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Camping and caravan trips can be amongst the most idyllic staycations, delivering the best our countryside has to offer, without the hassle of booking in advance, travelling overseas or big budgets.
Make it an even easier get-up-and-go moment for the family with our checklist and tips on how to pack smart for your next camping or outdoor festival getaway.
There are a variety of contemporary tent solutions. Handy starter tents also make for extra outdoor sleeping space when in a Caravan or RV.
Regardless of which one you pick, make sure you tick off the following features.
1. Ensure it allows for easy setup and can fit a minimum of 2 people
2. Do attempt a test run in setting it up before your set out on the trip so you don’t discover any unwarranted tears or need more instructions setting up.
3. Ensure your tent allows for maximum air ventilation.
4. A coated polyester material is usually good for ensuring the outer tent and ground section gives you adequate protection. Source a waterproof ground sheet if your tent doesn’t come with one.
If setting up your tent requires a mallet, spare pegs and puller. Do put that on your packing list!
There are a variety of rescue items you will always need for a variety of camping mishaps and breakdown scenarios. Pack the following:
● Tent repair kit
Light and back-up energy sources are your best friend in the wilderness. Check-off these camping and outdoor holiday essentials that will keep you covered (in light).
● Spare batteries of various sizesInvest in a good multipurpose lantern that is ideal for camping, caravaning, working outdoors or even lighting up your patio back home.
When sourcing a head torch make sure you get one that comes with batteries included or is rechargeable. We have a great range to choose from.
Get a torch with a telescopic zoom and 3 different light settings to work in all types of environments - perfect for camping!
The single biggest image we associate with camping is that primordial gathering around the campfire as we eat, talk, sing, tell stories and roast our smores.
Keep it lit by making sure you have:
When it comes to cooking on site you may want to bring along a
● Portable Camp Stove
Regardless of whether you’re sleeping in a camping tent or recreational vehicle / caravan, you’ll want to sit outside most of the time.
Enjoy the summer weather and make the most of your natural surroundings with portable, foldable chairs, such as:
● Camping Chairs.
To protect yourself from the sun, consider the lightweight Beach Parasol.
It comes with a carry-bag for easy transportation. Ideal for the beach, picnics or camping to provide extra shade and protection against the sun.
When packing your personal clothing for a camping trip don’t forget - The One-Shirt-Per-Day Rule is the best way. Wear the same clothes for the whole camping day at a time, to save on space
It is wise to just pack 1 piece of clothing per clothing type. Ideally one pair of jeans, shorts etc except for socks
● Make sure you bring dry-fit performance gear or cotton-made clothes for extra comfort
There’s more than one way to bed down for the night when camping.
Remember, the cold comes through to your body from the ground. If sleeping directly on the floor, you’ll need an insulating layer of some kind to protect you.
● For handy daytime lounging or back-up sleep space, go for an easy portable wide hammock.If using an Airbed - find one with a wave beam flocked design for a comfortable nights sleep and a plug-in air pump included. These can be used indoors or outdoors - Ideal for camping trips or when guests are staying over .
This is probably where common sense planning could go a long, long way.
● A Water filter or filtering device will help you recycle natural sources of water
● Consider bringing a water carrier that folds flat to save on space
● Assorted personal water bottles with built in water filters should be in everyone’s personal luggage too.
You’ll definitely need a Cooler bag and Picnic Canteen.
Here’s a tip - freeze food and drink before inserting into the cool box.
It is a known fact that the fuller your cool box is packed, the more effective it will be in keeping those perishable contents cool.
Pre-prepped ingredients from home like chopped onions and vegetables speeds up campsite cooking.
● Simple dried food canned
● Vacuumed packed meats
● Vacuumed pre-cooked perishable food
● Spray oil for frying or toasting
● Camp hack - Collect miniature condiment sachets each time you go to a fast food location for your camping trip
If you can do the following aim to have the following packed into your portable Kitchen Kit
● Spatulas / serving spoon
Go one step further with the Cool Bags and Ice Blocks. Perfect for BBQs on the go whilst also keeping food cool before cooking.
On an environmental note - use reusable or biodegradable utensils in your canteen or Wooden versions that can be dropped into the fire when done
Here is a no brainer checklist to help you save on luggage space
● 1 Toothbrush per person & 1 toothpaste, tube for the whole camp
Grab that battery powered outdoor speaker that will work well with your smartphone hotspot.
You will enjoy the natural surroundings even more if you pack walking books, wildlife books for your area and a paper map of the area.
Stop by our Camping section to catch an overview of the supplies and brands available
Have you already started or just got back from your outdoor holiday - what did you find handy and did you discover clever camping hacks? Let us know on Facebook and Instagram.
