Camping Equipment
- waterproof tent, pegs, and guide ropes
- small mallet for securing tent pegs
- groundsheet
- good quality sleeping bag and camping mat or inflatable mattress
- a pillow, rolled up towel or inflatable travel pillow.The Basics
- backpack
- torch or gas lantern – headlamps arealso great!
- toilet paper and hand trowel
- rubbish bags
- fold-up table and chairs
- plenty of drinking water – don’t forget water bottles to take bushwalking
- walking shoes or hiking boots
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suitable clothing for your destination that
can be layered for warm and cold temperatures. Bring a hat, sunglasses and long-sleeve shirt for sun protection and a beanie, warm woollen fleece and waterproof jacket for the cold
and rain. - basic toiletries including sunscreen
- first aid kit that includes bandages, bandaids for blisters, insect repellent, insect bite lotion, burn cream, tweezers and antiseptic.
Cooking
food and drink supplies, including non- perishable food and an esky to keep items cold
liquid fuel or gas stove (plus refills)
firewood and waterproof matches or lighter for
cooking (if camp fires are allowed)
plates, bowls, mugs, a saucepan, frying pan and a billy
water bucket for washing dishes and to extinguish your camp fire
biodegradable detergent and a tea-towel
cooking utensils, knife, cutlery, vegetable peeler,
can opener or pocket knife.
Don’t Forget – the kids
- spare torch batteries
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camera, binoculars, map, compassand wildlife identification book.
A Little Luxury
- moist towelettes for cleaning your hands – saves water too!
- a pack of cards or a good board game such as scrabble
- portable toilet and solar shower.This list is a starting point. Camping items will vary, particularly if you are travelling to remote destinations.