You and your family love camping and are looking forward to the next Queensland family camping adventure but you hadn’t budgeted for it. Bush camping over the years has gained a lot of popularity hence increasing the prices of camping grounds not to mention you will also have to spend quite an amount of money on camping equipment, activities you intend on doing on your trip, food to say the least. Luckily for you, we have come up with tips that will come in handy in ensuring you spend less and have much more fun with your family. Read on to find out what these budget friendly camping tips are.
Budget Friendly Camping Tips
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Camping equipment
When it comes to your camping equipment, you do have a couple of options of ensuring you don’t spend hundreds of dollars to cop them. Firstly if you are a new camper you could borrow gear from friends or other family members then buy your own eventually. The second option could be buying second hand equipment. Visit your local store and find out whether they do sell second hand items. You may notice that some of these items are not too old and are still in good condition. This would definitely be the best option to save yourself some money.
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Grab kitchen supplies and tools from home
Take out that old pan you’ve used for years but is still in good condition and carry it with you for the trip. Other items you can grab include cups, cookware, cutlery and cleaning supplies like soap, sponges and brushes. All you have to do is take care of them to avoid damaging or losing them. Go for the kitchen cookware and utensils that you don’t use often in your home. Check out our camping checklist to see what else you can bring with you on the trip.
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Bring your beddings with you
Grab any spare blankets and sheets you have lying around with you. Knowing that it can get quite cold at night, you could also bring a duvet as well to keep you warm. One thing though you should purchase from your local gear store is a sleeping mat to keep you comfortable and warm at night. Or maybe ask a few of your friends if they have a swag or two that you can borrow.
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Choose an affordable location
Firstly pick a location that’s not too far from home. This way your camping trip will be less expensive and you won’t spend so much money on fuel plus you’ll make lesser stops as well. Another thing is you should avoid going camping on public holidays and peak seasons if you don’t want to pay more. Lastly, pick a campsite that has the basic facilities such as a toilet and bathroom or not if you don’t need that. Additionally, you could decide to camp in the wilderness or get yourself a hiking backpack and head towards the hills and enjoy the wild together with some awesome views.
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Food and drinks
It’s cheaper to bring food with you rather than buying from campsite shops or service stations. Plan the meals you intend to eat in advance and make sure you bring everything you need to prepare the meals with you. For example, you can grab some spices and salt from your pantry. Brings foods that are easy to make and won’t need too much preparation as well such as dehydrated meals. Lastly, bring your own firewood or you could purchase firewood from the site. Keep in mind the rules the camp has set when it comes to collecting firewood around the site.
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Find cheap activities to do
When choosing a budget friendly camping site, look for one that has natural features that you can wander around and explore such as waterfalls, spectacular views, hiking trails and wildlife like exotic birds. Alternatively, you could create your own entertainment such as singing campfire songs or bringing the fun from home such as board games, cards, balls or bicycles. Anything that will help you bond with your family even more should come with.
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Be Prepared
Ensure you have packed everything you need to avoid having to buy stuff from campsite shops whose prices are usually higher. It’s important to have a camping checklist with you when packing for your trip. Do a quick search on camping hacks as well.
If you are looking for a budget friendly camping site that has all the facilities you need, feel free to contact us at Murphy’s Creek Escape.