Camping packing list XXL: Accessories for your vacation with roof tent / camper – Checklist

Camping packing list – What do I need for camping?
As with any trip, a detailed packing list is essential before a camping vacation.
Regardless of whether you are traveling with a roof tent, tent trailer or camper – camping can involve a lot of outdoor accessories.
From camping furniture to cooking accessories and heating, there are numerous items that are useful on the campsite and help you get the most out of your time on vacation.
To make sure you don’t forget anything, you can find a checklist of important camping accessories for your vacation here.
You can also browse through the store in advance.

Camping packing list: Everything for a carefree camping vacation

Camping is the best way to experience the feeling of complete freedom and closeness to nature.
So it’s not without reason that there are 15 million campers in Germany!

Exciting excursions, idyllic landscapes and quality time with your loved ones are just some of the things that make camping so special.
That’s why you should have everything you need to make your time in the great outdoors as carefree and relaxed as possible.
A packing list is essential for structuring and planning your trip – especially when camping!
Because if you forget something from home, you can’t just ask at reception.
Campers in the countryside also have a longer walk to the nearest supermarket.
As always, documents and papers should be at the top of the list.
Kitchen utensils are also essential, as you usually have to cater for yourself on the campsite. So what should you not forget when camping?
Here is a summary of the most important things:

  • Documents and papers
  • Outdoor clothing
  • Camping furniture
  • Cooking utensils
  • Sanitary accessories and emergency kit

Are you a camping beginner? Read all about the basics of routes, costs, tips etc. here: Camping beginners. Here is a detailed packing list of accessories for a successful and carefree camping vacation:

Documents: Identity cards, papers & finances

First of all, you should have all the important documents and papers with you!
Very important: Identification is compulsory in Germany.
Anyone leaving Germany must have an identity card or passport with them.
If you are traveling with children, remember to bring their ID cards.
Also important are your health insurance card, debit card, cash and the most important documents relating to your booking.
You should think about this before you start your trip:

Packing: Packed?
Passports / identity cards ▢
Child ID card ▢
Driver’s license (international if applicable) ▢
Health insurance card / health insurance abroad ▢
Cash / EC card / credit card ▢
Copies of the most important documents ▢
Travel documents / booking documents (for campsites) ▢
Travel guide / maps ▢
Pitch and camping guide ▢
Emergency telephone numbers (e.g. bank, ADAC) ▢

(Outdoor) clothing: robust and weatherproof

Of course, when camping, you spend most of your time in nature and in the open air.
Whether it’s a short hiking trip or a longer tour – there can be significant temperature differences at any time.
To make sure you are prepared for everything on your trip, you should get the right outdoor clothing to start with.
A suitable weatherproof jacket and trousers are particularly important if you want to enjoy a relaxed but eventful vacation.
No matter what time of year – you should always have a suitable jacket and trousers with you to protect you from rain, wind and cold.
In addition, a vacation outdoors, especially near wooded areas, has a small disadvantage: mosquitoes.
So when buying your outdoor clothing, make sure that the material is mosquito-proof and that they can’t bite through it!
You should think about the following clothing:

With the right clothing, you can enjoy your camping vacation in any weather! Where do I sleep, what do I need for the trip and where do I spend my time on the campsite?

The basics: different types of tents

One of the first important decisions before your trip: How do I actually want to sleep on the campsite?
Whether you want to travel with a camper, in a roof tent or in a classic tent – an additional awning is of course practical to make your time on the campsite a little more varied.

Tents: inflatable, tarp & awning

Whether in addition to your roof tent, for hiking or as a main sleeping area – here you will find a list of different tents to help you find the right option for you.
2-person tents are suitable for short trips, while a rear tent, trailer tent or awning, for example, is useful as an extended area in addition to the camper or roof tent.
So if the space in your camper allows it, be sure to pack an awning too.
You can find a list of different types of tent here:

  • Extension tent – even more space for any number of uses
  • Inflatable tent – set up in a few seconds and without much work
  • Bivouac tent – For short, weather-related breaks along the way
  • Folding caravan – comfortable living space in addition to the car
  • Family tent – Sufficient space for the whole family
  • Ridge tent – bright and open, in Indian style
  • Geo-etched – also holds on rocky ground, steep slopes or densely overgrown sections
  • Rear tent – additional usable and living area for your camper
  • Dome tent – Small space requirement and quick and easy set-up
  • Pyramid tent – Extremely stable and withstands even strong winds
  • Tarp tent – As a shelter for in between
  • Trekking tent – Extremely compact (suitable for excursions)
  • Tunnel tent – plenty of space, often even standing height
  • Awning – Expandable space on the campsite
  • Throw tent – quick set-up and compact pack size

Tip!
Roof tent for more comfort and luxury

Although a tent is a good solution for a short trip or in between, it is not the best option in the long term.
A roof tent is therefore the perfect solution for sleeping even more comfortably and easily, allowing you to enjoy your time on the road even more.
The roof tent is simply mounted on your vehicle and is practically ready to sleep in after long, eventful days.
All you have to do is unfold the tent with one hand movement and climb up.
With an integrated mattress and comfortable living space, a rooftop tent guarantees you a comfortable and carefree night so that you can start the day fit and alert the next morning.
Want to buy a roof tent?
Read more about models, roof load, price and benefits here: Roof tent for your car.
Why you should camp with a roof tent:

  • Comfortable and convenient
  • Large sleeping and lying area
  • Can be flexibly mounted on almost any car
  • No unnecessary transportation
  • Does not take up any storage space
  • Simple and quick assembly
  • Robust and waterproof
  • Window with mosquito net

Camping furniture: comfort & tidiness when camping

Important outdoor equipment such as chairs, table and loungers are also a must at the campsite.
Is tidiness the be-all and end-all for you?
There’s a practical solution for that too!
You are usually out and about for quite a long time on day trips or hikes and only return to the campsite late in the evening.
So that you can relax with your loved ones at the end of the evening, appropriate camping furniture is recommended.
Camping in a confined space can also get quite messy.
So that you still have everything together, you should buy suitable cupboards.
Sun and privacy protection can also be extremely helpful and should therefore be on your list.
The following camping furniture should not be missing on your camping vacation:

  • Camping table
  • Camping chairs
  • Camping loungers and camp beds
  • Camping lockers
  • Awning
  • Awning

Other basic travel equipment

As you can’t take all your bedding with you, a weatherproof sleeping bag and an air mattress are recommended for your camping vacation.
Depending on whether you are traveling with a caravan, roof tent or family tent, one or the other option may be more worthwhile.
On day trips, a rucksack is a must-have so that you always have everything to hand, from a water bottle and papers to an emergency tent.
Also think about the following accessories:

With comfortable camping furniture, you can enjoy your time at the campsite even more with your loved ones!

Kitchen: cooking utensils and food storage

When camping, you usually have to cater for yourself.
It is therefore important to take a basic supply of non-perishable food with you in advance.
You’ll also need some kitchen utensils so that you can cook something tasty anytime and anywhere, even when you’re on the move.
Here you can browse through the CAMPWERK Shop for products in the cooking category.
If you don’t have an integrated kitchen in your camper yet, but are traveling with a roof tent or tent trailer, a camping kitchen is the perfect piece of equipment to conjure up a delicious meal for you and your loved ones.
Read everything you need to know here:

Tip!
Take a look at the Aioks camping kitchen

The CAMPWERK Aioks kitchen system contains everything the outdoor heart desires.
Table, stove, dishes, kitchen utensils, food and drinks can all be stored in the practical aluminum box.
Thanks to its compact design, the AIOKS kitchen system weighs just 10 kg and, with a maximum width and height of 50 cm, is very easy to stow away.
Once unfolded, however, it offers enough space for the whole family.
Find out more here: When folded, the Aioks kitchen system doesn’t take up much space, but once set up it’s a practical must-have for the whole family! You will need these cooking utensils:

Cooking outdoors: camping stoves, gas ovens & co.

First of all, you won’t have a complete kitchen with you from home and will have to replace all the necessary kitchen appliances.
To make sure you don’t have to do without anything on vacation, you should definitely get yourself a camping stove, grill and, if you have enough space, an oven.
As a rule, all appliances run on gas, so you only need to make sure you always have a gas cartridge with you.
The following equipment should always be with you, especially on longer trips:

Cooking utensils: dishes, pots & pans

Since you don’t necessarily want to eat off the ground and with your hands on your camping vacation, outdoor tableware should definitely be an important item on your camping packing list.
Suitable plates, cutlery and cups are all compact and therefore fit easily into your camper van.
However, the tableware should also be as robust as possible, as it will always be with you and may also be transported in your rucksack.
Read more about harnesses here.
You should have this outdoor equipment with you when camping:

  • Plates, bowls
  • Knives, forks, spoons (alternative for minimalists: spork)
  • Pans
  • Pots
  • Cooking spoon
  • Sharp kitchen knife
  • Chopping board
  • Sieve and large bowl
  • Scissors
  • Can opener
  • Cooler box

Shelf-stable food: basic equipment for on the go

As there is not always a supermarket nearby, you should definitely take a supply of non-perishable food with you that you always have to hand.
Especially if you’ve been on a long day trip and return to the campsite late in the evening, you usually don’t want to have to worry about where you’re going to get your dinner.
A certain amount of food will make your life in the great outdoors much easier.
Basic things such as oil, spices, sauces, long-life milk, coffee and tea are needed almost every day for cooking and should therefore be with you from the start.
You should stock up on these non-perishable foods before the start of your camping trip and store them in your car or camper:

  • Sufficient water
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Oil (for cooking and seasoning)
  • Spices (salt, pepper, paprika powder, etc.)
  • Onions / garlic
  • Vinegar
  • Sauces (tomato sauce, mustard, ketchup)
  • Milk
  • Noodles
  • Rice
  • Couscous
  • Canned vegetables
  • Spread (Nutella, honey etc.)
  • Muesli

If you’re looking for more tips and ideas for delicious dishes when camping, read more here: Recipes and tips for the camping kitchen.

Sanitary accessories and emergency set

Of course, you should still pay attention to cleanliness and tidiness when camping.
That’s why you’ll need a few cleaning products and care and cleaning products.
If you like, you can even buy a foldable washing machine, for example.
The nearest doctor can also sometimes be a few meters away.
You should therefore pack a small first-aid kit in advance.

Sanitary, care and cleaning products

You should not neglect your usual hygiene while on the move.
Do you need a shower in the morning?
Then it’s best to get yourself a camping shower.
Of course, you should also use the appropriate care products.
Laundry also needs to be washed from time to time on longer trips, the dishes need to be washed and the resulting garbage needs to be cleared up.
Here you will find other equipment that should be on your packing list:

Emergency kit: first aid kit and more

Especially on excursions, you are not protected from mosquito bites, abrasions, sprains and the like.
It is therefore important to have an emergency kit with you on every trip so that you can enjoy a carefree and relaxed vacation.

What could be worse than the annoying buzzing at the campsite?
Here you will find helpful tips against mosquitoes.

You should always have this with you:

Power, electrics and lighting

As you usually stay at the same campsite for longer periods of time, you need electricity.
Just to charge your cell phone or plug in the fridge, you need a suitable connection.
It’s a good thing that most campsites have standardized power points.
It can also be very warm, especially in summer.
Air conditioning or a fan would therefore be ideal.
So what electrical equipment and other accessories do I need to be prepared for everything when I’m out and about in the great outdoors?

Tip!
A string of lights not only provides more light in the tent, but also an extra portion of coziness.

With the right lighting, you can end the evening with your loved ones at the campsite in comfort!

Winter camping and cold regions

Even though most people prefer camping in summer, winter camping also has its charm!
The winter wonderland-style landscapes alone and the numerous winter sports on offer, such as skiing and snowboarding, make camping in cold regions worthwhile.
Do you enjoy spending time in nature even when it’s cold and snowy?
Then you should still protect yourself against colds and make sure you are always nice and warm.
Equip yourself with the right winter camping accessories and browse through other products in the heating category here.
You should have the following with you in winter:

Checklist: For caravans, cars & the campsite

What else might I need while traveling?
Of course, only the essentials are usually enough, especially if you’re only going away for a weekend or a few days.
This packing list is a recommendation with everything you might not think of at first.
If you’re planning a trip lasting several weeks, for example, there are several other small items that you can always use in between.
An air pump to inflate your mattress?
Binoculars, a picnic blanket and hiking poles for your daily excursions in the great outdoors?
Or maybe camping games for entertainment on the campsite?
Are you traveling with a dog?
Then of course you shouldn’t forget anything for your pet.
Here’s what else you might need on the road:

You can find even more practical items for camping that you may not have on your radar at the moment in the Online Spiegel.

The ultimate packing list: World trip, vanlife or camping

If you need more tips and inspiration for your packing list, the structure of your packing and, above all, the costs involved, then take a look at the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxFqYCY5exQ

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Offroad
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T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • Extra strong square T-drawbar 100x100mm for maximum stability and best maneuverability
  • Axle up to 1,500 kg with maintenance-free hexagonal rubber spring axle
  • Optionally with watertight wheel hub
  • 2 crossbars
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
  • Independent suspension
Aluminum body
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Wheels
  • Black powder-coated steel rim
  • 235/85 R16 tires optionally adaptable to towing vehicle
  • Mud Terrain tire tread
  • Special wheel connection for your towing vehicle on request
Terrain values
  • 350 mm ground clearance
  • 570 mm wading depth
  • 27° slope angle
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Onroad

The perfect solution for your camping adventure:
Road trailer with tent
Imagine a first-class equipped road trailer that is ideal for camping trips in Germany and the surrounding countries.
This trailer comes with a sturdy holding device for a matching tent that can be set up in no time at all.
The result is your mobile home – ready for unforgettable tours!

Your decisive advantage: you are ideally equipped for your vacation in a particularly cost-effective way. And when you’re not on the road, you can use the trailer as a conventional utility trailer. We offer you the road trailer in two versions, depending on your needs: An unbraked version with a permissible total weight of 750 kg and the braked version recommended by us with a permissible total weight of 1,300 kg.
10-year guarantee
Our trailer base was not created in the laboratory – it was made for the real world. The robust construction is optimized for tough conditions. Oversized axles and virtually indestructible aluminum frames ensure exceptional durability. We are the only supplier in Germany to give you a 10-year guarantee on this unique quality!
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • 2 crossbars
  • Maintenance-free rubber spring axles
  • Independent suspension
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
Aluminum structure
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Material and processing.
The tent fabric of our trailer tents is made from a high-quality, 450 g blended fabric, also known as canvas. This unique combination of cotton and polyester combines the advantages of a natural fiber with those of a modern high-tech material. The result is a robust, breathable fabric that impresses with its pleasant feel and high dimensional stability.

The tent fabric, which is also used by the military, is impregnated and particularly tear-resistant thanks to the ripstop process. In this special weaving technique, thicker threads are woven into the fabric at intervals of around 10-15 millimetres, giving the fabric its characteristic tiled structure and exceptional tear resistance. It goes without saying that our fabrics are opaque and therefore offer optimum protection and privacy.
The basis of our trailer tents is a robust stainless steel frame with a thickness of 3×3 cm. A 1.8 cm thick, water-resistant wooden floor panel is securely fastened to this sturdy frame with stainless steel screws. The frame of the trailer tents is also made of galvanized steel tubing and special stainless steel components that ensure maximum stability. The modern surface finish not only offers a high level of corrosion protection, but also gives the material a pleasant feel and ensures a durable, weatherproof construction.
We rely exclusively on yarn from the German market leader Amann. Thanks to the combination of a cotton core and a high-tenacity polyester core, this yarn is characterized by a particularly high tensile strength and excellent water resistance.

On contact with water, the cotton coating swells and closes the seam holes created during sewing. For additional protection, all seams in the roof area are fitted with a transparent sealing strip to ensure maximum waterproofness.
Less is sometimes more.
We are often asked: What about the water column? For tent fabrics, the impermeability of the fabric is specified in the form of the water column. For cotton tents, this value is usually around 300 to 400 mm. However, our tent fabric offers an exceptionally high water column for cotton fabric of around 750 mm. This means that theoretically more than 75 cm of water can stand on the material before the first drops penetrate.

A major advantage of cotton as a natural raw material is its ability to swell when it gets damp, which provides additional waterproofing. In contrast, synthetic fabrics, which cannot swell, must have a much higher water column (between 3,000 and 10,000 mm, depending on the material) in order to achieve comparable waterproofness.
Good night.
The comfort sleep set consists of a high-quality visco foam mattress that adapts perfectly to the individual body shape, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. The set is complemented by the innovative Froli bed spring system, which guarantees an exceptional sleeping experience. Perfect sleeping comfort in a well thought-out overall package.
Premium mattress.
An excellent mattress is the basis for healthy and restful sleep. Just as every person is unique, their mattress should also be individually tailored to them.
Our premium mattress adapts perfectly to the contours of the body and promotes orthopaedically correct positioning of the spine. Thanks to targeted pressure relief, back muscles and intervertebral discs can relax optimally. The innovative construction and high-quality materials create an ideal sleeping environment.
There are no compromises at CAMPWERK: We rely on flexible visco foam with memory function. The unique combination of supportive foam core and relieving visco foam topper ensures maximum sleeping comfort.
  • Visco-elastic mattress.
  • High-quality Tencel® cover (38 % Tencel®, 62 % polyester).
  • Four practical turning loops.
  • Four-sided zipper.
  • Removable, divisible and washable.
  • Four practical turning loops.
Suspension.
Good ventilation is crucial for your well-being and sleep hygiene. To ensure maximum sleeping comfort, we combine our mattress with an innovative Froli slat base. The flexible spring elements form a comfortable slat base with individually adjustable firmness zones. This combination ensures orthopaedically correct positioning of the body and provides targeted, pressure-relieving support. This effectively prevents tension and one-sided strain. The open, air-permeable cells also enable optimum ventilation and create a healthy sleeping environment.
Are you allergic or do you have special health requirements? No problem! We cooperate with a renowned German mattress manufacturer to offer customized solutions. Simply contact us and together we will find the ideal mattress for your needs.