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Ultimate Off-Road Camping Checklist
Clear skies, gentle winds, cool nights? If we were to hazard a guess, it looks like camping season is well and truly upon us!
Now, before you go and throw a bunch of stuff in the 4x4, we know how important it is to be well prepared for that off-road camping getaway. Why? Well, whether it’s to bask in home-away-from home comfort or having the right gear on hand in the event of an emergency, sometimes it’s worth packing slow to ensure you’ve got everything you need.
Fortunately, we got just the thing to help you out.
If you’re the forgetful type or busting a gut just to maximise the daylight, we’ve got all your camping needs covered with the Ultimate Off-Road Camping Checklist. And it’s even printable so you can start crossing off those vital essentials ahead of time – particularly if there’s a long weekend coming up!
And if you’re heading off-road, away from facilities or even cell service for a bit of bush camping, we’ve got another article just for you that covers ‘5 Essential Items for Bush Camping’.
Happy packing campers!
Campsite setup
Accommodation – tent, swag or rooftop tent
Shelter – Annexes, gazebo, fly screens, awnings
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Sheets
Mattress – air mattress, stretcher
Tarpaulin
Additional tent pegs
Camp chairs
Camp lighting – lanterns, strip lights, fluoros
Kitchen and cooking
Water storage capacity of at least 5L of water per person for one day
Cutting board
Folding table
Billy kettle
Can and bottle opener
Refrigeration – cooler box with ice, powered fridge/freezer
Cooking essentials – oil, salt, pepper, sugar, coffee, tea, preferred spices
Cooking tools – gas stove, camp oven, pots, pans, lighter or matches, camp grill or BBQ
Utensils – cutting knife, wooden spoon, tongs, spatula, cups, bowls, plates, spoons, knives, forks
Cleaning
Paper towels
Tea towels
Rubbish bags
Eco-friendly detergent
Dustpan and brush
Sponge
Wash bucket
Personal hygiene
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Face cloth
Eco-friendly soap
Toilet paper
Applicable medications
Wet wipes
Living essentials
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Pocket knife
Flint
Large water bottle
Paper maps
Mobile device chargers
Head lamp
Torch
Miscellaneous essentials
First aid kit
Rope
Hammer
Zip ties
Axe
Duct tape
Long-handled shovel
