{"id":64571,"date":"2025-07-28T09:06:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T23:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=64571"},"modified":"2025-07-28T09:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T23:39:19","slug":"podcast-roof-rack-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-roof-rack-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep171 &#8211; Roof Rack Storage"},"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\/BfwfVIvkdsk?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-17560229\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/17560229.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-17560229&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From forehead tattoos to foolproof roof rack setups&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our podcast playlist is officially racking up with this week&#8217;s packed-in episode of content that stacks up! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, Lauren asks the million-dollar question that tests Ben&#8217;s brand loyalty &#8211; before our gear gurus tackle the art of roof rack storage without losing your gear to the elements. The conversation covers waterproofing strategies, Ben&#8217;s personal setup secrets, and his top three tips for keeping everything secure and accessible. Our outdoor experts debate the merits of top-loading versus end-loading waterproof bags, explore different packing philosophies, and prove that there&#8217;s more than one way to conquer roof rack organisation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shout it from the roof racks, and tune in for the ultimate guide to practical packing up top!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Body-Image-25.jpg\" alt=\"A camper lifting a box onto the top of his 4WD, which has a roof rack system.\" class=\"wp-image-64587\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"This week's episode is packed with content that stacks up! \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Body-Image-25.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Body-Image-25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Body-Image-25-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Body-Image-25-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>This week&#8217;s episode is packed with content that stacks up! <\/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>01:08 &#8211; Lauren Asks: Would Ben Tattoo a Brand Name on His Forehead for $1M?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:09 &#8211; The Best Way to Stow Gear on Your Roof Rack<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:23 &#8211; Waterproofing Gear on a Roof Rack: Is it Possible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:05 &#8211; Ben&#8217;s Roof Rack System: Setup and Waterproofing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:48 &#8211; Ben&#8217;s Top 3 Tips to Roof Rack Storage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:40 &#8211; Top-Loading Vs End-Loading Waterproof Bags<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17:27 &#8211; There&#8217;s No Right or Wrong Way&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:22 &#8211; Closing Comments and Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Darche%20Nero%20Gear%20Bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darche Nero Gear Bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Caribee%20Expedition%20Waterproof%20Kit%20Bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caribee Expedition Waterproof Kit Bag<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/trans-pac-60l-bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">23ZERO Transpac 60L Bag<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/tiegear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tiegear Tie-Downs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ultrarig-heavy-duty-poly-tarp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Heavy Duty Poly Tarp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/moki-ascent-car-door-step\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rightline Gear Moki Ascent Car Door Step<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcasts and Blogs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/ultimate-guide-4wd-roof-racks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ultimate Guide to 4WD Roof Racks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-how-to-mount-a-roof-top-tent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep148 &#8211; How to Mount a Roof Top Tent<\/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&#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. 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-64571 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='64571' data-nonce='6f78d59094' 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-64571 lc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-64571 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From forehead tattoos to foolproof roof rack setups &#8211; our podcast playlist is officially racking up with this week&#8217;s packed-in episode of content that stacks up! First, Lauren asks the million-dollar question that tests Ben&#8217;s brand loyalty &#8211; before our gear gurus tackle the art of roof rack storage without losing your gear to the elements. The conversation covers waterproofing strategies, Ben&#8217;s personal setup secrets, and his top three tips for keeping everything secure and accessible. Our outdoor experts debate the merits of top-loading versus end-loading waterproof bags, explore different packing philosophies, and prove that there&#8217;s more than one way to conquer roof rack organisation. 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