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Aussies love a camping holiday and there are some camping products that should always be top of your packing list. There’s nothing like the simple pleasures of sleeping under the stars, waking to birdsong, and living off what you can fit in a backpack (or the boot of the car) and these products can help you make the most of your trip. Whether you’re an ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ holidaymaker or a minimalist camper, tick off these seven super useful items and set yourself up for some downtime in nature.
Whether you’re heading off on an outdoor adventure or stocking the breakdown kit for the car, one of the first items on your camping gear list should be powerful and reliable light sources. The Energizer lantern combines durable construction with a long run time and variable light settings, from powerful illumination for tricky tasks to an ambient glow for evening chats and stargazing, or ‘night light mode’, a low diffused light you can leave on all night. Plus, you can use it to charge devices via a USB port.
A reliable, high-performance head torch is a must-have tool for at home and away, giving you bright light exactly where you need it while keeping your hands free. The Energizer Vision Ultra HD rechargeable headlight shines bright light on objects up to 80 metres away and includes red and green LEDs to preserve night vision for outdoor activities. It also features versatile modes and dimming technology.
A grab-and-go torch should always have a place in your camping gear kit. Choose one that you can trust in an emergency – even if it’s only used for finding your way to the ablution block or for the kids to play spotlight. With a durable aircraft-grade aluminium body, powerful 600-lumen beam and up to 30 hours run time, the Energizer Tac rechargeable torch is the one you want tucked in your backpack.
Biting, itching, swarming insects are the bane of campers, and they have the potential to ruin your long-awaited family holiday. Tell those pesky bugs where to go by packing a safe and effective repellent, such as OFF! Camping and Fishing insect repellent spray. This essential spray is designed to keep at bay mosquitoes, fleas, sandflies, ticks and other biting insects that threaten to crash your camping party. Like all OFF! repellents in Australia, OFF! Camping and Fishing is DEET free, containing picaridin instead, which is equally effective but has a cleaner feeling on skin and won’t damage clothing. It’s gentle on skin, non-greasy and, best of all, suitable for children aged 12 months and over, so you can pack one product to protect the whole family.
As all good scouts know, you should always be prepared. The same guideline applies to family holidays and road trips – expect the unexpected and equip yourself accordingly. The easiest and most lightweight way to prepare for every eventuality is with a pocket knife. The Victorinox Super Tinker pocket knife has 14 functions tucked into its neat little body, including a Phillips head screwdriver, scissors, small and large blades, and a multipurpose hook.
For even more functionality, switch up to the Victorinox Swiss Champ tool pocket knife. This compact all-rounder has 33 functions including a ruler, tweezers, multiple screwdrivers, a fish scaler and hook disgorger, magnifying glass, wire cutters, bottle opener, corkscrew and so much more. It’s the perfect companion for the outback bushman or backyard adventurer, making indoor and outdoor life easier, one job at a time.
When trouble strikes in the evening or night, it’s a good idea to have a hands-free light at the ready. For a head torch that’s easy to slip into a pocket and carry at all times, look to the Nebo ‘Mycro’ headlamp. This tiny light punches above its weight, delivering 400 lumens of bright light, with red and green light mode, and an adjustable tilt so you can focus light exactly where you want it. It’s USB chargeable and waterproof (IP67), making it ideal for tackling almost any camping task, rain or shine.
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