Ep 145 - New Year, New Gear

From first-time investments to upgrading the essentials… what’s worth watching in 2025?

Starting fresh doesn’t always mean starting from scratch. In this episode, Ben and Lauren kick off the year with a showcase of 2025’s most promising gear innovations. 

From TOAKS’ ultralight cooking solutions, to MPOWERD’s innovative lighting system, and Dometic’s latest fridge technology to surprising new players in the roof top tent game – tune in as our gear gurus unpack what’s worth watching in the world of outdoor gear.

Shortcuts:
00:00 - Intro
01:52 - Lauren's Fan Moment!
02:48 - New Brands
03:08 - TOAKS: Lightweight Hiking
06:36 - KAON: Fixing and Mounting Tools
09:10 - Oz Braai 
10:11 - Dometic CFX5 Fridge/Freezers
14:42 - Darche Alien Light and Speaker, Solar Fan and Light, and Magic Magnets
17:57 - Darche Datachable Roof Top Tent
21:40 - Darche Solar Roof Top Tent
22:05 - Harry Fisher's 'Fire II Fork'
23:05 - Quest Outdoors Pop Top Camp Cupboards
24:28 - Companion Recycled Ground Mat
25:19 - Companion Caravan Awning Clothesline
25:32 - Companion Deluxe Towing Mirrors
25:50 - Companion Aero Breeze Fan
26:50 - MPOWERD Luci Solar Site Lights 
29:59 - Coleman Event 15 Deluxe Shelters
32:17 - Teasers
32:37 - Exped Sleeping Mats: Overhaul!
36:49 - Sea to Summit Updates
37:30 - Oztent Roof Top Tents?!
39:26 - KickAss Air Conditioner
40:55 - 23ZERO Yowie Aluminium-Shell Roof Top Tent
42:07 - New Concepts from Inspired Overland
42:44 - Summary

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