Gear Reviews
Gear that earns its place in your pack – no fluff, just the stuff that works.
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Unbiased Camping Gear Reviews for Australian Conditions
Building the perfect campsite setup shouldn’t require a second mortgage, or a degree in engineering. But with thousands of options flooding the market, separating the quality kit from the cheap plastic junk is harder than ever.
At Pack and Pitch, we believe gear should do two things: solve a problem and last more than one trip.
Whether you are looking for the best family tent to survive an Aussie storm, a camp kitchen setup that makes cooking a joy, or just smart accessories under $50, our reviews are grounded in reality. We don’t care about brand hype; we care about utility, durability, and genuine value for money.
Explore our latest field tests and recommendations below to find the gear that earns its place in your pack.
Once you’ve got your gear sorted, check out our Directory of Australian and New Zealand Campsites to find the perfect spot to test it out.
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How to Power a CPAP Machine While Camping in Australia (2026 Guide)
Read More: How to Power a CPAP Machine While Camping in Australia (2026 Guide)Running a CPAP off-grid doesn’t need an expensive inverter setup. The right 12V cable, the right settings, and a 500Wh station will cover most people for…
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Jackery vs EcoFlow Australia 2026: Which Power Station Is Actually Worth Your Money?
Read More: Jackery vs EcoFlow Australia 2026: Which Power Station Is Actually Worth Your Money?Jackery or EcoFlow? Two of the biggest names in portable power, and they take completely different approaches. One charges faster than you can pack the car.…
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Ditch the Swag: Why 2026 is the Year of the Hammock (Nakie vs. Amazon AU)
Read More: Ditch the Swag: Why 2026 is the Year of the Hammock (Nakie vs. Amazon AU)I have said it before and I will say it again: there is no better way to ruin a good night’s…
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Best Camp Chairs Australia (2026) The “No-Slouch” Gear Review
Read More: Best Camp Chairs Australia (2026) The “No-Slouch” Gear ReviewA bad camp chair is a slow-motion disaster for your back. We’ve all been there. You spend $20 on a generic…
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Can’t Get a Durston X-Mid? The 3 Amazon Alternatives You Can Buy Today
Read More: Can’t Get a Durston X-Mid? The 3 Amazon Alternatives You Can Buy TodayWe all know the Durston X-Mid 2 is the unicorn of the hiking world. It’s light, it pitches with your trekking…
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Why I Finally Ditched the Supermarket First Aid Kit (And What I Bought Instead)
Read More: Why I Finally Ditched the Supermarket First Aid Kit (And What I Bought Instead)Don’t be a statistic. That sounds dramatic, I know. But if you’ve ever tried to find a pair of tweezers in…
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5 Best Camping Stoves for Families (That Actually Simmer)
Read More: 5 Best Camping Stoves for Families (That Actually Simmer)Sick of burnt sausages and wind-blown flames? We test 5 camping stoves that actually simmer — from the instant Jetboil Flash to the mighty Weber Baby…
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5 Best Camping Coffee Makers in Australia (No Instant Required)
Read More: 5 Best Camping Coffee Makers in Australia (No Instant Required)There is a special place in hell reserved for “camping instant coffee.” You know the type—it tastes like hot dirt and…
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7 Genius Camping “Hacks” Under $50 That Actually Work
Read More: 7 Genius Camping “Hacks” Under $50 That Actually WorkCamping Hacks for a Better Experience We’ve all been there. You buy the cheap camping gadget from the department store, use…
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I have said it before and I will say it again: there is no better way to ruin a good night’s sleep than a rogue tree root poking you in the kidney through a thin swag mattress. While swags have been the Aussie standard for decades, hammock camping has officially moved from a backyard novelty…
