Now that I’m married and with little Jack my essentials have changed.

We now take an off-road camper trailer that’s complete with a queen size bed and a proper kitchen with a gas cooktop and plenty of room to take all the extras you need for a baby.

However, if I was heading away on my own with mates I’d just be taking my swag and the very basics in terms of food and camping gear.

If I have a fire I will try to cook everything on there. My ute is set up with a fridge and water tank so they always get used a lot, regardless of who I go with and where I’m going.

I do love having a shower before bed, so I always take my portable hot shower system with me.

Westy’s camping essentials

With the family:

Off-road camper trailer

Portable hot shower system

With mates:

Ute – complete with fridge and water tank

A swag

Basic food

Water

Portable hot shower system