There is nothing worse than arriving at your destination, spending an hour unpacking the car and setting up the tent, only to realise that you forgot something! We want to help you enjoy a stress-free camping trip with your family! Here are our top 5 tips for an organised camping trip!

1. Meal Preparation

Food prep at home in the kitchen can be therapeutic, but in the bush, or on the beach, prepping your food can be a nightmare! Create a meal plan before you go and pre-cut, measure and package your ingredients together. Vacuum seal your ingredients or store them in a leak proof container before packing the cooler or camping fridge. This will give you more time to sit around the campfire or play with the kids!

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2. Storage Tubs for Easy Packing and Unloading

Packing and unpacking can be cumbersome. Invest in some storage boxes and pack items by category grouping together items like kitchenware, or condiments. Storage boxes are stackable and will help with saving space and time, and offer waterproof protection for your belongings. For an additional time saver, use different coloured boxes for the items that stay with your camping gear after a trip, and those you need to bring inside to wash or unpack such as clothing, food and kitchen utensils. To ensure the kids don’t fill the car with toys, give them a tub each! This will limit what they bring with them.

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3. Collapsible Racks and Tubs save space

Buckets, dish racks, kettles, and sinks can take up a huge amount of space. Investing in a set of collapsible tubs will help you to be prepared, while enjoying the wilderness, and do not take up much space! You might even find a storage tub that you can keep them in! From washing dishes to collecting water, these tubs take up minimal space, but offer loads of functionality.

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4. Drinking Water Coolers ensure you have cold fresh water

You will need at least 2-3 litres of fresh drinking water per person per day of your camping trip. Get an old ice cream container, tubs or bowls, or a couple of old soft drink bottles and cut off the tops. Fill them with water and freeze big chunks of ice at home before you go. Pop them in your drink cooler to keep your water ice cold for longer. Cubes defrost too quickly, whereas bigger pieces of ice will last a lot longer. When you fill it up be sure to add cold water to extend the life of your ice chunks. Filled to the brim with water and ice, these drink coolers will keep your water cold all day and night.

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5. Take headlamps for the whole family

Don't underestimate the functionality of a headlamp. Whether you are cooking the perfect steak, grabbing a drink from the cooler, or on an adventure to spot the fauna of the Aussie landscape, using a headlamp will allow you to move freely in the dark with both hands at your disposal.

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Prior preparation and planning are key to a relaxing camping trip. Invest in the things that will make your camping trip a breeze and enjoy the stars as you and your family make memories (and toasted marshmallows) by the fire!