After some more tips and tricks to dial in your camp setup? Here is part three of our cracking list of camping tips and tricks!<\/p>\n
Pick up an Iluminator 24 LED work light and chuck it in the back of your 4WD. At camp you\u2019ll have a portable light that can attach anywhere with a hook or attach to a tent pole. It\u2019s a lot more cost effective than setting up permanent camp lights.<\/p>\n
Velcro is absolutely underrated when it comes to organising gear around camp and the beaut part is it sticks to marine carpet like glue. Lighters, knives, torches, pens \u2013 anything you can think of really \u2013 can do with a small patch of Velcro to secure it where you want for quick access.<\/p>\n
We all know the trick, slant your Adventure Kings Awning in the rain to allow it drain. However, if you use a length of drain pipe, hose clamped to the short leg of your Awning and run into a bucket you\u2019ll end up with a good collection of general purpose water.<\/p>\n
\u201cTHE SIMPLEST MODS OFTEN MAKE THE MOST DIFFERENCE TO YOUR EXPERIENCE\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
KEEP THOSE KEYS CLOSE<\/h3>\n
Ever misplaced your 4WD\u2019s keys for hours, only to realise you rolled them up in your swag that\u2019s now strapped to the roof, while your mates wait to hit the road? We\u2019ve all been there. Get yourself a small hook made of fencing wire, and hook your keys to the inside zipper of your swag. They\u2019re safe in there with you at night, but you can\u2019t get out of the swag in the morning without remembering to grab \u2018em.<\/p>\n
STUBBY COOLER DASHBOARD ORGANISER<\/h3>\n
Got a weird fetish for collecting stubby coolers? Well, put \u2018em to good use by using them to hold pens, sunnies or anything else you can think of. In older 4WDs they stand up quite easily on the dash, so use a square of \u2013 wait for it \u2013 Velcro, to secure them in place.<\/p>\n
WASHING UP<\/h3>\n
Washing up after a meal is usually a huge waste of water. Get yourself a collapsible bucket, start with the cleanest items first, and wash the worst stuff last using the same water for as long as you can.<\/p>\n
BEER BUCKET BBQ<\/h3>\n
Grab yourself an old Corona bucket (or any steel bucket) and use it as a portable BBQ. Just chuck a shovel full of coals in the bucket, lay a grill over the top and Bob\u2019s your sister. This is a great way to slow cook steaks and we reckon you won\u2019t get a softer steak than one that\u2019s slow cooked over the bucket barbie.<\/p>\n
COOK IN A PIT FOR A BETTER MEAL<\/h3>\n
Dig a shallow pit for your Adventure Kings Camp Fire BBQ Plate to sit over and place the coals at the bottom. Especially on windy days, the pit will retain much more heat and keep it more evenly distributed around the BBQ Plate.\u00a0 This trick also works for camp ovens too.<\/p>\n
CAMP PANTRY<\/h3>\n
There\u2019s nothing worse than having a great meal planned, yet every ingredient is scattered somewhere different inside the truck. Half torn shopping bags and spilled cans simply don\u2019t cut it. Get yourself a crate, container or heck, even a sack to use as a dedicated pantry. All dry goods and cooking gear goes in there. This will change the way you cook a meal \u2013 it\u2019s a dead set marriage saver.<\/p>\n
EXTERNAL LIGHT SWITCHES<\/h3>\n
A huge switch panel inside your truck might look great, but having the ability to turn camp lights and showers on and off from the outside of the vehicle is more useful. Consider a second switch for outside accessories mounted near where you\u2019d be using them. Things like camp lights, water pumps and air compressors can all benefit from this mod.<\/p>\n
ALWAYS PRE-HEAT YOUR CAMP OVEN<\/h3>\n
A key to a successful camp oven dinner is to preheat the oven for about 10 minutes prior to chucking any food in. If it\u2019s a big roast, then make sure you seal the roast first by searing it on every side before adding any liquids.<\/p>\n
KITCHEN ORGANISER<\/h3>\n
You know those hanging wardrobe organisers with all the plastic pockets? Use one as a nifty kitchen organiser. Pack it right and it\u2019ll roll up for storage and hang under your awning or wherever you cook.<\/p>\n
CLEAN AND COOL<\/h3>\n
Throw a packet of wet wipes in the fridge. Trust us, when its 40 degrees in the shade, an ice cold wet wipe will make all the difference.<\/p>\n
SPICE STORAGE<\/h3>\n
Use a stack of old TicTac boxes to store your cooking spices. They pack much smaller and let\u2019s face it, how much of each spice do you REALLY need to carry?<\/p>\n
PRE-COOKED MEALS<\/h3>\n
If you\u2019re keen on spending more time preparing at home, and less time wasted at camp, you can pre-cook some meals and use an Adventure Kings Vacuum Sealer to keep \u2018em fresh. Then it\u2019s as simple as cutting the bag open, heating the meal and bam, you\u2019re ready to eat.<\/p>\n
CAMP OVENS IN AN OPEN FIRE BAN<\/h3>\n
When there\u2019s an open fire ban (NOT total fire ban) in place, use heat beads under and on top of your camp oven. They stay hot for ages and will cook a roast as well as using coals from an open fire.<\/p>\n
INSTANT EGGS<\/h3>\n
Crack heaps of eggs into a plastic bottle and add a bit of milk. Shake the whole lot up and stick it in the 4WD\u2019s fridge. Instant omelettes and scrambled eggs with no eggs to pack and no eggs to break!<\/p>\n
\u201cYOU DON\u2019T NEED TO SPEND A LOT OF MONEY TO HAVE A 5-STAR SETUP\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
BACK UP COOKING<\/h3>\n
Carry an Adventure Kings Camp Fire BBQ Plate \u2013 something along the size of those you\u2019d find in a coal BBQ. If you run out of gas or your cooker kicks the bucket, a grille plate over some coals will always keep you fed.<\/p>\n
PORTABLE BBQ<\/h3>\n
Seriously, get yourself one if funds allow. Just a $100 portable barbie will cook some of the best meals you can imagine and if you stick your pots or pans over the plate, they double as a great stove or oven. They\u2019re really the only cooking system you need, provided you\u2019ve got the space to store it.<\/p>\n
ENDLESS WATER<\/h3>\n
If you\u2019re in the mood for a bit of weekend DIY, grab yourself a cheap water pump and plumb it up to draw water INTO your tank. This way you can haul up to a fresh creek and refill your tank \u2013 it\u2019s all about being able to stay in the bush longer.<\/p>\n
BILLY POURER<\/h3>\n
Ever tried pouring a just boiled billy? Not easy without burning yourself. Keep an old pair of vice grips in your billy and snap em on once it\u2019s boiled \u2013 an easy, burn-free pourer.<\/p>\n
VEGGIE STORAGE<\/h3>\n
Veggies need to be well ventilated to survive in the scrub. When you\u2019re anchored at camp for a few days, grab a hessian bag, throw your veggies inside and hang the bag off the ground. Air flow will keep them fresher and you\u2019ll keep wildlife out of your tucker too.<\/p>\n
LARGER FOLD OUT TABLE<\/h3>\n
A drop down table is handy for a cup of coffee or a sandwich but when it comes to bigger meals you\u2019ll run out of space real quick. Grab yourself a cheap fold out table from the local Bunnings and use it as a cooking bench \u2013 trust us, you\u2019ll never know how you managed without it.<\/p>\n
BUDGET SAVVY LEFT-OVERS<\/h3>\n
Use your meal left-overs from Thursday night, for the weekend\u2019s camping trip. It\u2019ll save you heaps of money on shopping, not to mention time, both packing and once you\u2019re at camp.<\/p>\n
WET GROUND AND FIRES<\/h3>\n
Trying to start a fire, or keep coals on a cold wet ground can be tough. Keep a square of thin steel sheet somewhere in your 4WD and place it on the ground and light your fire on top of it. It\u2019ll stop all the heat escaping into the ground and make camp cooking a breeze.<\/p>\n
ULTIMATE OUTBACK FLY REPELLENT<\/h3>\n
Getting out into the outback brings with it the inescapable reality of flies \u2013 lots of them! No matter what commercial insect repellents you buy, there\u2019s very few that actually work on these buggers. You\u2019ll smell like a roast lamb, but rosemary and sandalwood cream is absolutely brilliant for keeping the flies of you. Once you\u2019re out west you\u2019ll find it at most road houses \u2013 try it, you\u2019ll be amazed.<\/p>\n
TOOL ROLL ORGANISERS<\/h3>\n
An old tool roll makes for a perfect organiser, whether it\u2019s for cutlery, toiletries or even medications. They\u2019ll roll up tight and you can jam them just about anywhere in the back of your truck and roll \u2018em out on your table when it\u2019s time to cook.<\/p>\n
DON\u2019T BUST THE BOOZE<\/h3>\n
Booze bottles can be stored safely by rolling them up in your swag, or folding \u2018em up in the roof topper. They\u2019ll be protected from any knocks and are perfectly corrugation-proof.<\/p>\n
HIGH TECH ICE<\/h3>\n
With the average 12v fridge costing over $1000, there\u2019s a lot to be said for the humble ice-box. Using synthetic ice packets, like Techni-Ice, can keep your food as cool as a $1000 fridge.<\/p>\n
SAFE STORAGE<\/h3>\n
A cargo barrier, while a definite safety feature, is also one of the most useful storage accessories you can have. You can secure recovery gear, mount fire extinguishers or hard mount 12V gear straight to the barrier.<\/p>\n
UTE BBQ SLIDE<\/h3>\n
If you\u2019ve got the extra space handy, and happen to have a spare fridge slide handy, then you\u2019ve got everything you need to make a slide out BBQ from the side of your tray back.<\/p>\n
PLASTIC STATIONARY DRAWERS FOR CUTLERY<\/h3>\n
For utes, but even wagons grab yourself a cheap three or four drawer desktop stationary drawer for storing cutlery and cooking utensils. This is perfect for a ute canopy where you can mount the drawers above or near your cooking surface. Use some rubber matting underneath to dampen the vibration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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