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- Ice packs
Freeze them the night before to keep your cool box cold for longer.
- Inflatable boat
For short trips on calm water near the shore. Check local rules and wear a life jacket.
- Insect Protection
Spray or lotion against mosquitoes and ticks for days outdoors; treated clothing helps on long tours.
- Kite
A kite to fly on windy beaches. Keep away from people and power lines.
- Light Jacket
A light jacket for wind and cool mornings, easy to stuff into a backpack.
- Lightweight Scarf
A light scarf protects against sun, dust and sand and covers your shoulders when needed.
- Lilo
An inflatable mattress for floating on the water. Stay close to the shore, wind can drift you out.
- Map of Local Area
A paper map of the area works without battery or signal.
- Mat for tent entrance
A mat in front of the tent keeps sand and dirt out.
- Matches or lighter
Matches in a waterproof box or a lighter, for stove and campfire. Check fire bans first.
- Nylon cord
Strong cord for washing lines, tarps and repairs.
- Packable lantern
A collapsible lantern lights up the tent and the table at night.
- Picnic or beach blanket
A blanket with a waterproof underside for picnics on grass or sand.
- Picnic set
Plates, cups and cutlery for meals outdoors. Reusable sets avoid waste.
- Pillow
A small pillow for the tent. A stuff sack filled with clothes also works.
- Pool shoes
Protect your feet from hot sand, sharp stones and sea urchins, and are good for shared showers.
- Portable Heaters
A small heater for cold camping nights. Never use gas heaters inside a closed tent.
- Repair kit for air mattress
Patches and glue for punctures in your air mattress.
- Repair kits
Repair tape, needle and thread and spare parts for tent, mat and backpack.
- Sarong
A light cloth for the beach: towel, cover-up, skirt or sun shade in one.
- Shade tarp and stakes
A tarp with pegs for shade at the campsite.
- Sheets
Sheets for the air mattress or camper bed feel more like home than a sleeping bag.
- Sleeping Bags
Choose one rated for the coldest night you expect. A liner keeps it clean and adds warmth.
- Sleeping Mat
Insulates you from the cold ground and makes sleeping in a tent comfortable.
- Snorkelling Kit
Mask, snorkel and fins as a set. Your own fit better than rented ones.
- Stove
A compact camping stove. Gas cartridges are not allowed on planes, so buy them at your destination.
- Swim nappies
Normal nappies soak up water; most pools require swim nappies for babies.
- Swimwear
For swimming and the beach. Take two so one can dry while you wear the other.
- Tents
Mountain Tents Summer tents Family Tents Shorttrip / Weekend Tents Inflatable Tents Pop Up Tents / Backpacking Tents Festival Tents Tents for pets or other special tents
- Thermos flask
Keeps drinks hot in the cold or cold in the heat for hours.