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Camping is all about having a good time in the great outdoors–but that doesn’t mean you need to make your adventure harder than it needs to be. The right camping gadgets can turn a difficult or dangerous task into one that is quick and painless, meaning you spend less time on the little things and more time enjoying your outdoor experiences!
High-quality gadgets can make a huge difference when you’re camping, so we’ve listed some of our favourites here, as well as why it’s important to pick the best products over cheaper alternatives.
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Why Quality Matters When Choosing Camping Accessories For Australian Adventures
Camping, as opposed to staying in a resort or a hotel, is often celebrated as an inexpensive way to enjoy your free time. However, this doesn’t mean you should skimp on quality when it comes to purchasing your camping accessories. Australian landscapes can be harsh, and using cheap or flimsy gear can lead to frustration and even danger on your part.
Top-shelf camping gear might be expensive, but it's always worth the price. You’ll be paying for gear that will last, as only the best materials will go into making high-quality camping accessories that can be used repeatedly. These accessories will be crafted using the latest technologies and may even be multi-purpose, ensuring you can get your money’s worth out of each one.
For example, consider a camping fridge. The best camping fridges on the market will be able to act as both a fridge and a freezer, keeping your food perfectly insulated no matter the outside temperature. They will be durable enough to withstand a few knocks in your car or while on the ground, and should have features in place to prevent them from draining your car’s battery and allow you to easily change the temperature if needed.
A low-quality camping fridge may have many issues that make keeping your food and drinks safe challenging. A poor seal could let the cold air escape, flimsy construction may cause damage when it’s moved from your car to the ground, or it may need so much energy to work that it sucks your car’s battery dry.
Spending your money on good quality camping gear will save you headaches in the long run, as well as make your camping experience much more enjoyable!
Here are a few examples of high-quality camping gear that you should consider for your next camping trip.
Have More With Less Space: Collapsible & Pop-Up Gear
Camping Adventures: PopUp S/S Cooking Pot 3L & Sea To Summit X-Cup
When you’re choosing what to bring with you on your camping trips, the size of your accessories versus your storage space can be one of the biggest determining factors. Kitchenware like bowls, pots, pans, tubs and cups can all take up a lot of space, but you’ll need to bring them so you can cook and clean effectively.
Enter pop-up kitchenware! These amazing gadgets may look like standard dinnerware and cookware at a glance, but when you need to store them away, they can be folded down flat. Even the largest full-size pots can be compressed down to a few centimetres, with accordion-like folds ensuring each piece can be easily collapsed after use.
The fold of these accessories are usually made from food-grade silicone, making them safe to eat out of and very easy to clean. Accessories made for cooking with, like pop-up kettles and pots, are safe to place on a camping stove thanks to their strong, anodised aluminium bases.
Buy from the same brand and you can enjoy stacking and storing your pop-up camping accessories together in a neat stack. Make sure each piece has been fully dried before storing it to prevent dampness from lingering in your supplies.
Know what you need to use so you can cook like a pro while camping by reading our article on 5 Camping Cooking Essentials: Must-Have Gear for Outdoor Cooking Adventures.
Hot Water When You Need It: Hot Water Systems
Camping Adventures: Smarttek Black Gas Hot Water System + 4.3LPM Pump Pack & Smarttek Tripod Stand
Hot water might seem like a bit of a luxury when you’re camping, and many people will boil water over a fire to use for cooking and cleaning when needed. But this method takes a bit of time and effort, plus you can’t really control how hot your water becomes or maintain its heat for something where you need extended hot water use, like for a shower.
You may be getting by without a hot water heater now, but take one with you next time you’re camping and you’ll never want to go without one again! A quality hot water heater can give you the showering experience you thought you’d have to go without, and heaters specially designed for camping will have a gamut of handy features, including:
- Safety controls to prevent scalding from hot water
- Easy to use and adjust temperature displays
- Constant water flow and pressure
- Easy set up and can run off batteries and gas
- Durable and protective coating to withstand hot and cold Australian climates
Whether you want to shower after a long day of bushwalking or need to hose down your horse after a day of riding, a portable hot water heater is the safest and most effective way to access hot water while on the road.
Prevent Driving Accidents Using Sonic Animal Repellers
Camping Adventures: Drive Hopper Stopper & Animal Repeller Sonic - Black
Driving on the outback roads of Australia means you’ll always have to have your eyes peeled for wildlife on the road. Wombats, wild dogs, camels, birds, cattle and, most commonly, kangaroos, are all often seen lingering on and or nearby highways and can be spooked into moving in front of your vehicle by the sudden approach of your car.
A surprisingly affordable and effective way to warn animals of your coming approach is to add sonic animal repellers to the front of your car. These nifty little devices will emit sonic sound waves when you drive at high speeds that can alert animals to your presence, preventing them from being suddenly surprised when you come near with your car.
They are easy to install and remove when needed, and will continue to work as long as they are kept clear. This means that, after every drive, you should do a quick check to make sure they haven’t become clogged with dirt or insects from your drive.
Please note these are only an additional resource to reduce the likelihood of an animal collision–they aren’t foolproof protection! Always slow down when you approach animals in any vehicle, and be particularly careful around dawn and dusk when these animals become active and your vision isn’t so good.
Need help adding gadgets to your vehicle? Camping Adventures offers 4X4 accessory installation services at our showroom in Clyde North.
Stay Safe With A Satellite Communicator
Camping Adventures: ZOLEO Satellite Communicator
Seasoned campers know that the key to staying safe when camping in remote areas is to have a reliable method of communicating with the outside world. While mobile phones have improved in leaps and bounds over recent years, coverage across the country still isn’t foolproof, and they are fragile enough to crack and shatter when dropped.
One of the best ways to ensure you can signal for help when needed is to carry a satellite communicator with you at all times when camping. These small devices can be paired with your mobile phone but can also function as an SOS signal when your phone is damaged or out of power, ensuring you can be found at all times.
Good communicators to take camping should be dust, shock and waterproof, with a long battery life and easy access to the emergency signal function–this could be a button or switch that is easy to dial when needed but is also hard to press accidentally. If you are going to a very remote area, make sure your communicator is GPS accurate to within a few metres so you can easily be found if you need to signal for help.
Want to stay safe when exploring? Use our 4WD Safety Checklist to make sure you’ve covered all your bases before you set off!
Enjoy Quality Camping Gadgets From Camping Adventures
If you need a source for the best quality camping accessories in Melbourne, then you’ve come to the right place! Camping Adventures is proud to be your best source for 4WD camping accessories and gadgets, both at our physical store and as one of the premier online camping stores in Australia.
Make sure to check out our 4x4 camping accessories for handy gadgets that are perfect for adding to your vehicle. And if you’re interested in learning more about kitting out your 4X4, check out our blog on the Top 5 Must-Have 4WD Camping Accessories for Off-Road Enthusiasts.
Contact us on 03 9708 2946 or get in touch online for more information about what camping gadgets you’ve got to have from our amazing collection!g
