These Kmart essentials will transform your next family camping trip without breaking the bank

Produced in partnership with Kmart

Family camping trips are an intriguing concept.

The idea is to journey to the outdoors to disconnect and enjoy each others company, but the reality can sometimes be a bit of a disaster if you don't arrive prepared.

There's nothing worse than a starving child complaining about how hungry they are and refusing to eat the food whipped up over the campfire.

It seems that the team at Kmart understand the struggle, releasing a range of camping equipment to forever avoid the infuriating response of, "I don't want to eat that".

Imagine next camping trip never having to hear complaints about the food because now you can serve up some of your kids' favourites right outside the tent.

Keep scrolling for all the items from Kmart's new camping range that can take your next family holiday to the next level.

Jaffle Maker Stove Top - $19

What kid doesn't love a cheese toastie?

This one is a real game changer in the camping game, making it easier than ever to whip up two toasted sandwiches at a time without all the creature comforts of your own kitchen.

"Just perfect for toasted sandwiches when camping and so easy," reads one review on the Kmart website.

Other reviews share that they've toasted everything from crumpets to burger buns using the product.

Plus, if you're wanting to jazz things up for yourself after you've whipped up a ham and cheese toastie for the kids, what's stopping you from making a nice panini for dinner?

The jaffle maker can be used over a grill, hot plate or fire, and is made from cast aluminum and non-stick coating bakelite.

Halo Peak Butane Twin Burner Stove with Hotplate - $79

One of the biggest hassles when camping is the sheer amount of equipment you need to bring, but this burner stove can help you get down in one majorly inconvenient area – frying pans.

The twin burner stove not only comes with a handy carry bag, but also a hotplate that fits neatly inside meaning that you no longer have to try and awkwardly fit an odd-shaped frying pan into your luggage.

The hotplate is removable too, so when you're not frying up bacon and eggs you can easily pop a camping kettle on the burner to make a cup of coffee.

The item also has enhanced safety features, able to turn itself off when the pressure becomes too high.

Portable BBQ Charcoal Grill - $30

If you love a barbecue, this is a camping essential.

You can fry up everything from steaks to veggie kebabs on this portable mini-grill, which packs down flat for easy transport.

"I have to say by far the best tiny BBQ I have used," read one review on Kmart's website.

"Easy to put together, clean and store. Love, love, love it."

Kitchen Cupboard - $59

One of the more chaotic parts of camping is the mess you have to live in.

With a lack of storage space things just kind of tend to pile up, which is why people are loving this handy collapsible kitchen cupboard that doubles as a benchtop.

You can keep things tidy with multiple shelves and compartments to store everything from food to utensils and it's super easy to set up, pack away and transport.

Plus, when you're not venturing into the great outdoors it works great as a storage unit out by the BBQ.

Four Piece Silicone Collapsible Container - $20

Speaking of maximising space and tidiness, why not bring along some collapsible containers to store snacks and leftovers.

Rather than those annoying plastic Tupperwares that even when empty take up an annoying amount of space, these ones easily collapse into one another when they're not being used.

Utensils - $2.50

If you're taking the time to journey into nature, the last thing you want to do is ruin the environment with paper or plastic plates, bowls and utensils ending up in landfill.

But there's also no way you're bringing your nice kitchenware from home.

So this range of lightweight, reusable camp ware is the perfect solution.

At just $2.50 each you can get your hands on plates, bowls, mugs and cutlery sets which each include a fork, knife, spoon and chopsticks all inside a handy carrycase.

Product prices are current as at September 29, 2025. Availability may vary store to store, please visit kmart.com.au