{"id":65025,"date":"2025-12-17T13:41:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T03:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=65025"},"modified":"2025-12-17T13:41:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T03:11:59","slug":"podcast-camp-life-with-the-snowys-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-camp-life-with-the-snowys-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep190 &#8211; Inside Camp Life with the Snowys Team"},"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\/7fCIdYZdU0A?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-18303121\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/18303121.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-18303121&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Snowys unplugged: our gear gurus go off-grid and off-script! Here&#8217;s what the team <em>really <\/em>packs for a camping trip&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben and Lauren pull back the curtain on their personal camping preferences, revealing favourite gear, hilarious camp fails, and the luxury items they can&#8217;t leave behind. Our hosts share insights from across the Snowys team about what equipment really earns its place, explore campsite selection wisdom, and decode which gear trends are rising (and which are on their way out). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversation covers weird and wonderful camping hacks that actually work, lightbulb moments that changed their outdoor approach, and the honest difference between true essentials and nice-to-haves. Yep, even the experts have failures, favourites, and unexpected indulgence!<\/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\/2025\/12\/Body-Image-2.jpg\" alt=\"A 4WD and touring tent set up on a beach, with a campfire.\" class=\"wp-image-65028\" title=\"Snowys unplugged: our gear gurus go off-grid, and off-script!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Body-Image-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Body-Image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Body-Image-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Body-Image-2-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Snowys unplugged: our gear gurus go off-grid, and off-script!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:26 &#8211; What is Ben and Lauren&#8217;s Favourite Piece of Camping Equipment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:19 &#8211; Snowys Staff&#8217;s Favourite Camping or Outdoor Item<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18:40 &#8211; What to Look for When Choosing a Campsite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22:37 &#8211; What Camping Gear is Trending Vs Phasing Out?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27:39 &#8211; Ben and Lauren&#8217;s Funniest Camp Fails and Best Lightbulb Moments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33:03 &#8211; Weird and Wonderful Camping Hacks, Gadgets, or Solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38:40 &#8211; Ben and Lauren&#8217;s Luxury, Non-Essential Camping Items<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>41:05 &#8211; Ben and Lauren&#8217;s Personal Essential Camping Items<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>49:06 &#8211; 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\/aeropress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AeroPress<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/12v-solar-power#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=1768\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solar Power<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/wash-bag?c=Green\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scruba Wash Bag<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=first%20aid%20kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Aid Kit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=collapsible%20space%20saving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collapsible Space Saving tubs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=sleeping%20bag%20liner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sleeping bag liners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=trekking%20poles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trekking poles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Soft%20coolers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soft coolers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/luggage-scale-digital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Korjo Digital Luggage Scale<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/portable-fridges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fridges &amp; Coolers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/x-mug?c=Rust\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea To Summit X Mug<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/cashsafe-anti-theft-travel-wallet-belt-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pacsafe Cashsafe Anti-Theft Travel Wallet Belt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=jaffle%20iron\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jaffle irons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/zip-0-8l-carbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JetBoil Zip 0,8L<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/minimo-fast-boil-stove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JetBoil Minimo Cooking System with Pot Support<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Dome%20tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dome tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Dometic%20Santorini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dometic Santorini range<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Air Tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=12V%20fans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12V fans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hiking-headlamps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking headlamps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=binoculars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Binoculars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Lanterns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lanterns<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Gas%20stove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gas stoves<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/whisperlite-international-multi-fuel-stove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSR Whisperlite International Multi-Fuel Stove<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Camp%20ovens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camp ovens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=Dual%20zone%20fridges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dual zone fridges<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=drawer%20fridges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drawer fridges<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcasts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-choosing-a-campsite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep76 &#8211; Choosing a Campsite<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-half-lap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep44 &#8211; Ben&#8217;s Half Lap<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-weird-camping-gear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep57 &#8211; Weird &amp; Wonderful Camping Gear<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-weird-and-wonderful-camping-gear-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep96 &#8211; Weird &amp; Wonderful Camping Gear #2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-weird-wonderful-camping-gear-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep123 &#8211; Weird &amp; Wonderful Camping Gear #3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-bens-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep71 &#8211; Ben&#8217;s Setup<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-laurens-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep72 &#8211; Lauren&#8217;s Setup<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikicamps.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WikiCamps Australia<\/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-65025 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='65025' data-nonce='8b3536ceea' 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-65025 lc'>1<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-65025 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ben and Lauren pull back the curtain on their personal camping preferences, revealing favourite gear, hilarious camp fails, and the luxury items they can&#8217;t leave behind. 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