Free Camping: 10 Tried and tested techniques for more comfortable, longer, free camping
Consider these 10 tried and tested techniques to guarantee an enhanced free camping experience!
HELP KEEP CAMPS OPEN
Camp within the permissible time periods! Leave the campsite cleaner than you found it, spend money in town and let businesses know you’re free camping – these ensure the free camp will still be open when you return!
Jenny
SAVE POWER WITH THE RIGHT INVERTERS
We converted our old 240v satellite receiver to 12v, so are no longer using the inverter unnecessarily. Remember that anything that saves on power is a great benefit when free camping!
Christopher O.
YOU NEED GOOD CAST-IRON
There really is no substitute for a good cast iron pot. It is so versatile that it can literally accommodate all of your outdoor cooking requirements!
Bev Turner
OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS FOR UNDER $20
Camp oven hook – to remove hot lid and coals; welding gloves – for lots of outdoor purposes; fire flint – in lieu of matches; fly nets – perfect for awnings; citronella candles and sprays – to stop mozzies and pests!
The Norman Family
CARRY AMPLE WATER
Nothing is more important than drinking water! Consider modifying your van to accommodate ample size tanks. We travel with two 90l tanks as well as a third 20l tank in the car.
Sandra
BRING TARPS
Tarps offer so much – they provide shelter, attach to your awning for a private makeshift annexe, and protect items around camp from the elements during inclement weather.
John and Emilia Carroll
DIESEL HEATING FROM THE GET-GO
This is going to save you a frosty first winter away! Opt for diesel heating straight away – while camping in the winter, air conditioners just don’t cut the mustard.
Len and Audrey
SELF-CONTAINED WITHOUT TANKS
We carry two 20ltr jerry cans for freedom campsites where you are required to be totally self-contained. We collect the grey water and dispose of it at dump points. By using the jerry can you are able to seal the container for no spills.
Lorraine Holloway
KEEP WEIGHT DOWN – THINK MULTI-PURPOSE
Improve fuel economy and handling by keeping your payload weight down. A smart way to do this is to pack multi-purpose instruments and devices. If it doesn’t have more than one application, leave it behind!
Fred R