The ultimate camping equipment checklist

Packing your camping equipment can be harder than it sounds. No matter how many times you remind yourself to pack the camping stove, you always manage to leave home without it.

We’ve created the ultimate camping equipment checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your next adventure. Whether you are a camping rookie or a pro, our checklist covers everything from the essential camping equipment to those pesky extras you may have forgotten.

Before you set out

Before you head off on your adventure, it’s important to educate yourself on area you’re visiting. This will help you determine what items you need to bring. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife safety guide is a helpful tool you can use to prepare yourself for your comping trip – whether it be a weekend getaway of a month’s long road trip across Australia.

The essential camping equipment

The must-not-forget items

First aid kit
Drinking water
Shelter
GPS, or even better a PLB (Personal locator beacon)
Duct tape - yes, duct tape!
Esky / camp fridge
Batteries
Insect repellent
Hammer
Tent pegs
Bin bags
Cleaning and sanitising equipment
Lighting
Cooking utensils
At least one change of clothes

Toiletries

Lip balm
Soap
Toilet paper
Sunscreen

Furniture

Camping chairs / stools
Stove stand
Table

Bedding

Blanket / sleeping bag
Pyjamas
Pillow
Mattress / ground mat

Kitchen

Food - don't forget to go grocery shopping!
Paper towel / serviettes / tissues
Bottled or canned gas for your BBQ or camping stove
Cutlery
Bin
Cups
Plates
Pots and pans
Camping stove
BBQ

Entertainment

Card games
Puzzles
Sports equipment
Board games
Bluetooth speakers

For the seasoned camper, try to find items that serve a dual purpose. For example, a small axe’s flat side can act at the tent peg hammer.

All your essential camping equipment in one place

While this list should equip you for your adventure, nothing finishes off a list of camping must-haves better than a Wedgetail Camper.

Our range of wedgetail campers include some of the camping equipment listed above – and plenty of added storage to fit the rest. Our Wedgetail 22 Camper is built for adventuring across Australia. It has ample lighting, bedding, cooking facilities (including fridge), plus a hot water system. It’s also fully customisable, meaning we can build you a completely unique camper suited to your needs.

Our Hawk Camper is easy to set up and has ample storage for supplies and equipment. Plus, with its wrap-around awning, you won’t have to worry about adding pegs and tent poles to your checklist.

Less time packing and setting up means your camping adventure starts sooner (and you don’t have to worry about remembering the camping stove)! Have your next adventure sorted, enquire about our campers today.