I don’t tent camp these days anymore (I love my converted campervan), but the screw-in pegs have been an absolute game changer for me, especially in harder ground. Like it was said in this episode, I’d never go back. Sure, some people make fun of them and reckon anyone can hammer in a tent peg, but not everyone can, or wants to put in that much effort. And there’s no shame in that!
Joolca shower base is very cool - and clips onto the car mounted ensuite so really works well together. Note it is heavier than you might expect - but quality as per usual. I've had the double ensuite with 'veranda' and now use my single mounted shower tent.
Joolca have also developed a 3-way self contained camping toilet which looks to be the most affordable toilet with composting function… maybe you can review and stock this when they become available!
@@SnowysOutdoors although I’m not sure why a plastic box with two plastic containers inside costs over $300! (And all the other composting toilets are over $500 for the same thing!)
Naturehike is a budget Chinese brand. Some of their early products can be problematic. I have two of their green self-inflating sleeping pads with twisting cap valves that you can blow air into, but they leak at the seams. The leaks started to happen in week three of our car camping trip, which was after about 15 cycles of unfolding, inflating, sleeping on, and folding the pads after use. After we returned from the trip, we found several leak spots at the seams on both pads. I have yet to find a good way to seal those seam leaks. However, their sleeping bag is actually pretty soft, warm, light, and compact (not ultralight but very good for car camping). I'm quite happy with those.
Thanks for your feedback! We've sold out of most of their gear in a matter of days, and its one of the highest demanded brands. At the end of the day, entry level gear has a place - if it makes getting out and enjoying nature affordable, thats a great thing. Its often a stepping stone to investing in more quality gear down the line. Glad you love your sleeping bag. ~ Lauren
I have one of their hike tents and also their cot/stretcher. I have used both products heaps and they have been terrific. Stretcher as good as any Helinox product I own. Sad you had such a bad experience with the sleeping pads. Sounds like a nightmare.
Might be what Lauren was referring to "Joni Danielle: What do you do if your husband HATES camping & doesn't ever want to go ever again !!! You have a great tent set up , comfy beds, solar, lithium batteries - still a huge NO , not interested."
Lauren, can you please let Ben finish talking and stop interrupting him. It's like hanging out with my sister. The old adage about when other people are talking you are just waiting for the chance to speak.
Just a behind the scenes peak. This is a running inside joke. Most of the Facebook group knows about it. Sometimes even Ben and Lauren mention it on the videos / podcasts.
@@SnowysOutdoors That's cool. If that's your jam. Sometimes you were talking and I wanted to hear what you were about to say but you never got back to it!
