Gear to Go Camping

Attention those who love to Swing

The next generation in camp comfort, the Stargaze Chair from Nemo Equipment offers even more comfort and stability than any other portable chair on the market. This first-ever swinging and reclining camp chair takes relaxation to a new level. The swinging offers an exciting new way to sit, with a relaxing motion that is designed for comfort. And when you’re ready to recline, simply lean back to activate the autoreclining mechanism and enjoy a great view of the stars. For your money you get aircraft-grade aluminium which is designed to flex while you swing, dynamically suspending you in the air for an entirely new sitting experience for swingers up to 135kg. The deep lounge position is hard to beat. Stargaze has all the little comforts you love, including an adjustable headrest, a no-spill cup holder, and a stash pocket to keep your little things close at hand. You’ll never think of sitting in the same way! Available from Go Camping and Overlanding. 9/58 Erindale Road, Balcatta www.gocampingoverlanding.com.au

Digadoo (doo doo)

An alternative to the amazing post hole shovel is the Stainless Steel Spade from Digadoo. Made in Australia, this is a product for life. A beautiful little piece that will get all your mates talking. It doesn't have the reach of the post hole shovel, but is nice and compact for easy storage. This size is perfect for when a spade is too big and a trowel is too small - the half-length shovels/ spades combine the handiness of a trowel with the strength and reach of a spade, giving you that extra leverage without the extra weight. Blades and handles are made from a strong high tensile grade of stainless steel with a unique lapped method of joining handle to blade giving extra strength in this crucial area. Available from Go Camping and Overlanding. 9/58 Erindale Road, Balcatta www.gocampingoverlanding.com.au

Patagonia's Black Hole Duffle

You know that one person, it might even be you? They spend thousands on a complex drawer system to keep all their camping gear organised, but then throw their own personal clothing and gear into a plastic carry bag from the supermarket, which falls over and spews their items into the footwell of the back seat. Well campers, get ready for the upgrade. For many, many years, before many of our readers were even born, Patagonia has been making and improving the Black Hole Duffle. Now in stock at everyone's favourite camping store is the 2022 Patagonia Black Hole Duffle. A multifunctional storage solution for your personal belongings, it can be used as a duffle bag or converted to a carry pack. Durable and functional, made of recycled materials in line with Patagonia's ethics, it's available in a couple of smaller sizes (40 litre and 55 litre) and one big whopping 100 litre for the extended range. Available from Go Camping and Overlanding. 9/58 Erindale Road, Balcatta www.gocampingoverlanding.com.au

Stop, it's (Red Roads) Hammer time

If you are old-school like us, you don't want to lug around your modern gadgets like a cordless drill just to get your tent pegs into hard ground, when instead a good hammer, proper tent pegs and at least half a brain will do the job; cheaper, more effective and without the bulk. The brass head Strike Hammer from Red Roads is a modern take on a metalsmith's invention from the mid-18th century (no, it was not invented in Japan in the late 20th century). The softer headed brass allows a nice and evenly spread impact onto the head of the mild-steel tent pegs, which are manufactured like a nail i.e. straight to begin with (think about it ... most pegs have a bend in them to begin with). The extraction hook and 'ice axe' inspired cordage system are all housed in a properly made (in Perth), good looking, canvas storage bag. Best yet, this little combo is available at Go Camping and Overlanding for just $99 - that's over 10% off its normal price!

Available from Go Camping and Overlanding. 9/58 Erindale Road, Balcatta www.gocampingoverlanding.com.au

Nemo Astro Sleeping Pad

Getting a good night's sleep is critical, regardless of what you are doing, and for those that like to walk to their destination you no longer need to compromise. When every gram counts, everything you take with you must either have multiple uses or strongly contribute to reaching your destination. The Nemo Astro Sleeping Pad has only one job: to provide you with a very comfortable and insulated surface to sleep on. Weighing it at around 540 grams, this innovative sleeping mat provides approximately 3.5 inches of ground-smoothing comfort. Lateral baffles provide additional comfort and prevent the mat from curling. A built-in pillow baffle helps prevent your other musthave from disappearing in the night and the included carry bag doubles as a pump sack. Available from Go Camping and Overlanding. 9/58 Erindale Road, Balcatta www.gocampingoverlanding.com.au

Nemo Helio LX Pressure Shower

There is nothing better than a hot shower at the end of a long day out on the tracks. You are not always guaranteed one when pulling into a campsite and there is nothing wrong with having a plan B. What I like about the Nemo Helio is its simplicity. It’s a pressure pack with a foot pump (instead of the hand pumps found on garden sprayers), allowing for hands-free operation when the pressure gets low. You can leave the unit in the sun to warm up during the day or fill it with hot water just prior to use. The unit is large enough to provide 7-10 minutes of strong, continuous spray and the 22 litre capacity is more than enough for even the dirtiest person. A relief valve ensures that the tank cannot be over-pressurised and the 7-foot hose provides more than enough reach to use the nozzle overhead. Available from Go Camping and Overlanding. 9/58 Erindale Road, Balcatta www.gocampingoverlanding.com.au