Camping essentials checklist

Shelter & Sleeping

• Tent, flysheet, poles, pegs and mallet
• Groundsheet or heavy tarp
• Sleeping bags and pillows
• Air mattresses / stretchers and pump
• Dustpan and brush for tent

Kitchen & Campfire

• Camp stove, gas cannisters and matches / lighter
• Esky / icebox and ice bags
• Billy kettle, saucepan and frying pan
• Tongs, spatula, sharp prep knife and chopping board
• Plates, bowls, mugs, cutlery and can opener
• Dishwashing tub, biodegradable soap and tea towels
• Heavy-duty garbage bags

Lighting & Electronics

• Headlamps with spare batteries
• LED camp lantern for table
• Heavy-duty torch
• Portable power bank and phone leads

Safety & Navigation

• Comprehensive first-aid kit and snake bandage
• Broad-spectrum SPF50+ sunscreen
• Insect repellent (bush strength)
• Fire blanket or small extinguisher
• 10L+ fresh drinking water containers