I loved hearing your camping gear recommendations! I asked over on Instagram what must-have items you all swear by for van life and camping adventures – honestly, the responses were amazing and so varied.
I’ve pulled together your top picks into one handy list so you can shop what everyone’s loving.
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🍳 Kitchen & Cooking
Because good food is half the fun of camping! These were your go-to kitchen heroes:
- Coffee Pod Machine – For those who can’t function without their morning brew, at the press of a button!
- Fridge – Keeps your snacks fresh and your drinks chilled.
- Ridgemonkey – The cult favourite for easy one-pan meals on the road.
- Omnia Oven – So many of you love this little gem for baking anything in your van.
- Corkscrew – Because wine under the stars is non-negotiable.
- Cadac BBQ – Compact, powerful, and community-approved.
- Small Air Fryer – For the vanlifers living their best gourmet life.
🔥 Keeping Warm
Cozy vibes are everything when the nights get chilly – here’s what you all swear by:
- Insulated Windscreen Cover – Keeps warmth in and frost out.
- Olpro Everywhere Blanko – A snuggle must-have that looks good too.
- Jungle Blanket – Lightweight, warm, and a total crowd favourite.
- Firelighters – For effortless campfire starts (because who needs stress?).
- Portable Firepit – Perfect for space saving fire on the go! These are mega popular.
🧹 Keeping Tidy & Organised
Because van life feels so much better when everything has a place:
- Dustpan & Brush – The unsung hero of every van.
- Magnetic Hooks – Perfect for hanging towels, lights, and everything else.
- Telescopic Stools – Compact, foldable, and surprisingly comfy.
- Boot Box – Keeps muddy chaos out of your living space.
- Wet Wipes – For quick freshen-ups on no-shower days, and easy wipe downs of spills in the van.
- Karcher Window Vac – Keeps condensation in check (and windows sparkling).
🏕️ Van Essentials
The gear that makes van life so much smoother — tried, tested, and loved by you:
- Jackery Solar Battery Generator – Power up anywhere, anytime.
- Head Torch – Because finding the loo in the dark is never fun.
- Spare Tent Pegs – Always good to have extras on hand. We use ours for pegging down the wind out awning.
- Waxpop Citronella Melts – Smells amazing and keeps mozzies away in summer months.
- Outdoor Mat – Keeps the dirt outside where it belongs.
💬 A Huge Thank You!
This list has been created by you guys! Every single item here came straight from your suggestions and real-life adventures.
If you try any of these or have your own must-have bits of gear, tag me on Instagram and share your setup – I love seeing how everyone personalises their van or camping space 😍 (and enjoy nicking your ideas too…!).
Here’s to warm fires, cozy nights, and good coffee on the road.
Happy camping! 🏕️✨
The Touring Bulls 
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