10 essential travel items for the perfect holiday escape
It's time to escape, recharge, and soak up the sunshine with a much-needed holiday. There’s no better time to hit the road, leave the hustle behind, and embrace a well-deserved break.
Whether you’re towing the van, packing a tent, or just chasing a change of scenery, a little preparation can go a long way in making your next getaway truly unforgettable.
The items on this list are almost as essential as remembering the tent pegs, guaranteeing a smooth journey.
Compact Camp Chair
Wave an unsympathetic goodbye to all those awkward chairs you’ve sat in in your past and be prepared to sink into this ultra-comfortable camp chair. As the name says, it’s compact, but it’s also as comfortable as anything you could hope to find.
Based on a tried-and-true design, this sturdy chair is lightweight without being spindly, and portable enough to easily carry and fit into a car boot with ease.
With one of these in tow, all that’s left to do is grab a beverage and a book and get into full relaxation mode on the campsite.
Compact Camp Bench
The term bench gets a bad rap. It’s where the reserves sit in many sports. However, no matter which way you look at this compact camp bench, it’s a starter in anyone’s book – providing comfortable and sturdy seating for up to two people. It’s also incredibly portable, as the name suggests, it’s very compact, packing down to half the size of Dometic’s camp chairs even!
Drag it around the campfire, use it to rest supplies on, such as a fridge stand, or even use it as a makeshift table. Game of uno anyone?
Bamboo Camp Table
Just because you’re camping, caravanning or living the life outdoors, doesn’t mean you have to leave all the creature comforts of home behind. Instead, get yourself a table that can do it all like this bamboo camp table from Dometic.
Whether you’re cooking, playing cards, eating dinner, needing somewhere to put the TV to watch the cricket over the summer, or any one of a hundred other uses, this sturdy table will have you sorted. With adjustable table size and three heights, it’s as unique as your campsite. Thanks to the bamboo and aluminium construction, this durable table is lightweight, perfect for travelling.
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Cool-Ice 28-Litre Icebox
Two badly kept Aussie secrets: many parts of our great land can sure heat up this time of year and we love a cold beverage, particularly in the warmer months. So, with that in mind, somewhere to keep your drinks, snacks and ingredients cool is about as vital as slip, slop, slap!
Not only is this icebox extremely well made, but it’s also able to keep your ice frozen for days, meaning fewer warm arvo beers and never again putting lukewarm mayo on your salad that you feel a bit iffy about. It’s designed to fit full sized bottles of wine upright, ideal for facilitating a few Chardy’s in the sun
This icebox's rotomoulded design means there are no seams where heat can get in or the cold get out. Not to mention, it’s also solid as an ox and a breeze to clean.
GO Multi-Use Area Light
Just because you’re outside and the sun has gone to bed for the evening, doesn’t mean you have to. Dometic’s Area Light offers a lighting solution when outdoors and on the go. Use it as a torch, hang it by the handle to light up your campsite or inside your tent. You can even slide on the lantern diffuser to distribute wider, softer lighting.
It’s 400-lumen, water resistant, durable and its battery lasts an impressive 8 hours on the highest setting. Conveniently the light has 4 brightness settings and can be changed to 8 different colours. The colours can be changed via an app on your phone, featuring an amber colour that doesn’t attract insects to keep your campsite bug-free.
Hydration Water Jug
In the hot, hot Aussie heat, there’s one thing you certainly don’t want to be caught without, and that’s good old H2O! The Hydration Water Jug will have you sorted on your next trip to a caravan park or offroad adventure.
Boasting an 11-litre capacity thanks to its volume-maximising design, it takes up less space in the boot or tent than you’d think. It features a flow reducer for spill-free pouring and is made with sturdy material free from nasties. Handles also make it easy to carry even when it’s full of fresh water. It’s also designed to work seamlessly with the below tap.
Portable Hydration Water Tap
Running water sure is a luxury that we well and truly take for granted these days. That is of course until you’re out on the road and don’t have it!
This tap provides free-flowing water whenever you need it. Whether you want to fill up your water bottle pre-hike, a pot to cook up a feast or just need some clean water to brush your pearly whites.
This self-powered tap boasts a self-priming pump and hose with a rechargeable battery that dispenses a not-too-shabby 150 litres per change. Place the pump onto any water container to transform it into a running water system and you’re in business!
PSC Soft Cooler
Needing to keep things nice and cool when the temps soar is always paramount. With this cooler from Dometic that is an absolute breeze. Advanced insulation and rugged construction make sure your food and drinks stay cooler than the Fonze when you’re venturing further on your next fishing or camping trip or picnic.
Designed with durability in mind and ready to hit a trail with handles and straps to make it as portable as you need it to be.
Thermo Bottle
You’ll be sipping on the coolest of water or the hottest of liquids with this 900ml Thermo Bottle from Dometic. Its double-walled stainless steel means it’s going to last and last for years and be ready for many adventures to come.
Coming with a sports drinking cap included, these bottles also allow you to swap out caps with others in the Dometic range. Each bottle helps contribute to a more sustainable future thanks to helping reduce the waste from single-use plastic.
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EXPLORE NOWBeverage Cooler
Not to be dramatic, but there are few worse things in life than sipping on a warm beer or drink of your choice when it's hot. You won’t have to experience this uber-disappointing feeling ever again with this insulated vacuum-sealed cooler that’ll keep your drink cold for hours on end.
So even if you like to spin yarns longer than the Nullabor, your drink will still be icy cool when you’re finally ready to draw breath and take your next sip thanks to this handy cooler. It accommodates the standard 375ml cans and bottles and works with most standard cup holders for use on the go. And the best part? Remove the collar and you’ve got a tumbler ready for any cold drink!
