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Planning to head offroad for your next camping adventure? There’s plenty of gear you need to take with you to make sure your trip is safe, successful and fun for all involved. From sleeping bags and tents to your camp oven and toaster, there are so many different things you can take with you–but what 4WD camping accessories are absolutely necessary for your offroad camping in Australia?
In this blog, we’ve collected the five most important things we think you need to take with you if you decide to go camping far off the beaten path. This doesn’t just cover your basics like food, water, first-aid kits and shelter, as you need these no matter where you are. But to enjoy your experience camping far away from civilisation, these are the 4x4 camping accessories you have to take with you.
1. Tow Gear
Source: Camping Adventures TJM Torq Winch 12000LB Inc Yellow Synthetic Rope
Taking your 4WD anywhere that isn’t a bitumen road? You’ll need to pack tow and recovery gear that you can use to get yourself out of a tight spot. In fact, it’s important to take it with you everywhere–who knows when you’ll come across a mysterious track that you want to explore!
Whether you’re driving on sand, gravel or mud, the potential to get bogged down is always there–so it’s imperative you always have the right recovery gear on hand.
In your recovery kit, you’ll need to have a snatch strap, shackles to attach it, a long-handled shovel to clear debris around your tyres, recovery tracks/boards and a tyre deflator (sometimes all you need to do to get out of a sticky spot is deflate your tyres a little). Even if you’re an experienced driver and don’t think you’ll need all of this, it's worth having on hand in case you come across another driver who is stuck.
For more essential gear for your car, browse the range of 4x4 Camping Accessories from Camping Adventures online.
2. Portable Fridge
Source: Camping Adventures Dometic CFX3 35 - Portable Fridge/Freezer
If you’re going to be offroad for an extended period of time and want to be eating more than canned beans and toast cooked on the fire, then it’s not a bad idea to have a portable camp fridge on hand along with your camping cooking essentials.
A well-designed camp fridge can run either off your car battery or from separate portable solar panels you can mount on the roof of your vehicle or on the ground. Most quality camping fridges and freezers will have battery protection safeguards in place to make sure they don’t drain your car’s power.
Your camp fridge can also be used for more than food or drink. Keeping an ice pack ready to use for first aid is a great idea, particularly when injuries that need them tend to occur commonly when camping. These include tripping over tent strings and rolling your ankle, jarring your fingers when you fall, or banging your head on a branch when wandering around the site at night.
Discover a range of quality camping fridges, stoves, smokers and grill plates in Camping Adventures’ Camping Cookware range.
3. Anti-Slip Gear for Wheels
Source: Camping Adventures Coast to Coast Wheel Ramp, Chock & Anti Slip Plate c/w Carry Bag
Whether it’s a simple wheel chock or an extended anti-slip ramp, keeping your car in place while you camp is extremely important when exploring offroad on rough terrains. You may be parked on uneven ground, such as the side of a hill, on crumbly, rocky ground or on loose soil. In any of these cases, you definitely don’t want your vehicle sliding around at night when you’re not looking–especially if you happen to be resting in a rooftop tent at the time.
Chocks are one of the most important pieces of camping equipment in Australia and are vital if you have a camper trailer or large RV hooked up behind your car, as the brakes on these are not very strong on their own and shouldn’t be relied upon. A gravel road or even a strong wind can be enough to move your trailer from its position, so using chocks on at least half of your RV’s wheels whenever stationary is the best way to ensure your safety while camping offroad on rugged terrain.
4. Camping and Driving Lights
Source: TJM TJM light bar 24" spread beam
When you’re driving on country or outback roads, you won’t have the luxury of streetlights to help illuminate your surroundings. When you have the dangers of wildlife, fallen trees and sudden road bends to contend with at night, you’ll need effective camping lights for both your car and your campground.
4WD LED driving lights for your car should be dust and moisture-resistant, with wide and high beams to fully illuminate the areas in front and around you while you drive. Make sure to choose 4WD driving lights with high strength and durability so, if you should happen to hit something, they aren’t badly damaged.
The right lighting around your campsite is also essential for your safety. A campfire is great for ambience, but it won’t be enough to avoid the holes, tent strings and vegetation in your camp ground. Keep lamps around permanent fixtures, such as your tent or toilet, and keep a handheld torch or headlamp on you at all times to use whenever you move.
Discover a great range of Camping Lights in Australia at Camping Adventures online shop.
5. Communication Gear
Source: Camping Adventures ZOLEO Satellite Communicator
You might be eager to become totally unreachable when on holiday in the outback, but having a safe way to communicate in emergency situations can be a lifesaver. Your mobile phone won’t always have reception in some of the more remote areas of the country, so having camping gadgets like a radio or some other kind of satellite communicator will ensure you can signal for assistance if you need it.
If you’re 4WDing in a group, giving each car a radio is an easy way to stay in touch and inform each other of obstacles in the road ahead or other things to watch out for. Similarly, if camping in a group and a few people want to go exploring while the others hang around the site, giving both parties a way to communicate can help everyone stay safe and ask for help if needed.
Your emergency communication devices should be durable, water-resistant and easy to use at all times. Make sure to keep yours within reach at all times and keep it charged so it’s ready to use in emergencies.
Choose Camping Adventures For All Your 4WD Camping Accessories!
If you want one source to find all the 4WD camping gear you need, you have come to the right place. Camping Adventures will quickly become your favourite online and physical 4WD camping store in Melbourne for offroad camping equipment in Australia, thanks to our extensive range of products and quality brands. From incredible RVs to quality camping supplies, we have it all.
Wondering what 4WD camping supplies to bring along on your next adventure? Call us on 03 9708 2946 or leave us a message with your query, and one of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible. We are all passionate about camping and will endeavour to provide you with the best advice and camping gadgets in Australia to make your next offroad adventure one to remember!
