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This week, Ben and Lauren are back behind the mic with their raw, rustic, and never-curated-ever-organic approach to answering even more of your campsite questions.
Be it tent protection from the top down, or preventing mid-adventure vermin invasions – boil the billy and settle in for another Q&A episode with your favourite outdoor experts! There’s usually something to learn, and always something to laugh about.
Be it tent protection from the top down, or preventing mid-adventure vermin invasions – boil the billy and tune in to your favourite outdoor experts! Image: Oztent
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
03:28 – Best Shelter for Weekend Camping from Run and Sun?
08:25 – The Zempire Pronto V2 10P: Manageable Set Up Process for a Bloke with a Bad Back?
11:14 – Best All-Rounder of Gas Stoves / Kitchen Setups?
15:08 – Any Plans for a New Zealand Store?
15:56 – What Exactly is ‘Car Camping’?
19:57 – Pros and Cons of Zempire Roof Covers vs Tarp with Poles?
23:25 – Considerations When Building a ‘Tradie Trailer’ into a Camping Trailer?
30:22 – Tips for Keeping Vermin Out of Gear, in Storage and at Camp?
36:17 – What to Keep in the Emergency-Emergency Kit?
40:45 – Light and Easy-To-Roll Swag for a Solo Female with an Injured Shoulder?
45:21 – Tips for Camping with Kids Close to Rivers and Waterways?
49:49 – Best Way to Power a 35L Fridge and Charge a Phone?
55:59 – Summary
Mentioned in this episode:
Podcasts:
Ep38 – Awnings, Shelters & Shades for Summer
Ep59 – Shelters for Rainy Days
Ep94 – Back to Reality: Camp Gear Storage
Ep68 – Spare Bits for your Caravan Kit
Ep31 – Creepy Crawlies at the Campsite
Ep5 – Staying Powered Up When Camping
Ep110 – Car Camping Without Cramming
Blogs:
Understanding 12V Battery & Solar Setups for your 4WD – by Ben Collaton
5 Reasons to Own an Air Tent – by Matt McIvor
Products:
Elemental Emergency Survival Blanket
Dometic Pico FTC 1×1 TC Inflatable 1P Swag
Coleman Instant Swagger 1P Tent
Companion Rover Lithium 100Ah Power Station
Companion Rover Lithium 40Ah Power Station
HardKorr 200W Heavy Duty Portable Solar Mat – No Regulator
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From tent pegs and air tents, to setups for summer and one-pot wonders – our gear gurus Ben and Lauren unpack the topics on every camper’s tongue, taking each minute to the limit with how-to’s, destinations, and expert interviews. Be it a swag, tent, or ‘swent’ – set up camp with us!