The great Australian outback boasts beautiful rugged landscapes, native flora and fauna, unique wildlife, serene coastlines, freshwater creeks and a chance for some peace and quiet. It’s an opportunity too good to pass up for the majority of campers looking for a new adventure beyond their own backyard.

It can be tempting to grab your sleeping bag and camping gear, jump into your 4WD and head straight into the heart of the Australian bush for a weekend of camping. However, whether you are an experienced camper or planning your very first camping trip with the family, it’s important to make sure you pack the essentials so that you can camp in comfort and remain safe throughout your trip.

It can be hard knowing what to take with you and what you may need during hot or cold days, but you can help yourself to prepare for the ultimate camping trip by doing some research into the places where you’ll be camping, checking out the reviews of designated camping spots by other campers, seeing if there are any storm forecasts, and taking the time to sit down and put together a handy camping checklist before you embark on your trip.

For example, if you will be camping and travelling in a hot environment, you will need plenty of water and UV protection clothing. It does get cold in some parts of Australia, so if you’re wanting a chilly adventure, don’t forget to pack rain gear, a warm fleece jacket and a sleeping bag.

So how do you go about ticking off everything on your list? From a wide range of tents to sleeping bags, our Camping Gear Store – Australia has everything you will need. To help you get started on your camping trip to the Australian bush, we’ve included the below list to help give you a head start.

Important camping equipment you MUST take with you on any trip:

A first-aid kit

Food that will last from the beginning to the end of your trip and won’t spoil easily, plus some extra food just in case.

A water carrier

Sunscreen and mosquito/insect repellent

A hat that covers your eyes, face and back of your neck

UV protective clothing

Raingear

Jacket and fleece

Beanie

Biodegradable wet wipes

Sunglasses

Sandals or shoes

Lip balm

A torch or lantern – must be battery operated or rechargeable

A tent

A sleeping bag/mattress/camper bed

Toiletries

Thermals

Repair kit (including a pocket knife)

Hammer, pegs, rope and poles – just in case you run into some trouble with your tent or shelter.

Compass

Bucket/Tub/Solar Shower/Hot Water Unit

Generator and oil

Battery charger

Extension leads

Jump starter packs

Kettle and kitchen utensils

Bin bags

Matches and lighter

Esky/cooler

Toilet paper and shovel

Air compressor (for your 4WD)

Recovery gear (for your 4WD)

Puncture repair (for your 4WD)

Water jerry (for your 4WD)

Petrol jerry (for your 4WD)

If you’ve checked off everything on the above camping list, you’re all ready to embark on the camping trip of a lifetime in the Australian outback. All that’s left to do is throw your gear in the back of your 4WD and take on the open road.