{"id":57824,"date":"2023-09-11T13:20:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T03:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=57824"},"modified":"2023-09-11T13:20:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T03:50:14","slug":"podcast-behind-the-scenes-with-sea-to-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-behind-the-scenes-with-sea-to-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep109 &#8211; Behind the Scenes with Sea to Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\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\/aUzPY9ae8dk?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-13566853\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/13566853.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-13566853&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From the infinite horizon where the sea meets the sunlight, to the mountaintops that pierce the sky&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>the range of outdoor gear by Sea to Summit covers the curves and contours of adventures that take on both water and land. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, Ben and Lauren check back in with Sea to Summit&#8217;s Brand Manager Ross Smith to reveal the parts, parcels, and processes behind the brand&#8217;s ever-growing success &#8211; from their first logo to their future innovations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tune in for their trailblazing tale!<\/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\/2023\/09\/Body-Image.jpg\" alt=\"Two campers in their sleeping bags on their backs, looking up and laughing.\" class=\"wp-image-57835\" title=\"This episode unpacks the parts, parcels, and processes behind the Sea to Summit's ever-growing success\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Body-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Body-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Body-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Body-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The range of outdoor gear by Sea to Summit covers the curves and contours of adventures that take on both water and land. Image: Sea to Summit<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:29 \u2013 Introducing Ross from Sea to Summit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:46 \u2013 Who Are Sea to Summit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>05:14 \u2013 Distribution and Representation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>09:40 \u2013 Considerations and Limitations of Aussie Distributing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:22 \u2013 The Story Behind the Name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:18 \u2013 Sea to Summit on an International Level<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14:04 \u2013 The Head Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:17 \u2013 The Product Range<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17:30 \u2013 The Sea to Summit Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:48 \u2013 Field Testing and Quality Control<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20:16 \u2013 What Determines a Successful Range?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22:14 \u2013 Australian Manufacturing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25:08 \u2013 The Story Behind the Alpha Pots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30:01 \u2013 Additional Steps in Quality Control<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31:43 \u2013 How Often do Products Need Revamping?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33:35 \u2013 What\u2019s in the Pipeline?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34:39 \u2013 Sustainability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>36:15 \u2013 Product Range in Australia Vs Overseas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37:25 \u2013 Post-Sales Process<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38:57 \u2013 Support and Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>39:42 \u2013 Ross\u2019s Favourite Sea to Summit Product<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40:34 \u2013 Ben\u2019s Favourite Sea to Summit Product<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>42:07 \u2013 Lauren\u2019s Sea to Summit Product(s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>43:30 \u2013 Parting Words <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>44:02 \u2013 Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\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\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep11 &#8211; Sleep System Ratings with Sea to Summit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-sea-to-summit-tents-ross-smith\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep106 &#8211; Sea to Summit Tents with Ross Smith<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/the-sea-to-summit-lightweight-sleeping-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sea to Summit Sleep Systems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/sea-to-summit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit &#8211; full range<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/sleeping-bags#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit &#8211; sleeping bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=sea%20to%20summit%20women%27s%20sleeping%20bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit &#8211; women&#8217;s sleeping bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=sea%20to%20summit%20alpha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit Alpha range<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/x-pot-kettle-13l?c=Lime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit X-Pot Kettle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=hydraulic%20packing%20cube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit Hydraulic Packing Cubes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hiking-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit ultralight tents and accessories<\/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 fortnight\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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