Camping Resources for our Happy Campers

Bargain Hunters

A friend of mine, Nicholas, loves a bargain. Just loves a bargain! “You’ll never guess how much I paid for these shoes! 20 bucks. Yep. 20 BUCKS! In Hong Kong!” So, the Bargain Hunters newsletter is dedicated to my dear camping friend Nicholas.

Join our subscription and we’ll send you an email when we have over-stock, clearance or just get a fantastic deal from our suppliers. Discounts will typically be more than 20% off. Great for presents for Nicholas!

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Camping News from Australia

From time to time our customers and suppliers send us interesting camping tips and ideas. We also trawl the web looking for great camping concepts. You can check out our blog for whatever scraps we find online.

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Pet Friendly Camping Sites

Where can you camp with your best friend? Your dog! Not your family. We’ve found a great list of dog friendly camp sites. Tell me if you have more.

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Sink that stink! How to care for your sleeping bag.

There's no doubt that a sleeping bag is definitely an essential piece of camping gear. Considering it's the only thing between you and the outdoor elements, a good quality sleeping bag is a worthwhile investment that you will want to protect by looking after it properly. Here's how.

Even if you don't use your sleeping bag often, oil and dirt from your skin, sweat and dead skin cells can accumulate inside your sleeping bag. Yuk! If the thought itself isn't enough to motivate you to give it a good clean, these nasties can actually degrade the effectiveness of your sleeping bag's insulation by damaging the fibres that keep you warm at night.

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Mum, I'm bored! Fun camping games for kids

Even seasoned camping families might struggle for ideas to entertain the kids when boredom sets in. While adults might revel in the chance to relax with a good book, away from the TV, some kids may struggle for ideas on what to do, especially if the weather is bad or after the sun sets.

» Here are some ideas to get you started

Aussie Bush Tucker

Ever wondered what people ate in Australia before supermarkets arrived? Aboriginal people of Australia have lived off the land, eating 'bush tucker' for more than 50,000 years.

When the first European settlers arrived, many of them struggled to grow crops and make foods they were used to eating at home. Many crops failed in the early colonial days, and many settlers starved as a result, but some learnt about local foods from Aborigines, and were probably healthier for it!

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Making Bush Tucker: Easy Stockman's Damper

Damper was traditionally made by Australian stockman over an open fire as a staple source of energy. Simple to make, it tastes great with a cup of tea, dipped in golden syrup or with cold meats.

Best eaten on the day it is made, bush damper is a favourite recipe you can still make in an open fire on your next camping trip.

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Best regards,
Camper-in-Chief, Katrina
Favourite camp site: Wollondilly River Station, NSW