{"id":63062,"date":"2024-11-05T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=63062"},"modified":"2025-01-22T11:40:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T01:10:18","slug":"podcast-zempire-innovating-the-outdoors-richard-knauf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-zempire-innovating-the-outdoors-richard-knauf\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep138 &#8211; Zempire: Innovating the Outdoors with Richard Knauf"},"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\/NC8wSWMyNj8?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-16029802\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/16029802.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-16029802&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens when New Zealand innovation meets camping comfort? Zempire founder Richard Knauf pulls up a Hexolite table to share the story.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From lightweight yet sturdy camp tables to their &#8216;Lasagna of Glory&#8217; Monstabeds &#8211; in this episode, Ben and Lauren unpack Zempire&#8217;s latest gear innovations with the man who helped dream them into existence. They dive deep into the tech behind the Aerospeed Air Tent range, discuss the balanced stance on blackout fabric, and discover why air poles might just be stronger than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tune in for an hour of product insights, the lowdown on designs, and how feedback from real campers turns a &#8216;what if&#8217; into a rustic reality!<\/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\/11\/Body-Image.jpg\" alt=\"A couple sitting outside their Zempire tent in the great outdoors. \" class=\"wp-image-63239\" title=\"Ben and Lauren unpack Zempire's latest gear innovations with the man who helped dream them into existence\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Body-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Body-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Body-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Body-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>In this episode, Ben and Lauren unpack Zempire&#8217;s latest gear innovations with the man who helped dream them into existence.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>00:28 &#8211; Introducing Rich from Zempire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:17 &#8211; Richard&#8217;s Story<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:22 &#8211; Zempire&#8217;s Hottest Products <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:39 &#8211; Hexolite Camp Tables<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:48 &#8211; Achieving Lightweight but Sturdy Strength <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:30 &#8211; Heat Resistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:54 &#8211; Adjustment Mechanism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:58 &#8211; Hangdome Lanterns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:09 &#8211; Monstabeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:00 &#8211; Inflating the Monstabed (for a &#8216;Lasagna of Glory&#8217;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16:25 &#8211; Total Weight and Pack Size<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16:46 &#8211; Puncture Resistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:27 &#8211; Aerospeed Air Tent Range<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25:30 &#8211; Size and Weight Comparison: Aerospeed 10 Air Tent <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26:15 &#8211; User Experience for Air Tent Beginners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26:43 &#8211; &#8216;Something&#8217;s Gotta Give &#8211; What&#8217;s the Catch?&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32:27 &#8211; Burst Strength of Zempire Air Poles (PSI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33:09 &#8211; UV Resistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35:51 &#8211; Aerospeed Air Tent Storage Bags<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40:16 &#8211; Aerospeed Air Tent Walls and Door Configurations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>43:20 &#8211; &#8216;Blackout&#8217; Fabrics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>47:22 &#8211; Aerospeed Air Tent Accessories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>49:09 &#8211; Roof Covers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50;52 &#8211; One Product, Many Markets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>51:46 &#8211; Connectivity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>53:18 &#8211; Compatibility of Aerospeed Link with Legacy Models<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>54:35 &#8211; The Feedback Loop and Design Process<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>57:15 &#8211; Zempire Pumps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:02:13 &#8211; Summary<\/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\/search?w=hexolite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Hexolite Camp Tables<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=monstabed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Monstabeds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Aerospeed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Aerospeed Air Tents<\/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-tent-waterhead-ratings-with-zempire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep16 &#8211; Tent Waterhead Ratings with Zempire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-camp-furniture-setups-with-zempire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep21 &#8211; Camp Furniture Setups with Zempire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-all-about-air-tents-with-zempire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep40 &#8211; All About Air Tents with Zempire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/5-reasons-to-own-an-air-tent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Reasons to Own an Air Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>YouTube:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MStYM-nGi1A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Monstabed Camp Bed <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zyQ8ibG2uqI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Monstabed Camp Bed &#8211; How to Set Up &amp; Pack Away<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OX4_JG0EdkY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Monstapump Rechargeable Inflator\/Deflator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IW2KtcOqiaQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Aerospeed Air Tent &#8211; How to Set Up &amp; Pack Away<\/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. 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 id=\"block-087cbd57-77e9-4533-b8fc-12f45f86e371\">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 id=\"block-78e4097f-2fbd-446d-a99b-9a3d09f52d17\">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-63062 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='63062' data-nonce='f9a24ee901' 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-63062 lc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-63062 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What happens when New Zealand innovation meets camping comfort? 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