Car Camping Gear & Essentials

What to Pack When Backpacking and Traveling the World?

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Introduction - basically why listen to us? Also make it clear that this is a living page of gear we actually use

 

Overview Infographic of our rig

 

Each section below has:

• Section title

• Section description

• CMS Product cards

• Alternative product options bullet points (e.g. if we had more money) - only for big things​

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CAR CAMPING GEAR

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Sleeping & Comfort

• IKEA Mattress Topper

• Duvet

• Pillows

• Sleeping Bags

• Insulated Window Covers

• USB Powered Fan

• Hot Water Bottle

Alternatives:

• Sleeping pads

• Foam Mattress

• Fancy window covers

 

Kitchen & Food

• Doite Camping Stove

• Omnia Oven

• Jetboil

• IKEA Nested Pots & Pans

• Collapsible Washing-Up Bowl

• Plates

• Cutlery

• Kitchen Utensils

• Food Storage Containers

Alternatives

• Small gas bottle

 

Water & Hygiene

• 25L Water Jerry Can

• 6L Water Bladder

• Lifestraw 1L Bottle

• Lifestraw Personal Filter

• Hand Pump Water Filter

• Washing-Up Sponge

• Biodegradable Soap

• Toilet

• Dog bags 

• Shovel

• Baby Wipes?

Alternatives

• Small composting toilet?

 

Power & Electrics

• 150W Solar Panel

• Victron MPPT Solar Charge Controller

• Victron Bluetooth Smart Dongle

• 150Ah Gel Battery

• Victron Phoenix Inverter

• Victron SmartShunt

• DC-to-DC Charger

• 4-Way Overlander Fuse Box

• USB Charging Ports

• Cigarette Lighter Socket

• Starlink Mini

Alternatives

• Lithium Battery?

 

Storage & Organisation

• IKEA Storage Boxes

• Packing Cubes

• IKEA Desk Storage Board

• Storage Baskets

• Velcro Straps & sticky velcro

Alternatives

• DIY shelves

• Molle Panels

• Back of seat organisers?

 

Exterior Vehicle Gear

• Basket Style Roof Rack

• 20L Fuel Jerry Can

• Storage Boxes

• Roof Rack Mounting Bolts?

Alternatives

• Roof rack

 

Exterior Living Gear

• Awning

• Table

• Chairs

• BBQ

Alternatives

• Awning

• Table/Chairs

 

Recovery, Safety & Tools

• Recovery Shovel

• Tyre Pressure Gauge

• Tyre Repair Kit

• Air Compressor

• First Aid Kit

• Fire Extinguisher

• Head Torch

• MaxxTrax

Alternatives:

• Cheaper recovery boards/GoTreads which double as levelling chocks

 

Nice To Have/Upgrades

• 4Runner Snorkel

• Bilstein 5100 Suspension Kit

• Rear Door Tyre Carrier

• Upgraded Gas Struts

• Trasharoo Spare Tyre Bag

• 2–3kg Gas Bottle