What can't you camp without?

[Black Diamond]

OK jokes are over    
Most important thing?  My kids of course, wanna share every minute camping with them

John

[StrvnMrvn]

My four legged freak Huni (American staffy) n my misso n little girl!!!!!

[fishfinder]

well i have this blow up matress and when inflated it looks like a doll yes about a 5 foot 6 doll any way i call her wendy

[Robbo]

More Beer 

[blue2u]

Red wine ...

[Barrabart]

For me, i have to have liquid refreshments.... and a camp oven.... as we all know, cooking up a storm over an open fire is hot work, hence having the coldies at hand is essential.... Oh and somewhere dry and comfy to sleep, whether thats a swag or a CT is really neither here or there once you snoring!!

[edz]

zip ties, , gaffa tape and a small roll of case wire.. + a good leatherman tool ...Beer goes with out question, wife and kids are optional..

[ewwreckers]

Couple of fans. We have 2 of the ryobi one fans and they have been a life saver the last couple of nights in 1770. Some good lighting. We've been using a string of little lantern lights we got from bcf Coleman brand I think they are, and a remote controlled disc type one from bcf as well. Broom, rake to get rid of sticks and stuff before you set up camp. Fridge if you can, and however much beer you think you need double it lol.
We packed what we thought we'd need and been buying bits and pieces as we travel (great bit of advice we picked up from here)

[GUEY]

Bottle of Port for medicinal purposes.
Back up bottle of Jim Beam.
Extra carton of smokes.
2 spare lighters
Like nomad a backup pair of thongs.
And the most important of all, the poles for the tent/camper (yes they did get forgotten on a trip to Landcruiser Park. Most embarrassing)

[BernieS]

YYoull Ned the following:
12v kettle
12v hair Straightener
12v hair dryer
solar shower
Fridge stand
camp kitchen fold up type


I'm sure there's a few other 'essentials ' to improve the camping experience..........

Indeed. The hair straighter is always useful if one is gonna be shot for the cover of Vogue Magazine whilst camping....

[Kit_e_kat9]

After you wade through the humorous stuff above, you'll find that indeed, everyone's important essentials are different. 

When I go camping, I need to be sure we have complete privacy, can get the solar panels out, take the dogs, and are on a water course or hole in the middle of nowhere.  Some people can't go camping without taking another entire neighbourhood with them and all the comforts of home ... yes ... including the pool table   

Kit_e

[McReidy]

Cheers for all the replies, got some great ideas. With the CT now n play I can obviously take more beer, wine & Mother (for the inevitable hangover).

Does anyone use the techni ice packs in their eskis and are the any good? Wondering if it is worth getting a few for the car esky as much cheaper than a car fridge.

[Jeepers Creepers]

Thongs.

you're talking foot wear, aren't you...... please....

If you're talking swimmers, i'm hiding.

[speewa158]

A pen & paper to make 2 lists
List 1 All the stuff we forgot to bring
List 2 All the stuff we did bring & still cannt work out why
2 Engel 1st to freeze 2nd to chill 
Did l mention Beer l am sure somebody did though  ( if camping anywhere near Black Diamond locks for the fridges  & extra Slabs )
                             

[Nomad]

you're talking foot wear, aren't you...... please....

If you're talking swimmers, i'm hiding.

I tried on once.....my goolies kept falling out the side............................. So I will leave the thong for the bush loving gheys that go to abay to pretend thery're meerkats.

[Kalebjarrod]

Wife cause I cook she cleans, teamwork

Good kitchen (drifta) fridges, cooking gear. Good food make a great camp

Did I mention beer at any stage?

[kylarama]

Serenity...  loads of serenity.

that and a 2 stroke at full noise!

[solarpanel4]

I tried on once.....my goolies kept falling out the side............................. So I will leave the thong for the bush loving gheys that go to abay to pretend thery're meerkats.

  You have them on the right way ?   

[dungee]

Good coffee, I cannot live without really nice coffee, everything else is secondary.

[Bird]

Does anyone use the techni ice packs in their eskis and are the any good? Wondering if it is worth getting a few for the car esky as much cheaper than a car fridge.

a good car fridge is an investment. And once you have one you'll laugh at those with an esky

Techni Ice.. plenty of threads on them... The ones I had not long ago were Shit, and leaked and everythign was covered in crap from them....

[ruskie]

Most important thing?  My kids of course, wanna share every minute camping with them

X2

So true, even when the 3 yo drops his bundle it is not as intense as at home, and much less frequent.

[Kevs GU]

Cant go without the family thats what its all about relaxing with the wife and kids.With a cold beer in hand