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Adventure Kit

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As a full time traveller for almost a decade, I have acquired some really good products over the years that have served me well whilst camping on my photography trips and travelling in my camper van, living the van life! I have created these lists to...
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Camping

This list includes all my adventure kit that I use when camping on photography trips!

 
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A good tent like this one is a no brainer for camping out in all weather conditions and seasons!
Wawona 4 Tent | The North Face
 
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So important to have a ground tarp! You Can Use The Tarp As A Picnic Blanket, Tablecloth, Rope Tarp, Gear-Organizing Workstation, Rug For A Camp Kitchen Or Car-Seat Cover For Dogs… really handy bit of kit!
Wawona Ground Tarp—XL | The North Face
 
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A hammock is a great bit of kit for a quick camp set up, off the ground… especially in the Aussie bush, away from the critters!
Wawona Hammock | The North Face
 
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Good for -40'C temps, this sleeping bag is more than enough for any winter camping!
Inferno -40F/-40C Sleeping Bag | The North Face
 
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More than enough packing space for a few nights away camping! With adjustable straps and torso height, it’s easy to get a custom fit for maximum comfort mile after mile. Featuring simplified storage, you can carry everything you need for multiple day...
Trail Lite 65 Backpack | The North Face
 
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An essential piece of kit for camping / hiking is a GPS. This compact satellite communicator makes sure If I get lost in the wilderness during my travels, I can get back home or contact emergency services if in danger.
inReach® Mini 2
 
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If i'm on an extended photography trip, hiking in the mountains for a long period of time, i'll pack my hiking poles. They make hiking at altitude with heavy camera and camping gear so much easier.
Collapsible Nordic Hiking Trekking Poles
 
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Hydration on long photography hikes or camping is of paramount importance and so I will always use my trusty camelbak hydration bladder.
CAMELBAK
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Hands down the best headlamp on the market, super bright and powerful it's been a lifesaver for me before a sunrise shoot or finding my way back to camp in the dark.
BLACK DIAMOND Storm 500-R LED Headlamp
 
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An absolute MUST for camping! essential for making a hot brew of coffee/tea. Light weight and good for boil in bag meals too!
Jetboil Flash Camping and Backpacking Stove System
 
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Get these… enough said!
DexShell Waterproof Socks for Hiking & Outdoor
 
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Jet lighters are really useful for lighting your fire in poor weather conditions!
Butane Torch Lighter, Refillable Cooking Torch
 
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It goes without saying this item is so important for camping Designed by the Army Vets, compact in size, small but mighty. The overall dimension is 6’’ x 6’’ x 4’’, weighs only 1.2 lbs. Perfect for camping, hunting, hiking, boating, outdoors, field t...
Tactical First Aid Kit | Outdoor camping emergency

Van Life

 
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Great for keeping cool in the summer and warmer in the winter whilst staying in your camper van! A must have especially if you travel with a dog!
Living in a Bubble Insulated Windshield Cover
 
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Turn your camper into a wildlife spotting hideout! Get one of these camo nets and throw over your white van whilst camping in the woods and you can photograph wildlife in the comfort of your own campervan!
Sitong Camo Netting Roll for Hunting/Decoration
 
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I always carry a decent mechanics set of tools with me when we head of on our van life adventures!
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set
 
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A great bit of kit for your van life adventures! Set up camp and light it up with these magnetic re chargeable lamps! great to stick to the side of your metal van under the awning!
40W LED Rechargeable Magnetic Work Light
 
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Shower in a bag! warmed by solar and great to freshen up with on your travel adventures. Just hook to the back doors of your van!
ADVANCED ELEMENTS - Summer Shower/Solar Shower