Camping accessories: the right gadgets from tent to caravan

Camping accessories – Almost 40 million people go camping in Germany.
The different types of camping offer you many opportunities to explore and get to know nature.
However, to ensure that this works well, you should take various accessories with you.
Here you will find tips for camping accessories from tent trailers to roof tents and from summer to winter, which accessories you should buy and which areas are particularly important.
This will also make it easier for you to write your packing list before your trip!

Advantages of camping: why you should go camping!

There are many advantages to camping in summer for your family: There are many campsites that offer special offers and activities for families, such as swimming pools, playgrounds and other leisure facilities.
This way, your children can also get to know the surroundings and perhaps learn something for life.
Camping allows you to stay in places where no other accommodation is available at any time of year, which is particularly beneficial for remote areas or national parks.
This allows you to experience new places and cultures and the freedom to determine your own itinerary.
It is a cost-effective alternative to expensive hotels or vacation rentals.
Experience nature up close and enjoy the beauty of the landscape.
It offers the opportunity to relax from the stress of everyday life and enjoy time as a family.

Tip!
You can also go camping in winter.
Find out more here: Winter camping.

Not that easy?
Yes, camping is that easy!

Here are nine tips, experiences and recommendations that you should definitely consider:

1. Pay attention to the weather (appropriate clothing & equipment)
2. Pack important documents (e.g. ID & driver’s license)
3. Check local rules & laws in advance (e.g. for the dog)
4. Adapt the campsite to your wishes (e.g. tent distance & proximity to the city)
5. Do not leave any valuables in the open and lock them away if necessary
6. Keep the campsite clean & dispose of waste properly
7. Treat neighbors with respect & don’t make too much noise
8. Have enough water & long-life food with you
9. Extra tip: Take a camera with you to capture your vacation!

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Quick, easy & convenient: camping with a roof tent

There are many advantages to camping in a rooftop tent with the family: It’s a cost-effective alternative to hotels or other accommodation.
It may be a little more expensive to buy, but you always have a cheap and comfortable place to sleep with you.
Rooftop tents generally offer more space than conventional tent models and are therefore particularly suitable for families with children.
They are usually easy to set up and take down and therefore offer a quick and convenient way to go on a camping vacation.
They also offer quick protection from rain and snow.
Camping in a roof tent allows you to experience nature up close and relax from the stresses of everyday life.
You can easily transport the roof tent on the roof of your car.
That’s why you should take a roof tent with you on your next camping vacation:

• After a one-off purchase: cost-effective
• Larger & more space than many other tents
• Easy to set up (for a break in between?)
• Protection from the weather, such as rain & snow
• Overnight stays in remote locations
• Convenient transportation on the car roof

Curious?
You can also take a look at our roof tent in our store: 👉 Rooftop tents Find out more about camping with a roof tent here:

• Camping with a roof tent

If you want to know which special accessories you need for the roof tent, you will find them here:

• Roof tent accessories

Find out now what you should definitely look out for when choosing accessories!
Tip: At the end you will find a packing list with all the important things you need for camping.

Accessories: what you need for an unforgettable experience!

Here are some suggestions for the best camping accessories for camping in the great outdoors with a roof tent: Good equipment is important to enjoy camping.
This includes pegs and guy ropes for more stability, an air mattress or sleeping mat and sleeping bags for lying comfortably in the tent.
A camping stove makes it possible to prepare meals – ideal for on the go!
Cookware, cutlery and plates are also practical for transportation.
All the necessary crockery is stowed away at a glance.
In the event of unexpected interruptions to the trip, there are also torches and headlamps as well as spare batteries.
A first aid kit may be needed in the event of accidents or minor injuries.
Insect repellent and mosquito nets protect you from annoying insects on the road.
With a compass and the appropriate map, you can always find your way back to the campsite – after hours of fun in the great outdoors, of course!
The portable drinking bottle keeps thirsty campers hydrated at every turn, so you don’t have to worry about finding water on the go!
The basic accessories at a glance:

• Pegs, guy ropes & tent canvas
• Air mattress or sleeping mat & sleeping bags
• Camping kitchen & cookware
• Torch or headlamp & spare batteries
• First aid equipment
• Insect repellent & mosquito nets
• Compass & map
• Drinking bottle

Camping furniture: sit comfortably

When camping with a rooftop tent, there is some camping furniture that can come in handy: When you go camping, you will need a table to prepare and eat meals.
Chairs or stools ensure that you can sit comfortably.
A camping kitchen is practical for storing cooking utensils and preparing delicious meals with a camping stove. Loungers and armchairs are ideal for relaxing and enjoying the view.
If you are camping with children, you should also get a children’s camping table and chairs so that they can sit comfortably too.
It is important that all camping furniture is easy to transport and, if possible, can be folded up to save space so that it can be easily stored in the roof tent.
It’s also worth looking out for weatherproof furniture, as the weather can sometimes be unpredictable when camping in the great outdoors.
Here’s a quick overview of the furniture you should definitely take with you:

• Table, chairs or stools
• Loungers & armchairs
• (children’s camping table & chairs)

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We then move on to a very important piece of furniture, the kitchen:

Kitchen: Cooking & eating in the great outdoors

A family should consider the following factors when choosing a camping kitchen: If you’re looking for a camping kitchen that meets all your needs, then choosing the right model is crucial.
It is important that the kitchen has enough space to accommodate all the important kitchen appliances and utensils.
It should also be easy to transport and fold up to save space.
It must also have all the functions required for cooking and preparing meals.
To ensure that you feel comfortable whatever the weather, it is important that the camping kitchen is weatherproof.
And to ensure that you not only have a functional kitchen, but also a simple one, it must be easy to use and clean.
Of course, it should also fit into your budget.
You should keep these things in mind when choosing a kitchen:

• Plenty of space for kitchen appliances and utensils
• Easy to transport and space-saving
• Weather resistant
• Easy to use and clean
• Fits into the budget

You can find an example of such a camping kitchen in our store: 👉 Camping kitchen If you want to know more about camping kitchens, you’ll find it here:

• Camping kitchen

Rinse the plates after a meal?
Then you should take a look at the sanitary facilities.

Sanitary: Cleanliness is important!

When it comes to sanitary facilities for camping with a roof tent, you should consider the following: To enjoy a relaxing camping vacation with the whole family, it is important to choose a campsite that has adequate and clean sanitary facilities.
These should be as close as possible to the roof tent so that you can keep the walk there short.
However, especially on hot summer days, it can also be an advantage not to book a pitch right next to the sanitary facilities.
If you keep your distance, you can avoid unpleasant odors from the facilities.
In addition, it can’t hurt to pack spare toilet paper, soap and other sanitary items in case the sanitary facilities are not adequately equipped.
Even if you are traveling, you should have portable toilets in your luggage that you can use at any time and dispose of hygienically afterwards.
With the right preparations, your family camping trip is sure to be a complete success:

• Organize beforehand: Adequate sanitary facilities
• Observe hygiene measures & proximity to the roof tent
• Pack spare toilet paper, soap & sanitary products
• If necessary, take a portable toilet for on the go

If you are out in nature without a water tank, a mobile camping toilet can help you.
You can find one of these in our store: 👉 Mobile camping toilet

If you have to go to the toilet at night or otherwise want to leave the roof tent, you also need light:

Electricity, light & electrics: Seeing in the dark

When it comes to power, lighting and electrical accessories for camping with a tent, you should consider the following: Reliable availability of electricity is essential for an unforgettable camping experience.
Therefore, make sure that the campsite has sufficient power connections to operate all devices.
Also remember that you will probably need an adapter.
Most campsites do sell these, but it can’t hurt to do some research beforehand.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, all extension leads and sockets should be used with care.
To make your camping trip a pleasant one, it is advisable to pack accessories such as portable lanterns, electric stoves or chargers for cell phones and other devices.
To use these, you should connect a cable reel or an extension cable to the pitch socket.
All of this should be as light as possible to transport and space-saving so that it can be easily stored in the tent.
You should also carry spare batteries for all electrical devices so that you are equipped in an emergency.
You should pay attention to this with your power accessories:

• Check power connections & use carefully
• Take a cable reel or extension cable with you
• Take spare batteries for electrical devices

You can find more tips for sufficient light here:

• Camping lighting

Packing list: A checklist with everything you need for your trip

You should write a packing list so that you take everything with you and don’t forget anything.
You can also use this to check whether you already have all the important accessories or whether you should buy something else.
You can find a packing list of all the important items that we have just presented to you here: A packing list with all the basics for camping in advance:

Or you can take a look here, where we explain how to write a suitable packing list and show you lots more ideas for packing lists:

• Camping packing list

In rain & snow: camping accessories for every season

Here you will find tips on what you should pack especially for camping in spring and winter:

Camping in spring: cozy nights & warm days

A roof tent, a warm sleeping bag, a camping stove and cooking utensils ensure that you feel warm and cozy even in cooler temperatures and rainy weather.
Weatherproof clothing and shoes will keep you warm and cozy even in cooler temperatures and rainy weather.
Find out what else you can use in spring here:

• Packing list for camping in spring

Winter camping: tips for cold weather & safe steps in the snow

In addition to winter clothing, a warm sleeping bag, a hot water bottle or a heating pad, you should also take snowshoes or winter boots with you.
Don’t forget that you don’t have to do without heating when camping either.
Here you will find the best tips for successful winter camping!
A packing list will help you to stow everything away so that you always have all the important things with you:

• Winter camping packing list

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