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Ep117 – Campsite Q&A’s #6 with Ben & Lauren

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Fresh at the desk for 2024, Ben and Lauren kickstart Season 4 with their sixth Q&A!

Be you a solo 4WDer or an on-the-road family of five – your favourite outdoor experts detail their answers to the top queries in their inbox, from fridge capacities and battery pack portability, to compact tents, extended trips, setups, and storage advice.

Campers gathered around a campfire.

Be you a solo 4WDer or an on-the-road family of five – your favourite outdoor experts detail their answers to the top queries in their inbox. Image: Coleman

Shortcuts:

00:00 – Intro

01:13 – Kicking Off Season 4 with Another Q&A!

02:07 – Ben and Lauren’s New Year’s Resolutions

04:59 – Induction Cooking for Camping?

12:08 – Will Ben and Lauren Be Back for ACOF 2024?

13:29 – Thoughts on 4WDing Solo?

17:56 – Most Compact 4-Season Tent for a Family of 4?

24:57 – How to Prepare Items for Storage in Muggy Weather

31:40 – Weird Items to Take Camping?

34:14 – Perfect Fridge Capacity for Couples on a 1-2 Week Trip?

38:10 – Recommended Setup for a Family of 5 on the Move?

45:49 – Best Portable Lithium Battery Packs for 70L Fridge/Freezers?

52:11 – Best Way to Manage a Quiet Bush Camping Situation Involving a Petrol Generator?

57:24 – Summary

Mentioned in this Episode:

Blogs:

How to Plan a Solo Vehicle 4WD Trip 

Podcasts:

Ep77 – Camp Cooking Competitions with Cam 

Ep35 – Camping Etiquette 

Ep94 – Back to Reality: Camp Gear Storage 

Ep12 – Caring for Your Camping Gear 

Other:

The Seasoned Chef

How to Repair Your Tent Fly

Brands: 

Westinghouse 

Zoleo 

Spot 

Hard Korr 

BlackWolf 

GearAid 

Zempire 

Products: 

Zoleo Global Satellite Communicator 

Spot X 2−Way Satellite Messenger with Bluetooth 

Hard Korr Heavy Duty Battery Box 

BlackWolf Turbo 300 

Gear Aid Seam Grip TF Tent Fabric Sealant 

Nikwax Tent & Gear Solar Proof 

Dometic CFX3 35 Portable Fridge/Freezer 36L 

Engel MT−V45F 40L Fridge Freezer 

Canvas Touring Tents: 4 Season 

Portable Fridges 

Rooftop Tents 

4WD Awnings 

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