Camping essentials to make the trip a whole lot better
While sleeping on the ground in a tent in the heat or rain might not be the most appealing to some, it's the perfect holiday getaway for others.
For those planning their next big tent adventure – potentially over the Easter long weekend – why not get the family some new gear to really spruce the campsite up.
Everything from family-sized tents, cooking must-haves and games for the kids, including marshmallow sticks are right here!
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
The Brandster Retractable Telescopic Stool
Holding up to 150kg, this stool is the perfect seating option if you're running out of space when packing. The Brandster stool is retractable and can collapse down to 6cm, taking up a very small area of space. Its size makes it easy to take along and carry to the campsite, and it even comes with its own handle – similar to a handbag. What's even better is that it only weighs 1kg – much lighter than many other camping chairs on the market. It can extend up to 45cm for anyone to sit on and it's non-slip base means you won't have to worry about an accidental fall or collapse.
Best of all, this one is currently 16 per cent off, now costing $26.75
Bluey Heeler Family Junior ReadyBed Kids Sleeping Bag
Australia's favourite cartoon family is the perfect way to get your kids in the camping spirit. This sleeping bag has Bluey, Bingo and their parents on the cover with a portable airbed underneath so your child will be comfy no matter where they are sleeping.
RKR Outdoor Ferro Rod Flint Fire Starter Kit
Despite how much we enjoy the outdoors, we've evolved a lot from our caveman ancestors and making a fire is hard work. To help, this flint fire starter kit will get the campfire going in no time.
Coletti Bozeman Camping Coffee Pot
Sure, you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life when taking a camping trip away, but no one can really slow down on the coffee. Get your caffeine fix no matter where you are with this stainless steel coffee pot. Designed for outdoor use with a hardwood handle and tempered glass top, you'll be able to make nine cups of coffee in this jug. Not enough? There is also a 12 cup jug available here.
Coleman Triton Instastart Propane 2-Burner Stove
This portable camping stove will turn you from a novice cook into a camp chef. You'll have plenty of room to work with when making your meals, with it being large enough to fit a 25cm pan on one stovetop and a 30cm pan on the other. Its push button ignition makes it even easier to use and its chrome plated grate and rust resistant aluminium cooktop makes cleanup quick and easy.
Paw Patrol Kids Camping Chair and Minnie Mouse Kids Camping Chair
If you struggle to drag the kids away from their favourite shows and movies, why not bring it with you. Set up these Paw Patrol and Minnie Mouse camping chairs by the campfire and enjoy the time away from the telly.
Furhaven Camping Pet Pillow
Camping is about spending time with family, and that means every member. Bring you pooch on your trip with this camping pet pillow.
Gofindit Outdoor Nature Scavenger Hunt Card Game
Avoid the inevitable "I'm bored" catch cry from the kids with this fun and unique card game. Inside the pouch are 33 cards that need the players to find something specific in the nature around them – like finding something small, or spotty, or spiky. This is a great way to keep the kids busy when they're away from the phones, games and internet.
After more board or card games to keep the kids (and big kids) entertained? You can check out our list of the little known board games that are fun for the whole family here.
Wheat Straw Dinnerware Serving Set, 28 pieces
This dinnerware set is made with natural and organic wheat straw fibre. It comes with a bowl, plate, cup, spoon, fork, knife and chopsticks.
Portable Camping Fan with LED Lantern
When you can't take the AC with you, this is the next best thing. This fan-lantern combo is perfect for helping you keep cool inside and outside the tent. The fan can last up to five and a half hours on a single charge, and the LED light can last for a whopping 440 hours. Both the fan and light have three power settings and come with a hook to hang anywhere in your campsite.
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Camco Portable Travel Toilet
Finding a decent bathroom-like location on a camping trip is one of the least enjoyable aspects of the holiday, but having this portable toilet can make it a little bit better. It can hold up to 9.8L in a detachable tank that can be emptied manually. It has a locking lid to seal in odours as well as stop any spills or leaks. Impressively, it actually flushes – when flushed it transfers the waste away into the tank instead of gathering in the bowl. Nothing about this is particularly nice or pleasant, but it sure does help.
NoFly Pro Fly Fan
Sick of the flies and bugs trying to eat more of your meal than you can? Keep them away with this fly fan. It's a natural repellent with no chemicals on smells that simply knocks the bugs out of the way – too easy.
GoSun Solar Oven Portable Stove
The GoSun Solar Oven cooks your meal in a small device and without needing a power source. Simply put your food into the cooking tube within the oven, set the chamber on the reflector to cook, and wait for your tasty meal.
Using light directly from the sun, it can reach a temperature of 290-degrees Celsius and can cook a meal in as little as 20 minutes. It will still cook even in the shade and is cool to touch as the cooking chamber has a vacuum tube that provides a layer of insulation.
Willa + Woody Collapsible Camping Kettle Set
This collapsible kettle set comes with two BPA free bowls and cups as well as a kettle so you can heat the water easily and safely on the campfire and enjoy your brew.
Lejiada Portable Projector
Bring the cinema experience out of the movie theatre and into your campground with this outdoor portable projector. It can project a clear vision from 1.5m to 5m away for everyone to see and enjoy. You can connect to multiple devices to play videos and movies. It has built-in speakers for multiple viewers, and a headphone jack if you're watching by yourself.
Marshmallow Roasting Sticks, eight pack
It's almost impossible to sit by a campfire and not roast a delicious marshmallow. Instead of grabbing a nearby stick, you can use these marshmallow roasting sticks. They are made from a food safe stainless steel with two prongs at the end to secure your marshmallow and roast above the fire. Each roasting stick has a non-slip wooden handle so your fingers will be safe from the heat. Each of these handles are colour coded, so there won't be any arguments from the kids about who's using which.
If you're looking for some marshmallows, Amazon is selling a 1kg bag of mixed white and pink marshmallows here.
Trekology 2.0 Aluft Camping Pillow
This camping pillow from Trekology can easily inflate with a few breaths and deflate quickly after use for easy storage and carrying to and from the campsite. It is water resistant and features a latch design so you won't slip off the pillow in the night.
JBL Clip 4 Ultra Portable Waterproof Speaker
This small but mighty JBL Clip 4 speaker has a 10 hour battery life and is waterproof, so it's a great option to take near a beach or creek. It also has an integrated snap hook that easily attaches to your bags or clothing to have your tunes blaring on your hikes. What might sound even better, is that it's currently 23 per cent off on Amazon, selling for $69.
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RisePro Oversized Camping Chair
This camping chair is fully padded for comfort, has a cup holder and adjustable armrests and a side pocket to store your book or iPad, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy your getaway.
BuzzPatch Mosquito Stickers, 60 pack
If the kids aren't a fan of the smelly and sticky spray on mosquito repellent (and let's be honest, who is?) then these mosquito stickers are a great alternative. They're water-resistant and are most effective in the first eight hours of use, but can last up to 72 hours.
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Core Nine-Person Instant Cabin Tent
If you're into a more spacious and comfortable stay, it's big enough to fit two queen sized air mattresses.
Inside the tent is room dividers for more privacy, wall storage pockets, an electrical cord port and air vents on the ground for improved airflow.
Coghlan's Pop Up Container Pack
Keep your campsite clean and tidy with the Coghlan's Pop Up rubbish bin. This model can carry up to 111 litres of rubbish and comes with handles to easily carry.
Camp Kitchen Organiser and Utensil Kit
Make your camping cookout like your own gourmet meal with this kitchen kit. It comes with a stainless steel spatula, tongs, 12-inch knife, three bamboo spoons, bottle opener, cutting board, two scrubbers and a dish towel. The kit itself also comes with plenty of pockets for storage.
Coleman 50-Quart Xtreme Wheeled Cooler
You can't go wrong with an Esky, and this one is a great one to bring. It can hold up to 84 cans and can keep your drinks cool for up to five days. It also has four cup holders on the lid so you can relax and enjoy your drink.
Advanced Elements Summer Solar Shower
Who would have thought you could have a decent shower while out in the wilderness. With this portable shower, you can! It can hold about 18.9 litres of water and the heat for the shower is generated through solar energy. The reflector panel insulates the heat from the sun, so it keeps the water warmer for longer. It also has an on and off shower head, temperature gauge, and side pockets to keep your shampoo or soap.
Instant Air Fryer, 4L
Hear us out on this one! Air fryers are definitely the appliance of moment. If you can't live without it at home, you'll want to take one to the campsite. And you can!
This 4-litre wonder will need a power source, however it is smaller than most air fryers, making it easier to travel with, has easy to use dials to set temperatures and timers, and is easy to clean.
HeroBeam LED Lantern V2.0 with Flashlight, two pack
These flashlights are both shock and water resistant, so you'll always have light on your trip.
Gominimo Bug Zapper
This Gominimo Bug Zapper has up to a 12 hour battery life and can zap bugs around its 360-degree fan. It attracts bugs through its LED purple light and zaps them away from your tent or campsite. It comes with a USB cord recharger and can fully charge within five hours.
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Romoss 18W Power Bank
You won't have to worry about your phone dying on your trip when you have a Romoss 18W Power Bank handy. It can charge all types of phones, tablets, and other devices in as quick as 35 minutes – it can charge three devices simultaneously. Right now, you can save 18 per cent on this power bank as well as an additional 15 per cent when you apply the Amazon coupon at checkout.
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Coleman Deluxe Utility Table
Whether you want to eat at the table, play a few card games, or store some essential supplies on top, this table can be used for everything you need. It can adjust to three different height positions and can hold up to 45kg of weight.
Coolzon Sleeping Bag
This sleeping bag has a plush filling to make those rough sleeps on the ground a bit comfier as well as a waterproof exterior, drawstring hood and double sided zipper.
Shadowhawk Rechargeable LED Torch
Keep your entire campsite light and bright no matter how dark the night gets with this Shadowhawk LED torch. It has an upgraded LED chip that can light up an area the size of 120 square metres. It has four power levels and five lighting modes depending on the light needed. It is also made from an aerospace grade aluminium alloy that is waterproof and can withstand a drop from 10 feet.
CamelBak Chute Mag Water Bottle, 1L
This double-walled water bottle can keep your drinks cold for up to 24 hours and warm drinks hot for up to six hours. The double walled steel design reduces condensation on the exterior of the bottle and it has a magnetic lid that holds the cap away while you take a sip.
Meteor Quick Dry Microfiber Towel
This microfibre towel is quick drying and comes in a variety of different colours and sizes.
SUUNTO Clipper Compass
This SUUNTO compass is balanced for the Southern Hemisphere and can be fastened to different straps, sleeves or edges of maps. It also has luminescent markings for easy reading in lower light.
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