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Ep4 – Packing Your Vehicle Like a Minimalist

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Keeping your weight down and creating a more efficient setup will elevate your trips…

making them more enjoyable and safer!

In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, our outdoor experts Lauren and Ben talk you through roof racks, weight allowance, interior storage solutions, and how to best pack your car – plus multi-purpose gear, and a whole lot more. Check it out below for all the details!

Shortcuts:

00:00 – Intro

02:44 – Kerb weight and GVM

06:01 – Roof loadings

07:42 – On road vs off road rating

08:46 – Minimising weight

09:54 – Safety for other road users

11:24 – Packing your weight low

12:00 – Lighter, easier to pack options for carrying water

12:16 – Shelves vs drawers and weight

13:00 – Do you need to carry a second spare tyre?

12:35 – Everything you take should have 2 uses

14:13 – Why Ben doesn’t bring an icebox

15:20 – Accessibility & using all the nooks and crannies

15:50 – Trailers and towing

18:00 – Camper trailers

Mentioned in this Episode:

Products:

Sea to Summit Watercell Water Storage

Tarps: multipurpose groundsheet, picnic blanket, and awning

Wheel bags & drawer bags

Blogs:

Towing with a 4WD – What You Need to Know

Other:

Ronny Dahl’s YouTube video

Tyler Thompson’s YouTube video

Redbook.com

Packing your vehicle safely should be a huge priority for campers. Image: Blacksmith Camping Supplies.

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Catch you out there!

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Ben and Lauren: 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!