COLEMAN INSTASTART CAMP STOVE and CAMP KITCHEN- We've tested this combination over the last two years and found it makes the best bush cooking arrangement we've tried so far... read more ...
CAMP POWER
SOLAR PANELS -When you're shopping for a solar battery charging kit you'll notice that there are differently shaped and coloured silicon cells in the panels you're inspecting. This is not a styling exercise by the makers ... read more ...
GENERATORS - To run a camping fridge, TV or computer and lights, all
at the same time, requires bout 700 watts of continuous power; add a small
freezer and a microwave and the demand doubles to around 1400W and if you
wanted ... read more ...
CLOTHING and FOOTWEAR
AMPHIBIAN BOOTS- Unlike traditional 'wellies' Thomas Cook boots are made from shaped neoprene with nylon sheathing so they're insulating as well as waterproof. read more ...
LIGHTING
CAMP LIGHTING - Gas, fluoro and LED camp lights all have their place, but here you can find out which one or which combination is best for you ...read more ...
HEAD TORCHES - We evaluated 15 examples from a range of head-torches that grows almost daily. RRP's range from $28 up to $200. As often happens, price is a poor guide to the right head torch choice ... read more ...
PLANNINGand PACKING
PACKING LIST- Print out this handy check list and tick the boxes as you pack your gear for your next camping trip ... print list ...
QUARANTINE REGULATIONS - Australian States and Territories have quarantine laws to protect our agricultural industries from pests and diseases often found in fruit, vegetables, honey and plant material. How does this affect the way you pack food for your trip? read more ...
REFRIGERATION
TENTS
JET TENT by OzTENT - OzTent is justifiably famous for its revolutionary 30-second tent design and the company has added a new Jet Tent product line-up that doesn't erect as quickly, but is much easier to pack inside a vehicle ...read more ...
BLACK WOLF TURBO TENT - We evaluated the Turbo 300 Lite Plus in a mixture of weather conditions and found it very stable and relatively flap-free. In hot weather we didn't use the fly, so the roof vents were open to the sky... read more ...
BLUESCREW - We've been testing the Aussie designed Bluescrew tent and awning pegs with great success. Bluescrew pegs go into the ground at the same angle as the rope: not at 90ºto the line of pull as with conventional pegs ... read more ...
OzTENT RV-5 - The RV-5 OzTent was released in 2006 and quickly became a top seller. The RV-5 is made from waterproof, rip-stop poly cotton canvas and the floor is made from heavy duty heat sealed PVC ... read more ...
WATER FILTRATION
KATADYN WATER FILTER - We tested a Combi Microfilter and it's now standard equipment in our camping kit. The unit is very compact; weights 580 grams and packs into a bag measuring only 30cm in length ... read more ...
