Beginner camping guides

Written for people who have never done this before. No gatekeeping, no gear snobbery, and an honest list of what you can skip.

A group sitting around a campfire at night, faces lit by the flames
Beginner · 6 min read

Your first overnight camp

What to expect, what to bring, and what you genuinely do not need to buy. If you have never slept in a tent, start here.

Beginner · 4 min read

What to pack, and what to skip

Camping shops sell a lot of things you do not need. A short, honest list for a two-day trip in Victoria.

Still not sure?

Come anyway. Roughly half of any group is on their first or second camp, and gear is available to borrow free of charge.

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