Ep195 - Sleep Tight: Comfort & Shelter at Camp - Q&A Edition

Rest assured — we’ve got your camp comfort questions covered. From self-inflating mats versus air mattresses to the best sleeping bags for bigger people, a comfortable camp starts with the right sleep system — and in this episode, Ben and Lauren are answering your biggest questions about beds, bags, tents, and shelter to help you build a setup that actually works. Whether you’re weighing up stretchers against air beds (bad back and all), wondering if that new down bag smell is normal, or trying to track down a light and easy-to-roll swag for solo adventures — our gear gurus cover it all. They also tackle the big shelter debates: pop-up tents for boat and island camping, compact 4-season family tents, the cheapie tents from Kmart and Big W, air tents from Outdoor Connection and Zempire, and how to stop your gazebo from becoming a kite in high winds. Tune in for real-world advice, honest opinions, and practical tips to help you sleep sounder and camp smarter! Shortcuts: 00:00 – Intro 03:43 – Choosing a sleeping mat 08:27 – How to repair leaks on sleeping mats 11:15 – Bed options for mobility issues 15:17 – Sleeping bags for larger people 19:35 – ‘Wet dog’ new down bag odour 20:57 – Swags for solo female travellers and solo camping safety 27:34 – Mattress toppers for swags 29:30 – Pop-up tent alternatives and four-season tents for families 40:05 – Tents for beginners and bad backs 43:50 – Cheap vs quality tents 45:08 – Opinion on Outdoor Connection air tents 47:53 – Roof covers vs tarps 51:19 – Gazebos in high winds 56:57 – Outro Join the conversation over on our Facebook group: Head to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:

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Ep195 - Sleep Tight: Comfort & Shelter at Camp - Q&A Edition is an episode from Snowys Camping Show by Snowys Outdoors.

This episode is 57:20 long.

This episode was published on Feb 16, 2026.

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