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Snowys Camping Show

Snowys Camping Show

By: Snowys Outdoors
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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 camping, 4x4, caravanning, hiking, bushwalking, and more that you can listen to when you're not adventuring.© 2025 Snowys Camping Show Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep 172 - Getting Back into Camping
    Aug 4 2025

    Your camping comeback: when the great outdoors feels a little too great...

    Ben and Lauren tackle the daunting prospect of returning to camping, addressing everything from solo adventure anxiety to navigating gear choices with physical limitations and tight budgets. Our gear gurus break down the sleep system essentials that actually matter, decode camp cooking without the complexity, pull up a seat to discuss why your choice of chair can make a difference, and lay everything out on the table about how the ultimate slat-top can elevate your time outdoors.

    A go-getting, geared-up guide for anyone who's as ready to get out there as they are frozen at the front door - tune in for the conversation that paves the way for your new outdoor mojo!

    Shortcuts:
    00:00 - Intro
    02:17 - The Intimidating Side of Camping Alone
    04:01 - Getting Back into Camping as a Beginner with Limitations
    07:26 - Sleep Systems: Sleeping Bags and Mattresses
    16:11 - Food Storage, Prep, and Cooking
    23:13 - Tables
    29:04 - Chairs
    35:10 - The Two Camp Items Not to Skimp On...
    36:04 - Summary
    36:41 - Ben's Suggestion For a Tent

    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

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    38 mins
  • Ep 171 - Roof Rack Storage
    Jul 27 2025

    From forehead tattoos to foolproof roof rack setups...

    Our podcast playlist is officially racking up with this week's packed-in episode of content that stacks up!

    First, Lauren asks the million-dollar question that tests Ben's brand loyalty - before our gear gurus tackle the art of roof rack storage without losing your gear to the elements. The conversation covers waterproofing strategies, Ben's personal setup secrets, and his top three tips for keeping everything secure and accessible. Our outdoor experts debate the merits of top-loading versus end-loading waterproof bags, explore different packing philosophies, and prove that there's more than one way to conquer roof rack organisation.

    Shout it from the roof racks, and tune in for the ultimate guide to practical packing up top!

    Shortcuts:
    00:00 - Intro
    01:08 - Lauren Asks: Would Ben Tattoo a Brand Name on His Forehead for $1M?
    04:09 - The Best Way to Stow Gear on Your Roof Rack
    04:23 - Waterproofing Gear on a Roof Rack: Is it Possible?
    07:05 - Ben's Roof Rack System: Setup and Waterproofing
    10:48 - Ben's Top 3 Tips to Roof Rack Storage
    11:40 - Top-Loading Vs End-Loading Waterproof Bags
    17:27 - There's No Right or Wrong Way...
    18:22 - Closing Comments and Summary

    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

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    21 mins
  • Ep 170 - The Snowys Story with Richard Wescombe
    Jul 21 2025

    From shearing sheep and dishing pizza to doorsteps, to shepherding outdoor adventurers with the right gear, get-up, and guidance…

    Ben unlocks the rich, robust, entrepreneurial past of Snowys Outdoors founder Richard Wescombe, from his humble beginnings to today’s outdoor retail royalty. Richard’s early ventures with Dial-A-Dino’s pizza delivery service, Stanford Mowers, and Ring-A-Ling Brothers Chinese food together built the solid foundation of experience and know-how to found his proudest establishment and asset to every Aussie adventurer – Snowys Outdoors.

    From the inspiration behind the Snowys brand to the art of building a team that sticks around, Richard tells a story of true grit, Aussie wit, and team spirit, underpinned by his all-too authentic passion for people. Tune in for a feel-good, warm-and-fuzzy discussion about a business driven not by dollars and cents, but customer service, collaboration, and connection.

    Shortcuts:
    00:00 – Intro
    00:31 – Introducing Founder of Snowys Outdoors, Richard Wescombe
    02:12 – From Humble Beginnings on a Sheep Farm
    05:19 – Richard’s Business Portfolio
    06:06 – Dial-A Dino’s
    08:54 – Remembering Greg
    09:58 – Stanford Mowers
    10:46 – Ring-A-Ling Brothers
    12:04 – Building the Snowys Brand: The Inspiration, Name, and Logo
    16:01 – The Adelaide Market in 1995
    18:15 – Richard’s Approach to Choosing the Right Team
    19:59 – The Evolution of Snowys’ Advertising
    21:51 – Ben: A Snowys Asset!
    24:56 – ‘Build Your Own Brand’: Richard’s Philosophy on Fostering Employee Growth
    25:52 – Branding Strategies
    27:55 – Snowys Brand Values: the ‘Why’ Behind the Business
    29:18 – Growing the Snowys’ Web Business and E-Commerce
    34:45 – Challenges and Set Backs
    40:27 – Business Expansion
    43:46 – Opening the Snowys Stores
    47:28 – The ‘Leaner’ Team of Today: Efficient, Committed, and Multi-Skilled
    49:09 – Phasing Out Footwear and Apparel
    52:58 – Doubling Down on Snowys Principles
    55:20 – The Feathers in Ben’s Cap
    56:11 – Running a Family Business
    01:00:15 – Richard’s Dreams for Snowys Outdoors
    01:04:05 – Summary

    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

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    1 hr and 3 mins
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