Snowys Camping Show – Details, episodes & analysis

From lung-busting manual effort to push-button perfection, Ben and Lauren talk inflation innovation!

In this episode, our gear gurus blow through Snowys’ comprehensive pump range from basic manual options to advanced 12V, 240V, and rechargeable powerhouses that handle both inflation and deflation. Be it PSI considerations, comparing compact solutions against mega pump monsters, and decoding the versatility differences that separate budget picks from premium performers – this conversation covers it all. 

Tune in to this comprehensive guide, designed for anyone who’s had enough of the puff!

00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Overview of the Snowys Pump Range
02:23 - Basic Pump Options (Inflation Only)
09:43 - Advanced Pump Options (Inflation and Deflation): 12V and 240V
15:04 - Rechargeable Pump Options
16:53 - Considering PSI
21:24 - Versatility of Rechargeable Pumps
21:48 - Compact Pump Options
29:05 - Mega Pump Options
32:24 - So... What Pumps for What?
34:14 - Zempire Supercell Vs Dometic Gale
37:23 - Valve Types
44:43 - Lauren and Ben's Pumped Up Set-Up
48:56 - Summary

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Building campsite communities that actually work together…

In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, Ben and Lauren tackle the art of communal camping, from Zempire’s clever Shape Shifter range built for group gatherings to Lauren’s recent multi-family camping lessons. Our gear gurus cover everything from coordinated trips to creating shared living zones with tarps, gazebos, and heavy-duty shelter solutions.

Listen up for the lowdown on how to set up the communal spaces that keep the crew connected, and Ben and Lauren’s take on how to maintain togetherness without the tension.

00:00 – Intro
01:29 – Talking Zempire’s Shape Shifter Range
08:33 – Communal Camping: a ‘Joined’ System
09:58 – Lauren’s Recent Experience with Communal Camping
13:53 – How to Organise a Communal Camping Trip
16:24 – Setting Up for Communal Camping: Shelters and Tarps
19:04 – Gazebos
24:40 – Heavy-Duty Set-Up Options
26:29 – Summary

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Buckle up, because Ben and Lauren have forty minutes up their sleeves and they're choosing to spend it talking about tie-down straps.

From fail-safe ropes to ratchet straps, our gear gurus unpack how to best secure your clobber with the right strapping variety.

Our hands are tied - this is certainly the most comprehensive conversation on getting your gear together.

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From the sand and salt post-surf, to the dust, dirt, and turf – Muk Mat products boast a non-slip, clean-cut solution to preventing muck from making its way into homes, camp spaces, and vehicles.

In this episode, Ben and Lauren chat with Muk Mat founder Suze Horton about the growing success of the business - and why the grass is always greener with a Muk Mat!

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No, this episode isn't about bowl movements.

Be it those backyard barbies before sundown, campsite brekkies at the crack of dawn, or just all-round outdoor leisure - the new LCC27 gas fitting now replaces the existing POL on common 4kg and 9kg LPG gas cylinders.

Our gear experts outline the reasons behind the transition, what this means for adventurers carrying gas, and how to proceed accordingly.

 For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes:
https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-christmas-gift-guide-2022/

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Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Ben and Lauren here,
Bringing you our gift guide for
the best time of the year...

Who says Christmas in Australia can't get a little Snowy? In this episode, our gear gurus unwrap the Snowys products they believe will be the most well-received, come Christmas Day.

From Muk Mats and MiniMeis, to beer kegs and knife sets - tune in for the ultimate sleigh ride of a gift guide!

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The conversation around Coleman's Instant Up tents can become a little... well, intents. This episode of the Snowys Camping Show is no different, as Ben and Lauren exchange their interpretations of the range.

Be it Lauren's persistence in sticking to her show plan, or Ben's strong recommendation to reconsider - our gear gurus deconstruct each Coleman Instant Up model and unpack their features from the floor to the fly, soon coming to mutual revelations and conclusions.

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Life on the road can look like anything from crisp white coastlines, pillows padding the open boot, and coffee thermoses cradled in the cupholders, to mud-caked wheels, scuffed stone guards, and ongoing kilometres of red dirt roads.

In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, Ben and Lauren invite Snowys' resident caravanning expert Kevin to take the wheel. From chocks and hitch locks, to adaptors and jack pads - Kev lists the most necessary caravan accessories for a well-oiled machine on the open road.

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On the last Friday of September, Ben, Lauren, and the Snowys Camping Show podcast team rolled into the Australian Camp Oven Festival to find it set up, pegged out, and ready to roar across the weekend. From Friday pub meals and team bonding lawn bowls at sunset, to camp oven dishes and damp, sodden conditions right through to Sunday - this year's festival was well worth the trip.

Pull up a chair, jostle the campfire coals, and tune in for Ben and Lauren's wrap up of the Snowys schedule, guests, stalls, and shenanigans. 

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