The 'mother' of all camping lists

[DX grunt]

Hi all.

The following list was taken from a Radio website and put onto the www.westernpatrolclub.com website by Beachbums.

The author is unknown, so if it's you - thank you.

This list is not exhaustive, so please feel free to add to this list.

Mods, could you please make this a sticky? Thanks.


I found this list on a site somewhere but I can't remember where it was so apologies for not crediting the author.

I think it covers just about all of the bits we need. It's pretty comprehensive.

Obviously it is for remote travel and could be adapted to suit your own pursuits. Although once you go through it, you'll be surprised how much of it you probably already do take.

Cheers, Wayne

Air Compressor One Y/N
Bull Bar One Y/N
Car Fridge And All Cables One Y/N
Cargo Barrier One Y/N
Compass or GPS One Y/N
Diff Locks Front Y/N
Dual Batteries or Booster Pac One Y/N
Electric Winch One Y/N
EPIRB One Per Group Y/N
Fire Extinguisher One Y/N
Generator One Y/N
Long Range Tank One Y/N
Polyair Springs Set Y/N
Radiator Insect Screen One Y/N
Radiator Insect Screen Y/N
Recovery Hooks Front and Rear Y/N Must Have Fitted To Vehicle
RFDS Radio See Notes Y/N Minimum of One per Group
Roof Rack One Y/N
Snorkel One Y/N
Solar Panel(s) One Y/N
Spot Lights Set Y/N
Storage Draws (Chuck Wagon) One Y/N
Tow Bar Heavy Duty One Y/N
Turbo Timer One Y/N
UHF Radio One Y/N One Per Vehicle in Group
Water Tank or Containers Y/N 5 Litres Per Person Per Day Minimum



Recovery Equipment

3.25 Ton Bow Shackles Two Y/N
4.75 Ton Bow Shackles One Y/N
Air Compressor (High Volume) One Y/N
Axe One Y/N
Base Plate for Jack Y/N
Bead Breaker One Y/N
Bottle Jack One Y/N
Bottle Opener One Y/N
Bush Saw One Y/N
Chainsaw & Fuel One Y/N
Drag Chain One Y/N
Exhaust Air Jack One Y/N
Funnel Y/N
Hand Held UHF One Y/N
Hand Winch One Y/N
High Lift Jack One Y/N
High Lift Jack Base Plate One Y/N
Jumper Leads One Set Y/N
Leather Gloves One Pair Y/N
Long Handled Shovel Y/N
Rolled up newspaper/magazine Y/N
Rubber Mallet One Y/N
Sand Ski for Trailer Y/N
Siphon Hose One Y/N
Snatch Block One Y/N
Snatch Strap One Y/N
Star Pickets Three Y/N
Tree Trunk Protector One Y/N
Tube and Tubeless Repair Kit, Plugs & Patches Set Y/N
Tyre Levers Pair Y/N
Tyre Pressure Gauge One Y/N
Tyre Valve Key One Y/N
Wading Sheet & Ropes One Y/N
Wheel Brace Y/N
Winch Extension Strap One Y/N
Y/N

Camping Equipment

12 Volt Fluoro Light Y/N
Air Bed Y/N One Per Person
Banister Broom Y/N
BBQ Plate Y/N
Blankets - Spare Y/N
Bush Toilet One Y/N
Camper Trailer Y/N
Chairs Folding Y/N One Per Person
Cleaning / Drying Rags Y/N Small Plastic Bag Full
Clothes Pegs & Washing Detergent Y/N
Continental Quilt Y/N
Cord 5 Metre's Y/N
Disinfectant Y/N
Door Mat Y/N
Drinking water Y/N
Dust Pan One Y/N
Garbage Bags Pack Y/N
Gas Bottles One Y/N
Gas Lamp One Y/N
Gas Lamp & Ext'n Pole for Gas Bottle Y/N
Gas Stove & Adaptor for Large Gas Bottle Y/N
Ground Sheet One Y/N
Hot Water Bag Y/N
Matches Y/N
Medical Kit Y/N See Separate List for First Aid Kit
Pillow Y/N One Per Person
Portable shower & Rubber Mat Y/N
Pump Y/N
Repair Kits (Sewing, Air Bed, Tent) Y/N
Rope 2 - 3 Metres Y/N
Sheets Y/N
Shovel (Small) Y/N
Sleeping Bag Y/N One Per Person
Space Blanket Y/N
Spare Mantels for Gas Lamp Set Y/N
Swag Y/N One Per Person
Table Folding One Y/N
Tarpaulin One Y/N
Tent One Y/N
Tent Pegs & Hammer One Set Y/N
Tent Poles & Ropes One Set Y/N
Thongs (Mainly for shower & toilet trips) Y/N
Toilet Bag (Soap, Tooth Paste Shave Gear, etc.) Y/N
Toilet Paper Y/N
Toilet Seat One Y/N
Tomahawk / Machete Y/N
Torch One Y/N
Torch Batteries Y/N As Required For Torch
Towels Y/N
Umbrella Y/N
Water Bucket Y/N


Clothing

Back Pack Y/N
Balaclava Y/N
Bathers Y/N
Belt Y/N
Clothes Line and Pegs Y/N
Flippers, Mask, Snorkel Y/N
Hat (Wide Brim) Y/N
Hiking Boots Y/N
Jeans Y/N
Rubber Boots Y/N
Shirts Y/N
Shorts Y/N
Sneakers Y/N
Socks Y/N
Special Events Clothing (Dinner, Black Tie) Y/N
Sunglasses Y/N
Toilet Bag Y/N Face washer, Soap, Tooth Brush
Towel Y/N
Underwear Y/N
Warm Clothing For Nights Y/N
Waterproof Clothing Y/N
Wind cheater (Jumpers) Y/N


Cooking Equipment

Aluminium Foil Roll Y/N
Axe Y/N
Barbecue Accessories Set Y/N
Barbecue Plate Y/N
Billy One Y/N
Billy Hooks One Y/N
Bottle Opener One Y/N
Bowls for Cooking Set Y/N
Bowls for Eating Set Y/N One Per Person
Butter Container One Y/N
Camp Oven One Y/N
Can Opener One Y/N
Carving Knife One Y/N
Containers for Storage & Refrigeration Y/N
Cork Screw Y/N
Cup, Plate & Bowl (For Meals) Y/N
Cutlery Set Y/N
Cutting Board One Y/N
Detergent One Bottle Y/N
Egg Beater One Y/N
Egg Slice Y/N
Fire Lighters One Pack Y/N
Food Tongs Y/N
Food Warmer Y/N
Frying Pan One Y/N
Glasses (wine, port, water) Y/N
Gloves (Leather) Y/N
Grater One Y/N
Grease Proof Paper Roll Y/N
Griller One Y/N
Hot plate One Y/N
Hotplate / Griller for gas stove Y/N
Kettle Y/N
Knife, Fork, Spoons (For Food Preparation) Y/N
Knife, Fork, Spoons (For Meals) Y/N
Knives - cooking One Y/N
Matches or Lighters Many Y/N Store in Different Places
Measuring Cups Set Y/N
News Paper (For starting fires) Y/N
Paper Towel Roll Y/N
Pepper and Salt Y/N
Pie Warmer Y/N
Plastic Bags Bag Full Y/N
Plastic Bucket One Y/N
Plate, Bowls & Cutting Board (For Food Preparation) Y/N
Portable Gas BBQ and Full Gas Bottle Y/N
Potato Masher One Y/N
Sauce Bottle Y/N
Saucepans Set Y/N
Serving Spoon Set Y/N
Shovel Y/N
Soap Pads One Y/N
Steel Wool Two Y/N
Sugar Container One Y/N
Tea Towel Two Y/N
Thermos One Y/N
Toaster for gas stove Y/N
Toaster for Open Fire One Y/N
Vegetable Peeler One Y/N
Waffle Iron One Y/N
Wash Cloth One Y/N
Wash Cloth Y/N
Wash-up Bowl Y/N
Water Bucket One Y/N
Water Container Y/N 5 Litres Per Person Per Day Minimum
Wooden Spoons Set Y/N
Y/N
Y/N

Food

Bacon Y/N
Baking Powder Y/N
Beer, Y/N
Bread crumbs Y/N In Small Container
Breakfast Cereal Y/N
Butter / Margarine Y/N
Carrots Y/N
Coffee Y/N
Cooking Oil Y/N
Cordial Y/N
Custard Powder Y/N In Small Container
Dried Corn Y/N
Dried Peas Y/N
Dried Vegetables Y/N
Drinking Chocolate Y/N In Small Container
Eggs Y/N
Fresh Fruit of Choice Y/N
Fresh Meat (Frozen if Possible) Y/N
Fresh Vegetables of Choice Y/N
Garlic / Garlic Powder Y/N
Golden Syrup Y/N
Gravox Y/N In Small Container
Herbs & Spices Y/N
Honey / Golden Syrup Y/N
Jam Y/N
Meat Y/N
Milk Long Life Y/N
Milk Powder Y/N In Small Container
Olive Oil Y/N In Small Container
Onions Y/N
Pasta Y/N
Pepper Y/N
Port (Cask) Y/N
Potatoes Y/N
Powdered Eggs Y/N
Processed & Tinned Meats Y/N
Rice Y/N
Salt Y/N
Sauce Y/N
Self Raising Flour Y/N In Sealed Container
Soft Drink (cans) Y/N
Spaghetti Y/N
Spirits (Jim Beam, Jack Daniels) Y/N
SR. Flour Y/N
Stock Cubes / Powder Y/N
Strawberry Quick For The Kids Y/N In Small Container
Sugar Y/N
Sultanas Y/N In Small Container
Tea Bags Y/N
Tin Fruit Y/N
Tin Tuna Y/N
Tinned Food Y/N Emergency Supplies, B/Beans Act.
Tinned or Packet Soups Y/N
Tomatoes Y/N
Water Purifying Tablets Y/N
Wine, Y/N
Yeast Y/N


Travelling Needs (In car)

Money & Credit Cards Y/N
Books / Reading Matter Y/N
C.B. Radio, Operating Instructions & Repeater Stations Y/N
C.D. or Tape Music Y/N
Calculator & Organiser Y/N
Contact Phone Numbers Y/N
Drinks Y/N
Driver's Licence Y/N
Face Towel & Water Y/N
Glasses (Sunnies, Driving, Reading) Y/N
Insurance Details Y/N
Itinerary Y/N
Log Sheets Y/N
Maps Y/N
Medication (if any) Y/N
Nibbles Y/N
Pen, Pencil & Paper, Stamps & Envelopes Y/N
Permits Y/N
Spare Keys Y/N
Sun Screen & Lip Balm Y/N
Thermos Flask Y/N


First Aid Kit

"Staying Alive" book One Y/N Easy Read Book
Bandage Triangular 110 x 110cm Two Y/N For slings, padding, etc
Bandage Conforming 5cm One Y/N Secure dressing
Bandage Conforming 7.5cm One Y/N Secure dressing
Bandage Conforming 15cm Two Y/N Secure dressing
Crepe Heavy 10cm One Y/N Secure dressing
Dressing Universal One Y/N Bleeding control
Pad Combine 9 x 10cm Two Y/N Bleeding control
Dressing Wound No 14 Two Y/N Dressing with bandage
Pad Non-adherent 7.5 x 10cm Two Y/N Wound cover
Sheet Burns - small One Y/N Non-adherent cover small
Shapes Adhesive in bag x 25 One Y/N Minor wound cover
Swabs Antiseptic Four Y/N Wound cleaning
Swabs Alcohol Three Y/N Skin cleaning
Antiseptic Steritube in bag x 2 Three Y/N Wound irrigation
Antiseptic Steritube in bag x 1 One Y/N Wound irrigation
Pad Eye Large Two Y/N Emergency Eye cover
Saline Steritube 10ml Four Y/N Eye / Wound irrigation
Tape, Hypo-allergenic 2.5cm x 9m One Y/N Secure dressing
Safety Pins in bag x 5 One Y/N Secure bandages, dressings
Splinter Probes Disposable Five Y/N Removing deep splinters
Forceps Stainless Steel - Sharp 12.5cm One Y/N Removing splinters
Scissors Stainless Steel - Sharp/Blunt 12.5cm One Y/N Cut dressings / bandages
Blanket Emergency Shock One Y/N Retain Warmth
Paracetamol tablets x 24 One Y/N Pain relief
Stingose Gel 25g One Y/N Soothes bites / stings
Note Pad & Pencil in bag One Y/N Record vital information
Gloves disposable in bag x 4 One Y/N Hygiene


Photography

Camera(S) Y/N
Camera Batteries - Still & Flash One Set Min. Y/N
Camera Tripod One Y/N
Camera Zoom Lens One Y/N
Films One Per Day Y/N
Flash One Y/N
Binoculars Pair Y/N


Other

First Aid Kit One Y/N See Separate List for First Aid Kit
Insect repellant Y/N
Y/N In Small Back Pack
Pack of Cards Y/N
Space Blanket One Y/N
Hiking Kit - Mirror, Whistle, Matches, Y/N
Water, First Aid Kit, Compass Y/N
Space Blanket, Y/N


ELECTRICAL GOODS (if Power is Available)

Battery Charger Y/N
Bread Maker Y/N
Extension Cords 240v Y/N
Extension Cords 12/24V Y/N
Power board/s Y/N
Frying Pan Y/N
Kettle Y/N
Light Y/N
Power Board Y/N
Toaster Y/N
male cig to female merit and vice versa Y/N

Fishing

Fishing Licence - If required Y/N
Back Pack Y/N
Bait & Containers Y/N
Bucket and/or Bag Y/N
Burley & Containers Y/N
Containers for Refrigeration Y/N
Fishing regulations Y/N
Glasses Y/N
Hat, Mozzie' Net Y/N
Hooks Y/N
Insect Repellent Y/N
Knives Y/N
Light and/or Torch Y/N
Lures Y/N
Measure Y/N
Reels Y/N
Rod Holders Y/N
Rods Y/N
Rope Y/N
Seats Y/N
Shoes Y/N
Sinkers Y/N
Spare Line Y/N
Squid Lines & Lures Y/N
Suitable Clothes Y/N
Sun Screen Y/N
Tide Times Y/N


Tools

24 Volt Welder Y/N
Araldite Y/N
Bolts (To Suit Vehicle) Various Y/N
Cable Ties Fifteen Y/N
Centre Punch One Y/N
Circuit Tester One Y/N
Cleaning Rags Y/N
Clips - alligator small Y/N
Clips - testing Y/N
Cold Chisel One Y/N
Contact Adhesive Y/N
Crimping Tool and Terminals Set Y/N
Dri - Lube Y/N
Drill Bits - Set of 13 One Y/N
Dri-Lube One Y/N
Electrical Tape (Insulation Tape) 2 Rolls Min Y/N
Electrical Wire One Metre Y/N
Files - Various One Y/N
Fuel Tank Repair Kit Y/N
Funnel One Y/N
Fuses 5, 10, 15 and 20 amp Five of Each Y/N
G Clamps Small Two Y/N
Gloves Pair Y/N
Grease Y/N
Ground Sheet Y/N
Hacksaw and Blades One Y/N
Hammer One Y/N
Hand Cleanser - Waterless One Y/N
Hand Drill or Battery Drill One Y/N
Hose Clamps (to suit vehicle) Various Y/N
Insulation Tape (electrical) Y/N
Jumper Leads Pair Y/N
Knife - Combination Pocket One Y/N
Knife - Stanley plus Blades One Y/N
Magnet One Y/N
Matches See Above Y/N
Muffler Repair Tape Y/N
Nuts (various sizes) Y/N
Nuts, Bolts & Washers (Various to suit vehicle) Y/N
Oil Filter Removal Tool One Y/N
Overalls Pair Y/N
Paintbrush One Y/N
Pliers - Bent Nose 130mm One Y/N
Pliers - Combination One Y/N
Pliers - Long Nose One Y/N
Pliers - Multi Grip One Y/N
Pliers - Wire Cutters One Y/N
Pop Rivet Gun & Rivets Set Y/N
Radiator Repair Kit Y/N
Rags Various Y/N
RP7, WD40 etc. One Y/N
Safety Glasses Pair Y/N
Screw Drivers (various) Set Y/N
Screws (self tapping) Various Y/N
Scriber One Y/N
Sharpening Stone One Y/N
Shifting Spanners Two Y/N
Side Cutters Pair Y/N
Silastic or Silicone One Y/N
Siphon Hose One Y/N
Small Torch One Y/N
Socket Set, Ratchet Handle & Extensions Y/N
Soldering Iron & Solder One Y/N
Spanner set - Open End Y/N
Spanner Set - Ring Y/N
Spanners - Combination Set Y/N
Spark Plug Spanner (Socket) One Y/N
Tape - Measuring 3 metres One Y/N
Tin for cleaning Y/N
Trouble Light Y/N
Tyre Valve Key One Y/N
Washers (various sizes) Various Y/N
Wire (various sizes) Y/N
Wire Brush One Y/N

Vehicle Equipment Spares

1 Meter Fuel Hose 1 Metre Y/N
2nd Spare Tyre and Rim One Y/N
Air Cleaner Element One Y/N
Belt, Air Conditioner Y/N
Belt, Fan / Alternator (Set) Y/N
Brake Hose Y/N
Cleaning Rags & Brushes Y/N
Clear Plastic for Emergency Windscreen Y/N
Coil (Petrol only) One Y/N
Condenser (Petrol only) One Y/N
Distributor Cap (Petrol only) One Y/N
Don't Forget Spares for Trailer Y/N Bearings, Grease
Fan Belt (s) Set Y/N
Filter, Air Cleaner Y/N
Filter, Fuel Y/N
Fuel, Jerry cans Y/N
Fuses Y/N
Gear Oil (For Diffs) See manual Y/N
Grease, Chassis & Wheel Bearing; Grease Gun Y/N
Heater Hose Set Y/N
Hose Clamps - Various Y/N
Hose, Fuel (Emergency Repair) Y/N
Hose, Radiator (Set) Y/N
Hose, Heater Y/N
Inner Tube One or Two Y/N
Jerry Can of Fuel Y/N Trip Dependent
Oil Filter One Y/N
Oil, Differential Y/N
Oil, Engine Y/N
Oil, Hydraulic (Clutch & Brakes) Y/N
Oil, Power Steering Y/N
Oil, Transmission Y/N
Points (Petrol only) One Y/N
Pouring Spout, Funnel, Siphon Hose Y/N
Radiator Cap One Y/N
Radiator Hose Set One Y/N
Spare Car Key One Y/N
Spare Rim & Tyres Y/N
Spare Wheel Nuts One Y/N
Spare Wheel Studs One Y/N
Spark Plugs (Petrol only) One Y/N
Springs Y/N
Transmission Oil See Manual Y/N
Tyre Valves (Cores & Tubeless Valves Complete) Two Y/N
Wheel Bearings Y/N
Wheel Brace One Y/N
Workshop Manual One Y/N

Weather info/maps Y/N
Tides information Y/N
Sunrise/Sunset information Y/N

Disclaimer by DX grunt: This list is provided in good faith. It is up to the user to be competent in the use of each item listed - prior to using/repairing the particular item. If you aren't competent, seek professional help from a qualified person.

Take care and enjoy out there.

Rossco

[NissanGQ4.2]

My list is better.

1. Beer
2. Beer
3. Bourbon
4. Bourbon
5. 30 slabs x above

Lets go camping

P.S: Made it a sticky for you mate

[Bloodyaussie]

Jesus christ get a bloody life................ talk about anal..???????

Imagine your life being so perfect you never forget nothing and have everything you will ever need... no excuse to meet people other than to bore them with how perfect you are....

[DX grunt]

Jesus christ get a bloody life................ talk about anal..???????

Imagine your life being so perfect you never forget nothing and have everything you will ever need... no excuse to meet people other than to bore them with how perfect you are....

If I can help one camper with this list, I'm happy.

As I say to many people, set up your campsite in the back yard or your nearest caravan park for a 'dry run' until you get it 'almost' right - then it's 'on the job training' and learn from experience. lol

Take care out there.

Rossco

[Bloodyaussie]

Just thinking of all those times on my Motorcycle touring around.... trying to picture myself with all this on???????

Once my wife and I toured together on bikes and we got soaked on this long stretch of dirt road in drenching rain, when we reached to small town we asked at the local pub if we could pay to use a shower... we were told not to worry about paying but if we had come through in 4wd's they would have made us pay to use the shower..

[macca]

Need a "mother" of a pod !!!!!!

Na prefer KISS and multi tasking.

[Winnie]

Gas stove, fry pan, billy snags and noodles. Don't need anything else?

[GUtsy ute]

Just converting my B Double to all wheel drive as we speak!!LOL.

A good list to go through and take what suits your personal needs on the type of trip you are doing.

Thanks for putting it up Rossco.

[DX grunt]

Need a "mother" of a pod !!!!!!


Let's leave that to Cuppa. He's the most 'organized' out of all of us. lol

[oncedisturbed]

holy snapping duck sheet batman, that's a big list - good stuff

[lorrieandjas]

Wow - would need a convoy of NissanPatrol forum members to carry this. But that said - definitely a few things I need to add to my inventory!

Jas

[93patrol]

Mine is beer fishing rod surf board and swag. Spare Clothing and food optional


Just tap it in just tappy tappy tappy

[93patrol]

Good list though thanks


Just tap it in just tappy tappy tappy

[Morton]

I learnt to use only what was needing for touring on a motorbike first for weekend trips, 4 cans of baked beans, 2 cans of mixed veg, smokes, is smokes on that list?, beer at the pub, bottle of port in plastic container, packet of asprin & some water, usually 2litres

[threedogs]

Take all that and more, well it feels like it, If it hasn't got 3 uses leave it at home.

I would add 12v extension leads, very handy IMO

[macca]

Let's leave that to Cuppa. He's the most 'organized' out of all of us. lol

Mate how is that Cuppa bloke, every thing has its place and fits perfectly. A true inspiration, especially compared to my chuck it in and off we go.

[pearcey]

Thanks for the list DX
20 plus years of remote travel and i still leave some thing behind on the odd occasion.
I travel as light as possible and try to only carry things with two or more use`s, this of-course it has taken years of practice.
Your list is a great guide and will be a big help for those like me who walk into the shed and say WTF am i looking for.

[Bloodyaussie]

Any bozo who watches to sort of crap as DX does not deserve praise .... stop encouraging him!!!!!!

Why is the print button not working....???????

[DX grunt]

Mate how is that Cuppa bloke, every thing has its place and fits perfectly. A true inspiration, especially compared to my chuck it in and off we go.

I'm not that far behind you. Most of the time I leave packing till the last minute - but I am getting better. lol

[DX grunt]

I'll edit my original post with any additional suggested items - that way it's all in the same place. lol.

I've added extension leads 24v/12v/24v and power boards.

Rossco

[Bigrig]

Car, check
Petrol, check
Clothes I'm wearing, check

The rest I leave to chance!! lmao


I'd Tap That!!

[healy]

Gas stove, fry pan, billy snags and noodles. Don't need anything else?

Your camping diet lol where's the baked beans??

[Cuppa]

Mate how is that Cuppa bloke, every thing has its place and fits perfectly. A true inspiration, especially compared to my chuck it in and off we go.

Nah, it's all just an illusion & a dream Macca. I was envious of your rig's relative lack of weight whilst still managing to be reasonably structured. Mine has a heap of structured space which has yet to be allocated without introducing too much more weight. Reckon it'll take a few years & a few trips before it's close to being 'sorted'.

The list just goes to show how easy it is to get sucked in to believing that you need everything. My view echoes those who think it useful as a list of considerations not as a list of must haves.



Cuppa

[threedogs]

Another handy item when camping is male cig to female merit and vice versa,
when sharing equipment not all parties have compatable 12v gear these eliminate that problem,
easy to make and cheap from Jaycar and similar style shops.
IMO most should convert all to merit its a more reliable connection

[damaverick]

Insect repellent

[DX grunt]

Insect repellent
Thanks. It was in the 'Fishing' section, but I've added it in the 'Other' section, as well, just under First Aid Kit. Not everyone goes fishing. Thanks.

Rossco

[NP99]

And a VISA card :)

[Mentok]

Awesome list. Very handy for the trip we are taking soon.

[Bluecrab]

Holy moley I'd need one of the Dakar trucks to accompany me! But a good list to whittle down to personal requirements.

Bloody hell, I was thinkn a B-double Kenworth LOL
Thnx for sharing mate.
Cheers

[MudMap]

My list is better.

1. Beer
2. Beer
3. Bourbon
4. Bourbon
5. 30 slabs x above

Lets go camping

P.S: Made it a sticky for you mate

ha ha ha ha! Back to basics.

[4WD DUDE]

Damn, I use to think I was well equipped when camping ... apparently not ;)
Thanks for the list, I'll consult it next time I go camping.

[FNQGU]

Great guide. Probably a few items on there that can be edited out though... Bull Bar? So far I have not managed to forget that. Perfect for planning though.

I would add a coffee maker in there somewhere. Have been spoilt of recent times and the old Blend 43 no longer does it for me.

Also, how about adding in the Live Bait aerator and bucket and a cast net to the fishing section?

[FNQGU]

Just thinking a bit further on this one.

Items for the 1st aid kit - sterile disposable scalpels. Have had to make use of these on several occasions to remove hooks or even serious splinters. Butterfly bandaids are also handy as is Calamine lotion, an antiseptic cream and burn cream.

For the tool kit - thinking on the jobs I have had to do most in remote areas - suspension comes to mind. Bearings usually, sometimes shocks or an inverted leaf spring on a trailer. Besides a good 3lb hammer, a steel drift or a brass drift is always handy, as well as a pinch/jemmy bar of some sort for leverage.

Changing tyres is the other usual which most of us are prepared for, however if the ground is horribly uneven things can get interesting and a standard bottle jack just won't cut it. The High Lift jack is generally great, but one of the best little add-ons for it are those 'jack mate' things that let you attach straight to the wheel rim to lift the wheel directly. If you have a lift kit or huge wheel articulation, then this is a really handy little device.

The other main jobs have been electrical. I note there is a soldering iron listed as well as a crimping tool and terminals. How about adding an alternative as a soldering blow torch or butane soldering iron, plus some assorted heat shrink. Plugging in a soldering iron isn't always possible. Wire strippers are also handy but most people can just strip wire with pliers.

I also routinely carry a roll of about 5m of some fencing tie wire that is soft enough to bind something together, but strong enough to hold a bit of weight. Oh, and the old Hundred Mile an Hour tape! That re-inforced stuff. Never travel without it.

The other one I have in the tool kit are two of those rubber / velcro wraps for radiator hose punctures. Have only had to use them once, but they worked a treat.

I have also given up on carrying a wheel brace and instead take a decent breaker bar and appropriate sockets for wheel nuts. Usually this is the 19mm and 21mm sockets.

Just my 2c worth. There probably a heap of other things but great idea to get a comprehensive planning list available for everyone to reference.

[DX grunt]

Bump.

Just thought this would be handy for anybody interested in a list of what to take. lol. The list is not exhaustive.

Most of it fits in my pod. hahaha

Take care out there.

Rossco

[threedogs]

just for the ease of pain it may give you or one of your travelling companions ,
and from events at a recent fishing trip I have now included a bib/brace style back brace.
Lets face it no one is getting any younger and any sporting injury from years ago WILL come back and bite you on the RRRRS
EG::: the meet in the middle, what happens if someone throws their back out lifting a tyre onto the roof rack, that's a lot of sand dunes to get to the RFDS.
well I've included it in my first aid stuff

[DX grunt]

Bump.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[qwertytank]

Great list Rossco, I was looking for ideas on things I may not of thought of and this has given me a few to go and ponder.

Some other items I have in my First Aid Kit are:

Glad Wrap for burns (putting Aloe Vera gel on then wrapping so no air gets in works well)
Wart Remover to freeze ticks before removing

Handy 12v items: Vac Seal and camp oven (nothing like a hot pie on a cold day in bush!)

Cheers

T

[foggs]

Better not show this to the missus, she already likes to pack the house for glamping trips, this will just stir up old arguments.

[lucus30]

I take too much crap. Dunno how some people take so little either that or I just can't pack to save myself

[Winnie]

I take too much crap. Dunno how some people take so little either that or I just can't pack to save myself
Me an my mates used to take a swag, an esky and a frying pan in the back of our falcons and that was it.
Now it's a bloody tent on a trailer and the trailer is full of gear and so is the car towing it!

[AB]

Me an my mates used to take a swag, an esky and a frying pan in the back of our falcons and that was it. Now it's a bloody tent on a trailer and the trailer is full of gear and so is the car towing it! Wait until you have kids, it's ridiculous!!!

[lucus30]

Wait until you have kids, it's ridiculous!!!
Yeah that's when I'll get a camper

[jay see]

Wait until you have kids, it's ridiculous!!!

After Winnie's post, you took the words out of my mouth. Wait for your kids to be a bit older. Then is bikes as well.

We went form not much to fn heaps, now it what do we REALLY need to take.
Its still an argument sometimes, but we are taking less.

[jay see]

Yeah that's when I'll get a camper

We tried that didn't work.

[lucus30]

We tried that didn't work.
Didn't work in what way ?

[jay see]

Didn't work in what way ?

When going for a longer period, we set up an annex. It took longer to set up the whole thing than a tent (had a 6x3 dome tent). Also you have alot of storage, which translates to "we can fit this here".

If I was to go back to a van it would be something that requires minimal set up, but that requires maximum $$$

[lucus30]

When going for a longer period, we set up an annex. It took longer to set up the whole thing than a tent (had a 6x3 dome tent). Also you have alot of storage, which translates to "we can fit this here".

If I was to go back to a van it would be something that requires minimal set up, but that requires maximum $$$
Oh yeah mate I'm not buying anything that takes longer than 10 minutes to setup. I was thinking a second hand hard floor one with a winch. Otherwise I'll just tow a trailer.

You've seen how quick I set up our tent or my swag

[jay see]

Oh yeah mate I'm not buying anything that takes longer than 10 minutes to setup. I was thinking a second hand hard floor one with a winch. Otherwise I'll just tow a trailer.

You've seen how quick I set up our tent or my swag

I would stay with what your got. When kids arrive get whatever you like, just get them helping early.

[lucus30]

I would stay with what your got. When kids arrive get whatever you like, just get them helping early.
Yeah mate no plans to get anything until then

[katwoman]

I dont know why more people dont take two cars ???? PML

[lucus30]

I dont know why more people dont take two cars ???? PML

Now thats an idea. Wife can take the tb45 and i'll take ......