Tips & Tricks
Before you hit the road
- Wind down TV antenna
- Turn off Fridge
- Turn off propane tanks
- Disconnect sewer hose
- Close all roof vents
- Lock doors
- Wind up stabilizer jacks
- Disconnect water hose
- Check lights, brake, etc.
- Close all windows
- Lock all storage compartments
- Disconnect battery from power supply
- Fold up steps
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What to do days before departure
- Bring cash
- Cell phone with extra battery
- Check weather reports
- Put emergency contact in each persons wallet etc
General camping equipment
- Maps, compass, gps etc
- Folding knife
- Lanterns, fuel for lanterns and candles
- Bedding, pillows, blankets, sheets
- Basic tools (hammer, screwdriver, etc.)
- First aid kit with prescription medicine
- Camera and accesories
- Bug spray
- Sleeping bags
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Alarm clock and battery
- Firewood and firewood cutting tools
Clothing
- Warm and cold weather clothes
- Undergarments
- Sleepwear & slippers
- Rain gear
- Hiking boots & thick socks
- caps/hats/gloves
- shoes/socks
- Warm and cold weather clothes
- Undergarments
- Sleepwear & slippers
- Rain gear
- Hiking boots & thick socks
- caps/hats/gloves
- shoes/socks
Hygiene
- Shaving kit
- Contact lenses/ contact solution, prescription glasses)
- Towels
- Hair care products (comb, brush, hair dryer etc.)
- Laundry bag
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Deodourant
- Toilet paper
- Mirror
- Soap /Shampoo
Kitchen
- Detailed meal plan
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish)
- Can opener
- Airtight containers
- Grill and fuel
- Ziploc bags
- Trash bags
- Groceries (per meal plan shopping list)
- Drinking water and containers
- Pots, pans, skillets
- Ice chest and ice
- Lighter fluid and charcoal
- Aluminium foil
- Seasoning and spices (salt & pepper, steak sauce etc.)
- Utensils, cups, dishes
- Oven mitts and hot pads
- Camping stove and burner
- Lighter and waterproof matches
- Dishwashing items (soap, sponge, cloth, drying rag)
Pet checklist
- Pet food
- Water
- Plastic bags to pick up after dogs
- Towel
- Treats
- Pet toys
- Blanket and bed
- Food and water bowl
- Leash and harness
- Coat and shoes for cold weather
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Cheap and Quick Outdoor Food Ideas For Adults and Kids
Pre-packaged Foods
- Beans – With a ring pull style tin or can opener
- Packet noodles
- Cereal bars
- Chocolate bars – Multipacks
- Home made cakes, flapjacks or granola bars packed in foil or tupperware
- Biscuits in handy bags
- Apples and other non bruising fruit, or fruit kept in tupperware
- Chocolate (kept cool)
- Dried meats such as salami
- Spaghetti- With a ring pull style tin or a can opener
- Meat (To be consumed when cooked on a BBQ on the first day, without letting it warm or overheat first)
- Milk for cereal - kept in a cool box for day one. This is a perishable that may need to be replaced
- Sausage rolls/Mini pies - Any carbs which can be kept chilled and eaten without cooking
- Rice cakes with high energy toppings such as peanut butter and jam
- Bagels for the morning
- Dried fruit and nuts
- Bread (A small loaf as it may not keep)
- Dairy products for day one only (eg cheese for use with BBQ food)
- Packet soups to be mixed with water
- Cous Cous packets
- Crisps - Multipacks
- Cereal packs - Try mini packs which can be eaten direct from the packet, with milk or alone
- Crackers with a variety of toppings
- Travel size spreads such as mini jams and peanut butters
- Precooked or pre-packed food – eg Pizza, sausage rolls, sandwiches that are ready to eat
- Buns for hot dogs/burgers
- Sauces such as Ketchup or brown sauce
What to Take or Make Before You Leave To Save Time and Money
- Home made granola bars, high energy cakes or muffins are all great in that they can be chucked in a ziplock bag for eating on the go.
- Look for mini chocolate bars and cereal bars that won’t take up much space in your pack. These are great for kids as well
- Remember to use a ring pull style, or to take a can opener
- Packs of noodles are very quick, convenient as well as lightweight and don't take long to cook
- Don’t reheat meat or rice as this could lead to illness.
- Cook up some pizza before and wrap it in foil to be eaten cold. (Obviously this only works if you like cold pizza!)
- Beans can be eaten cold and are inexpensive
- Cereal is enjoyable at any time of the day. Try small multi packs which can be eaten as a snack or for breakfast with milk from your cool box
- Avoid things that need to be chilled such as dairy past the first day as they may spoil in the heat
- Don’t forget that many campsites don’t allow glass- so check your food stash before you leave and make sure it complies with Outdoor rules
- Wraps and sandwiches are ideal for eating whilst on the move or travelling to the Outdoor
- Also try All Day Breakfasts or cans with spaghetti, raviloi and other similar flavours
- Snack food with plenty of carbohydrates like bagels or crisps can help keep you energized, even on very little sleep
- Avoid taking delicate fruit and veg which can get bashed about and bruised unless you intend to eat it on arrival or store it in a case
Drinks
- Taps should be located all around the sites
- Check your Outdoor camping site for rules on glass and alcohol and adhere to these
- Drinks can be poured into bottles or jerrycans for transportation if glass if not allowed, which can be ideal with spirits
- Take your own refillable water bottle or flask that can be carried all day
Motorhome Supply List
Food
- Sugar
- Flour
- Pancake Mix
- Seasoning Salt
- Jam
- Ice Tea
- Coffee Filters
- Lard
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Relish
- Salad Dressing
- Fruit
- Bread
- Rice
- Chow mein noodles
- Nuts
- Vegetable soup
- Fruit cups
- Brown sugar
- Baking powder
- Cream of tartar
- Spice
- Honey
- Tea
- Pop
- Oil
- Milk
- Miracle whip
- Mustard
- Ice cream
- Veggies
- Buns
- Pasta
- Crackers
- Cookies
- Peas
- Salt & Pepper
- Baking soda
- Raisins
- Syrup
- Peanut butter
- Coffee
- Juice
- Butter
- Cream
- Ketchup
- Pickles
- Revels
- Meat
- Macaroni
- Noodles
- Cereal
- Tomato soup
- Corn
Other
- Tea towels
- Coffee pot
- First aid kit
- Conditioner
- Shaving kit
- Laundry soap
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Saran wrap
- Flipper
- Big spoons
- Cutting board
- Pans
- Plates
- Cutlery
- Pillows
- Warm jackets
- Dish cloths
- Toaster
- Soap
- Hand lotion
- Toiletries
- Dish soap
- Toilet cleaner
- Kleenex
- Tin foil
- Can opener
- Whisk
- Bowls
- Square pan
- Cups
- Glasses
- Pillow cases
- Clothes shoes
- Pot holders
- Kettle
- Shampoo
- Towels
- Wash cloths
- Garbage bags
- Toilet brush
- Cleaning supplies
- Wax paper
- Knives
- Vegetable peeler
- Frying pan
- Cookie sheet
- Cereal bowls
- Sheets
- Blankets