Caravan Packing List for Travel in Australia
Packing Essentials for Outback Travel
This list will give you an outline of what to pack in your caravan for a trip away.
Top 10 things to pack in your caravan - well we can't narrow it to 10 only so here is our list.
Download link for more comprehensive list at the bottom.
Food and Cooking
- Cutlery, plates, and unbreakable cups
- Cooking utensils (saucepan, fry pan, can opener)
- Long-life or canned food (bread, milk, vegetables, canned meals)
- Tea, coffee, sugar, salt, spices
Bedding
- Pillows, blankets, or sleeping bags
- Ground sheet
- Compact bags for easy storage (rucksack/sausage bag)
Clothing and Footwear
- Trousers, shirts, and warm jumpers/jackets
- Rain gear, hat, and fly net
- Durable walking shoes, rubber boots, and overalls
Toiletries
- Soap, toilet paper, toothpaste
- Shaving gear, shampoo, and baby wipes
First Aid
- Comprehensive kit
- Medications, creams for bites and burns
- Band-aids, headache tablets, sunburn cream
Walking and Camping Gear
- GPS, compass, map, whistle
- Tent, pegs, ropes, chairs, and table
- Fire-starting materials, bucket, clothesline
Vehicle and Tyre Maintenance
- Full spare tyre, tyre repair kit, and pump
- Jack, mallet, and tyre levers
- Assorted spanners, screwdrivers, pliers
- Emergency fuel and water containers
Communication
- Satellite phone or HF radio
- UHF radio for local communication
- Emergency beacon (EPIRB)
Outback and Recovery Equipment
- Sand tracks, snatch straps, D shackles
- Shovel, axe, gloves
- Recovery tools (winch, snatch block)
Incidental Items
- Camera, notebook, and maps
- Binoculars, sunglasses
- Permits for restricted areas, if required
Packing Tips
- Use foam padding for fragile items
- Store liquids in secure, leak-proof containers
- Check and secure refrigerator doors and blinds during travel
Here is a downloadable checklist for packing your caravan for travel
