The key piece of equipment people focus on for camping is the purchase of a tent. I mean after all, this is your home away from home for your outdoor adventure. Having a tent that you enjoy spending time in whether for sleeping or just relaxing, is crucial. In this podcast episode we discuss the key considerations for choosing a tent for camping. w…

Get a group of camping enthusiasts together and start talking gear and while they will all agree that you will need a certain amount of gear this is where the agreement is likely to stop. Given the myriad of choice for every price of gear what steps should you follow in selecting camping equipment? This podcast is aimed at newer campers and provide…

‘Take only memories, leave only footprints’ is a saying that most of us have heard and relates to the concept of treading lightly on the landscape and one that applies to any outdoor activity, including camping. But what does it actually mean? And do we really care? In this podcast episode we discuss the things to keep in mind to reduce your impact…

So you’re going camping for the weekend and you’ve even chosen a particular region but when you start looking at the fine detail you discover there are a number of different camping options to choose from. In this podcast episode we discuss the broad categories of campsites you find around Australia, with a focus on vehicle based camping, and provi…

On any camping trip, whether it be a single night or a multi-day trip there is an ulterior motive as to why we are camping. It may be to get from point A to point B, it may be for that special fishing adventure, or it could be for just a short escape where you do nothing but just relax. Doing some planning prior to starting your adventure, even jus…

In any recreational activity or hobby there are pros and cons. Recently we talked about why people camp and in that podcast epsiode we discussed reasons that we go car camping with the focus being more about the positive aspects of the camping experience. Having said that how often do articles focus on the negatives aspects of camping preferring in…

So why do people camp? In answering this question there is no one single answer, whether we go camping as individuals, as a couple, as friends, or as a family, the reasons will often vary and while there may be similarities everyone will have their own 'why'. In recording this podcast episode Gill and I didn't have to think to much about why we cam…

‘Welcome to the Escape to Camping, we’re your hosts Gill and Tim Savage’.This podcast episode is a brief introduction to the Escape to Camping podcast and website. Launched on 8 July 2024, with the aim being your 'go to Australian camping resource'. In this, our very first episode, we provide an introduction to your hosts and set out what we are tr…