Camping with one of our Bluewater Camper Trailers has made preparation easy! However, there are always additional things you need to remember, so we spent some time scouring through camping checklists and brainstorming what we all take camping to come up with a comprehensive list for you to ensure your next trip is great!
Below we have listed everything that we believe you will need while camping, all items have been categorised, you may not need everything listed or some categories may not be relevant to you and your trip, but we hope this helps ensure a well prepared and hassle free trip for you and your family!
Personal Items
Campground Contact details/booking details
Spare set of keys
ID/Cash
Offline GPS Navigation unit/Maps
Additional Camping Gear
Tarp or ground cloth/flooring
Entrance Mat
Pillows, sheets, blankets
Additional beds – swag/tents/sleeping bags
Camp chairs
Mats
Additional gazebo/shelter
Fishing Gear
Food/Kitchen Needs
Esky & ice and/or camp fridge
Additional butane gas stoves
Food
Drinks
Pots and pans
Matches or lighter
Aluminum foil
Plastic Food wrap
Baking paper
Spreads
Cutting knife
Large wooden spoon
Tongs
Spatula
Cutting board
Cooking oil or spray
Camp kettle
Cups
Bowls
Plates
Spoons
Knives
Forks
Wine glasses
Stubby coolers
Colander
Tablecloth
Folding Table/s
Coffee and Tea
Salt and pepper
Spices
Milk
Juice
Zip lock bags
Can and bottle opener
Mixing Bowls
Camp or BBQ Grill
Skewers
Paper Towels
Tea towels
Rubbish bags
Detergent or dishwashing liquid
Steel Wool
Sponge/cloths
Wash Bucket
Fire extinguisher
Water bottles
Clothing/Apparel
Sunglasses/Glasses/Contact lenses
Shirts
Pants
Jumpers
Socks
Underwear
Swimmers
Hats
Winter wear
Sun smart wear
Footwear
River shoes
Goggles
Towels (beach and bath)
Flotation devices
Raincoat
Backpack
Umbrella
Electronics
Camera
Batteries
Extension leads
Device and phone chargers
Portable Speakers
Portable fans
Walkie Talkies/UHF Radio
Power banks
Cleaning/Washing/Lighting
Broom
Dustpan and Brush
Clothesline and Pegs
Lanterns
Torches
Head lamp
Solar Panels
Dirty clothes bags
Large water container or water jerry cans
Toiletries/Medicines
Toilet Paper
Toothpaste, Toothbrush & Floss
Soap/Body Wash & Deodorant
Portable camp shower
Portable camp toilet with chemical
Shampoo & Conditioner
Hairbrush
Shaver
Medications
Feminine Products
Insect/Bug repellent
Sunscreen
Hand sanitiser
First aid kit
Snake bite kit
Panadol & Antihistamines
Thermometer
Eye drops
Moisturiser/chap–stick
Cotton balls/pads
Sewing kit and safety Pins
Aloe vera
Citronella Candles/ Mozzie coils
Tools/Spares/4WD Accessories
Pocket Knife
Scissors
Axe
Zip ties
Fuel & Fuel Jerry Cans
Whistle
Work gloves
4WD Recovery gear
Air compressor – 12V
Shovel
Hydraulic Jack
Tyre repair kit
Jumper start pack
Tools – screwdrivers, socket set, spanners, shifters
Mallet/hammer
Tent Peg remover
Duct tape
Blu tack
Extra rope
Extra pegs
Rake
Shovel
Gas bottles
Firewood
Generator/generator fuel
Pet Equipment
Dog/Cat food
Flea and tick spray
Brush
Food and water dish
Extra lead and collar
Treats
Bedding
Pooper scooper and bags
Chain
Stake for lead/chain
Kids Needs
Kids toys (indoor and outdoor)
Bikes/Scooters & helmets
Pens and paper
Books
Games/Deck of cards
Football/Soccer Ball etc.
Cricket set
Baby Needs
Nappies
Cleaning wipes
Playpen
Extra blanket
Baby food
Bottles
Formula
Teething ring
Sunblock
Medication
For any trip, whether it be camping or not the key to having the best time is preparation. We have created the above camping checklist keeping that in mind. The extensive list above covers the camping basics, camping luxuries, camping out in the remote outback, to camping with babies/kids and camping with pets.
