Girl Camper

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Whether you’re just getting started or are a seasoned camping expert, Girl Camper’s practical tips, inspirational interviews and their own experiences from the road will inspire you to ‘go places and do things’!

Recent Episodes
  • Episode 220: Multi Generational Camper
    Apr 16, 2024 –
  • Episode 219: Seasonal Camping: Embracing a New Chapter with Janine Pettit
    Apr 9, 2024 –
  • What has Girl Camper been up to since 2020?
    Apr 6, 2024 –
  • Episode 180: Tim Heintz – Vintage Trailer Expert and Restorer
    Mar 30, 2021 – 52:39
  • Episode 40: Reducing the Chances of Trailer Theft
    Feb 9, 2021 – 49:10
  • Episode 215: Trailer Tires 101
    May 19, 2020 – 19:22
  • Episode 213: Alan Warren – The RV Show USA’s “Wing-man
    May 5, 2020 – 41:11
  • Episode 212: Taking the Full Time Leap
    Apr 28, 2020 – 40:58
  • Episode 211: Hiking Gear Guide with Mary Kirlin
    Apr 21, 2020 – 45:24
  • Episode 210: 5 RV’s Under 3K Pounds
    Apr 14, 2020 – 32:20
  • Episode 208: Light Duty Trucks with Mike Caudill
    Mar 31, 2020 – 32:26
  • Episode 207: RV Dreamers Journey – Classes by Workamper News
    Mar 19, 2020 – 45:58
  • Episode 206: My Worst Camping Trips Ever
    Mar 10, 2020 – 58:47
  • Episode 204: Girl Camper Boondocks!
    Feb 26, 2020 – 40:40
  • Episode 203: Lance 650 Truck Camper Review
    Feb 18, 2020 – 53:07
  • Lance Manufacturing Offers Award Winning New Ultra Lights
    Feb 4, 2020 – 38:20
  • Episode 201: RV Theft Prevention Tips
    Jan 7, 2020 – 18:36
  • Episode 200: Girl Camper and 99 Walks
    Jan 1, 2020 – 51:18
  • Episode 198: My Favorite Things From 2019
    Dec 17, 2019 – 31:00
  • Episode 197: Quartzsite 101 with Kelly Beasley
    Dec 10, 2019 – 36:56
  • Episode 196: My Winter RV Projects
    Dec 3, 2019 – 39:09
  • Episode 195: Closing Up the RV for Winter
    Nov 26, 2019 – 32:39
  • Episode 193: Road Trip Must Haves for the Car
    Nov 5, 2019 – 40:21
  • Episode 191: Frequently Asked RV Questions Part 3
    Oct 22, 2019 – 40:21
  • Episode 190: Five RV’s under 3K Pounds That You Can Stand In
    Oct 15, 2019 – 30:55
  • Episode 188: Design Trends in the RV Industry
    Oct 1, 2019 – 37:40
  • Episode 183: Ford Expedition Review plus Pros and Cons of SUV versus Truck
    Aug 27, 2019 – 50:43
  • Episode 182: Marlene Caraballo and Multi Generation Camp Outs
    Aug 20, 2019 – 37:04
  • Episode 181: Camp Addict Co Founders Talk Full Timing
    Aug 14, 2019 – 39:31
  • Episode 179: RV Safety Classes with Walter Cannon
    Jul 30, 2019 – 40:02
  • Episode 178: Tips for Being a Happy Camper
    Jul 23, 2019 – 37:52
  • Episode 177: Frequently Asked Questions – Part Two
    Jul 16, 2019 – 44:50
  • Episode 176: Girl Camper FAQ’s answered by Janine
    Jul 9, 2019 – 37:58
  • Episode 175: Water Sports 101 with Mary Ellen Arndorfer
    Jul 2, 2019 – 52:28
  • Episode 174: Mid Size SUV’s with a Tow Capacity of 5K or More
    Jun 25, 2019 – 42:11
  • Episode 172: Learning to Camp with the Hip Homeschool Moms
    Jun 11, 2019 – 39:40
  • Episode 171: Downsizing to RV Full Time
    Jun 4, 2019 – 45:23
  • Episode 170: Setting Your RV Up at the Campsite
    May 28, 2019 – 21:39
  • Episode 169: Building the Best Campfire
    May 21, 2019 – 25:20
  • Episode 168: RV Wet Bath Hacks
    May 14, 2019 – 15:21
  • Episode 167: RV Kitchen Hacks
    May 7, 2019 – 23:22
  • Episode 166: Towing Safety 101
    Apr 30, 2019 – 32:32
  • Episode 165: Girl Camper Favorite Kitchen Items
    Apr 23, 2019 – 39:30
  • Episode 164: Spring Gear Guide
    Apr 16, 2019 – 43:50
  • Episode 163: Spring RV Projects with Mark Polk
    Apr 9, 2019 – 50:52
  • Episode 162: Renting an RV for a Fly and Drive Vacation
    Apr 2, 2019 – 1:02:24
  • Episode 159: The New Ford Ranger – Mid Size Truck
    Mar 12, 2019 – 50:44
  • Episode 158: Road Trip Mojo Music – Festivals Explored
    Mar 8, 2019 – 44:48
  • Making the Decision to Full Time RV with Leslie Abbott
    Feb 26, 2019 – 55:25
  • Episode 156: Analysis Paralysis – Choosing the Right RV Now!
    Feb 19, 2019 – 38:41
Recent Reviews
  • Theredsandjames
    Excited you are back!!!
    Just listened! So excited to have you back. I’ve camped my whole adult life and taken my children on so many fun trips! Look forward to all the new content🥰
  • Otkimberly
    TriuMphant Return!!
    So happy you are back! Love the encouragement just to get out there. There are so many ways to have adventures and we should experience the joy of independence. It is so empowering and spreads to other areas of our lives-what could be better?! Thanks Janine for the community you have created
  • SelinaSue
    Best RV Podcast!
    Wish there were more episodes!
  • Gypsisoul1111
    Sad there aren’t MORE podcasts!
    I really love this podcast. So informative, professional quality and upbeat. I wish there were more.
  • TheresaMcHenrySmith
    Going back to my roots
    I loved camping with my family while growing up and I am working on my husband to start again. Thank you for all the information !
  • RVinSoul
    Eh
    Quite ad/sponsor heavy.
  • heidkala
    No more?
    It seems this podcast is no longer produced? Too bad since I just found it.
  • Tini Eagle
    Audio and Ads
    The content is interesting but the audio is awful. Tinny and echo-y. Also you have to skip forward to miss the almost 6 minutes of ads. Then there are the constant reminders that you can buy whatever the people being interviewed are selling. I’m limiting this review to things that can be improved.
  • drlangc
    Motivating
    Heading out onto the open road for the first time in a few days. Great to hear others already living the adventurous life! Super interesting and motivating.
  • Jdog1994
    Inspiring & really life changing
    Hello!! I am sure my user name is weird because my son set up our Apple account when he as young, but my name is Julie & I am a 47 year old widow. When my husband passed away, I sold our trailer thinking I would never be able to camp again. Fast forward 7 years, thanks to you I am mustering up the courage to buy a mini camper & live my dream of traveling. Love your FB page, just subscribed to your magazine & now I am loving your podcast starting at episode one!!! Thank you for the motivation to get out there & LIVE!! Julie Schowalter
  • Fun1894
    Ads
    5+ minutes in and only commercials. Nope. Bye.
  • VBSunny
    Are You asking Me A Question?
    Great podcast and there’s a lot to be learned. Maybe it’s the way people talk these days but is there any way to put a period at the end of a sentence instead of a question mark? That was a question. The upspeak is so annoying.
  • Millionth Maddow Fan
    Not good
    Audio quality is poor. A favorite adjective of the narrator is “cute” or “super cute” and her voice is so high and lilting it is hard to listen for very long.
  • Megnets
    Lots of great info for us solo girl campers
    I love this podcast. I just started camping in my little renovated vintage camper named Beatrice last summer. I am hooked and have found women here in Wisconsin that camp solo and as a group. This podcast is full of tips and tricks for us!
  • JLouther
    Quartzite Episode
    I was so looking forward to this episode but the audio quality made it difficult to understand what was being said at times.
  • jesse012419
    Good however too much frivolous chat.
    Very chatty . Improvement could be made by streamlining the information. Seems like advertisements could be grouped before and after podcast. Not intertwined throughout podcast with personal asides. Listening for 5 minutes prior to gist of podcast being discussed. Patiently waiting for topic to be discussed. Once topic is started , then it is more helpful advice.
  • TamNIowa
    Love It!!!
    I absolutely love this podcast. I get a lot of great information and new product ideas. It is empowering for me to get out there and go. I have learned so much. I recommend this podcast to anyone interested in camping, no matter the skill level. Keep up the good work and keep it coming.
  • Mrs. Kmk
    Interesting, but FULL of ADs
    She’s got a lot of interesting points and topics, but FULL of ADs and sponsorships. I understand that it costs money to make a podcast but... I’ve never heard so many ADs in any other podcast. It takes away from the content. Update: I’m ending my relationship with this podcast. Not only do to fast forward the first 5-7 minutes due to ads, but after her talking for 10-15 minutes there’s even MORE ad’s. Then when she has best camping gear ideas they are all extremely outrageous costs for her gear ideas. Sorry but I’m a middle class family camper who doesn’t fit this upper class snobby lady’s pocketbook!
  • Dancing Ferret
    Love the show.... but please!!!!!
    It’s quite frustrating to listen to because she interrupts her guests A LOT .... it is a great podcast and she’s quite a likable person....she makes me laugh ......but let the guest that are being interviewed actually talk and complete their sentences instead of talking over them...let them finish their story !!
  • streetcarops
    A great, informative, and fun podcast!
    I have been listening to this podcast now for just a few weeks and absolutely love it!!! Since I just got started listening, I have a lot of podcasts to catch up on and I’m enjoying going thru each episode. Last week I took a road trip to Ocean Shores and enjoyed listening to each episode during the 4hr drive there and 6hr return drive home. I’m not a “real” Girl Camper YET, as I’m still working full time PLUS, but as the time goes by so quickly now that I’m in my mid-fifties, I’m SO inspired by everything I’m learning by listening to these podcasts and can’t wait for retirement when I can hit the road!!! Since I was a child and now as an adult, I’ve done years and years of car camping & tent camping. However, I have not been out there tent camping for a couple of years now because I’ve just had enough of packing all that stuff up and breaking all that stuff back down after just a night or two, it’s just gotten to be TOO MUCH trouble and I don’t look forward to even going. So for now I’m gathering all the information I can and I’ve got Tiny Homes, Class C’s, Class B’s, and Tear Drop’s swirling around in my head!!! Thank you for offering all of your advice, information, and your funny sense of humor in your experiences with hitting the road being a happy Girl Camper!!
  • CurbsideColumn
    Despite my plumbing I love this podcast
    Janine is this wonderful breath of positivity who joins me every week via my iPhone/podcast app and takes me on a journey to new and interesting places. Yeah, yeah, I'm not a Girl Camper but the information and value I get still makes this a wonderful journey each week. Janine is just such a great podcast host - she's got the positivity of Andy Griffith in Mayberry. Plus the good information so even if you're not a girl camper, you can still appreciate Girl Camper. Trust me.
  • Lesa McD
    So Fun
    This is one of my favorite podcasts! Can’t wait for winter to end so I can go camping again. Especially love the gear guide episodes.
  • FLGALineFan
    First 3 years are great!
    First 3 year’s Info shared here is relevant to camping and is very woman friendly. Guests, how-to, rally’s and more. For newbies it is very helpful. The layout of topics for 2019 however, sound like I am at the office—no thanks! Please get back to camping!
  • P2w99
    Superb!
    I live listening to Janine! She is informative, but more importantly, she is very encouraging. It is obvious that Janine loves the camping experience, and wants every woman to enjoy what she does, and not to be held back by fear of the unknown.
  • kllatl
    Waste of time
    I had such high hopes when I discovered this podcast, but they were quickly squelched. Inbetween the countless ads and intros and outros you might gleam a biggest of uself info. But I I didn’t learn anything worth my time wading through half a dozen episodes. (See I tried it, I really tried it.) If you want one sided interviews where the guest hardly gets to speak or get a word in edge wise this is your podcast. Being a woman camper is great. We aren’t second class citizens or have lower than average intelligence. I felt like the host was speaking to the listener as if the listener was a child. “Pull over when you are tired.” No kidding Sherlock. I want my time back.
  • Willie Suarez
    Found her on Instagram and love it!
    I first found her on Instagram and loved her pictures. After a few weeks found the podcast and we loved it even more.
  • Mrs. Rebecca Smith
    So informational and inspiring!
    After binging this podcast I feel so informed and knowledgeable about taking my camper out on my own this year. Thanks Janine!
  • Lvinicombe
    Because of your Podcasts....
    I would have never dreamed of camping if I hadn’t listened to your fun & informative podcasts! I loved how it calmed any fears, answered all of my questions and most of all made me feel “I can do this” whether in tent, van or camper!
  • Lynne C.
    You'll be going places and doing things!
    I love Janine Pettit! She is a good mentor, on podcast, blog, and Instagram. I have learned so much about camping comfortably and safely from her podcasts especially. She never talks down to us, but is always encouraging. And she is informative and friendly to listen to; I love her little laugh! Her humility in sharing her camping journey makes me feel like she's just a few steps ahead and is turning around to take me by the hand to go with her. Thanks, Janine!
  • kelly b texas
    Encouragement!
    I have enjoyed Janine Pettit's podcasts immensely. She presents information in a clear and succinct way, with humor and understanding. She is always encouraging rather than talking down to novices such as myself. As a single woman wanting a change in my life, I had been thinking about buying a trailer and taking off when I discovered her podcast. Camping can be a lot more complicated now than in the days of my childhood pop-up trailer, but Janine makes these things seem simple I.e. The episode on tires. Thank you for the encouragement --and I am really leaning towards getting a Little Guy Max! Kelly B, Texas.
  • j.c. lee
    Inspiring Podcast for City Folks Who Dream of Camping
    I've been listening to this podcast for several months and I thoroughly enjoy the attitude and spirit of the host, Janine Pettit. She really makes camping and the RV lifestyle much less intimidating for those who have no idea where to begin. Her joy in the outdoors and love of our national and regional parks is really inspiring, and she gives great tips and advice.
  • camper girl Terri
    This is new for me.
    Hello, so far so good. Your podcast is really encouraging me to that first into the scary unknown and try something new! Thank you!
  • gkcbutlerfam
    Too many commercials
    I used to love the podcasts but am so sad with the commercialism. The podcast starts at 10:30 and is one long promo/commercial. I looked forward and was excited to hear about the Yellowstone trip but it's tainted :( with the freebie trailer.
  • Noelle80
    Amazing Host
    Janine is incredibly sweet and engaging and I keep telling everyone to listen to this podcast because she is just such a delight. I can't wait to get an rv and try out the things that she talks about with my little daughter!
  • A29301
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️
    I really enjoy this podcast, so much fun!!!
  • LaurenJ38
    Wannabe Girl Camper
    Love your podcasts u r so full of energy
  • Nberg23
    Positivity + Camping = Janine Pettit!
    Janine's podcast encourages women adventurers to lose any excuses and experience the great outdoors! Love her optimistic spirit and servant's heart for helping others. Hope this podcast continues for many more years!
  • Nathan R. - PA
    Shhhhh don't tell anyone. I'm not a girl.
    I enjoy a related camping podcast and now listen to Janine some too. First I picked and chose some topics and have since subscribed, but it's always still interesting to the non-girl camping enthusiast who may or may not have girl camper friends or spouse. Listening is kind of like chatting with camping friends. Especially when Jeremy or Stephanie from the RV Family Travel Atlas Podcast make an appearance. Interviews with other people are also an interesting and informative treat.
  • Jesbunton
    Tuesday morning friend
    I'm more of a dreamer than a camper but Janine keeps the dream alive! I love my Tuesday commute now! She's got a friendly style but lots of informative content.
  • Go Dawgs🐾🐾🏀
    Girl Camper
    I love this podcast! I've always been a camper growing up camping with my family. After marriage, my husband and I what camp with our children. After 35 years of tent camping we bought a used small travel trailer and loved it! On our little Mallard trailer's last voyage before picking up a new and larger travel trailer, my husband died suddenly. After listening to Ginny McKinney on the podcast I found myself not wanting to give up on camping. I have since purchased a class C motorhome and have become a girl camper. Sometimes meeting up with family, Sometimes meeting up with friends, and sometimes just going with my little dog Bella. I am able to be a solo girl camper because of the inspiring stories I hear every week on this podcast. Thank you Janine Pettit for your podcast! You are so inspiring and encouraging. Keep on encouraging other ladies to go places and do things. God bless you!
  • Campingmomoffive
    Awesome !!!!!!!
    This is awesome to have someone to uplift ladies who like to travel and have new experience with camping. I enjoy the weekly podcast just wish it was daily.
  • Khonsu99999
    Entertaining and Empowering
    Janine got me back into camping. I had seen her with some other women from Sisters on the Fly for a few years, and I recently found a post card she had given out about Girl Camper, I had taken notes on the back, hoping to check out this movement of womens's camping. I didn't have a trailer and didn't realize then you don't have to have one to join in. Janine gives a voice to women who want to adventure, to make new friends and have new outdoor experiences, she really does give you the impetus to get going on your dream. Thank you Janine for helping me fulfill mine!
  • AndeeKF
    Empowering!!!!
    I have discovered a whole new world through this podcast. Thank you Janine for each and every episode! Sometimes you make me cry from the stories on your podcast and sometimes you make me so proud to know a trick about how to back up my camper. But always after each episode I feel empowered to get out there and go places! The things I have learned from your podcast are probably more then I would have ever learned in a lifetime.... both about being a camper and a girl!
  • Beetlekeeper
    I love Janine Pettit
    Entertaining and informational show about all things camping! The focus is empowering women, but the topics are not just for women. I've been learning a lot. Janine is very sweet and cute and funny, and gives a good interview. Thanks Janine, keep it up!
  • Mrs. Shrub
    Jeepers this is horrible
    Tortuous
  • RashelHarris
    Favorite Podcast
    Love Janine. We're a hotel kind of family or rent a house people... but for some reason, I want to change that. I like to have my "stuff" cook my own food etc... I decided that either a camper or RV is for me even though we are NOT a camping family. I'm going to change that! I found this podcast and her info is so good. I'm going to be so sad once I finish all the back eposodes and have to wait for another one to come out. Thank you Janine. I joined SOTF because of your info today. Thanks, Rashel from East Texas
  • Apple peak
    #1 Cheerleader
    Janine Pettit is the #1 cheerleader for women looking to dip a toe into the camping world or improve existing skills in the outdoor world. She is fun, enthusiastic, encouraging & full of great ideas, information. Wonderful, wide-ranging interviews. I'm a seasoned camper & outdoor enthusiast & learn lots with every listen. Thanks for all the great inspiration, Janine!
  • rrrozell
    Fun, Positive and Great Information!
    I was thinking about joining Sisters in The Fly when I found this podcast and the interviews with girl campers gave me that final push to sign up! Great episodes include personal stories of adventurous campers, camper reviews and priceless advice for the girl camper. I highly recommend this podcast! Thank you for all the great discussions about tow vehicles! ~#7992
  • Gossamer_Wings
    Superb Podcast
    Girl Camper has everything I look for in a podcast - interesting topic, consistent regular posts, wide birth of info in topics, fun and engaging hostess. If you are a camper of any kind - vacationer, full timer, girl, boy, long time camper, newbies, all ages, all kinds of vehicles and tents, group camper or single camper- there is new and interesting information for you. PS my very manly man boyfriend who has camped and built cars is impressed with the information and how thorough it is. Way to go girl!!!!!
  • DeAnna of the Earth
    So fun and inspiring!
    This is one of the funnest podcasts I've listened to. I've really enjoyed Janine Pettit and the info she brings, along with her guest speakers. I've been inspired to get my own camper so that my husband and I can bring our dog along on vacations. But after discovering Girl Camper, I realized there is a whole community of women traveling to places and having fun. I can see myself hitching up and towing, as well as meeting new people, even if my husband isn't with me. This opens up so many opportunities.
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