Forgetting essential gear on a camping trip ranges from mildly inconvenient to genuinely dangerous in Australia’s remote areas.
Shelter and Sleeping
- Tent with fly – check for missing pegs and poles before you leave
- Sleeping bag rated for expected night temperatures
- Sleeping mat or self-inflating pad
- Ground sheet or footprint
- Levelling blocks and chocks for caravan
Kitchen and Food
- Camp stove with fuel canister or gas regulator
- Pots, pans and camp utensils
- Cooling box or 12V fridge
- Water containers – minimum 20L reserve beyond normal supply
- Water purification tablets or filter
Safety and First Aid
- First aid kit with current medications
- Personal locator beacon PLB for remote camping – non-negotiable
- Snake bite bandages x4
- Sunscreen SPF50+
- Fire extinguisher rated for cooking fires
Vehicle and Recovery
- Spare tyre inflated and in serviceable condition
- Tyre repair kit
- Jumper cables or jump starter pack
- Tow rope or snatch strap
- Offline maps downloaded for the trip area
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