Family Camping Checklist

Packing for a road trip can sometimes be overwhelming. Ensuring you pack efficiently and have all of your key essentials, will help set the tone for a successful adventure. We’ve created this simple camping checklist to help you prepare and plan your next holiday.

**Above:**Make sure you have everything you need for your next adventure!

Planning with a Family Camping Checklist for each holiday is a MUST!!

Our Camping Checklist enables us to pack in a much quicker time frame and means we can short list any items which need to be purchased before our trip.

This list can be used for all types of holidays, we simply make changes to suit our families needs for the type of trip we are venturing on.

It’s important to factor in the style of holiday you are embarking on vs your families needs, for example an ‘Off The Grid’ holiday will require a few extra medications, food and water compared to a ‘Caravan Park’ stay close to shops.

Luckily for all our hirers we include lots of essentials in our caravans to make the packing process easier.

Following our simple Family Camping Checklist will save you the hassle of remembering halfway to your holiday that you’ve forgotten something essential.

Camping Equipment Essentials Checklist

There’s a few things that you will need to have a comfortable and successful camping trip. Here’s our essentials;

Camp Chairs
Table
BBQ/Weber
BBQ Tools
Torches/Flashlight
Head Lamps
Gas
Buckets
Dustpan & brush
Tent/Awning Pegs
Rope
Sleeping Bags
Ground Mat
First Aid Kit
Fishing gear
Wet Weather Gear
Cable Ties
Shovel
Axe
Fire Pit
Fire Wood
Tyre Jack
Spare Wheel
Basic Tool Set
Camera/Drone

Cooking & Cleaning Equipment Checklist

Ensuring you have the right gear to cook and clean up is important on camping trips. A few basic kitchen items will allow you to cook any meal on your menu.

Cutlery
Utensils
Plates/Bowls
Cups/Mugs
Billy Can
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowls
Egg Rings
Detergent
Matches
Paper Towel
Detergent
Sponges/Chux
Aluminium Foil
Garbage Bags
Frypan
BBQ Plate
Saucepan
Toaster
Tea Towels
Steelo
Flyspray

Camping Grocery Checklist

When it’s time to eat, simple meals are always the best when camping outdoors. Simple BBQ’s, cold meat platters or burritos always go down well with our family. The groceries you take will always depend on your families needs, here’s a few essentials we can’t go without.

Salt/Pepper
Cooking Oil
Long Life Milk
Bottled Water
Tea/Coffee
Sugar
Cordial/Juice
Flour
Bread/Wraps
Butter
Eggs
Bacon
Sausages
Onion
Potatoes
Steak
Biscuits
Cereal
Honey/Vegemite/Jam
Cheese
Deli Meat/Tuna
Pasta
Tomato/BBQ Sauce
Marshmallows
Zip Lock Bags
Alcohol

Personal Gear Checklist

It’s a good idea to take some basic painkillers and antiseptic cream on any camping trip, for any unwanted headaches or cuts. Things can also get messy, especially with kids, so it’s a good idea to take extra towels, baby wipes & tissues on every adventure.

Deodorant
Soap/Hand Sanitiser
Shampoo/Conditioner
Face Washer/Towels
Cotton Buds/Cotton Wool
Toilet Paper
Tissues
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Antiseptic Cream
Burn Cream
Stingose
Headache Tablets
GastroStop
Band Aids
Sunscreen
Aeroguard
Tweezers
Electrolyte
Baby Wipes

Kids Essentials Checklist

When packing don’t forget to take a few extra items to keep the kids busy. We’ve culled down what the kids take to these simple items – we found they don’t play with a lot of toys when they’re camping so there’s no point dragging all the extra bits along!

Card Games/Uno
Soccer Ball
Bikes/Helmets
Colouring In Books/Pencils
Walkie Talkies
Reading Books
Head Lamps
Glow Sticks
Marshmallow Sticks

Ready to set off on your next road trip?

Now you’re packed and ready to roll, it’s time to enjoy your new adventure with your loved ones! Don’t forget most of these essentials are already stocked in all our caravans to make your packing experience a breeze!