The Camping Crew

Episode 168 Hot Tent Camping

The Camping Crew

Show Notes

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne

Record Date: 23/11 /2022

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News:

New 'state-of-the-art' Ireland-to-Spain passenger ferry service launches this month

Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:

Karen asked Aaron on instagram, how do you "winterise" our new to us caravan at the end of the summer season?

What's on Charlie and Me this week? This Friday's video on Charlie & Me is stop 4 in our winter series a revisit to The Getaway in Dungarvan Co Waterford its open all year and have some new additions on site that we take a look at. I won't be joining ye Friday morning as I'll be in the USA .

During December Aaron will have an interview talking about Pet Passports & shots required for traveling to mainland Europe for 2023

Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:

Black Friday sales are well under way, let us know if you picked up any bargains or gadgets

Interview:

On this episode we have a great interview with John D Burns. John tells is about his new book Hot Tent Diaries and his winter camping in a bell tent with a stove, Chris started by asking him to tell us a bit about himself & how he got into Hot Tent camping.

Camp life:

If you could change one thing with your current camper/caravan layout what would it be?

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