Besides having a plastic tarp for ground cover under the tent, I also purchased a heavy canvas painters drop cloth for the inside floor of the tent. I picked up a tan one at Big Lots. This drop cloth helps with 1) Protects the bottom floor of tent from punctures and abrasions from within.2) Helps with extra insulation from cold ground when walking on it with bare feet or socks. 3) Eliminates the loud crunchy sound when walking around. 4) Light color tan brightens the inside of the tent to see better at night. (you can also see the bugs better on the light colored ground if they get inside). 5) Acts as an extra emergency blanket from the cold or extra padding from rough ground under your bedding.

@DV7Dave

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Never would have thought of that

@maryajones3147

2 жыл бұрын

I purchased the foam grammar school flooring.

@crymanellie7098

2 жыл бұрын

I love that tip, thank you!

@conflict7269

2 жыл бұрын

I know its easier to setup tent on flat ground but if you setup near the top a slight hill the rain will not build up and it will flow downward, it might help also helps when field dressing game too

@kenbell5841

2 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing... perhaps overkill, but I also have the padded moving blankets I put down. Soft and comfy, dirt shakes off easily!

TAKE YOUR RUBBISH WITH YOU! If you pack it in, pack it out. Can't stress this enough for the once a year campers that decide to just dump their **** in the bush.

@Sparkysontheloose

5 жыл бұрын

Couldnt agree more! We hate it when bins are full and people just put the rubbish next to the bins... Then all the animals come and mess everything up

@thatsgangsta2450

4 жыл бұрын

Refined Images yep, then those people complain when their favourite campsites get closed for good or are no longer free

@musiclover3493

4 жыл бұрын

It astounds me that people actually think it's okay to leave their rubbish anywhere.

@lifeprepoutdoors3966

4 жыл бұрын

Oh mate, they even put a skip bin at some of my local spots.. The pricks still leave it on the ground.

@phoneone1371

4 жыл бұрын

I burn everything then throw out the cans afterward ,grew up in Montana with grizzly bears around ,just habit

I love how he gets all classy when it comes to the wine😂🥂

@justineevans9434

4 жыл бұрын

Best part of the video 😂

@Amanivajra

3 жыл бұрын

Right! LOL... Yeti makes wine cups if it comes down to it.

@jackharper3190

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, especially considering the fact this mate is an Aussie

@OcRefrig

3 жыл бұрын

Lol !

@reannejarvis7098

3 жыл бұрын

Mate there are certain standards

Good basic setup! One thing to remember is you will always forget something, its inevitable. The joy of camping is going back to the basics and figuring things out on your own and with friends.

@youarewrongdevil1296

4 жыл бұрын

that's why you should ALWAYS take duct tape! It "saved my life" many times.

@VoltzyBoi

2 жыл бұрын

@@youarewrongdevil1296 adding duck tape to my list right now. 🤣

Here’s a cheap, natural, and easy bug repellent. Two parts water to one part tea tree oil. Spray it on your skin. As tea tree oil is a natural anti bacterial, it is also good for cleaning minor wounds, like abrasions, and also works as a natural deodorant! Also, if you bring a bunch of bandanas and a safety pin for each, you can hang them at Necessary locations in camp, and spray them occasionally with the mix. Other essential oils that shoo off bugs are: citronella, lavender and mint, among others. You can mix and match these to get a scent you enjoy. Bugs hate them all! They all are ok on skin when diluted, unless you are allergic of course! And they work well anywhere in camp that you want to be rid of the bugs!

@thatispoliticalyincorrect.2756

4 жыл бұрын

Or just deal

@DiscoPh3v3r

4 жыл бұрын

@@thatispoliticalyincorrect.2756 Let me guess, you're too manly for bug repellent?

@NicoleShizzle

3 жыл бұрын

Note that tee tree oil is poisonous to animals!! Be careful with your pets

@mickeyp1291

3 жыл бұрын

Tea tree oil is much more 3xp3nsive than bug spray here is ISRAEL so... Thats why. Mint (leaves) citronella (the flower/leaves) are not starong enough is my experience. You need the essence and THAT is expensive. (again at least here)

@shanelittle6621

3 жыл бұрын

Aerogard works too

Hi everyone, so this camp setup cost less than $750 for 2 people. I chose the cheap tent over the swag given swags are quite bulky and expensive in comparison. If new to camping and you need a tighter budget it is possible but you will drop in comfort. Next week is the start of the latest 6 part series. Cheers

@tims728

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Ronny as you say cheap products have limits. You purchased the equipment so I take it no product endorsement or paid promotion. Obviously convenient to head to a shop, but how about buying all the camp equipment second hand via Gumtree for example. For $750 you could buy all equipment twice as good or spend half as much. Sounds like you are helping out getting someone into camping who hasn't done a lot of it. They won't be overwhelmed with all the stuff that aren't 'must haves'. I started with stuff from home, plates etc in a cardboard box. As I got more into it I purchased what I 'needed'. I still go for second hand where possible but do look for quality. Having said that new stuff is fun get your hands on. Cheers mate.

@BenMitro

5 жыл бұрын

...which will tie in nicely with your *light* 4x4 series like zooks, subies and challengers I asked for last video :) nudge, nudge, wink, wink. :) thanks Ronny, even for the seasoned camper, there were some good suggestions...the stainless steel bucket for example, we are always bringing a plastic one that invariably goes for whirlwind sight-seeing tour that requires a search and rescue mission at the end.

@Dylan_Scott

5 жыл бұрын

@@tims728 Hi Tim & @Ronny Dahl. I couldn't agree with Tim's comment more, and was the exact thing I came to comment here for. I do appreciate this video and I'm sure it will help a lot of first timers, but I must say that buying 2nd hand or drawing on family/friends as a resource can be extremely valuable. For example, when we first started camping we asked around family if anyone had anything they didn't use/want anymore and it resulted in my in-laws gifting us their old 70's gas stove. Now, while it is heavy and a bit bigger than the butane packs, it is bloody durable, doesn't blow over due to overnight winds, and is will continue to serve us well. Something like this could still be picked up for

@Ronny_Dahl

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, Tim this was not a ‘paid’ promo the deal was that I’d grab all the gear I needed and in return I’d show where it was from. I hand picked the items some I went for the cheapest and others I went for mid range. I could have easily gone for the best of the best but I wanted to show people starting out you don’t have to blow the budget and you can get everything in one place. Buying via Gumtree would be a nightmare for me. I’ve sold stuff on gumtree before and the people you have to deal with sometimes is just a bad time.

@tims728

5 жыл бұрын

@@Ronny_Dahl Hi Ronny, I didn't mean to sound like I was baiting. I'm pretty sure most of your 200k+ subscribers wouldn't know the store you purchased from. If you referred to the store it was very subtle, I took your filming as not intentionally promoting anything other than suggesting items for new campers. Certainly wasn't trying to be offensive. There was a comment also along the lines of handed down equipment. A lot of joy can come from gifting and encouraging more people to enjoy the outdoors. We need access and opportunity to camp. There's nothing better than waking up in a new place. The bird sounds, morning light and brewing a cuppa over the fire can't be beaten. Keep up the good work buddy. 🤠

for those of us that have been bush camping for decades you forget about people starting out and what they must be thinking to take along- good video mate.

The 5 things you need to go camping is... 4 cartons of beer and a tent

@ryanblack1363

5 жыл бұрын

6 things.. need n esky too

@jeepmanxj

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like my list. Two 30 racks of stones, cast iron skillet, stainless steel pot, tent.

@mutan67

5 жыл бұрын

Why do you need a tent?

@jeepmanxj

5 жыл бұрын

@@mutan67 because staying dry and warm is important

@mutan67

5 жыл бұрын

@@jeepmanxj HHHMMMM... a clear disrespect for beer and an even more pronounced inability to recognise humour. You are a sorry individual aren't you?

I buy a package of dollar store shower caps and put them over my shoes for going in the tent without taking my shoes off. Great video !

@B_Raiden_

4 жыл бұрын

that's a really good idea...

@williamsotelo4677

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea! thnks

@HisgGalore

4 жыл бұрын

first camping trip this summer an I'm most definitely putting these (shower caps) on my list 😁

@lukefinlayson1867

4 жыл бұрын

That is an excellent idea. Thanks for the advice.

@WakeUpSmellTheCoffee

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea, but I wonder if we’ll really use it in practice 🤔.

A couple of things I didn't hear you mention: matches/lighter (depending on your stove ignition system) and a bag for hauling out your trash. Great video, thanks.

A $5000 4x4 and basic camping gear is how I get it done. We must never let the perfect setup that we don't have prevent us from using what's available that's good enough.

One thing I always brought with me instead of a hammer for pegs is a small hatchet as you can use back end for pegs and front end for things like braking branches and such for fire wood

@TresChica88

4 жыл бұрын

My husband drilled a small hole into the end of his hammer and inserted a screw hook for pulling the pegs out

@Kuro_kon

4 жыл бұрын

Same here, or I chop some firewood to use as a baton. Or most people just find a giant rock nearby but I find it doesn't work as well.

Great video Ronny. The best part for me is you are looking after your sister and her back packer friend. You are a really good brother.

@ruver_stunts5389

3 жыл бұрын

He’s your brother :o

@adf9216

2 жыл бұрын

@@ruver_stunts5389 yes :o I am surprised to

@ruver_stunts5389

2 жыл бұрын

@@adf9216 why am I @ in this?

@adf9216

2 жыл бұрын

@@ruver_stunts5389 cause I am talking to youu

@ruver_stunts5389

2 жыл бұрын

@@adf9216 for?

Hey continue to put out this kinda content it is really informative and will save all of us beginner campers tons of wasted money on products that are not the best depending on the situation. Appreciate also your no BS style to hey this works and this doesn’t. Me and my family watch your videos together and really enjoy them !

This is the best no fluff beginner camping set up, it covers all bases and if the person purchasing decides after one trip they don't like camping it didn't cost too much.

I normally advise having a ground sheet that is a little smaller than the tent purely because if it rains the water won't pool around the tent. Always dry as a bone under the tent in the morning 👌

@altitudeiseverything3163

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! When buying a tent with a ‘footprint’ included, it’s always slightly smaller than the the bottom of the tent for that reason.

Basic starter kit? I still have and use most that kit on all my trips. $19 gas burner still going after 21 years and still starts first click. Great list for anyone wanting to try out camping in the bush. 👍

What I like to do to prepare for drive-in camping is to use several boxes and number each box ( box #1, Box #2 etc... ). I place my items in each box, then make a list of what's in each box ( ie: Box #1 tent, lamp, sleeping bag, blanket.... ). Making a list of the things you need is important, because you don't want to find out that forgotten something when you arrive, and you might be many many miles away from the nearest town.

Axe, saw, rake (all small, foldable), towels, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, 5 gal bucket

To make a windscreen...we took a cardboard box about the same size as the stove and cut the front off. the box now fits around the back and both sides with access to the stove from the front. we left the bottom 3 flaps on but separated the tape that was on it. so now the box sits on those flaps to keep it from flying away. we covered the cardboard box in aluminum foil to make splatter cleanup easy. when done using it, we lay the cardboard down and the side flaps fold down.

You actually don't want a tarp (footprint) underneath that is bigger than the tent if it rains because water will pool on top of the tarp and underneath your tent.

@ii1825

5 жыл бұрын

Completely correct this setup will ruin many first timers. Come on Ronny you know better than that...

@Bread996

5 жыл бұрын

I make sure the annex is pointed downhill if possible. If there’s going to be a rain roll the annex up. You don’t want your shoes outside then anyways!

@thanhau8995

4 жыл бұрын

@@freeride2752 ... that's what i already said. i didn't tell him not to use a tarp. i said it shouldn't be bigger than the tent footprint

@ClawsoftheLion

4 жыл бұрын

You're good just cramming the extra back under the tent.

@bushmanbill8923

4 жыл бұрын

Use shade mesh material ground sheet

"If you're here for hiking camping, take a hike" That was comedy gold

I made the mistake of using a footprint wider than the base of my tent. It collected rain water and flooded out the ground of my tent … needless to say, I don’t do that anymore lol

Toilet paper Sun block Rubbish bags Cutlery Hand wipes/sanitizer Music/speaker ...and probably more; something is always forgotten!

@bushfirej

5 жыл бұрын

its nice to see even the experienced campers accidentally leave stuff behind

@888johnmac

5 жыл бұрын

Beer !!!

@daresk1

4 жыл бұрын

Flash lights

@TresChica88

4 жыл бұрын

And you always need more rubbish bags than you think

I lost it when you described your sister by saying "she’s a lawyer" 😂😂😂

7:25 That’s not a knife … all jokes aside, great video. You’re awesome for taking care of your sister like that!

"When you want to go to the long drop". As funny as it sounded to me, (in the US in North Carolina), I knew immediately what you were referring to. Somethings just translate over easier than other sayings. Carry on.

Thanks great video! I went camping at least once a month in my youth with the boy scouts, and have served in the armed forces, but I learned a few things from your video. I have a family of my own now and we are getting ready for our first camping trip. Especially liked the tips about the steaks, I remember always bending and struggling with the cheap thin ones tents came with.

You had me at “if your here for hiking camping take a hike cause this ain’t for you” hahahah +1 subscriber for you sir

Great video!!! Ive been camping for years but the more wild you go the more prep you need to be. THANK YOU!!

For shelter/shade I use a larger tarp (same material as the one that you used under the tent) and just tie it to surrounding trees, always in an incline in case of rain. The tarp weighs next to nothing and comes in very handy.

i enjoyed all the videos that i have seen of yours being brought up in the bush i like your no nonsense comments , it keeps me up to date with new ideas !

Great video! I go camping a lot but I learnt something here. I have also forwarded this to my friend who is camping for the first time.

thanks for explaining the pegs

Spot on with the advice, don't forget a small axe/hatchet for preparing firewood. Another larger tarp and some rope for setting up a rain shelter is always good to have

Great video. Love how you explained everything so thoroughly

A bcf ing good advert for bcf👍 Awesome to see them getting on board and supporting the campers

That store was awesome so much gear

For the plastic container of the stove, that you use as a wind block, I think that if you wrap it with a few sheets of aluminum foil it could reduce the chance of it melting. Excellent video btw!

Pro tip: buy a massive tarp. Big enough to completely cover your tent plus make a makeshift awning if your camping in the rain. Just did a 2 day trip with the family. Our cheapo tent was NOT up to snuff and we got soaked. A quick trip to a coin laundry and a stop at Canadian Tire (our Bunnings) for a quick set gazebo and a nice 15ft x 20ft tarp. Made all the difference.

@joshuaorourke1976

11 ай бұрын

Or just buy a decent tent.

@craigquann

11 ай бұрын

@joshuaorourke1976 $400 tent vs $40 tarp.... lol. Yes if you're actually going to do it often.

@dillpicklewes50

2 ай бұрын

​@@joshuaorourke1976 or just waterproof and seam seal. Less than $40.

@littlebanshee

Ай бұрын

@@joshuaorourke1976this is the better option

@littlebanshee

Ай бұрын

@@craigquannunderstandable. If you are in a budget getting a big tarp or something would be helpful

To be honest what i always tell ppl when they ask me “what do i need for camping?” I tell them the basic tent and chair plates blah blah blah and whatever you have at home to take. And then say while your camping you’ll realise all the things you forgot or realised you need then jot them down for the next trip. Trust me that’s the best advice as everyone camps differently.

Awesome video mate. Great production too! You've come a long way since i saw your early vids many years ago. Well done sir 👍

Melbourne city asian boy here. Never been camping before and definatly found this vid very informative. Cheers mate!

It's worth noting about lights, that the red setting will preserve your nightvision. At night time, if you keep it set on red and just turn it on and off when you need it, you don't blind yourself.

One note: A letherman is a tool for someone who´s already familiar with all the tools a Leatherman carries. Your sister will be just as lost as she was before. ;) Otherwise, great tips, the most valuable are how to get more uses out of fewer utensils. Thanks!

“ hammering that bastard in all day “ Classic 😂😂

Great work mate, these are fantastic tips and tricks. It's the small details that i'm really grateful for, like cooking with the different lighting modes & when you don't want uninvited insects land in the tukka. Cheers! Keep up the great content. Nothing bad to say about the quality of your productions.

@ernestpaul2484

4 жыл бұрын

If you don't mind me asking, what size is that Pelican box you keep your 1st Aid Kit in? The model number would be helpful. I paused the video but couldn't get a clear shot of the lid with the logo. I looked up the 1st Aid Kit on Amazon and am going to get a few. The Pelicans will keep them protected and they will float. Thanks, Paul.

Great work mate, If I was camping for the first time and needed advice this vid is to the point and informative. 👍

Just realized how much I miss camping and backpacking Australia. Nice video!

These beginners vids are an absolute life saver!

Good video. Thank You for showing the different types of pegs, as we are going camping to a new spot for Xmas this year. Was told the ground is very hard and rocky

thanks Ronny. you've covered mostly everything. i would add a combustion device and some cordage to cover the 5 C's of survival. and they are handy to have when camping.

Yup, I use the lid to block the wind too lol 👌🏻

Half way through doing this for my family. Introducing kids to camping 1 at a time coz they're still quite young. We went with the Aldi self inflating mattresses. Think they're $30, possibly $40 each, cheap n cheerful, and the grippy stuff stops you sliding straight off the side. Lunchbox stove $20 from big green shed, and the cans $5 for a pack. Great vid, I sure got some great ideas out of it. Subscribed

Nice to see someone in the BCF marketing department is paying attention. Cheapest advertising ever! Great startup camping video.

@bmwkwi

5 жыл бұрын

@Jon V Then you will be ripped off. Example, the 4 piece toaster $14.00 BCF but at Kmart or BigW, $5.00. Same toaster from same factory but BCF packaging. Just shop around and use the savings on that kinda stuff on a bigger and better tent or kitchen setup.

@mickg9563

4 жыл бұрын

@@bmwkwi Sure agree BCF is not the cheapest for many products. Their range is normally pretty good and staff normally give good advice but the price can be pretty high compared to others. A lot of my camping gear has come from Kmart and has lasted me well. Even their inflatable mattresses and 12v pumps. Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace etc are also great ways to get cheaper gear.

Great job Ronny! I learned a lot. Well done and I will be watching more and just subscribed! Keep it up.

Thanks for the content! We are going on our first family camping trip, and your tips helped me a lot with remembering important things. Cheers mate.

I started off with basic Kmart gear about 8 years ago and still have most of it. Ive upgraded as money has allowed and now sleep in my 4x4 rather than a tent or swag most of the time but gas cookers, dinner sets etc etc still get used. Ive upgraded to better inflatable mattresses and bigger tents for when the wife and I go camping but if I need to tent camp solo I still use the cheap single Kmart inflatable mattress and a Kmart 6p tent. Just dont forget the pump. BCF has some good gear for a decent price but Kmart stuff still does the job especially if you only plan to go a couple of times a year.

This was such a great overview mate. Thanks so much!

Great video. I just went to kmart/bcf last week to put together a bare bones camping setup for me and my son. So it's great to get some more ideas from you.

"Oh - here we go, there's a tag on it still" Piss funny moment!!

one of the best compilations I have seen

Just what I wanted to know about camping. Thank you.

Loved the transition noises!! great job

Good advice. I have found that with each trip I learn of something that would have been great to purchase.

This is such a good video, thank you for including everything. So helpful

These items are "your preferred items" Ronny... most of the kitchen stuff we all have at home and can take and use, the tent can be borrowed or bought second hand as with the tarp and table. Buckets most people have one in the laundry, or rectangular storage container. Water can be in 2 litre milk containers. You don't need a stove as you can cook on a fire. It's all about how often you go camping and what you are prepared to spend or how much you have to spend. I found the op shops /second-hand shops are a great place to start and I still venture to them for camping stuff as most people upgrade and pass on their items. It is amazing what you can find for a bargain in these shops. I found in one of the FB camping groups I'm in they have a camping list and it has all the items you need, want, or might use while out. I use it for a checklist to see if I have everything packed before I go camping. If you're out with or going with others use their stuff until you get your own (no need to double up on stuff that's not needed).

Very helpful. Thanks so much. Definitely added several things to my existing list I hadn’t thought about.

Great video pretty much covered everything, and reminded me of a couple things I have been meaning to grab

Mate, best video straight to the point no muckin about. thank you

Thanks, some of these products I have never seen before! I will be looking for them!

nice video, have gone camping a fair bit but still learnt some things, thanks!

Forget the hammer, take a hatchet (many more uses) and use the flat back to whack your tent pegs. Thanks for the video. :)

THANK YOU FOR OTHER DETAIL VIDEO ON BASIC OF CAMPING

Aluminium flashing makes a great windbreak for stoves of all sorts. Packs flat and bends into whatever shape, pretty cheap depending on the size you pick starting about $15, can use the rest of the roll for all sorts of other things. Could even use some to make sure rain doesn’t blow through between your awning and roof etc...

Ronny you missed the part you've covered many times before, taking your own pillow from home to ensure you get a good night's sleep (probably because you forgot your's this time 😀) Great content, keep it up mate!

finally an Aussie vlog! looking to take my kids camping for the first time end of the year.

I like how direct your video is

Camping now for over 40 years, still got some stuff from the first 10 years, so almost 30 years old........ 😂😀👍

Great video thanks made myself a nice little shopping list

Ronny thanx for the honesty mate! 0:20

Thank you for a great video!

nice one ronny. great vid. people think they have to go out and spend 1000s on camping gear. start basic in the start to know what you like and what works

Every time I see you do one of those sketchy / creepy appearances at the beginnings of your videos.... you get a big THUMBS UP!

good info, some stuff I use , some I dont but still when making a list its good to compare, thanks for sharing

At times I camp out of a vehicle.( Jeep Wrangler , rag top ) Here in the USA we call it car camping , with the gear I have in my Ultralight Backpack. It works great for either Car camping , Canoe / Kayak camping or hiking down a trail. No matter what style or method it's enjoying the outdoors that really counts.

my camping list 2x 1once bags of weed,3x 1125ltr jack daniels,3x tabs of L.S.D,3x mates,1x sober mates,goon bag inserts(pillow for later),snags,barbie sauce,squashed and petrified hamberger buns,burnt onions.....might need some ginger ale for the jack-bombs,juiceybottle,hose,aluminium can....a little bit of enginering...and you got yourself a BONG..

Great video Ronny. I might have missed it for a second but did you mention a cutting board for food prep? I've forgotten mine a few times and it really sucks. It's so easy to forget things unless you have a dedicated camping box set up. cheers again for a great video mate.

@charliealpha4220

4 жыл бұрын

Hooked On Brooke that’s what the esky lid doubles as 😉

Another rad vid...PAPER TOWEL...You can't forget that...🍻👍...

Thank you so much indeed...really enjoyed the video!

Ronny, fantastic video. I'm in the states, we dont sell SWAGS as they are called in Australia, I Love love SWAGS. I did buy a gazelle truck camp tent which takes 90 seconds to set up. I made a camp hand washing station from a 5 gallon bucket and pvc. Hand washing in my opinion is very very important.

Good vid Ronny. I'd also bring an axe/hand saw for wood. That's all I'd add really you covered it all.

Great tips Ronny :) my addition to this is - make sure you are looking at your Sleeping Bag temperature ratings carefully!!!...... without thinking first, we bought 2 ARB Sleeping Bags (at $165 each!!!) and they are TOOOOO hot to use in WA (during the warmer months at least..... yet to try them out in Winter). Cheers, Don (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)

Thank you mate, that was very helpful

Great video, I’m looking to start camping as I’ve just bought a Landcruiser 95 here in the U.K.

You forgot a means to start a fire Ronny , a simple flint & steel. a couple of cheap Bic lighters or even a box of matches.

@GG-nv8gt

5 жыл бұрын

Solo Vagant Propane torch as a backup..

@lukefinlayson1867

4 жыл бұрын

I think he is implying that you should be smart enough to remember that.

Awesome guidance and step-by-step show N tell information. Thanks

Hey Ronny just finishing watching this vid 🙂 I'm 58 years young, and me and my 💖 done this story 30+ years ago in the day before park rangers and $s. And life was good ⛺

What a cool supportive family

excellent video mate cheers !!