You don’t need to put camping off until summer, even if you live down in the southern parts of the country that cop snow every winter! Winter camping – even when it’s snowing – can be some of the most enjoyable camping you’ll ever do. It’s all about making things more comfortable obviously, and thankfully 4WD Supacentre stocks a wide range of gear that’s all about making winter camping more enjoyable.

If you’re hitting the road this Winter to the chilly parts of Australia and planning on seeing some snow, you need to be prepared.  A little pre-planning makes all the difference for your trip, so here are the most important things to bring when you’re snowbound in your 4WD this Winter.

Every camp needs a fire, but it’s often particularly difficult to light a fire in wet and snowy areas.  The best solution is the Adventure Kings Camp Oven/Stove which is an enclosed free-standing fire with an extended chimney.  The fire is kept off the ground so it can burn all night. It is also fully self-contained which is good for enclosed fire only areas.  The long chimney directs smoke away from camp and out of your eyes, which is particularly helpful when you’ve got little kids running around camp.

Cooking on the Adventure Kings Camp Oven/Stove is easy too.  Simply monitor the heat and airflow with the adjustable flue damper.  The Adventure Kings Camp Oven/Stove features an open top that is ideal for fire cooking and boiling and a flat top section that is perfect for fitting two pots or pans.  It’s the best way to cook in the snow.

The whole kit weighs 10.5kgs and packs up to small cylinder and can be moved with ease with the convenient carry handle.  It’s the ultimate warmth and cooking solution for your campsite in the snow.

Every experienced 4WDer relies on a recovery kit, and the Hercules Essential Nylon Recovery Kit contains everything you’ll need for hitting the road in the snow.  A good recovery kit essential for slippery snow conditions, which can be very dangerous when you’re not adequately prepared.  Every 4WDer in the snow needs the Hercules Essential Nylon Recovery Kit.

The kit includes:
1 x Snatch Block, 8,000kg
1 x Snatch Strap, 8,000kg, 9m x 60mm
1 x Tree Trunk Protector, 10,000kg, 3m x 75mm
1 x Extension Strap, 5,000kg
2 x Bow Shackles 4.7T each
1 x Winch Dampener

All the components of your Hercules Essential Nylon Recovery Kit have been individually tested for your safety and all store away neatly in your Hercules Winch Dampener, keeping everything together in one easy location.

If you’ve spent much time in the snow, one thing you’ll know for sure is you need a really good sleeping bag to keep you warm in the chilly temperatures.  The Adventure Kings Premium Winter/Summer Sleeping Bag will keep you snug with it’s combined 500GSM rating of it’s poly cotton canvas exterior and soft flannel interior.  It’s perfect for both summer and winter camping with removable layers, so you can camp out in the snow, or bring it indoors and take out a few layers to adjust yourself to the right temperature.

Each Adventure Kings Premium Winter/Summer Sleeping Bag spreads out to a large 2.4 meters tall & 900mm wide.  By purchasing the Left and Right zip Adventure Kings Premium Winter/Summer Sleeping Bag you can combine two sleeping bags together to make a giant sleeping bag, perfect for couples or singles who like a bit more space.

When deciding your camp options in the snow you have to consider a roof-top tent.  Roof top tents keep you high off the ground away from cold wet snow.  The Adventure Kings ‘Kwiky’ Pop Up Roof Top Tent is ideal for Winter snow conditions due to it’s ABS PVC plastic roof and floor which will act as a shield from falling snow.  Once unfolded the 320gsm Canvas will keep you warm and protected from the weather outside.

The Adventure Kings ‘Kwiky’ Pop Up Roof Top Tent erects in seconds, which means you’re not out in snowy conditions spending a long time in the cold, struggling to erect an intricately designed tent. Also the ‘Kwiky’ is very comfortable, measuring 1100mm wide x 2080mm long x 930mm high and fits a snug 80mm comfy mattress for a good night’s sleep.

Did you know? Our own testing has shown that the Adventure Kings Big Daddy double swag has canvas that’s such good quality, that the air temperature inside stays a full 10°C warmer when the swag is zipped up! It also has a heavy-duty PVC bucket floor which is so waterproof that the swag actually floats on water. That means the damp ground stays outside where it belongs, and doesn’t seep up into your bedding for the night. For added protection, the Adventure Kings mesh floors are brilliant at adding a bit of extra protection between you and the cold ground, and the massive added bonus is that they will keep your swag clean too!

Wind chill is one of the biggest issues with winter camping, and if you can keep directly out of the wind then you can stay amazingly warm. The Adventure Kings awning walls attach directly to your awning and provide massive amounts of shelter from those chilly breezes. Simply set up your campsite with your 4WD blocking the majority of the wind, and use one or two of the awning walls on your 4×4 awning to really create a warm, protected space to camp under. Combine all these bits of gear together and you’ll be amazed how warm and toasty you can be at camp. The final piece of the puzzle is a beautiful roaring campfire!

4WD Supacentre have products for all types of weather including the chilly Winter months.  If you want the best snow gear for your trip make sure you check out the full range on 4WD Supacentre.  4WD Supacentre deliver quality products at cheap prices due to ordering in high quantities and removing the middle men – meaning you the consumer wins!