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10 Ways to Safely Use Your Snatch Strap

by David Leslie on 4th May 2012 in 4WD | Add comment

A Snatch Strap is one of the most important and useful items to have in your 4wd recovery kit. If you become bogged, a snatch strap may be your only chance to get mobile again.Keep reading to find a few tips on how to use you snatch strap safely.

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Beginner Camper

A Beginners Guide to Camping!

by Morgan Logos on 30th April 2012 in Camping Tips | 2 comments

So you’ve never camped before or you’re new to camping and you‘ve bitten the bullet and decided to get more involved with the outdoors! Well done – you wont regret it. I’ve put together a handy checklist of the basic camping equipment that you’ll need as a beginner camper so that you can easily pack up the car and head off – maybe even this weekend!

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Gaiters

Gaiters: Handy Accessory or Vital Necessity?

by Liz Darcy on 20th April 2012 in Camping Tips, Hiking | Add comment

Whether your bushbashing, hiking or trekking gaiters make sure that you are dry, comfortable and protected from bugs and other nasties. Great at any time of the year, gaiters are particularly useful in wet, muddy and cold conditions or when you have to contend with thorns and bristles. In this blog, I’ll tell you why they’re so great and how to choose a gaiter to suit you.

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Bogged 4WD

5 ‘Must Haves’ for your 4WD Recovery Kit!

by David Leslie on 13th April 2012 in 4WD | Add comment

When 4×4 driving, no matter where you are or what situation you’re in, there are a few items that you should never drive off-road without. In this blog, I’ve listed the essential bare minimum four wheel drive recovery equipment that you must have to ensure you’re safe with your 4WD!

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St Mary Peak looking back from the track into the Pound

How I Conquered St Mary Peak

St Mary’s Peak is the pinnacle of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. I’ll tell the story of how I beat the odds with hard work and determination to be able to climb to the summit of St Mary’s Peak from Wilpena Pound on one beautiful autumn morning.

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Dessert Recipes

3 Delicious Desserts around the Campfire!

Campfire cooking is one of the best parts of camping in the bush! The food just seems to taste so much better when it comes off the red hot coals! However, dessert can sometimes be a tricky item in the bush so check out the recipes below that even the kids can get involved with!

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Easy Camp Cooking for the Family!

Easy Camp Cooking for the Family

One of the most enjoyable parts of a camping trip for me is the back-to-basics cooking. Bush cooking doesn’t need to produce fancy food just good satisfying grub. In this blog, I will share tips on how to prepare for eating in the bush plus three recipes for the most important meals of the day: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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Top 5 Products of 2011

Top 10 Most Popular Camping Gear of 2011 (Part 2)

We’re counting down the most popular camping gear of 2011 at Snowys! In this blog, we’ll count backwards from 5 to 1 and tell you all about what Snowys customers are loving right now. A great way to find the right camping gear for you is knowing what everyone else uses!

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Top 10 Most Popular Camping Gear of 2011

Top 10 Most Popular Camping Gear of 2011 (Part 1)

We’re counting down the most popular camping gear of 2011 at Snowys! In this blog, we’ll count backwards from 10 to 6 and tell you all about what Snowys customers are loving right now. A great way to find the right camping gear for you is knowing what everyone else uses!

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Camping Without Electricity

5 Ways to get Electricity in the Bush

Do you need electricity when camping but are not sure how to get power in the bush? In this blog, I’ll look at the pros and cons of the different options there are for powering your camping equipment wherever you may be.

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