{"id":60514,"date":"2024-01-22T13:36:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T03:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=60514"},"modified":"2024-01-22T14:03:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T03:33:32","slug":"campsite-qas-with-ben-lauren-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/campsite-qas-with-ben-lauren-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep117 &#8211; Campsite Q&#038;A&#8217;s #6 with Ben &#038; Lauren"},"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\/uZIy6U73p84?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-14350619\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/14350619.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-14350619&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fresh at the desk for 2024, Ben and Lauren kickstart Season 4 with their sixth Q&amp;A!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be you a solo 4WDer or an on-the-road family of five &#8211; your favourite outdoor experts detail their answers to the top queries in their inbox, from fridge capacities and battery pack portability, to compact tents, extended trips, setups, and storage advice. <\/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\/2024\/01\/Body-Image-POD-.jpg\" alt=\"Campers gathered around a campfire.\" class=\"wp-image-60517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Body-Image-POD-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Body-Image-POD--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Body-Image-POD--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Body-Image-POD--10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Be you a solo 4WDer or an on-the-road family of five &#8211; your favourite outdoor experts detail their answers to the top queries in their inbox.<\/em> <em>Image: Coleman<\/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>01:13 \u2013 Kicking Off Season 4 with Another Q&amp;A!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:07 \u2013 Ben and Lauren\u2019s New Year\u2019s Resolutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:59 \u2013 Induction Cooking for Camping?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:08 \u2013 Will Ben and Lauren Be Back for ACOF 2024?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:29 \u2013 Thoughts on 4WDing Solo?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17:56 \u2013 Most Compact 4-Season Tent for a Family of 4?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24:57 \u2013 How to Prepare Items for Storage in Muggy Weather<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31:40 \u2013 Weird Items to Take Camping?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34:14 \u2013 Perfect Fridge Capacity for Couples on a 1-2 Week Trip?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38:10 \u2013 Recommended Setup for a Family of 5 on the Move?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>45:49 \u2013 Best Portable Lithium Battery Packs for 70L Fridge\/Freezers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>52:11 \u2013 Best Way to Manage a Quiet Bush Camping Situation Involving a Petrol Generator?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>57:24 &#8211; Summary<\/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\/planning-a-solo-vehicle-4wd-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Plan a Solo Vehicle 4WD Trip\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Podcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/oWtXJ2NRfmI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep77 \u2013 Camp Cooking Competitions with Cam\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-camping-etiquette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep35 \u2013 Camping Etiquette\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-camp-gear-storage-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep94 \u2013 Back to Reality: Camp Gear Storage\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-caring-for-your-camping-gear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep12 \u2013 Caring for Your Camping Gear\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/TeoBKKujkQg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Seasoned Chef<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BP6TJAUtHU8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Repair Your Tent Fly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brands:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/westinghouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Westinghouse\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/zoleo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoleo\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/spot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spot\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hard-korr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hard Korr\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/black-wolf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlackWolf\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/gear-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GearAid\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/zempire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/global-satellite-communicator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoleo Global Satellite Communicator<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/spot-x-2-way-satellite-messenger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spot X 2\u2212Way Satellite Messenger with Bluetooth<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/heavy-duty-battery-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hard Korr Heavy Duty Battery Box\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/turbo-tent-300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlackWolf Turbo 300\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/seam-grip-tf-tent-fabric-sealant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gear Aid Seam Grip TF Tent Fabric Sealant<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/tent-gear-solar-proof\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nikwax Tent &amp; Gear Solar Proof\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/cfx3-35-portable-fridge-freezer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dometic CFX3 35 Portable Fridge\/Freezer 36L\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/mt-v45f-40-litre-fridge-freezer#instoreAvailability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engel MT\u2212V45F 40L Fridge Freezer\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=89&amp;type=86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canvas Touring Tents: 4 Season\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/portable-fridges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portable Fridges\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/awnings-rooftop-tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rooftop Tents\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/4wd-awnings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4WD Awnings\u00a0<\/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&#8217;s 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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