2013 Hydro Hammock<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28:17 \u2013 Bumper Dumper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29:09 \u2013 Dry Flush Toilet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29:36 \u2013 Candwich (Canned Sandwich)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30:36 \u2013 Squat Strap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/weird-camping-gear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weird, Wonderful &amp; Disturbingly Strange Camping Gear &#8211; By Ben Collaton<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Snowys Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ukeg-pressurized-growler-128-oz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portable Beer Keg (Growler)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/female-urination-device\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shewee Extreme Female Urination Device<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/lifestraw-water-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LifeStraw Straw Filter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Snowys Pages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/growlerwerks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrowlerWerks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leatherman.com.au\/products\/tread\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Man Bangle&#8221; (Leatherman Tread)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoors.campmor.com\/22-unusual-sleeping-bags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Weirdly Stupid Sleeping Bags&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bumperdumper.com\/bumper2.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bumper Dumper<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.superkimbos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kimbos Pants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blofield.com\/collection\/big-blo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inflatable Lounge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treehugger.com\/dryflush-toilet-will-change-world-4857711\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dry Flush Toilet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.candwich.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Candwich<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=erABgXZ6kOA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Candwich &#8211; YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/travel\/travel_news\/article-3156526\/Relaxation-taken-level-Hydro-Hammock-50-gallon-hanging-hot-tub-two-travels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hydro Hammock<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coolthings.com\/campfire-defender-fire-blanket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fire Control Blanket<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IATMLeTN1Mk&amp;t=24s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Squat Strap &#8211; YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;<strong>Man Bangle&#8221; (Leatherman Tread<\/strong>)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A multi-use tool, Lauren\u2019s first thought when she was faced with this product was: \u201c\u2026huh?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/leatherman.com.au\/products\/tread\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">man bangle<\/a>&#8221; is a chain-link tool bracelet, with each fragment allowing for mini tools to click on and off conveniently \u2013 including socket wrenches, screwdrivers, corkscrews, and glass breakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as this bracelet (or bangle) provides the means to attach tools and gadgets like a &#8220;bit kit&#8221;, it also contributes to a kick-butt outdoor get-up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Portable Beer Keg (Growler)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ukeg-pressurized-growler-128-oz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">portable beer keg<\/a> is a campsite-friendly alternative to cracking open a six-pack of cold ones \u2013 maintaining the same, familiar frosted walls as your favourite craft beer behind the bar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While they aren\u2019t the most packable product \u2013 growlers are a cool, crafty option to keep beer or cider cold and carbonated. Simply fill the growler with homebrew (or beer on tap at the pub), and fasten the lid fitted with CO2 cartridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the range from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/growlerwerks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrowlerWerks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP57-Body-Image-1.jpg\" alt=\"A bronze growler is positioned next to a glass of golden beer, pouring foamy brew from its spout. The top of the glass is foamy, with a logo printed on the outside facing the camera. It is daytime, and the backdrop is vivid green shrub. \" class=\"wp-image-48908\" title=\"Maintain the same, familiar frosted walls as your favourite craft beer behind the bar.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP57-Body-Image-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP57-Body-Image-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP57-Body-Image-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP57-Body-Image-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Maintain the same, familiar frosted walls as your favourite craft beer behind the bar. Credit: GrowlerWerks<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shewee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who haven\u2019t used a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/female-urination-device\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shewee<\/a> before are likely to study the product, establish how it works\u2026 then twitch uncomfortably, and scratch their head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, they\u2019re a little strange \u2013 but Lauren maintains that they\u2019re incredibly useful for the women of the Wilderness. A perfect balance of weird and wonderful, the Shewee works hand in hand (or hand in pants?) with another product* discussed later in the episode\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LifeStraw Straw Filter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wandered past a fellow adventurer lying flat on their stomach drinking straight from a puddle, you\u2019ve probably either laughed or checked in to see if they\u2019re feeling OK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are though, they\u2019re using a straw filter \u2013 a hydration sensation designed to filter water straight from natural reservoirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While no-one looks sane using one, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/lifestraw-water-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this product by LifeStraw<\/a> is handy, life-saving, and an excellent hydration option for lightweight hikers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP57-Body-Image-2.jpg\" alt=\"A lady in a green, long-sleeved shirt is lying flat on her stomach at the pebbly edge of a creek, drinking water through a straw filter. It is daytime. The water is clear.\" class=\"wp-image-48909\" title=\"The straw-filter is designed to filter water straight from natural reservoirs.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP57-Body-Image-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP57-Body-Image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP57-Body-Image-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EP57-Body-Image-2-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The straw-filter is a hydration sensation designed to filter water straight from natural reservoirs. Credit: LifeStraw<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Selk\u2019bag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who feel the cold, the Selk\u2019bag offers all the benefits of a sleeping bag\u2026with sleeves and a hood!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lauren describes the garment as a large onesie for adults, either synthetic- or down-filled. On that note, Safety Ben reminds us to be wary of any sporadic embers by the campfire \u2013 a synthetic-filled bag can burn, while a singing a hole in a down-filled bag will have it shedding feathers around the campsite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Muk Mat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One word: brilliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we don\u2019t stock this product here at Snowys, Ben and Lauren maintain that this artificial turf \u2013 like AstroTurf \u2013 is a thick, good-quality doormat option for preventing dirt, muck, and grit from making its way into tents and caravans. Available in many different sizes, and with the option to customise, Muk Mats can be fitted to the steps of caravans, vans, and other vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kombi Tent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The kombi tent looks how it sounds: a tent that looks like a kombi van.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some models are designed to camouflage with backdrops, where Ben eagerly describes a paddock-like scene, dotted with sheep. To that, Lauren must ask: how can Ben have previously downplayed the convenience and ambiance that cheap, functional fairy lights bring to a campsite \u2013 then talk so keenly of a seemingly pointless kombi tent?! This disagreement between our outdoor experts will likely resurface in every outdoor gadget debate for episodes to come\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Field Candy tents, kombi tents are typically traditional A-frame structures. Single-skinned too, they\u2019re generally not used for hardcore outdoor adventures, but instead in fair-weather conditions and as backyard hangouts for the kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cWeirdly Stupid Sleeping Bag\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While we\u2019re on the topic of pointless, party-trick products, a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/outdoors.campmor.com\/22-unusual-sleeping-bags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weirdly stupid sleeping bag<\/a>\u201d also looks how it sounds: like a weird, stupid-looking sleeping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, it\u2019s a sleeping bag printed with bright patterns or pictures that offer an element of theatre \u2013 for example, a shark or bear print that appears to \u201ceat\u201d whoever climbs into the mouth of the bag, an interpretation of Adam and Eve, and even a depiction of a dead body bag!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While they don\u2019t offer the same functionality, nor would they withstand the wild outdoor elements \u2013 these sleeping bags are great for kids\u2019 sleepovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">*Kimbos Pants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a Shewee still doesn\u2019t make the cut in your camp tackle\u2026 it\u2019ll make the <em>zip <\/em>if used with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superkimbos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kimbos pants<\/a>! Ever worn a unitard on a bike ride and needed to rip it all off behind a bush mid-route? Eliminating the need to remove your pants, Kimbos pants work well in partnership with the Shewee \u2013 together or alone, they\u2019re urination sensations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kimbos pants are constructed with Neoprene fabric, as used for wetsuits, with a similar-style zip. The zipper seam starts at the front of the body and follows through the legs to the back in a U-shape. A tag attached to the zipper allows for reaching down between the legs to unzip for a swift and easy pee-stop pull-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Victorinox Swiss Champ Knife<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture the pocketknife your Dad gifted your brother the year he turned thirteen. At most, it had four layers \u2013 including three blades, and maybe a corkscrew. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Victorinox Swiss Champ knife is more than a pocketknife \u2013 some would say a little too much more. With roughly eight layers, 118 components, 83 functions, and 65 millimetres in width \u2013 it\u2019s a multi-use tool that well and truly activates \u2018beast mode\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As impressive (and intimidating) as the Victorinox may appear sitting next to a standard model \u2013 how functional is it really when kicking back on a lowkey camping trip with the kids?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dog Shoes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For ultimate paw-protection on piping hot footpaths, dog shoes are as adequate as they are amusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the summertime, hiking tracks can become scorching hot, where some trails in the Adelaide Hills are sharp and shaley. Fitting your furry friend with a set of technically designed footwear can help alleviate the discomfort. Lauren approves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Adventure Crocs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026 Are they <em>actually<\/em> a shoe? While Ben is keen to know after having no luck finding proof of their existence online, Lauren maintains that they\u2019re the bee\u2019s knees (or rather, the camper\u2019s crocs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rigged out with a roller hoochie cord, compass, pocketknife, or other gear and gadgets \u2013 this model of Crocs was kicking it on the shoe store shelves for at least a season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fire Control Blanket<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coolthings.com\/campfire-defender-fire-blanket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fire control blanket<\/a> is often deemed a practical item, stored snug in a crevice of our caravan and placed over a campfire at night to contain the flames but keep sparks and embers from flying freely at night. Pulling back the blanket the following morning reveals a fiery, flaming pile of ash \u2013 and while this is in keeping with their purpose, it nonetheless raises questions surrounding safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While metal is the most resistant material to burning, a fire blanket constructed of metallics would be impractical. That said, a fire control blanket appears to be made with a PVC or plastic-like material like a tarp, which has Ben and Lauren querying how safely the blanket is containing the hot coals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many brands manufacturing fire control blankets, it\u2019s possible that the thought behind the design and functionality stems from American culture and their approach to campfires which we in Australia aren\u2019t aligned with. Nonetheless, Ben and Lauren aren\u2019t fond of the idea of letting fire smolder beneath a piece of tarp throughout the night\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Light-Up Tent Stakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more painful than stubbing your toe on a tent peg? Stubbing your toe on a tent peg <em>in the dark<\/em>. Everything hurts more when you can\u2019t see your attacker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These gizmos eliminate that factor and bring a whole new meaning to &#8220;cool lighting&#8221;. Be it an angle iron or a regular tent peg, LED lighting is welded into the top 10 centimetres of the peg to provide top-of-the-turf service at sundown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pocket Chainsaw<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A whizz-bang pocket-tool for the tacklebox, Lauren can only describe the pocket chainsaw as <em>wicked<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devised as simply two handles linked by a chainsaw cutting chain, the chains themselves are available in different teeth configurations, such as the \u2018cheese skin\u2019 design. Lightweight, compact, and more efficient than a standard handsaw \u2013 after observing her friend use one, Lauren confirms she would make more use of a pocket chainsaw than her Silky saw. Plus, the pocket chainsaw uses no petrol and comes contained in a convenient zip-up pouch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weird? Wonderful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Foldable Kayak<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all seen the stobie poles plastered with political promotions, government messaging, and &#8220;Vote 1&#8221; advocacy \u2013 but have you ever thought to look past all the propaganda to what those posters are actually made of? Well, if you\u2019re familiar with the foldable kayak \u2013 it\u2019s the same material!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Constructed with corflute, the foldable kayak folds up like an origami briefcase and operates as a fully functional kayak. Some brands offer a range of different shapes and sizes, including surf, lake, and expedition models. A stupendous blend of strange and savvy, it\u2019s nonetheless recommended to avoid fast-flowing waters or rapid, rockier waterways in a foldable kayak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A similar product is an inflatable kayak, though this is bulkier, heavier, and factors in a weight limit. For example, an inflatable tandem kayak can hold a maximum of 100 kilograms, thus allowing no more than one adult and a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Glow-in-the-Dark Toilet Paper<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A true late-night dunny-run chum, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiswhyimbroke.com\/glow-in-the-dark-toilet-paper\/#!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">glow-in-the-dark toilet paper<\/a> is certainly easy to find in the dark \u2013 but as Lauren quite rightly queries, what the heck is it made of?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inflatable Lounge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a &#8220;no&#8221; from Lauren who believes that, after their relatively short lifespan, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blofield.com\/collection\/big-blo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inflatable lounges<\/a> will quickly end up in landfill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hydro Hammock<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever stood in front of a whiteboard with a faded marker and calculated how you could possibly incorporate your beloved bath into your camp clobber for an off-grid getaway?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lauren advocates for the Hydro Hammock: a high-strength fabricated sack suspended between two sturdy, steadfast trees, filled with water. Essentially, a portable bath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still staring at that whiteboard? Read between the lines \u2013 bath among the vines!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bumper Dumper<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Classy name, hey?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"http:\/\/bumperdumper.com\/bumper2.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bumper Dumper<\/a> is a toilet structure attached with a hitch to a vehicle\u2019s tow ball, allowing adventurers to sit on the back of their vehicles and go about their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, a toilet system within a bucket suspended from a tow ball could also achieve a similar effect. Given its connection to a tow ball too, the Bumper Dumper wouldn\u2019t be positioned much higher than the ground \u2013 so is it really more efficient fitted here than if it were positioned on the ground instead? Given this, a Bumper Dumper is more ideal for use on the back of a 4WD as opposed to lower-built car models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dry Flush Toilet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s peeing via a Shewee\u2026 then there\u2019s pooing into a bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treehugger.com\/dryflush-toilet-will-change-world-4857711\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dry Flush Toilet<\/a> technology works by collecting your business and vacuum-sealing it at the press of a button. The bag then appears as a sausage-like shape which can be thrown straight into the tip. Imagine being a forager at the dumping ground and finding what can only be described as a &#8220;waste sausage&#8221;? Yep \u2013 in a world full of wonderful, that would be weird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Candwich (Canned Sandwich)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A name we read and hope doesn\u2019t mean what we think it does \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.candwich.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Candwich<\/a> confirms those packable snack-food fears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yeah. It\u2019s a sandwich in a can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Candwich is a convenient, double-packaged concoction of an ordinary roll with sauce wrapped in a bag and packed into a can. For a visual aid, a good laugh, or a reason to face-palm \u2013 Ben recommends checking out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=erABgXZ6kOA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">original video advertisement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Squat Strap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben saved the best until last with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IATMLeTN1Mk&amp;t=24s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Squat Strap<\/a> \u2013 a Nylon strap with carabiners, wrapped around and fastened to a tree trunk to support campers while they go about their business. The user squats as though sitting on a chair, held upright by the resistance of the straps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Squat Straps have also been used to suspend food in trees, away from bears and other wild animals. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OK weirdos, enough now&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s twenty-three products that camp comfortably on the border of weird and wonderful \u2013 but we refuse to believe there aren\u2019t more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your bizarre but brilliant camp equipment is wanted \u2013 be it for use in the outback or the backyard. Convince us \u2013 what\u2019s weirder than a squat strap, or more wonderful than a pair of Kimbos pants?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more when this came from, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-weird-and-wonderful-camping-gear-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Episode 96<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week\u2019s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. 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