If you’re off on a camping adventure around Australia, you’re in for a serious scenic treat, not to mention an experience like no other. The landscapes you will see will blow your mind, the wildlife is unlike anywhere else in the world, and camping facilities throughout the country are first class.

Of course, any epic trip needs serious planning and consideration, and when it comes to packing, you need to seriously look at your requirements; this isn’t a trip you want to be missing something from! Camping essentials list.

So, where can you pick up your camping gear? And ahead of that, what do you need in the first place? What to pack for camping in a trailer. 

What you need specifically depends on how you want to travel, how long you are going for, and how many people you are travelling with, but there are a few common items which should appear on everyone’s list of essentials. The following are the main items you will be needing for your epic Australian camping adventure, whichever direction you head off in.

Camping 101: What to Pack for an Australian Camping Adventure

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When it comes to packing, you need to seriously look at your requirements; this isn’t a trip you want to be missing something from!

When it comes to packing, you need to seriously look at your requirements; this isn’t a trip you want to be missing something from!

Tent

Unless you want to sleep on a towel under the stars, which let’s face it isn’t the most comfortable way to chill out, you’re going to need a tent. Most large supermarkets will stock tents during the peak camping season, i.e. summer, and you can also pick up bargains online, especially on eBay or other similar auction sites. What to pack for camping with kids. Camping essentials. 

If you’re not planning on taking too many camping trips, perhaps just the one, then don’t go too far into your budget, and instead look at something a little towards the cheaper end of the scale. What do you need for camping?

Of course, if you’re a seasoned camper and you’re looking for something hardier and larger, then there are plentiful choices out there for you. If you decide you do want to sleep under the stars, consider setting yourself up with a compact, lightweight travel hammock as an alternative.

Consider a Camper Trailer

To carry your camping gear from A to B, consider the idea of a trailer. This saves space in your car, and gives you a more central place to store your things.

There are many different camper trailer choices on the market, of varying sizes, to fit various vehicles, so this is again going to be a case of shopping around to fit your needs and budget. When buying camper trailers, be sure to check it does actually fit your vehicle however – this is a common mistake!

To carry your camping gear from A to B, consider the idea of a trailer. This saves space in your car, and gives you a more central place to store your things.

To carry your camping gear from A to B, consider the idea of a trailer. This saves space in your car, and gives you a more central place to store your things.

Bedding/ground sheet/sleeping bag

If you want to rest comfortably and cleanly of an evening then you need to think about bedding. Most tents come with ground sheets, but you might need to look into this if your particular brand doesn’t have one, or if it isn’t up to scratch. What do you sleep in in a tent? Sleep on the ground in a tent.

On top of this, you need bedding, and/or a sleeping bag, but again, these are very easy to find. Most large department stores sell sleeping bags, and as we have mentioned previously, you can find many bargains online. This isn’t really an area you need to splash too much cash on. Basic camping checklist.

Cooking Gear

Of course, you need to fill your belly whilst you’re away, and one of the most iconic scenes of any camping adventure is sitting around the open fire. Now, that’s all very well and good, but you’re probably going to want to actually cook food in a more timely manner at some point; this is where a small camping stove will come in very handy. Basic things you need for camping.

These can be picked up very cheaply from camping stores, or again online from most hardware outlets. On top of this, a travel fridge, cool box, and a few handy cooking utensil essentials are also a good idea.

Also consider a water purifier. It’s not always practical to carry large quantities of the bottled stuff, so a water purifier is a great investment.

One of the most iconic scenes of any camping adventure is sitting around the open fire.

You’re probably going to want to actually cook food at some point; this is where a small camping stove will come in very handy.

First Aid Kit

You’d think that taking a first aid kit along when you’re travelling to remote destinations would be a no-brainer, but in fact it’s something that people often overlook. Whether this means re-stocking an existing first aid kit or buying a new one make sure to take one with you on all of your travels.

You generally don’t have to be a doctor to help yourself, or others, in an emergency, though you do have to have the first aid skills and tools to administer the care required. For Australia specifically, make sure you have suntan lotion with you, and a knowledge of how to treat snakebite…just in case.

Food Supplies

It’s not really a good idea to get your food on the go, because this is a) more expensive, and b) more timely, because you’re going to have to spend a portion of your day exploring the area for something to eat, or trying to find a supermarket. What to pack for camping in Australia. Camp Australia checklist.

Take a few essentials with you, such as packet soups, noodles etc, and buy fresh items, such as bread and water, as you find a shop on your travels.

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When it comes to packing, you need to seriously look at your requirements; this isn’t a trip you want to be missing something from!

When it comes to packing, you need to seriously look at your requirements; this isn’t a trip you want to be missing something from!

Megan is an Australian Journalist who has been travelling and blogging since 2007, with the main aim of inspiring others to embark on their own worldwide adventure. Her husband Mike is an American travel photographer, and together they have made the world their home.

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