Snowys Camping Show

By Snowys Outdoors

The Snowys Camping Show is a podcast for outdoor adventurers, who love spending every spare minute they have exploring. Tune in each week for your dose of outdoor fun, advice, and information on campi... more

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Number 1: Ep208 - The Future of Camping: Inside Zempire
Fresh from filming some new gear in the wild, Ben and Lauren sit down with Zempire's brand engagement guru James - a Toronto-born, bad-weather-loving New Zealander - to unpack the why behind the brand's kit. This isn't a spec-sheet sales pitch; it's a candid chat about building to a priority, not a price point. From the pioneering air-textured yarn behind the Shape Shifter to the pop-up ease of the Aerospeed, the return-rate maths on air poles versus hard poles, and a sneak peek at a brand-new chair range, a redesigned multi-gas cooker, and a pint-sized Hexolite table — our gear gurus get to the heart of what makes Zempire tick. Be it packability, durability, or camping that's for everyone — tune in for the philosophy behind the products! Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome back to the Snowys Camping Show 00:47 - Meet James, Zempire's brand engagement guru 01:28 - Why Zempire went all-in on air 04:36 - From Toronto to New Zealand: James' backstory 07:22 - What 'brand engagement' actually means 08:02 - Talking the 'why', not the spec sheet 10:29 - Designing the new chair range from scratch 11:53 - The Hyperfold: one bag, a lot of chair 16:24 - Cooker 2.0: slimmer, multi-gas, smarter burners 21:52 - Hexolite tables and the new compact 60 31:05 - Shape Shifter: the tent that grows with you 32:30 - Building to a priority, not a price point 43:28 - Future-proofing your kit and the base system 47:37 - Air poles vs hard poles: the return-rate reality 51:11 - What's next in Zempire world Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snowys.com.au
August 17, 202659min
Number 2: Ep204 - Inside Bushman Fridges with Tommy Stockdale
The quiet achiever of the camping fridge world finally steps into the spotlight… From wire-on-tube heat exchangers straight out of Nan's old Kelvinator to a 35L base that expands into a 52L weekend beast -- in this episode, Ben and Lauren unpack the quiet achiever of the camping fridge world with the man who's lived and breathed the brand for over a decade. They dig into why a swappable wiring loom beats a fancy touch panel, how steel construction outlasts plastic in the harsh Aussie sun, and why Bushman would rather you call them about your dodgy DIY mod than void your warranty over it. Tune in for an hour of fridge philosophy, real-world efficiency tips, and proof that sometimes the most underrated gear is the stuff that just quietly gets the job done! Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snowys.com.au
June 09, 20261h 29min
Number 3: Ep203 - What's New at Jetboil? With Nicole Walbran
From a one-trick water-boiler to a whole new way of cooking at camp… JetBoil is shaking up the kit you thought you knew. Fresh off last year’s chat with Mike Hebert, Ben and Lauren welcome JetBoil’s International Sales Manager Nicole Walburn into the studio to unpack the brand’s biggest range refresh in years. From the Flash 1.8L that quietly steps in for the much-loved Sumo, to the all new Trail Cook stoves, and the ever-popular Genesis two-burner — our gear gurus dig into what’s changed, why it’s changed, and which JetBoil suits the way you actually camp. Along the way: regulated vs unregulated stoves, the great Mini Mo loyalty debate, the truth about ceramic coatings, and even the wartime backstory behind Duck Camo. Be it a fast-boil purist, a backcountry chef, or a car camper after one clever stove that does it all — tune in for the full rundown on JetBoil’s 2026 lineup! Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snowys.com.au
May 25, 202638min
Number 4: Ep199 - Life on the Road: Kira & Mitch from Sure to Sea
From van life solo to a Troopy built for two... meet Kira and Mitch of Suretosea Ben and Lauren welcome Snowys' ambassadors Kira and Mitch, into the studio, a Tassie-based couple currently doing a full lap of Australia in their 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser troop carrier, affectionately known as Troopski. Fresh off 10 months on the east coast and down the centre, they've barely had time to wash the red dirt out before hitting the road again - this time heading west. From the rooftop tent decision that changed everything, to budgeting $1,000 a week on the road, bulk-buying meat and the very real burnout that comes with trying to see it all — be it the highs of Babinda Boulders and Kakadu or the flies, the heat, and the moment you just want carpet under your feet -- tune in for an honest, unfiltered chat about life on the road with two people living it. Shortcuts: 0:30 – Ben introduces Kira and Mitch of Suretosea 1:59 – Kira shares her background growing up in southern Tasmania 3:04 – Mitch talks about his upbringing on a farm on the Yorke Peninsula 6:39 – Kira and Mitch reveal they’re heading west for a full lap of Australia 10:24 – The story of Troopski — a 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser troop carrier 11:50 – Why they chose a rooftop tent over a roof conversion 25:00 – The origin of their brand name, Suretosea 29:31 – How they afford full-time travel (savings, budgeting, and UGC work) 37:50 – Fridge, freezer, and food prep tips for life on the road 50:20 – Favourite locations in Australia so far 1:06:24 – The items Kira and Mitch never leave home without 1:10:50 – The craziest thing they’ve seen on the road Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snowys.com.au
March 30, 20261h 20min
Number 5: Ep194 - 12V Appliances are a Thing Now!
Watts cooking in the world of 12V? From fridges and kettles to coffee machines and air fryers, 12V appliances are no longer just a novelty – they’re fast becoming essential kit for the modern camper. But with great power comes great responsibility (to your battery!), and not every gadget on the market is worth the amp draw. In this episode, Ben and Lauren plug into the world of 12V appliances, breaking down which ones are genuinely worth running off-grid, what realistic power requirements look like, and how to integrate them into your camping or touring setup without flattening your battery before breakfast. Tune in for the practical lowdown on what’s useful, what’s overkill, and what’s here to stay! Shortcuts: 00:00 – Intro 02:34 – Power requirements and setups 08:05 – Hardkorr 12V Coffee Machine review 13:30 – Sandwich presses and jaffle makers in the real world 16:55 – Induction cooktops pros and cons 19:08 – Air fryers, ovens, kettles and rechargables 33:00 – Managing air conditioning expectations 41:45 – Some specialised appliances 45:16 – Outro Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowys Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs: https://www.snowys.com.au
February 08, 202647min