{"id":64605,"date":"2025-08-04T10:49:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T01:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=64605"},"modified":"2025-08-07T10:15:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T00:45:48","slug":"podcast-getting-back-into-camping-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-getting-back-into-camping-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep172 &#8211; Getting Back Into Camping"},"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\/V-HxXr2PPDI?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-17597619\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/17597619.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-17597619&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your camping comeback: when the great outdoors feels a little too great&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben and Lauren tackle the daunting prospect of returning to camping, addressing everything from solo adventure anxiety to navigating gear choices with physical limitations and tight budgets. Our gear gurus break down the sleep system essentials that actually matter, decode camp cooking without the complexity, pull up a seat to discuss why your choice of chair can make a difference, and lay everything out on the table about how the ultimate slat-top can elevate your time outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A go-getting, geared-up guide for anyone who&#8217;s as ready to get out there as they are frozen at the front door &#8211; tune in for the conversation that paves the way for your new outdoor mojo!<\/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\/08\/Body-Image-26.jpg\" alt=\"A group of campers surrounded by multiple colourful tents. \" class=\"wp-image-64655\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"A go-getting, geared-up guide for anyone who's as ready to get out there as they are frozen at the front door!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Body-Image-26.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Body-Image-26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Body-Image-26-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Body-Image-26-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A go-getting, geared-up guide for anyone who&#8217;s as ready to get out there as they are frozen at the front door!<\/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>02:17 &#8211; The Intimidating Side of Camping Alone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:01 &#8211; Getting Back into Camping as a Beginner with Limitations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:26 &#8211; Sleep Systems: Sleeping Bags and Mattresses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16:11 &#8211; Food Storage, Prep, and Cooking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23:13 &#8211; Tables<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29:04 &#8211; Chairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35:10 &#8211; The Two Camp Items <em>Not <\/em>to Skimp On&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>36:04 &#8211; Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>36:41 &#8211; Ben&#8217;s Suggestion For a Tent<\/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=Zempire%20Monstabed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Monstabeds &#8211; Single and Twin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=OZtrail%203D%20Fatmat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail 3D Fatmat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Coleman%20Pilbara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Pilbara sleeping bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Coleman%20Mudgee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Mudgee sleeping bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Sea%20to%20Summit%20Basecamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea To Summit Basecamp Down Sleeping Bag<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Darche%20Cold%20Mountain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darche Cold Mountain sleeping bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=23ZERO%20Arctic%20Black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">23ZERO Arctic Black sleeping bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=EvaKool%20IceKool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EvaKool IceKool iceboxes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/portable-fridges#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=11&amp;specIds=550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fridges &amp; Coolers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-food-storage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food &amp; Water Storage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Wandalite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wandalite tables and chairs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/compact-70cm-table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wildtrak Leisure Australia Compact 70cm Table<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Zempire%20Kitpac%20Pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Kitpac Pro Camping Tables <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Zempire%20Slatpac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Slatpac Camp Tables<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Quest%20Outdoors%20Camp%20Tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quest Outdoors Camp Tables<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/versalite-bbq-120-multi-height-table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quest Outdoors Versalite BBQ 120 Multi Height Table<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Helinox%20Chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helinox Chairs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/revolver-chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darche Revolver Chair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/flat-pack-chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darche Flat Pack Chair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/compact-directors-chair?c=Jet+Black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlackWolf Compact Directors Chair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/expander-camping-chair-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frontrunner Expanders Camping Chair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/king-goanna-chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail King Goanna Chair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/cooler-padded-arm-chair?c=Blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Cooler Arm Chair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/king-cooler-arm-chair?c=Navy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman King Cooler Arm Chair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/aerospeed-6-air-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zempire Aerospeed 6 Air Tent<\/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\/podcast-camping-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep13 &#8211; Camping on a Budget<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-fridges-vs-iceboxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep39 &#8211; Fridges Vs. Iceboxes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-fridge-capacity-is-bigger-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep153 &#8211; Fridge Capacity: Is Bigger Better?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-camping-chairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep64 &#8211; Compare the Chairs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/best-camp-chairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Camp Chairs for 2025<\/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-64605 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='64605' data-nonce='ea1099c74b' 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-64605 lc'>3<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-64605 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ben and Lauren tackle the daunting prospect of returning to camping, addressing everything from solo adventure anxiety to navigating gear choices with physical limitations and tight budgets. Our gear gurus break down the sleep system essentials that actually matter, decode camp cooking without the complexity, pull up a seat to discuss why your choice of chair can make a difference, and lay everything out on the table about how the ultimate slat-top can elevate your time outdoors. 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