Ep 4 – Packing Your Vehicle Like a Minimalist

For links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out our show notes here: https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/podcast-packing-your-vehicle-like-a-minimalist/

Keeping your weight down and creating a more efficient setup will elevate your trips, making them more enjoyable and safer!

In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, our outdoor experts Lauren and Ben, talk you through roof racks, weight allowance, interior storage solutions and how to best pack your car. They also chat about multi-purpose gear and a whole lot more, so check it out above for all the details.

0:00 – Intro
2:44 – Kerb weight and GVM
6:01 – Roof loadings
7:42 – On road vs off road rating
8:46 – Minimising weight
9:54 – Safety for other road users
11:24 – Packing your weight low
12:00 – Lighter, easier to pack options for carrying water
12:16 – Shelves vs drawers and weight
13:00 – Do you need a second spare wheel?
12:35 – Everything you take should have 2 uses
14:13 – Why Ben doesn’t bring an icebox
15:20 – Accessibility + using all the nooks and crannies
15:50 – Trailers and towing
18:00 – Camper trailers

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