Besides having a plastic tarp for ground cover under the tent, I also purchased a heavy canvas painters drop cloth for the inside floor of the tent. I picked up a tan one at Big Lots. This drop cloth helps with 1) Protects the bottom floor of tent from punctures and abrasions from within.2) Helps with extra insulation from cold ground when walking on it with bare feet or socks. 3) Eliminates the loud crunchy sound when walking around. 4) Light color tan brightens the inside of the tent to see better at night. (you can also see the bugs better on the light colored ground if they get inside). 5) Acts as an extra emergency blanket from the cold or extra padding from rough ground under your bedding.
I know its easier to setup tent on flat ground but if you setup near the top a slight hill the rain will not build up and it will flow downward, it might help also helps when field dressing game too
Good basic setup! One thing to remember is you will always forget something, its inevitable. The joy of camping is going back to the basics and figuring things out on your own and with friends.
TAKE YOUR RUBBISH WITH YOU! If you pack it in, pack it out. Can't stress this enough for the once a year campers that decide to just dump their **** in the bush.
A couple of things I didn't hear you mention: matches/lighter (depending on your stove ignition system) and a bag for hauling out your trash. Great video, thanks.
One thing I always brought with me instead of a hammer for pegs is a small hatchet as you can use back end for pegs and front end for things like braking branches and such for fire wood
I normally advise having a ground sheet that is a little smaller than the tent purely because if it rains the water won't pool around the tent. Always dry as a bone under the tent in the morning 👌
Here’s a cheap, natural, and easy bug repellent. Two parts water to one part tea tree oil. Spray it on your skin. As tea tree oil is a natural anti bacterial, it is also good for cleaning minor wounds, like abrasions, and also works as a natural deodorant! Also, if you bring a bunch of bandanas and a safety pin for each, you can hang them at Necessary locations in camp, and spray them occasionally with the mix. Other essential oils that shoo off bugs are: citronella, lavender and mint, among others. You can mix and match these to get a scent you enjoy. Bugs hate them all! They all are ok on skin when diluted, unless you are allergic of course! And they work well anywhere in camp that you want to be rid of the bugs!
Tea tree oil is much more 3xp3nsive than bug spray here is ISRAEL so... Thats why. Mint (leaves) citronella (the flower/leaves) are not starong enough is my experience. You need the essence and THAT is expensive. (again at least here)
for those of us that have been bush camping for decades you forget about people starting out and what they must be thinking to take along- good video mate.
This is the best no fluff beginner camping set up, it covers all bases and if the person purchasing decides after one trip they don't like camping it didn't cost too much.
Basic starter kit? I still have and use most that kit on all my trips. $19 gas burner still going after 21 years and still starts first click. Great list for anyone wanting to try out camping in the bush. 👍
Hey continue to put out this kinda content it is really informative and will save all of us beginner campers tons of wasted money on products that are not the best depending on the situation. Appreciate also your no BS style to hey this works and this doesn’t. Me and my family watch your videos together and really enjoy them !
To make a windscreen...we took a cardboard box about the same size as the stove and cut the front off. the box now fits around the back and both sides with access to the stove from the front. we left the bottom 3 flaps on but separated the tape that was on it. so now the box sits on those flaps to keep it from flying away. we covered the cardboard box in aluminum foil to make splatter cleanup easy. when done using it, we lay the cardboard down and the side flaps fold down.
What I like to do to prepare for drive-in camping is to use several boxes and number each box ( box #1, Box #2 etc... ). I place my items in each box, then make a list of what's in each box ( ie: Box #1 tent, lamp, sleeping bag, blanket.... ). Making a list of the things you need is important, because you don't want to find out that forgotten something when you arrive, and you might be many many miles away from the nearest town.
A $5000 4x4 and basic camping gear is how I get it done. We must never let the perfect setup that we don't have prevent us from using what's available that's good enough.
Pro tip: buy a massive tarp. Big enough to completely cover your tent plus make a makeshift awning if your camping in the rain. Just did a 2 day trip with the family. Our cheapo tent was NOT up to snuff and we got soaked. A quick trip to a coin laundry and a stop at Canadian Tire (our Bunnings) for a quick set gazebo and a nice 15ft x 20ft tarp. Made all the difference.
"When you want to go to the long drop". As funny as it sounded to me, (in the US in North Carolina), I knew immediately what you were referring to. Somethings just translate over easier than other sayings. Carry on.
I started off with basic Kmart gear about 8 years ago and still have most of it. Ive upgraded as money has allowed and now sleep in my 4x4 rather than a tent or swag most of the time but gas cookers, dinner sets etc etc still get used. Ive upgraded to better inflatable mattresses and bigger tents for when the wife and I go camping but if I need to tent camp solo I still use the cheap single Kmart inflatable mattress and a Kmart 6p tent. Just dont forget the pump. BCF has some good gear for a decent price but Kmart stuff still does the job especially if you only plan to go a couple of times a year.
For shelter/shade I use a larger tarp (same material as the one that you used under the tent) and just tie it to surrounding trees, always in an incline in case of rain. The tarp weighs next to nothing and comes in very handy.
You actually don't want a tarp (footprint) underneath that is bigger than the tent if it rains because water will pool on top of the tarp and underneath your tent.
I make sure the annex is pointed downhill if possible. If there’s going to be a rain roll the annex up. You don’t want your shoes outside then anyways!
It's worth noting about lights, that the red setting will preserve your nightvision. At night time, if you keep it set on red and just turn it on and off when you need it, you don't blind yourself.
For the plastic container of the stove, that you use as a wind block, I think that if you wrap it with a few sheets of aluminum foil it could reduce the chance of it melting. Excellent video btw!
Spot on with the advice, don't forget a small axe/hatchet for preparing firewood. Another larger tarp and some rope for setting up a rain shelter is always good to have
I made the mistake of using a footprint wider than the base of my tent. It collected rain water and flooded out the ground of my tent … needless to say, I don’t do that anymore lol
At times I camp out of a vehicle.( Jeep Wrangler , rag top ) Here in the USA we call it car camping , with the gear I have in my Ultralight Backpack. It works great for either Car camping , Canoe / Kayak camping or hiking down a trail. No matter what style or method it's enjoying the outdoors that really counts.
@@PetesBuilds Good point. The leaves on trees in the wind can be quite noisy as can be rain. Hearing trees moving around a lot can be quite unsettling too, last year up at Baw Baw I was camped around the snow gums with heavy winds and they were noisy as all buggery. Some ear plugs took the edge off the situation.
@Jon V Then you will be ripped off. Example, the 4 piece toaster $14.00 BCF but at Kmart or BigW, $5.00. Same toaster from same factory but BCF packaging. Just shop around and use the savings on that kinda stuff on a bigger and better tent or kitchen setup.
@@bmwkwi Sure agree BCF is not the cheapest for many products. Their range is normally pretty good and staff normally give good advice but the price can be pretty high compared to others. A lot of my camping gear has come from Kmart and has lasted me well. Even their inflatable mattresses and 12v pumps. Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace etc are also great ways to get cheaper gear.
To be honest what i always tell ppl when they ask me “what do i need for camping?” I tell them the basic tent and chair plates blah blah blah and whatever you have at home to take. And then say while your camping you’ll realise all the things you forgot or realised you need then jot them down for the next trip. Trust me that’s the best advice as everyone camps differently.
Hi everyone, so this camp setup cost less than $750 for 2 people. I chose the cheap tent over the swag given swags are quite bulky and expensive in comparison. If new to camping and you need a tighter budget it is possible but you will drop in comfort. Next week is the start of the latest 6 part series. Cheers
Hey Ronny as you say cheap products have limits. You purchased the equipment so I take it no product endorsement or paid promotion. Obviously convenient to head to a shop, but how about buying all the camp equipment second hand via Gumtree for example. For $750 you could buy all equipment twice as good or spend half as much. Sounds like you are helping out getting someone into camping who hasn't done a lot of it. They won't be overwhelmed with all the stuff that aren't 'must haves'. I started with stuff from home, plates etc in a cardboard box. As I got more into it I purchased what I 'needed'. I still go for second hand where possible but do look for quality. Having said that new stuff is fun get your hands on. Cheers mate.
...which will tie in nicely with your *light* 4x4 series like zooks, subies and challengers I asked for last video :) nudge, nudge, wink, wink. :) thanks Ronny, even for the seasoned camper, there were some good suggestions...the stainless steel bucket for example, we are always bringing a plastic one that invariably goes for whirlwind sight-seeing tour that requires a search and rescue mission at the end.
@@tims728 Hi Tim & @Ronny Dahl. I couldn't agree with Tim's comment more, and was the exact thing I came to comment here for. I do appreciate this video and I'm sure it will help a lot of first timers, but I must say that buying 2nd hand or drawing on family/friends as a resource can be extremely valuable. For example, when we first started camping we asked around family if anyone had anything they didn't use/want anymore and it resulted in my in-laws gifting us their old 70's gas stove. Now, while it is heavy and a bit bigger than the butane packs, it is bloody durable, doesn't blow over due to overnight winds, and is will continue to serve us well. Something like this could still be picked up for
Hey, Tim this was not a ‘paid’ promo the deal was that I’d grab all the gear I needed and in return I’d show where it was from. I hand picked the items some I went for the cheapest and others I went for mid range. I could have easily gone for the best of the best but I wanted to show people starting out you don’t have to blow the budget and you can get everything in one place. Buying via Gumtree would be a nightmare for me. I’ve sold stuff on gumtree before and the people you have to deal with sometimes is just a bad time.
@@Ronny_Dahl Hi Ronny, I didn't mean to sound like I was baiting. I'm pretty sure most of your 200k+ subscribers wouldn't know the store you purchased from. If you referred to the store it was very subtle, I took your filming as not intentionally promoting anything other than suggesting items for new campers. Certainly wasn't trying to be offensive. There was a comment also along the lines of handed down equipment. A lot of joy can come from gifting and encouraging more people to enjoy the outdoors. We need access and opportunity to camp. There's nothing better than waking up in a new place. The bird sounds, morning light and brewing a cuppa over the fire can't be beaten. Keep up the good work buddy. 🤠
Hey Ronny just finishing watching this vid 🙂 I'm 58 years young, and me and my 💖 done this story 30+ years ago in the day before park rangers and $s. And life was good ⛺
Half way through doing this for my family. Introducing kids to camping 1 at a time coz they're still quite young. We went with the Aldi self inflating mattresses. Think they're $30, possibly $40 each, cheap n cheerful, and the grippy stuff stops you sliding straight off the side. Lunchbox stove $20 from big green shed, and the cans $5 for a pack. Great vid, I sure got some great ideas out of it. Subscribed
For shelter we use a larger tarp tied between trees with paracord. Just put a 6-8ft deadfall limb as a pole in the middle and instant shelter from rain or sun
pretty cool! just one recommendation, the under tarp is supposed to be folded slightly under your tent floor, if it rains and the tarp extends outside the tent floor, water gets under your tent and doesnt seep into the ground, terrible feeling!, make sure you fold it just inside the tent floor!.
Thanks great video! I went camping at least once a month in my youth with the boy scouts, and have served in the armed forces, but I learned a few things from your video. I have a family of my own now and we are getting ready for our first camping trip. Especially liked the tips about the steaks, I remember always bending and struggling with the cheap thin ones tents came with.
i enjoyed all the videos that i have seen of yours being brought up in the bush i like your no nonsense comments , it keeps me up to date with new ideas !
These items are "your preferred items" Ronny... most of the kitchen stuff we all have at home and can take and use, the tent can be borrowed or bought second hand as with the tarp and table. Buckets most people have one in the laundry, or rectangular storage container. Water can be in 2 litre milk containers. You don't need a stove as you can cook on a fire. It's all about how often you go camping and what you are prepared to spend or how much you have to spend. I found the op shops /second-hand shops are a great place to start and I still venture to them for camping stuff as most people upgrade and pass on their items. It is amazing what you can find for a bargain in these shops. I found in one of the FB camping groups I'm in they have a camping list and it has all the items you need, want, or might use while out. I use it for a checklist to see if I have everything packed before I go camping. If you're out with or going with others use their stuff until you get your own (no need to double up on stuff that's not needed).
Ronny, fantastic video. I'm in the states, we dont sell SWAGS as they are called in Australia, I Love love SWAGS. I did buy a gazelle truck camp tent which takes 90 seconds to set up. I made a camp hand washing station from a 5 gallon bucket and pvc. Hand washing in my opinion is very very important.
Aluminium flashing makes a great windbreak for stoves of all sorts. Packs flat and bends into whatever shape, pretty cheap depending on the size you pick starting about $15, can use the rest of the roll for all sorts of other things. Could even use some to make sure rain doesn’t blow through between your awning and roof etc...
Like you I've been camping for about 40 years and I think all you advice is spot on. I would however, for a first time camper just use a used 'Hello Fresh' foam box with either ice or maybe frozen blue bricks. I would freeze my food in the house fridge and take it with me frozen. I would also take one of the water containers (the smaller one) frozen, so you get access to cold water. Do the same with your wine. Most people going camping for the first time are not going to 'go bush', so you are spot on about toilets and showers etc. Instead of all those expensive enamel plates and cups, just buy a cheap picnic basket and use the plates and cutlery in that. I would recommend aluminium foil as a life saver. As for the sleeping blankets. I'd go even cheaper, because most of the time its too hot to sleep in a SB.For older people I would go a much thinker mattress. The latest self inflating mattresses are fantastic and thick.
Ronny you missed the part you've covered many times before, taking your own pillow from home to ensure you get a good night's sleep (probably because you forgot your's this time 😀) Great content, keep it up mate!
For a wind deflector on my butane stove I bought a roll of metal flashing for about $15 at Bunnings, cut it to size and wrapped it around the stove. One roll will do about ten deflectors.
With self inflating camp mats when new always open them up at least three or four days before the first use as the foam is over compressed for shipping. Do the same if they have been rolled up for storage for some time. Roll them up the night before you go away and they will be alot better than the ones in the video. ( anything under $100 is usually not worth buying ).
I have not been camping for long but you have many things that are not needed ....if you have a lot of stuff and small stuff its more likely to forget something ..remember its not just about camping but enjoying and preserving nature ..
nice one ronny. great vid. people think they have to go out and spend 1000s on camping gear. start basic in the start to know what you like and what works
thanks Ronny. you've covered mostly everything. i would add a combustion device and some cordage to cover the 5 C's of survival. and they are handy to have when camping.
One note: A letherman is a tool for someone who´s already familiar with all the tools a Leatherman carries. Your sister will be just as lost as she was before. ;) Otherwise, great tips, the most valuable are how to get more uses out of fewer utensils. Thanks!
I’ve just got myself my first lot of camping gear I’ve got everything and good bargains too. I bought a 50L willow esky for $99 for food so it’s not opening a lot. Then I just went to Kmart and got a 25L esky just for drinks. I only have a little Kia Rio so I doubt I’ll camp for more than 2 days at the moment but my camp set up is a 2.4m Gazebo with the tent that connects to it and then I just got a kings self inflating mattress to go in it. My bedroom is currently full of brand new camping gear it’s great haha
A little advice for when in real rocky mountains or terrain is to have 1/4 inch thick spike nails (or something similar) to penetrate the ground. You'll bend every one of those stakes Ronny was showing. The drawback is if you're breaking through rocks to get deep enough you might never get it out! On a few occasions i had to leave one behind.
Just to add - if you're camping South East Australia in colder weather you will need a minus rated sleeping bag 😉 I'm a cold frog and in my -14° comfort level bag I was still feeling a chill 😂 Great beginner setup though - I reckon you've got it covered! Thanks for all the content, we really enjoy your videos 😁
Take a hot water bottle or two. Boil some water and wack them in the fart sack just before you go lullabys. Also a beanie is a good thing to have on to keep you warm over night. Personally not a fan of sleeping bags I just take a pillow and a queen sized doona and fold in half and sleep between the two layers in my swag. Much more comfortable than being encased in a bag. I find it warmer too for some reason.
A wider tarp underneath will/can catch water and allow water to gather between the ground tarp and the tent floor. That is a big no no. you can easily get a smaller tarp/blanket for the front of the tent, but you must make sure that the edge is under your ground tarp and not between it and the tent floor.
Great work mate, these are fantastic tips and tricks. It's the small details that i'm really grateful for, like cooking with the different lighting modes & when you don't want uninvited insects land in the tukka. Cheers! Keep up the great content. Nothing bad to say about the quality of your productions.
If you don't mind me asking, what size is that Pelican box you keep your 1st Aid Kit in? The model number would be helpful. I paused the video but couldn't get a clear shot of the lid with the logo. I looked up the 1st Aid Kit on Amazon and am going to get a few. The Pelicans will keep them protected and they will float. Thanks, Paul.
You don't really need more than this setup to go camping. I have pretty much the same items. Let me suggest you to buy a tent with porch area that allows you to cook (very carefully) and eat, protected from bad weather conditions. Most of times I camp alone and I use a 3 person tent; plenty of space! I'll add a tarp soon to that tent (Vango Beta). Another item I'm very satisfied with is a Suaoki usb rechargeable shower; it pumps 20 liters in about 5 minutes. I'm more inclined to improve this "ground" setup than adding stuff to my ute, like a roof tent or awning. It is just another approach to camping (and obviously a cheaper one :D ), but I'm still planning to install a 12v solar setup and a fridge in the future...
Great job Ronny, I think you covered everything to get someone started in camping - Shelter, Sleeping, Cooking, Eating, Water, Washing, only things left would be food and drink and all that can be taken with you from home!! I trust your sister and her friend were happy as and hopefully enjoyed their camping experience, I know I would be if my brother had done that for me. The only thing I would suggest is that a First Timer should try out their gear by having a "camp out" in their back yard before they go away, that way they can fine tune before they "get out there" Cheers and again, great work.
Got a good tip for a table. the first two generations of honda CRV's had a table built in, look for one second hand, bout 50 bucks, and you are laughing, good size and height.
my camping list 2x 1once bags of weed,3x 1125ltr jack daniels,3x tabs of L.S.D,3x mates,1x sober mates,goon bag inserts(pillow for later),snags,barbie sauce,squashed and petrified hamberger buns,burnt onions.....might need some ginger ale for the jack-bombs,juiceybottle,hose,aluminium can....a little bit of enginering...and you got yourself a BONG..
I got some -20 °f seeping bags a canvas tent and a wood stove for north American conditions but you will spend a fortune on it but go for sleeping bags wood stove is over kill but in 2 feet of snow its super nice
you don't want your ground sheet to be larger than your tent b/c it will trap water between the ground sheet and the tent, and if its a cheap tent, then that means water in your tent!
Jens Williamson, III (Deaf) I like the SWAG but prefer the dome tent (8 by 8) with rain fly. I just put the camo tarp (8 by 10) with 14 strong 14 binder clips on dome tent. It can make the dark room during night time. Strong 7 binder clips at front and Strong 7 binder clips at back. That is it. It was my clever. idea. The strong wind can't blow 8 by 10 camo tarp away because 14 Strong binder clips. The old woman from Michigan saw it all. She said Jens has more experience. It works. You will know. Okay! Thanks for your time. Have a good year in 2022! Respectfully, Jens Williamson, III 😎😷👍🇺🇲 Bexar County 🇨🇱 Retired ID Hearing Impaired The Disability You did a good job for smart talk/work. Thumb up!
Just a quick tip. I managed to get 10mm thick galvanised re-bar tebt pegs from a company who set up marque's for weddings etc. You'll never need another set of tent pegs.
Good video. Thank You for showing the different types of pegs, as we are going camping to a new spot for Xmas this year. Was told the ground is very hard and rocky
Check your groundsheet, it’s too large for the actual foot print of your tent. If.., and when the rains come, the water will puddle up... right there in front of your entryway. You just provided the “water-proofing” that will allow the pooling up to occur there. Its far better to have the groundsheet dimensions as close to the the size of your tent as possible, thus any rain water will straight-away channel around, drain or flow away from the tent itself. Cheers mate👊😎
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Besides having a plastic tarp for ground cover under the tent, I also purchased a heavy canvas painters drop cloth for the inside floor of the tent. I picked up a tan one at Big Lots. This drop cloth helps with 1) Protects the bottom floor of tent from punctures and abrasions from within.2) Helps with extra insulation from cold ground when walking on it with bare feet or socks. 3) Eliminates the loud crunchy sound when walking around. 4) Light color tan brightens the inside of the tent to see better at night. (you can also see the bugs better on the light colored ground if they get inside). 5) Acts as an extra emergency blanket from the cold or extra padding from rough ground under your bedding.
Thanks for this! Never would have thought of that
I purchased the foam grammar school flooring.
I love that tip, thank you!
I know its easier to setup tent on flat ground but if you setup near the top a slight hill the rain will not build up and it will flow downward, it might help also helps when field dressing game too
I do the same thing... perhaps overkill, but I also have the padded moving blankets I put down. Soft and comfy, dirt shakes off easily!
Good basic setup! One thing to remember is you will always forget something, its inevitable. The joy of camping is going back to the basics and figuring things out on your own and with friends.
that's why you should ALWAYS take duct tape! It "saved my life" many times.
@@youarewrongdevil1296 adding duck tape to my list right now. 🤣
TAKE YOUR RUBBISH WITH YOU! If you pack it in, pack it out. Can't stress this enough for the once a year campers that decide to just dump their **** in the bush.
Couldnt agree more! We hate it when bins are full and people just put the rubbish next to the bins... Then all the animals come and mess everything up
Refined Images yep, then those people complain when their favourite campsites get closed for good or are no longer free
It astounds me that people actually think it's okay to leave their rubbish anywhere.
Oh mate, they even put a skip bin at some of my local spots.. The pricks still leave it on the ground.
I burn everything then throw out the cans afterward ,grew up in Montana with grizzly bears around ,just habit
A couple of things I didn't hear you mention: matches/lighter (depending on your stove ignition system) and a bag for hauling out your trash. Great video, thanks.
One thing I always brought with me instead of a hammer for pegs is a small hatchet as you can use back end for pegs and front end for things like braking branches and such for fire wood
My husband drilled a small hole into the end of his hammer and inserted a screw hook for pulling the pegs out
Same here, or I chop some firewood to use as a baton. Or most people just find a giant rock nearby but I find it doesn't work as well.
I normally advise having a ground sheet that is a little smaller than the tent purely because if it rains the water won't pool around the tent. Always dry as a bone under the tent in the morning 👌
Exactly! When buying a tent with a ‘footprint’ included, it’s always slightly smaller than the the bottom of the tent for that reason.
Here’s a cheap, natural, and easy bug repellent.
Two parts water to one part tea tree oil.
Spray it on your skin.
As tea tree oil is a natural anti bacterial, it is also good for cleaning minor wounds,
like abrasions, and also works as a natural deodorant!
Also,
if you bring a bunch of bandanas and a safety pin for each, you can hang them at
Necessary locations in camp, and spray them occasionally with the mix.
Other essential oils that shoo off bugs are: citronella, lavender and mint, among others.
You can mix and match these to get a scent you enjoy. Bugs hate them all!
They all are ok on skin when diluted, unless you are allergic of course!
And they work well anywhere in camp that you want to be rid of the bugs!
Or just deal
@@thatispoliticalyincorrect.2756 Let me guess, you're too manly for bug repellent?
Note that tee tree oil is poisonous to animals!! Be careful with your pets
Tea tree oil is much more 3xp3nsive than bug spray here is ISRAEL so... Thats why. Mint (leaves) citronella (the flower/leaves) are not starong enough is my experience. You need the essence and THAT is expensive. (again at least here)
Aerogard works too
for those of us that have been bush camping for decades you forget about people starting out and what they must be thinking to take along- good video mate.
Great video Ronny. The best part for me is you are looking after your sister and her back packer friend. You are a really good brother.
He’s your brother :o
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This is the best no fluff beginner camping set up, it covers all bases and if the person purchasing decides after one trip they don't like camping it didn't cost too much.
Basic starter kit?
I still have and use most that kit on all my trips.
$19 gas burner still going after 21 years and still starts first click.
Great list for anyone wanting to try out camping in the bush. 👍
Hey continue to put out this kinda content it is really informative and will save all of us beginner campers tons of wasted money on products that are not the best depending on the situation. Appreciate also your no BS style to hey this works and this doesn’t. Me and my family watch your videos together and really enjoy them !
To make a windscreen...we took a cardboard box about the same size as the stove and cut the front off. the box now fits around the back and both sides with access to the stove from the front. we left the bottom 3 flaps on but separated the tape that was on it. so now the box sits on those flaps to keep it from flying away. we covered the cardboard box in aluminum foil to make splatter cleanup easy. when done using it, we lay the cardboard down and the side flaps fold down.
What I like to do to prepare for drive-in camping is to use several boxes and number each box ( box #1, Box #2 etc... ). I place my items in each box, then make a list of what's in each box ( ie: Box #1 tent, lamp, sleeping bag, blanket.... ). Making a list of the things you need is important, because you don't want to find out that forgotten something when you arrive, and you might be many many miles away from the nearest town.
Axe, saw, rake (all small, foldable), towels, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, 5 gal bucket
I buy a package of dollar store shower caps and put them over my shoes for going in the tent without taking my shoes off.
Great video !
that's a really good idea...
Great idea! thnks
first camping trip this summer an I'm most definitely putting these (shower caps) on my list 😁
That is an excellent idea. Thanks for the advice.
That’s a great idea, but I wonder if we’ll really use it in practice 🤔.
A $5000 4x4 and basic camping gear is how I get it done. We must never let the perfect setup that we don't have prevent us from using what's available that's good enough.
100% mate
Pro tip: buy a massive tarp. Big enough to completely cover your tent plus make a makeshift awning if your camping in the rain. Just did a 2 day trip with the family. Our cheapo tent was NOT up to snuff and we got soaked. A quick trip to a coin laundry and a stop at Canadian Tire (our Bunnings) for a quick set gazebo and a nice 15ft x 20ft tarp. Made all the difference.
Or just buy a decent tent.
@joshuaorourke1976 $400 tent vs $40 tarp.... lol. Yes if you're actually going to do it often.
@@joshuaorourke1976 or just waterproof and seam seal. Less than $40.
@@joshuaorourke1976this is the better option
@@craigquannunderstandable. If you are in a budget getting a big tarp or something would be helpful
"When you want to go to the long drop". As funny as it sounded to me, (in the US in North Carolina), I knew immediately what you were referring to. Somethings just translate over easier than other sayings. Carry on.
I started off with basic Kmart gear about 8 years ago and still have most of it. Ive upgraded as money has allowed and now sleep in my 4x4 rather than a tent or swag most of the time but gas cookers, dinner sets etc etc still get used. Ive upgraded to better inflatable mattresses and bigger tents for when the wife and I go camping but if I need to tent camp solo I still use the cheap single Kmart inflatable mattress and a Kmart 6p tent. Just dont forget the pump. BCF has some good gear for a decent price but Kmart stuff still does the job especially if you only plan to go a couple of times a year.
For shelter/shade I use a larger tarp (same material as the one that you used under the tent) and just tie it to surrounding trees, always in an incline in case of rain. The tarp weighs next to nothing and comes in very handy.
You actually don't want a tarp (footprint) underneath that is bigger than the tent if it rains because water will pool on top of the tarp and underneath your tent.
Completely correct this setup will ruin many first timers. Come on Ronny you know better than that...
I make sure the annex is pointed downhill if possible. If there’s going to be a rain roll the annex up. You don’t want your shoes outside then anyways!
@@freeride2752 ... that's what i already said. i didn't tell him not to use a tarp. i said it shouldn't be bigger than the tent footprint
You're good just cramming the extra back under the tent.
Use shade mesh material ground sheet
It's worth noting about lights, that the red setting will preserve your nightvision. At night time, if you keep it set on red and just turn it on and off when you need it, you don't blind yourself.
For the plastic container of the stove, that you use as a wind block, I think that if you wrap it with a few sheets of aluminum foil it could reduce the chance of it melting.
Excellent video btw!
Spot on with the advice, don't forget a small axe/hatchet for preparing firewood. Another larger tarp and some rope for setting up a rain shelter is always good to have
I made the mistake of using a footprint wider than the base of my tent. It collected rain water and flooded out the ground of my tent … needless to say, I don’t do that anymore lol
Toilet paper
Sun block
Rubbish bags
Cutlery
Hand wipes/sanitizer
Music/speaker
...and probably more; something is always forgotten!
its nice to see even the experienced campers accidentally leave stuff behind
Beer !!!
Flash lights
And you always need more rubbish bags than you think
At times I camp out of a vehicle.( Jeep Wrangler , rag top ) Here in the USA we call it car camping , with the gear I have in my Ultralight Backpack. It works great for either Car camping , Canoe / Kayak camping or hiking down a trail. No matter what style or method it's enjoying the outdoors that really counts.
Another big tip guys, bring ear plugs! if it get's windy, that tent can really make loud "whip" noise that will keep you awake!
Pete RS yeah great idea then you won’t hear the big grizzly outside your tent
@@Xstr3ngthz Grizzly bear in Australia. Might wanna double check that mate...
@@PetesBuilds Hahaha well not everybody lives in australia
@@Xstr3ngthzlol yeah i guess. Only take earplugs if there are no grizzlys!
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Good point. The leaves on trees in the wind can be quite noisy as can be rain. Hearing trees moving around a lot can be quite unsettling too, last year up at Baw Baw I was camped around the snow gums with heavy winds and they were noisy as all buggery. Some ear plugs took the edge off the situation.
Nice to see someone in the BCF marketing department is paying attention. Cheapest advertising ever! Great startup camping
video.
@Jon V Then you will be ripped off. Example, the 4 piece toaster $14.00 BCF but at Kmart or BigW, $5.00. Same toaster from same factory but BCF packaging. Just shop around and use the savings on that kinda stuff on a bigger and better tent or kitchen setup.
@@bmwkwi Sure agree BCF is not the cheapest for many products. Their range is normally pretty good and staff normally give good advice but the price can be pretty high compared to others. A lot of my camping gear has come from Kmart and has lasted me well. Even their inflatable mattresses and 12v pumps. Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace etc are also great ways to get cheaper gear.
To be honest what i always tell ppl when they ask me “what do i need for camping?” I tell them the basic tent and chair plates blah blah blah and whatever you have at home to take.
And then say while your camping you’ll realise all the things you forgot or realised you need then jot them down for the next trip. Trust me that’s the best advice as everyone camps differently.
Hi everyone, so this camp setup cost less than $750 for 2 people. I chose the cheap tent over the swag given swags are quite bulky and expensive in comparison. If new to camping and you need a tighter budget it is possible but you will drop in comfort.
Next week is the start of the latest 6 part series.
Cheers
Hey Ronny as you say cheap products have limits. You purchased the equipment so I take it no product endorsement or paid promotion. Obviously convenient to head to a shop, but how about buying all the camp equipment second hand via Gumtree for example. For $750 you could buy all equipment twice as good or spend half as much. Sounds like you are helping out getting someone into camping who hasn't done a lot of it. They won't be overwhelmed with all the stuff that aren't 'must haves'. I started with stuff from home, plates etc in a cardboard box. As I got more into it I purchased what I 'needed'. I still go for second hand where possible but do look for quality. Having said that new stuff is fun get your hands on.
Cheers mate.
...which will tie in nicely with your *light* 4x4 series like zooks, subies and challengers I asked for last video :) nudge, nudge, wink, wink. :) thanks Ronny, even for the seasoned camper, there were some good suggestions...the stainless steel bucket for example, we are always bringing a plastic one that invariably goes for whirlwind sight-seeing tour that requires a search and rescue mission at the end.
@@tims728 Hi Tim & @Ronny Dahl.
I couldn't agree with Tim's comment more, and was the exact thing I came to comment here for. I do appreciate this video and I'm sure it will help a lot of first timers, but I must say that buying 2nd hand or drawing on family/friends as a resource can be extremely valuable. For example, when we first started camping we asked around family if anyone had anything they didn't use/want anymore and it resulted in my in-laws gifting us their old 70's gas stove. Now, while it is heavy and a bit bigger than the butane packs, it is bloody durable, doesn't blow over due to overnight winds, and is will continue to serve us well. Something like this could still be picked up for
Hey, Tim this was not a ‘paid’ promo the deal was that I’d grab all the gear I needed and in return I’d show where it was from. I hand picked the items some I went for the cheapest and others I went for mid range. I could have easily gone for the best of the best but I wanted to show people starting out you don’t have to blow the budget and you can get everything in one place.
Buying via Gumtree would be a nightmare for me. I’ve sold stuff on gumtree before and the people you have to deal with sometimes is just a bad time.
@@Ronny_Dahl Hi Ronny, I didn't mean to sound like I was baiting. I'm pretty sure most of your 200k+ subscribers wouldn't know the store you purchased from. If you referred to the store it was very subtle, I took your filming as not intentionally promoting anything other than suggesting items for new campers. Certainly wasn't trying to be offensive. There was a comment also along the lines of handed down equipment. A lot of joy can come from gifting and encouraging more people to enjoy the outdoors. We need access and opportunity to camp. There's nothing better than waking up in a new place. The bird sounds, morning light and brewing a cuppa over the fire can't be beaten. Keep up the good work buddy. 🤠
Hey Ronny just finishing watching this vid 🙂 I'm 58 years young, and me and my 💖 done this story 30+ years ago in the day before park rangers and $s. And life was good ⛺
Half way through doing this for my family. Introducing kids to camping 1 at a time coz they're still quite young. We went with the Aldi self inflating mattresses. Think they're $30, possibly $40 each, cheap n cheerful, and the grippy stuff stops you sliding straight off the side.
Lunchbox stove $20 from big green shed, and the cans $5 for a pack.
Great vid, I sure got some great ideas out of it.
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Melbourne city asian boy here. Never been camping before and definatly found this vid very informative. Cheers mate!
For shelter we use a larger tarp tied between trees with paracord. Just put a 6-8ft deadfall limb as a pole in the middle and instant shelter from rain or sun
The 5 things you need to go camping is...
4 cartons of beer and a tent
6 things.. need n esky too
Sounds like my list. Two 30 racks of stones, cast iron skillet, stainless steel pot, tent.
Why do you need a tent?
@@mutan67 because staying dry and warm is important
@@jeepmanxj HHHMMMM... a clear disrespect for beer and an even more pronounced inability to recognise humour. You are a sorry individual aren't you?
pretty cool! just one recommendation, the under tarp is supposed to be folded slightly under your tent floor, if it rains and the tarp extends outside the tent floor, water gets under your tent and doesnt seep into the ground, terrible feeling!, make sure you fold it just inside the tent floor!.
Thanks great video! I went camping at least once a month in my youth with the boy scouts, and have served in the armed forces, but I learned a few things from your video. I have a family of my own now and we are getting ready for our first camping trip. Especially liked the tips about the steaks, I remember always bending and struggling with the cheap thin ones tents came with.
Great video!!! Ive been camping for years but the more wild you go the more prep you need to be. THANK YOU!!
i enjoyed all the videos that i have seen of yours being brought up in the bush i like your no nonsense comments , it keeps me up to date with new ideas !
These items are "your preferred items" Ronny... most of the kitchen stuff we all have at home and can take and use, the tent can be borrowed or bought second hand as with the tarp and table. Buckets most people have one in the laundry, or rectangular storage container. Water can be in 2 litre milk containers. You don't need a stove as you can cook on a fire. It's all about how often you go camping and what you are prepared to spend or how much you have to spend. I found the op shops /second-hand shops are a great place to start and I still venture to them for camping stuff as most people upgrade and pass on their items. It is amazing what you can find for a bargain in these shops. I found in one of the FB camping groups I'm in they have a camping list and it has all the items you need, want, or might use while out. I use it for a checklist to see if I have everything packed before I go camping. If you're out with or going with others use their stuff until you get your own (no need to double up on stuff that's not needed).
It is good to take a pair of multigrip to be used to pick up hot pots etc. keeps fingers away from flames and useful as a tool.
Kings 4WD SUPERSTORE in Australia has the first aid kids you showed.
Ronny, fantastic video. I'm in the states, we dont sell SWAGS as they are called in Australia, I Love love SWAGS. I did buy a gazelle truck camp tent which takes 90 seconds to set up. I made a camp hand washing station from a 5 gallon bucket and pvc. Hand washing in my opinion is very very important.
"If you're here for hiking camping, take a hike" That was comedy gold
Aluminium flashing makes a great windbreak for stoves of all sorts. Packs flat and bends into whatever shape, pretty cheap depending on the size you pick starting about $15, can use the rest of the roll for all sorts of other things. Could even use some to make sure rain doesn’t blow through between your awning and roof etc...
Great video! I go camping a lot but I learnt something here. I have also forwarded this to my friend who is camping for the first time.
Like you I've been camping for about 40 years and I think all you advice is spot on. I would however, for a first time camper just use a used 'Hello Fresh' foam box with either ice or maybe frozen blue bricks. I would freeze my food in the house fridge and take it with me frozen. I would also take one of the water containers (the smaller one) frozen, so you get access to cold water. Do the same with your wine. Most people going camping for the first time are not going to 'go bush', so you are spot on about toilets and showers etc.
Instead of all those expensive enamel plates and cups, just buy a cheap picnic basket and use the plates and cutlery in that. I would recommend aluminium foil as a life saver. As for the sleeping blankets. I'd go even cheaper, because most of the time its too hot to sleep in a SB.For older people I would go a much thinker mattress. The latest self inflating mattresses are fantastic and thick.
Ronny you missed the part you've covered many times before, taking your own pillow from home to ensure you get a good night's sleep (probably because you forgot your's this time 😀) Great content, keep it up mate!
A bcf ing good advert for bcf👍
Awesome to see them getting on board and supporting the campers
For a wind deflector on my butane stove I bought a roll of metal flashing for about $15 at Bunnings, cut it to size and wrapped it around the stove. One roll will do about ten deflectors.
With self inflating camp mats when new always open them up at least three or four days before the first use as the foam is over compressed for shipping. Do the same if they have been rolled up for storage for some time. Roll them up the night before you go away and they will be alot better than the ones in the video. ( anything under $100 is usually not worth buying ).
I have not been camping for long but you have many things that are not needed ....if you have a lot of stuff and small stuff its more likely to forget something ..remember its not just about camping but enjoying and preserving nature ..
nice one ronny. great vid. people think they have to go out and spend 1000s on camping gear. start basic in the start to know what you like and what works
There’s supposed to fold the tarp under the tent so rain don’t get in if it rains
thanks Ronny. you've covered mostly everything. i would add a combustion device and some cordage to cover the 5 C's of survival. and they are handy to have when camping.
One note: A letherman is a tool for someone who´s already familiar with all the tools a Leatherman carries. Your sister will be just as lost as she was before. ;)
Otherwise, great tips, the most valuable are how to get more uses out of fewer utensils. Thanks!
Yup, I use the lid to block the wind too lol 👌🏻
Camping now for over 40 years, still got some stuff from the first 10 years, so almost 30 years old........ 😂😀👍
I’ve just got myself my first lot of camping gear I’ve got everything and good bargains too. I bought a 50L willow esky for $99 for food so it’s not opening a lot. Then I just went to Kmart and got a 25L esky just for drinks. I only have a little Kia Rio so I doubt I’ll camp for more than 2 days at the moment but my camp set up is a 2.4m Gazebo with the tent that connects to it and then I just got a kings self inflating mattress to go in it. My bedroom is currently full of brand new camping gear it’s great haha
These beginners vids are an absolute life saver!
A little advice for when in real rocky mountains or terrain is to have 1/4 inch thick spike nails (or something similar) to penetrate the ground. You'll bend every one of those stakes Ronny was showing. The drawback is if you're breaking through rocks to get deep enough you might never get it out! On a few occasions i had to leave one behind.
Great! I Love keeping it simple. Only thing I'd add is a camp oven.
Great video. Love how you explained everything so thoroughly
I lost it when you described your sister by saying "she’s a lawyer" 😂😂😂
Good advice. I have found that with each trip I learn of something that would have been great to purchase.
Just to add - if you're camping South East Australia in colder weather you will need a minus rated sleeping bag 😉 I'm a cold frog and in my -14° comfort level bag I was still feeling a chill 😂
Great beginner setup though - I reckon you've got it covered! Thanks for all the content, we really enjoy your videos 😁
Take a hot water bottle or two. Boil some water and wack them in the fart sack just before you go lullabys. Also a beanie is a good thing to have on to keep you warm over night. Personally not a fan of sleeping bags I just take a pillow and a queen sized doona and fold in half and sleep between the two layers in my swag. Much more comfortable than being encased in a bag. I find it warmer too for some reason.
Don't like the cold, too. Use thermals under tracksuit when in sleeping bag (hooded -12deg) -and that's just for summer.
A wider tarp underneath will/can catch water and allow water to gather between the ground tarp and the tent floor. That is a big no no. you can easily get a smaller tarp/blanket for the front of the tent, but you must make sure that the edge is under your ground tarp and not between it and the tent floor.
7:25 That’s not a knife … all jokes aside, great video. You’re awesome for taking care of your sister like that!
Good vid Ronny. I'd also bring an axe/hand saw for wood. That's all I'd add really you covered it all.
You had me at “if your here for hiking camping take a hike cause this ain’t for you” hahahah +1 subscriber for you sir
Great work mate, these are fantastic tips and tricks. It's the small details that i'm really grateful for, like cooking with the different lighting modes & when you don't want uninvited insects land in the tukka. Cheers! Keep up the great content. Nothing bad to say about the quality of your productions.
If you don't mind me asking, what size is that Pelican box you keep your 1st Aid Kit in? The model number would be helpful. I paused the video but couldn't get a clear shot of the lid with the logo. I looked up the 1st Aid Kit on Amazon and am going to get a few. The Pelicans will keep them protected and they will float. Thanks, Paul.
You forgot a means to start a fire Ronny , a simple flint & steel. a couple of cheap Bic lighters or even a box of matches.
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Propane torch as a backup..
I think he is implying that you should be smart enough to remember that.
You don't really need more than this setup to go camping. I have pretty much the same items. Let me suggest you to buy a tent with porch area that allows you to cook (very carefully) and eat, protected from bad weather conditions. Most of times I camp alone and I use a 3 person tent; plenty of space! I'll add a tarp soon to that tent (Vango Beta). Another item I'm very satisfied with is a Suaoki usb rechargeable shower; it pumps 20 liters in about 5 minutes.
I'm more inclined to improve this "ground" setup than adding stuff to my ute, like a roof tent or awning. It is just another approach to camping (and obviously a cheaper one :D ), but I'm still planning to install a 12v solar setup and a fridge in the future...
Great job Ronny, I think you covered everything to get someone started in camping - Shelter, Sleeping, Cooking, Eating, Water, Washing, only things left would be food and drink and all that can be taken with you from home!! I trust your sister and her friend were happy as and hopefully enjoyed their camping experience, I know I would be if my brother had done that for me. The only thing I would suggest is that a First Timer should try out their gear by having a "camp out" in their back yard before they go away, that way they can fine tune before they "get out there" Cheers and again, great work.
Ronny thanx for the honesty mate! 0:20
Makeshift awning is parcel string and any rectangular material. Dont forget to put a pebble in the knot when tying to a tree or top of tent.
Try a ring of aluminum foil as a wind deflector. Been doing that for years, works great.
How do you set it up? Sounds like a great way to burn your hands while cooking.
Forget the hammer, take a hatchet (many more uses) and use the flat back to whack your tent pegs. Thanks for the video. :)
Got a good tip for a table. the first two generations of honda CRV's had a table built in, look for one second hand, bout 50 bucks, and you are laughing, good size and height.
Great video, I’m looking to start camping as I’ve just bought a Landcruiser 95 here in the U.K.
Learn a lot from you.Im from Nashville,usa
my camping list 2x 1once bags of weed,3x 1125ltr jack daniels,3x tabs of
L.S.D,3x mates,1x sober mates,goon bag inserts(pillow for later),snags,barbie sauce,squashed and petrified hamberger buns,burnt onions.....might need some ginger ale for the jack-bombs,juiceybottle,hose,aluminium can....a little bit of enginering...and you got yourself a BONG..
Camped in -12 deg Celsius, you need a good sleeping bag then ! But I always used the same mats as you do
This video is awsome, I'm in Canada and my sleeping bag goes down to -40 😂
I got some -20 °f seeping bags a canvas tent and a wood stove for north American conditions but you will spend a fortune on it but go for sleeping bags wood stove is over kill but in 2 feet of snow its super nice
you don't want your ground sheet to be larger than your tent b/c it will trap water between the ground sheet and the tent, and if its a cheap tent, then that means water in your tent!
“ hammering that bastard in all day “ Classic 😂😂
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I like the SWAG but prefer the dome tent (8 by 8) with rain fly. I just put the camo tarp (8 by 10) with 14 strong 14 binder clips on dome tent. It can make the dark room during night time. Strong 7 binder clips at front and Strong 7 binder clips at back. That is it. It was my clever.
idea. The strong wind can't blow 8 by 10 camo tarp away because 14 Strong binder clips. The old woman from Michigan saw it all. She said Jens has more experience. It works.
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Just what I wanted to know about camping. Thank you.
My tip would be to get a camping box. Target have black 120L boxes that are reasonably tough and cost just $20.
Just a quick tip. I managed to get 10mm thick galvanised re-bar tebt pegs from a company who set up marque's for weddings etc. You'll never need another set of tent pegs.
one of the best compilations I have seen
"Oh - here we go, there's a tag on it still"
Piss funny moment!!
First-rate delivery You have inspired me to work on my channel, thanks. 🐼
Good video. Thank You for showing the different types of pegs, as we are going camping to a new spot for Xmas this year. Was told the ground is very hard and rocky
Check your groundsheet, it’s too large for the actual foot print of your tent. If.., and when the rains come, the water will puddle up... right there in front of your entryway. You just provided the “water-proofing” that will allow the pooling up to occur there. Its far better to have the groundsheet dimensions as close to the the size of your tent as possible, thus any rain water will straight-away channel around, drain or flow away from the tent itself. Cheers mate👊😎
Tip:
Your footprint should be the same size as tent to prevent water from getting between tent & tarp... FYI...
finally an Aussie vlog! looking to take my kids camping for the first time end of the year.