Need camping tips that'll take a whole lot of worries off your mind and leave you with more time to soak up the wonders of nature? Whether it's a one-man show or a family outing, some hacks can help you enjoy a better-organised and hassle-free camping or caravaning trip.
We've put together a quick checklist for organising different areas of your caravan, cabin or campsite. We also have plenty of tips on how best to stay organised throughout your trip.
Camping Organisation Checklist
Bathroom checklist
Let's begin with the personal care items you'll start your day with. The most important things for your bathroom organisation include:
A bathroom bag
A shower caddy or toiletry bag
A lightweight backpack (for your towels, clothing, and other sizable personal effects)
Kitchen checklist:
The kitchen is usually the most difficult place to organise since there's a lot to be considered, from guarding against pests to keeping food fresh and making food items accessible.
Some important checklist items include:
A hanging organiser (for utensils, napkins, bug sprays, and other light items)
A collapsible camping table
A kitchen camping bin (for everything from pots to pans, tablecloth, food ingredients, etc)
Food checklist
Food organisation is nearly as complicated as organising the whole kitchen itself.
Here are some must-haves:
Properly-labelled plastic bins (especially transparent ones)
Bins with study handles for carrying food
One, easily-accessible bin for frequently-used ingredients like seasonings, ketchup, oil, etc.)
Utility checklist
Get a couple of well-labelled transparent bins to house all your essential utilities, including:
Flashlights
Bug spray
First aid items
Extra batteries
A hand broom and a dustpan
Sunscreen
Entertainment checklist
Your entertainment items should also come in dedicated bins. This can include:
Binoculars
Board games
Card games
Handcrafting materials
Gadgets
Camping Organisation and Storage Tips
Pack only the essentials for every family member:
When camping with your family, think of a minimalist approach. Take only the essentials, and keep everyone's things together in the same place for a specific category of items (everyone's clothing can go into one corner, for instance).
Plan out your site accessibility:
Keep frequently used items in a more accessible spot.
Pack by categories, not individuals:
Everyone should be going to the same spot when they need a specific item.
Use colour codes to organise:
While labels are detailed, colour codes allow you to easily pick out the location of items from far off. For example, using a certain colour of boxes for your spices and seasoning makes it easy to spot in a hanger or drawer.
Use shoe bins:
Everyone's shoes should go up in dedicated show bags.
Leverage multipurpose items:
To further minimise your load, use items that serve multiple purposes. For example, a flask can cover teacups and mugs. Or think of recyclable cans that can be repurposed after using up the content.
Use a drawer system:
Think of collapsible drawers that can hold many different categories of items in one place for easier access.
Keep scented items in one place:
You wouldn't want scents from one item spilling into another, so keep all scented items away from everything else in a dedicated spot.
Car organisation tips:
When loading up your car, load the essentials first, and make sure they're easily accessible. Pack heftier items like tents and tarps last.
With these tips and checklists, you stand a much better chance of enjoying a fuss-free camping trip. You'll have less to worry about while cocooning in the arms of nature.