| To make the most out of your camping trip in | | | | - pots, pans, bowls, containers, measuring cups |
| any country such as New Zealand, it is essential | | | | - oven mitts, paper towels, tea towels, |
| to be fully prepared. Having the right supplies and | | | | - dish soap, aluminium foil, plastic wrap, dish rack, |
| equipment can make all the difference to your | | | | cutting board |
| overall holiday enjoyment and camping experience. | | | | - folding table, chairs |
| Checklists will vary according to where you are | | | | First Aid / Miscellaneous |
| camping; New Zealand for instance has frequent | | | | - sunscreen, after sun cream, lip balm |
| serviced campgrounds located across the country, | | | | - antibacterial cream, painkillers, insect bite |
| each typically supplies kitchen, bathroom and | | | | repellent / cream |
| laundry facilities. Other important factors that will | | | | - band-aids, bandages, medical tape, scissors |
| affect your checklist will include the types of | | | | - tissues, plastic gloves |
| activities you will be partaking in as part of your | | | | - pocket knife, torch, batteries, candles, matches |
| holiday, such as fishing or surfing, and the duration | | | | - whistle, maps, compass, duct tape, safety pins |
| of your holiday. | | | | Personal / Clothing |
| We have compiled a list of basic camping | | | | - flip flops (shoes to wear in the shower) rain |
| essentials to get you started. You will need to | | | | jacket, sunhat, sun glasses |
| adapt the list for you and/or your family's | | | | - towels, washcloths, laundry bags |
| personal use. | | | | - toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush / paste, |
| Shelter / Bedding | | | | comb, deodorant, toilet paper) |
| - tent, poles, stakes and ropes to set the tent up | | | | - washing powder / cleaning products |
| (with spares just in case) | | | | - personal medications |
| - shade tarp and rain fly (poles, stakes & | | | | Recreational |
| ropes) | | | | - fishing / water sports equipment (rods, boogie / |
| - axe / hammer to secure poles & stakes | | | | surf boards, beach balls) |
| (cut if necessary) | | | | - safety equipment (helmets, life-jackets, rash |
| - ground cloths, tarps & carpet / mat (for | | | | shirts) |
| inside and outside) | | | | - bikes / scooters |
| - bedding (sleeping bags, linen, blankets, pillows, | | | | - backpacks, day-packs, beach bags, picnic basket |
| airbeds (air pump & repair kit), mattresses | | | | - sun umbrellas, sun chairs / loungers, blankets |
| - bug nets, broom, dustpan | | | | Save yourself time and frustration from not |
| Cooking | | | | properly preparing prior to your camping holiday |
| - utensils (sharp knife, tongs, spatula, knifes | | | | and spend some time going through a checklist |
| & forks, skewers, can / bottle opener, | | | | like the one noted above. Tick off what you do |
| spoons, peeler) | | | | and don't have so that your time spent on holiday |
| - matches, fire starters & /or lighters | | | | will be spent enjoying the camping experience, |
| - campfire grill / bbq (gas bottles), hot pads | | | | with the peace of mind that you are fully |
| - plates, bowls, cups, glasses, water jug | | | | prepared. |