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Off-road runaway vacations, backroad adventures, outback escapes…
they all have one thing in common: a vehicle. In this episode, our resident gear gurus Ben and Lauren share the driving, exploring the pared-back packing approaches to car camping and proving that there’s no limit to how good outdoor living can get – not even the size of your car.
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In this episode, Ben and Lauren explore the pared-back packing approaches to car camping.
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
01:17 – Car Camping
03:45 – Hybrid-Style Gear
05:20 – Adopt a Hiking Gear Approach
06:50 – Tents
09:02 – Other Shelter
10:59 – Bedding
14:25 – Stretchers
15:55 – Sleeping Bags
17:27 – Furniture
22:16 – Food
22:51 – Kitchen Gear and Community Kitchens
24:04 – Stoves and Compact Cookers
29:32 – Fridges, Iceboxes, and Keeping Food Cold
31:14 – Cookware
34:01 – Storage
36:05 – Summary
Mentioned in this Episode:
Podcasts:
Ep59 – Shelters for Rainy Days
Blogs:
8 Tips for Keeping Ice Longer in Your Icebox
Products:
Collapsible Space Saving cookware
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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!