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 - Intro00:46 - Introducing Ferdinand and Ronnie from Inspired Overland10:17 - The Viral Video11:44 - The Products: a Hobby Vs a Job15:47 - Staying Loyal to Lightweightness: The Sacrifices16:53 - From Concept to Distribution20:20 - 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 Durability32:30 - Innovation and Consumer Feedback41:15 - Inspired Overland's Global Representation45:10 - Sponsorships and Reviews48:05 - Other Parts and Products50:12 - The Carbon Fibre Manufacturing Process54:30 - The Downside of Carbon Fibre?55:41 - The Stargazer59:58 - The Future of Inspired Overland1:05:00 - Less Weight, More Fun! How Weight Affects Your Camping Experience1:09:00 - Final Words1:11:35 - See You at the National 4X4 Outdoors Show in Sydney!Join the conversation over on our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowysHead to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:https://www.snowys.com.au

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