Thread: Gear/kit for camping/hunting from ute

Try using items that can do more than one job where possible. One thing we do is store all plates and cutlery etc in a tub, that then becomes the wash up sink and clothes washing machine if needed.

A little card type fold up table to prepare and eat dinner on. A pair of insulated overalls to wear at night while your sipping single malt at -5C and thinking how good is this while trying to find the other dipper constellation!

@berg243 that's what the gazebo is for, just reverse ute up to it. I just got the cheapo to do in the meantime until I get some decent kit, like you mention, together. Having returned from overseas, I had to prioritise spending, but slowing getting decent replacements.

My advice would be don't get a 12V chilly bin fridge. Flat battery for sure then you'd better hope the mattress is comfy while you wait for help! If you're getting one get a gas one. Pricy though. Or just a decent chilli bin and ice.
https://www.caravancamping.co.nz/Our...amping-Fridge/

Originally Posted by uk_exile

My advice would be don't get a 12V chilly bin fridge. Flat battery for sure then you'd better hope the mattress is comfy while you wait for help! If you're getting one get a gas one. Pricy though. Or just a decent chilli bin and ice.
https://www.caravancamping.co.nz/Our...amping-Fridge/

If you want to seriously have one. It's best to have a car battery wired up that charges first when you get the alternator running.

- Multiple bic lighters as stated.
- Two smaller water containers rather than one bigger one. One leaks, you still have half your water. Same applies to fuel containers. Also stacks in nooks and crannies better.
- A charged 12v jump pack or spare fullsize battery somewhere out of the way.
- A spade.
- A machete.
- One of the honda CRV picnic tables, they fold super flat (approx 1" thick) and take up minimal room. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfFmYfW64qw )
- A couple of ratchet straps, they do all sorts: Put a tarp over, jack not-too-big fallen trees out the way, can perform some winch work, all that. Spring for the slightly longer ones (4 odd meters rather than 2.1)
- Rubber hose for siphoning.
- Some paracord.
- Proper hot english mustard and some hot sauce. This is critical.

All very well but I bet it’s all a bit snug to fit into the back of a Brumby ute!!

One thing which hasn’t been mentioned yet is a mosquito net. If you’re sleeping in the tray you’ll want the tail gate down or canopy open for fresh air, but you don’t wanna get eaten alive by mozzies. Bit of netting to cover up the open gaps makes all the difference.

A decent sized fly and a flat bonnet.

Originally Posted by Tahr

A decent sized fly and a flat bonnet.

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Ah but that's cheating. You're using a proper truck for starters!

These tables are great and fold up really small. Can take a bit of weight.

https://www.kathmandu.co.nz/camp-and...ble-120cm.html