Do you remember going camping when you were a child and how exciting it was? That feeling of being able to sleep out under the stars in a beautiful setting. The opportunity to cook on a campfire and toast marshmallows. Telling ghost stories as the light fades and the sound of owls appears in the distance. These are memories that stay with many people through their lives. I don’t know about you but I’m already getting excited about my next camping trip. However, as much as I enjoy getting back to nature, I fully admit that I’m the kind of camper that likes to have many of the home comforts with me too. If you are always wondering what camping equipment you must or could take, we’ve got your essential checklist.
Camping equipment basics
- Tent with poles, stakes and ground sheets
- Mallet
- Sleeping bag for each person
- Mat/inflatable mattress for each camper
- Pillows
- Extra blankets
- Chairs
- Torches or headlamps (with extra batteries for each)
Camping equipment for cooking
- Stove
- Camping gas/fuel
- Matches
- Cooking equipment and utensils
- Chopping board
- Coffee pot
- Corkscrew
- Toasting forks (for marshmallows etc)
- Bin bags
- Foil and plastic bags
- Cooler
- Ice
- Water bottles
- Plates, bowls, cutlery
- Mugs
- Washing up bowl
- Washing up liquid
- Sponge and tea towels
- Paper towels
Clothing and personal needs checklist
- Clothing depending on the season
- Warm layers
- Sleepwear
- Rain gear
- Swimwear
- Shoes for hiking and around camp
- Hats
- Toiletries
- Toilet paper
- Suntan lotion
- Insect repellant
- First-aid kit and medication
Miscellaneous checklist
- Phone/Camera
- Dog food, food and water bowls, harness and lead, and waste collection bags
- Dog first-aid kit
- Tick removal tool
- Maps
- Bikes
- Toys/games/sports equipment
- Bunting*
Camping equipment for your car
You may not have considered these last two items for a camping equipment checklist before. Is your car properly accessorised to be able to comfortably and securely transport all your camping equipment? Installing a vehicle-specific barrier allows you to really make the most of every square cm of boot space that you have available. A Travall Guard means you can stack the boot to the roof and all of your camping equipment will stay securely positioned in the boot away from passengers. For some people it also makes sense to install a vehicle-specific boot divider. Travall offers a divider that works exclusively with its Travall Guard. This allows you to pack camping equipment on one side while your dog sits comfortably on the other side away from the hazards of sliding cargo. Why not see what’s available for the car you drive?
*Oh, and bunting is optional but adds a sense of occasion. Happy camping!
