Ep165 - Revolutionised Rooftop Tents with Inspired Overland

From heavyweight tradition to featherweight innovation: we meet the tent techs who have taken over!

Ben and Lauren sit down with Ferdinand and Ronnie from Inspired Overland to unpack how they're reshaping the rooftop tent game with cutting-edge carbon fibre technology. Our gear gurus explore the journey from hobby project to global distribution, the sacrifices made to keep weight down without compromising durability, and the community-focused values that drive their product development. 

The conversation covers everything from materials and manufacturing processes to consumer feedback and future innovations. Tune in for a fascinating look at how obsessing over every gram can transform your camping experience - proving that sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from thinking lighter, not larger!

Shortcuts:
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Introducing Ferdinand and Ronnie from Inspired Overland
10:17 - The Viral Video
11:44 - The Products: a Hobby Vs a Job
15:47 - Staying Loyal to Lightweightness: The Sacrifices
16:53 - From Concept to Distribution
20:20 - A Community-Focused Company 
25:44 - Ferdinand's Background 
27:37 - Shout-Out to Ronnie's Clothing Brand: Highland Trail Club!
26:55 - Materials: Talking Durability
32:30 - Innovation and Consumer Feedback
41:15 - Inspired Overland's Global Representation
45:10 - Sponsorships and Reviews
48:05 - Other Parts and Products
50:12 - The Carbon Fibre Manufacturing Process
54:30 - The Downside of Carbon Fibre?
55:41 - The Stargazer
59:58 - The Future of Inspired Overland
1:05:00 - Less Weight, More Fun! How Weight Affects Your Camping Experience
1:09:00 - Final Words
1:11:35 - See You at the National 4X4 Outdoors Show in Sydney!

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