Camping Tips & Guides

Thunderstorm While Camping: Stay Safe Outdoors

Thunderstorm While Camping: What to Do

A thunderstorm while camping can turn quickly. Learn where to shelter, what to avoid and how to prepare your tent, vehicle and family for wild weather.

Thunderstorm While Camping: What to Do

A thunderstorm while camping can turn quickly. Learn where to shelter, what to avoid and how to prepare your tent, vehicle and family for wild weather.

How to Secure a Caravan Awning in High Winds

How to Secure a Caravan Awning in Wind

Learn how to secure a caravan awning for windy Australian campsites, with practical checks, tie-down tips and pack-up advice for safer trips outdoors.

How to Secure a Caravan Awning in Wind

Learn how to secure a caravan awning for windy Australian campsites, with practical checks, tie-down tips and pack-up advice for safer trips outdoors.

Kayak fishing gear checklist for Australian waterways

What to Take Kayak Fishing: Australian Checklist

A practical kayak-fishing checklist covering lifejackets, communication, tackle, storage, sun protection, water and location-specific safety.

What to Take Kayak Fishing: Australian Checklist

A practical kayak-fishing checklist covering lifejackets, communication, tackle, storage, sun protection, water and location-specific safety.

Tarp pitched over a camping tent for shade and rain cover

How to Set Up a Tarp Over a Tent

Learn how to pitch a tarp above a tent with sensible sizing, clearance, drainage, anchors and guy-line tension for shade and rain cover.

How to Set Up a Tarp Over a Tent

Learn how to pitch a tarp above a tent with sensible sizing, clearance, drainage, anchors and guy-line tension for shade and rain cover.

Portable camping stove set up outdoors for camp cooking

Portable Camping Stove Guide for Australian Trips

Compare portable camping stoves by fuel type, burner count, stability, wind performance and packed size for Australian camping trips.

Portable Camping Stove Guide for Australian Trips

Compare portable camping stoves by fuel type, burner count, stability, wind performance and packed size for Australian camping trips.

Caravan cover fitted for outdoor storage in Australia

How to Choose a Caravan Cover in Australia

Choose a caravan cover by comparing fit, UV exposure, breathability, tie-downs, access and the conditions where your van is stored.

How to Choose a Caravan Cover in Australia

Choose a caravan cover by comparing fit, UV exposure, breathability, tie-downs, access and the conditions where your van is stored.

Camping Tips, Recipes & Gear Guides

Whether you’re planning your first weekend away or upgrading your camping setup, our camping tips and gear guides are here to help you get outdoors with confidence. Explore practical advice on camping essentials, easy camp recipes, packing checklists, caravan and 4x4 gear, outdoor cooking, lighting, power, fridges, sleeping gear and more.

At Just Camp, we focus on helpful camping advice for Australian conditions — from beach camping and caravan trips to family weekends, road trips and off-grid adventures.

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