Camping Must-Haves: 11 Tips for Your Next Trip!
We'll show you our 11 camping must-haves and explain why they should be on every camping trip. Ready for adventure?
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Is your first camping trip coming up and you're looking for helpful tips? We'll show you our 11 camping must-haves and explain why they should be on every camping trip.
Camping Must-Haves: List
- Warm clothing
- Extra blanket
- Solar lamp
- Jute bag
- Instant camera
- 5-liter water canister
- Broom & dustpan
- Washing up bowl
- Levelling ramps
- Camping apps
- Parking disc
Camping Must-Haves in the Standard Accessory Set
Some camping must-haves – like an extra reflective vest, 230V extension cable, and cleaning cloths – are already included in the myvanture standard accessory set. Not all campervan rentals are so well-equipped. Make sure all important utensils for water and gas supply are packed and ready to go.
Camping Must-Haves in the Kitchen Set
A camping holiday without homemade spaghetti? For many travelers, that's hard to imagine. The myvanture kitchen set leaves nothing to be desired. Our kitchen set includes a cookware set (pot, pasta strainer, frying pan, lid), mugs, plates, cutlery, cooking spoon, ladle, salad bowl, tea towel, washing-up liquid, sponge, wine opener, and many other helpful items for your perfect camping adventure.
1. Warm Clothing
Of course, for winter camping, you've already noted thicker clothing on your packing list. The auxiliary heater in the campervan will also keep you warm on cold days. But imagine sitting outside with friends at the campsite in the evening. A slightly thicker jacket would be very practical in this case.
2. Extra Blanket
It's never a bad idea to bring an extra blanket. There are times when you don't want to run the auxiliary heater all night, but you also don't want to get cold feet. An extra, cozy blanket is simply perfect for that.
3. Solar Lamp
When camping, you always want to have enough light. A camping lamp is the ideal solution for this! Solar camping lamps are simple and practical because they can be placed anywhere without having to look for a plug or socket, and they recharge with solar power.
4. Jute Bag
Jute bags are ideal for spontaneous shopping trips or for creative things like collecting shells on the beach. These bags can get dirty, are very light, and can be easily stowed away.
5. Instant Camera
Capture your camping experiences for eternity. If you're writing a camping journal, instant photos can be a nice addition to specific events. The special thing about taking photos with such cameras: you think very carefully about what you're photographing, because you usually don't have many shots available.
6. 5-Liter Water Canister
Not every campervan has a built-in water tank. If you're traveling with a campervan like the Grand California or California Ocean, you can buy exactly such a 5-liter water tank. Canisters can not only be used for storing drinking water. At the end of the trip, you can also use the canister as a rubbish bin. Thanks to the lid, nothing can fly out, and the campervan stays clean.
7. Broom & Dustpan
Believe us, if you don't sweep out the campervan even once after a week of beach holiday, you'll soon be able to build a sandcastle. Not only sweep, but before you enter the campervan, you can also roughly brush the sand off your feet.
8. Washing Up Bowl
Especially when traveling with family and cooking a lot together in the campervan, you need to clean dishes regularly. It's advisable to buy a washing up bowl for this. Unfortunately, most bowls are made of plastic, but generally, you save water when washing dishes in a bowl.
9. Levelling Ramps
If your campervan trip takes you to a campsite with uneven ground, you can compensate for the imbalance with levelling ramps. If the ground is softened by rain or snow, you can use the levelling ramps to ensure that the campervan's wheels don't dig into the ground and potentially freeze. An alternative to ramps would be wooden boards.
10. Camping Apps
You shouldn't just save your itinerary on your smartphone; some helpful camping apps shouldn't be missing. Here's a small list of our favorites:
ADAC Camping- und Stellplatzführer
11. Parking Disc
Not every city has short-term parking zones, but with a small piece of paper and a pen – you can now park briefly in almost any city. We recommend checking briefly before starting your journey or entering a city to find out how long you can actually stay. Attention: Some parking spaces – especially underground car parks – have height restrictions. Please pay attention to the vehicle dimensions of your campervan.
Conclusion: Camping Must-Haves
Camping can be a fun and exciting time. But it's easy to lose track of what you really need and what you can do without. We've put together a list of essential gear that every camper should have on their next outdoor adventure – whether they're an old hand or a newbie! From cutlery, salad bowls, and wine openers to a broom – we hope these items help make your next trip easier and more enjoyable than ever before. What are the camping must-haves for your own camping gear?
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