{"id":65206,"date":"2026-03-16T11:33:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T01:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=65206"},"modified":"2026-03-20T12:41:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T02:11:36","slug":"podcast-eat-well-camp-better-qa-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-eat-well-camp-better-qa-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep 198 &#8211; Eat Well, Camp Better: Q&amp;A Edition"},"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\/MZ78-a3B8lI?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-18851990\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/18851990.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-18851990&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From the campfire to the cooktop \u2014 every camp cooking question you&#8217;ve ever had, answered<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re chasing the perfect camp coffee, cooking through a total fire ban, or wondering if freeze-dried meals are actually worth it \u2014 Ben and Lauren have served up a feast of answers. In this Q&amp;A compilation episode, our video guy, Larry, has raided four years&#8217; worth of content to collate your most common camp cooking and food questions into one well-seasoned episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From camp oven lamb shanks and the great damper debate, to induction cooker realities, 12V oven limitations, and the AeroPress fan club \u2014 our gear gurus dish out practical advice on planning your camp menu, prepping smarter at home, and making the most of whatever cooking setup you&#8217;ve got.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tune in for a blast from the past \u2014 and a whole lot of food for thought!<\/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\/2026\/03\/mountbarney_body_900x600.jpg\" alt=\"Image of campfire cooking equipment against a log with a campfire in the background\" class=\"wp-image-65210\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Snowys unplugged: our gear gurus go off-grid, and off-script!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mountbarney_body_900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mountbarney_body_900x600-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mountbarney_body_900x600-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mountbarney_body_900x600-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Image credit: Campfire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>00:00 <\/strong>\u2014 Intro &amp; episode format explained<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>03:54<\/strong> \u2014 What&#8217;s your favourite recipe for camp stove and open fire?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>07:00<\/strong> \u2014 Camp meal ideas, preparation &amp; tips for stove-only cooking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>09:14<\/strong> \u2014 What cooking options do you recommend for total fire ban days? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>14:43<\/strong> \u2014 Induction cooking is on trend \u2014 what&#8217;s available for camping?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>21:26 <\/strong>\u2014 What are the best coffee makers for camping?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>24:43<\/strong> \u2014 Best ultralight crockery and cutlery for hiking at the lowest price <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>27:13<\/strong> \u2014 What&#8217;s your favourite meal to cook when camping?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>29:12<\/strong> \u2014 Have you reviewed BackCountry\/Outdoor Gourmet freeze-dried meals?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>36:18 <\/strong>\u2014 Wrap up<\/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\">AeroPress<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/wacaco\">Wacaco espresso makers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-ovens\">Camp ovens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/travel-buddy\">Travel Buddy 12V ovens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-stoves#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=4558\">Portable induction cookers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-cookware#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;specIds=472&amp;type=4194\">Jaffle irons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-cooking#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;brands=6\">Sea to Summit cook &amp; tableware range<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/back-country-cuisine\">BackCountry Cuisine freeze-dried meals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/the-outdoor-gourmet-company\">Outdoor Gourmet freeze-dried meals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/radix-nutrition\">Radix Nutrition freeze-dried meals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-food#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=15&amp;brands=420,446\">Retort packaged meals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/fire-to-fork-adventure-cooking-harry-fisher\">Fire To Fork Cookbook<\/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-fire-ban-season\/\">Ep45 \u2013 Fire Ban Seasons with the CFS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-12v-appliances-are-a-thing-now\/\">Ep 194 \u2013 12V Appliances Are A Thing Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-keeping-camping-food-fresh\/\">Ep2 \u2013 Tips for Keeping Camping Food Fresh<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-camping-on-a-budget\/\">Ep13 \u2013 Camping on a Budget<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-camp-kitchen-essentials\/\">Ep27 \u2013 Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets for Camping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-dehydrating-food\/\">Ep55 \u2013 Food for Adventure with Kate Grarock<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-fridges-vs-iceboxes\/\">Ep39 \u2013 Fridges Vs. Iceboxes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week&#8217;s episode!<\/h3>\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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