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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)

The “Hangry” Prevention Guide We need to talk about the wind. If you test a $20 camping stove in your backyard…

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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

Camping 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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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...