Camping essentials to make the trip a whole lot better

While sleeping on the ground in a tent in the heat or rain might not be the most appealing to some, it's the perfect holiday getaway for others. 

For those planning their next big tent adventure, why not get the family some new gear to really spruce the campsite up.

Everything from tents, sleeping bags and cooking must-haves to fans, lights and games for the kids (including marshmallow sticks), you can find them right here!

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Coleman Camping Instant Up Tent 

4-Person tent for $2996-Person tent for $2958-Person tent for $427.49

You can get your campsite set up in as little as two minutes with the Coleman Camping Instant Up Tent. It is made with the WeatherTec system using inverted seams to prevent water from seeping through during rainy nights. It comes with an awning and two large roll-up windows and is available in four, six or eight-person varieties.

Naturehike Self-Inflating Mattress 

Here for $129.99

Measuring 183cm long, this Naturehike Self-Inflating Mattress can help you sleep more comfortably when out in the wilderness. Designed for use in temperatures from 21° to -6° Celsius, it has aluminium layers that reflect heat to maintain a comfortable temperature.

Sea to Summit The Clothesline 

Buy now for $14.90

This 3.5m reflective Sea to Summit clothesline uses built-in beads acting as pegs. One buyer says "I was skeptical but this works well. Held up several wet bathing suits and towels while camping."

Komodo Aluminium Camping Cookware Set 

On Kogan for $29.99

This Komodo cooking set comes with a non-stick frypan, a pot with a lid and a kettle to make your favourite campsite meals.

OZtrail 2-Seater Camping Galaxy Sofa 

Get yours here for $99.90

Get cosy and comfy by the campfire with this OZtrail 2-Seater Camping Galaxy Sofa, built with double-layer padding and a cup holder on both armrests.

Solo Stove Campfire 

Available here for $299.99

This stainless steel Solo Stove Campfire is designed to boil 1L of water in as little as two minutes. It uses the patented 360° Airflow design to help your wood-burning for longer and with less smoke. One buyer says "The flame was not huge but it was still hot enough to cook, and the embers were contained, all of which is a big consideration when you have kids around."

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Coleman Daintree Extreme Jug Cooler 

5.5L for $47.9910L for $63.9915L for $89.90

Keep fresh water at hand for your entire camping trip with the Coleman Daintree Extreme Jug Cooler. Available in 5.5L, Coleman Daintree Extreme Jug Cooler and 15L capacities, it uses foam insulation to keep your water at just the right temperature for longer.

Naturehike Folding Camping Table 

Here for $62.99

This small 650g table will be the perfect accompaniment next to your camping chair as you sit back and take in the great outdoors.

Stanley Stay Hot Camp Mug, 236mL 

Buy yours for $40

Wake up every morning to a hot cuppa with this Stanley Stay Hot Camp Mug. This stainless steel mug is designed to keep your coffee or tea piping hot for up to 90 minutes thanks to its double-wall insulation.

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Aus-Aid First Aid Kit 

Get it here for $48

Having a first aid kit handy on any adventure is a must. This one is a great option for your next camping trip with 228 pieces inside including gauze, bandages, tourniquets, gloves, masks and an emergency blanket. 

Kathmandu Retreat Low Lounger

On sale for $75

When going camping, you often have to sacrifice your comfort – not with this chair. Put your feet up and enjoy the serenity with this low lounger seat.

Uniden Compact UHF Handheld Radios

These radios are a great way to communicate with your fellow campers when away from the campsite. Each has a 3km range, a built-in LED light and up to 20 hours of battery power. It also has a Kid-Zone setting to stop any conversation coming through from external channels.

IZIMINI Brighton Baby Chair

Get it today for $85

Designed for children from six months to three years old, a family meal around the campfire has never been easier (or as cute) with this orange-striped baby chair. It also comes with a matching carry bag to easily fold it away.

Looking for more? This chair comes in a huge range of styles including fruit, flowers and checks as well as with some additions like a snack cup, a matching hat or some beach toys.

Arctic Zone Ultimate Tabletop Cooler 

Buy it here for $66.37

You can't go wrong with a cooler, and this is a great one to bring. This Arctic Zone insulated cooler can hold up to 50 cans and has a Therma-Flect radiant barrier to ensure the contents are kept cooler for longer – even in the Aussie summer heat. 

Advanced Elements Summer Solar Shower

On Amazon for $67.40

Who would have thought you could have a decent shower while out in the wilderness? With this portable shower, you can! It can hold about 18.9 litres of water and the heat for the shower is generated through solar energy. The reflector panel insulates the heat from the sun, so it keeps the water warmer for longer. It also has an on-and-off shower head, temperature gauge, and side pockets to keep your shampoo or soap. 

Fire-Maple Camping Gas Lantern 

Get it here for $49.99

Weighing just 150g, the Fire-Maple Camping Gas Lantern adds a simple and subtle touch to the campsite and just enough light needed for the evening. 

Hesanzol Portable Telescoping Stool 

Here for $21.80

Holding up to 220kg, and retracting down to 6cm, this stool is the perfect seating option if you're running out of space when packing. What's even better is that it can extend up to 44cm and only weighs 1.13kg – much lighter than many other camping chairs on the market.

Marshmallow Roasting Sticks, 8-Pack

Get the 8-Pack for $17.99

It's almost impossible to sit by a campfire and not roast a delicious marshmallow. Instead of grabbing a nearby stick, you can use these marshmallow roasting sticks. They are made from food-safe stainless steel with two prongs at the end to secure your marshmallow and roast above the fire. Each roasting stick has a non-slip wooden handle so your fingers will be safe from the heat. Each of these handles are colour-coded, so there won't be any arguments from the kids about who's using which.

Trekology 2.0 Aluft Camping Pillow

On sale for $28.99

This camping pillow from Trekology can easily inflate with a few breaths and deflate quickly after use for easy storage and carrying to and from the campsite. It is water resistant and features a latch design so you won't slip off the pillow in the night.

JBL Clip 4 Ultra Portable Waterproof Speaker

Discounted to $52

This small but mighty JBL Clip 4 speaker has a 10-hour battery life and is waterproof, so it's a great option to take near a beach or creek. It also has an integrated snap hook that easily attaches to your bags or clothing to have your tunes blaring on your hikes. What might sound even better, is that it's currently 42 per cent off on Amazon.

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BuzzPatch Mosquito Stickers, 60-Pack

Get the 60-Pack for $21.90

If the kids aren't a fan of the smelly and sticky spray on mosquito repellent (and let's be honest, who is?) then these mosquito stickers are a great alternative. They're water-resistant and are most effective in the first eight hours of use, but can last up to 72 hours. 

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Nakie Bug Net  

Buy now for $85

Nothing is worse than the buzzing and biting of insects on your trip. Help keep them away from your tent, sleeping bag or hammock with this Nakie Bug Net. You'll also be doing the environment around you a favour with each net being made from 25 recycled plastic bottles.

Levede Folding Camping Table 

Here for $49.99

Whether you want to eat at the table, play a few card games, or store some essential supplies on top, this table can be used for everything you need. It also has two smaller flip-out tables for more space and can hold up to 40kg of weight. 

Kolner Portable Refrigerator, 50L 

On Amazon for $429

For a little bit more luxury on your trip, this Kolner Portable Refrigerator will let you take all the food and drinks you would keep at home on the road. Just connect to a portable power source and you can set the temperature on the LCD display down to as low as negative 20° Celsius.

ZCOINS Rechargeable Tent Lights, 2-Pack  

Buy two for $27.99

Ready for the dark nights ahead, these tent lights are dust and waterproof and can hang in your tent via the hook or stick to a metal surface with its magnetic base. It is also programmed with four lighting settings: high beam flashlight, warm white light, red warning light and strobe light.

Kathmandu Camping Towel  

Buy today for $49.98

This simple striped towel measures 50cm x 100cm, is quick drying and comes with a zipped storage pouch. 

RKR Outdoor Ferro Rod Flint Fire Starter Kit

Available here for $20

Despite how much we enjoy the outdoors, we've evolved a lot from our caveman ancestors and making a fire is hard work. To help, this flint fire starter kit will get the campfire going in no time.

Coletti Bozeman Camping Coffee Pot

Now $42.95

Sure, you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life when taking a camping trip away, but no one can really slow down on the coffee. Get your caffeine fix no matter where you are with this stainless steel coffee pot. Designed for outdoor use with a hardwood handle and tempered glass top, you'll be able to make nine cups of coffee in this jug. Not enough? There is also a 12-cup jug available here.

Paw Patrol Kids Camping Chair and Minnie Mouse Kids Camping Chair

Buy the Paw Patrol chair hereBuy the Minnie Mouse chair here

If you struggle to drag the kids away from their favourite shows and movies, why not bring it with you? Now $30.72 each, you can set up these Paw Patrol and Minnie Mouse camping chairs by the campfire and enjoy the time away from the telly.

Furhaven Camping Pet Pillow

Buy it here for $47.82

Camping is about spending time with family, and that means every member. Bring your pooch on your trip with this camping pet pillow.

Gofindit Outdoor Nature Scavenger Hunt Card Game

Here for $17

Avoid the inevitable "I'm bored" catch cry from the kids with this fun and unique card game. Inside the pouch are 33 cards that need the players to find something specific in the nature around them – like finding something small, or spotty, or spiky. This is a great way to keep the kids busy when they're away from the phones, games and internet.

Wheat Straw 28-Piece Dinnerware Serving Set

Buy it here for $28.99

This dinnerware set is made with natural and organic wheat straw fibre. It comes with a bowl, plate, cup, spoon, fork, knife and chopsticks.

Camco Portable Travel Toilet

Here for $217.10

Finding a decent bathroom-like location on a camping trip is one of the least enjoyable aspects of the holiday, but having this portable toilet can make it a little bit better. It can hold up to 9.8L in a detachable tank that can be emptied manually. It has a locking lid to seal in odours as well as stop any spills or leaks. Impressively, it actually flushes – when flushed it transfers the waste away into the tank instead of gathering in the bowl. Nothing about this is particularly nice or pleasant, but it sure does help.

NoFly Pro Fly Fan

Here for $15.99

Sick of the flies and bugs trying to eat more of your meal than you can? Keep them away with this fly fan. It's a natural repellent with no chemicals on smells that simply knock the bugs out of the way – too easy. 

GoSun Solar Oven Portable Stove

On Amazon for $199

The GoSun Solar Oven cooks your meal in a small device without needing a power source. Simply put your food into the cooking tube within the oven, set the chamber on the reflector to cook, and wait for your tasty meal.

Using light directly from the sun, it can reach a temperature of 290° Celsius and can cook a meal in as little as 20 minutes. It will still cook even in the shade and is cool to touch as the cooking chamber has a vacuum tube that provides a layer of insulation.

Core Nine-Person Instant Cabin Tent

Get it here for $1063.21

If you're into a more spacious and comfortable stay, it's big enough to fit two queen-sized air mattresses. 

Inside the tent are room dividers for more privacy, wall storage pockets, an electrical cord port and air vents on the ground for improved airflow.

Coghlan's Pop-Up Container Pack

Buy it here for $69

Keep your campsite clean and tidy with the Coghlan's Pop-Up rubbish bin. This model can carry up to 111 litres of rubbish and comes with handles to easily carry.

Camp Kitchen Organiser and Utensil Kit

Get the set of 14 for $89

Make your camping cookout like your own gourmet meal with this kitchen kit. It comes with a stainless steel spatula, tongs, 12-inch knife, three bamboo spoons, a bottle opener, a cutting board, two scrubbers and a dish towel. The kit itself also comes with plenty of pockets for storage.

Gominimo Bug Zapper

Available here for $24.95

This Gominimo Bug Zapper has up to 12 hours of battery life and can zap bugs around its 360-degree fan. It attracts bugs through its LED purple light and zaps them away from your tent or campsite. It comes with a USB cord recharger and can fully charge within five hours.

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Romoss 18W Power Bank

Discounted to $53.99

You won't have to worry about your phone dying on your trip when you have a Romoss 18W Power Bank handy. It can charge all types of phones, tablets, and other devices in as quick as 35 minutes – it can charge three devices simultaneously. 

JISULIFE Camping Fan  

On Amazon for $39.99

Helping get through the long hot days and nights, this rechargeable camping fan has four speed settings and lasts for up to 25 hours per charge. The fan blades are also removable making it easier to carry and travel with. 

Coolzon Sleeping Bag

On sale for $39.99

This sleeping bag has a plush filling to make those rough sleeps on the ground a bit comfier as well as a waterproof exterior, drawstring hood and double-sided zipper.

Shadowhawk Rechargeable LED Torch

Buy it here for $43.99

Keep your entire campsite light and bright no matter how dark the night gets with this Shadowhawk LED torch. It has an upgraded LED chip that can light up an area the size of 120 square metres. It has four power levels and five lighting modes depending on the light needed. It is also made from an aerospace-grade aluminium alloy that is waterproof and can withstand a drop from 10 feet.

CamelBak Chute Mag Water Bottle, 1L

Get a bottle here from $54.99

This double-walled water bottle can keep your drinks cold for up to 24 hours and warm drinks hot for up to six hours. The double-walled steel design reduces condensation on the exterior of the bottle and it has a magnetic lid that holds the cap away while you take a sip.

Meteor Quick Dry Microfiber Towel

Prices starting from $8.39

This microfibre towel is quick drying and comes in a variety of different colours and sizes.

Northroad Oversized Portable Camping Chair 

On Amazon for $89.99

This camping chair is fully padded for comfort, has a cup holder and cooler bag and a side pocket to store your book or iPad, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy your getaway.

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