Camping Resources

A growing library of camping checklists, gear tips, how-to articles, and essential tools designed to make outdoor adventures easier. Whether you’re planning your first family camp or levelling up your setup, you’ll find helpful resources created for Aussie and Kiwi campers

Camping Resources

The “No-Stress” 3-Day Camping Meal Plan (Aus & NZ Edition)

“What are we having for dinner?” If those words fill you with dread because you’ve just realized the nearest supermarket is…

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The 7-Zone System How to Set Up the Perfect Campsite Every Time

Understanding the basics of campsite setup can significantly enhance your camping experience. We’ve all seen it happen. It’s 5:00 PM on…

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Ultimate Camping Checklist: 100+ Essentials for a Stress-Free Trip (2025)

You know the feeling. You’re 300km from home, the tent is half-up, and you realise… you forgot the mallet. Or the…

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The “Pay-to-Play” Cheat Sheet: Understanding National Park & Hut Fees (AU & NZ)
Transparency Note: Pack and Pitch is reader-supported. While this guide is purely informational, our site contains affiliate links to gear we love. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This keeps the lights on and the campfire burning. The Problem? It’s Not...
The Critter Defense Guide: Best Camping Insect Repellent & Tactics (2026)
There is a specific sound that haunts every Australian camper. It’s not the howl of a dingo. It’s the scritch-scratch of a possum trying to open your Esky at 2 AM. Or worse: it’s the silence of waking up, pouring a bowl of Nutri-Grain, and realizing the “raisins” are actually 500 meat ants swarming your...
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 a $20 supermarket first aid kit while your 6-year-old screams about a splinter, you know that panic is the enemy. Most of us treat first aid kits as a “tick box” item. We chuck...
Ultimate Sleeping Bag Guide: Down vs. Synthetic for Aussie & Kiwi Campers
There you are, staring at a wall of nylon sausages at your local camping store. Some are tiny, some are the size of a beer keg. Some claim they will keep you alive on Everest, while others look like they wouldn’t survive a sleepover in the lounge room. And the price tags? They make no...
5 Best Camping Stoves for Families (That Actually Simmer)
The “Hangry” Prevention Guide We need to talk about the wind. If you test a $20 camping stove in your backyard on a sunny Sunday, it works perfectly. But the second you take that same stove to a coastal campsite with a stiff 15-knot breeze, it becomes a paperweight. I have stood over a cheap...