There’s nothing worse than going bush and forgetting your swag… take our checklist with you next time you’re in the store and make sure you have the essentials:
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□ BBQ, camp ovens or stoves □ Bedding including pillows, sheets, sleeping bags and mattresses □ Basic toiletries including toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, sponge, razor and blades □ Camping table and chairs □ Clothing suitable for all weather conditions (including sunhats, long-sleeves, socks and good boots) □ Cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery □ First aid kit (including insect repellent and snake bite kit) □ Food and drink □ Gas bottles (a 9L and a 2L is ideal) □ Gas or candle lanterns (plus extra mantles for gas lamp) □ Head torch and general purpose torches
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□ Pack of cards, sports equipment, boardgames
□ Petrol canister (and petrol) □ Plastic bags to store rubbish □ Plastic container with tap for water □ Plug, handy when using powered sites □ Radio and spare batteries (unless solar powered) □ Spare batteries, tyre, toilet paper, matches, sunscreen and insect repellent □ Tarpaulins □ Tent or swag (including poles, spare poles, pegs and spare pegs, guy ropes) □ Thermocell or Mozzie Coils (mosquito repellents) □ Toilet / shower tent, solar shower (for longer trips) □ Tools including mallet, shovel and spanner □ Water bottles (and water purification tabs) □ 12V Compressor for vehicle tyres
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