Sometimes it’s the simple things that really make a big difference and we’ve decided that a bucket is an essential part of our camping setup for any trip.

Who hasn’t got a pile of rubber bands lying around in the bottom drawer. They turn up daily tying all manner of items together. Well don’t throw them out – you can take them camping.

You will be amazed at how much of your waste can be reused and put to good use around the campsite. Check out our ideas and think before you throw.

Frustrated by the amount of single use plastic bags ending up in landfill and in our waterways, our friend, Pam, designed, developed and locally manufactures her very own greensacks reusable fruit & vegie sacks.

Making do without cling or plastic wrap in the camp kitchen is easy and will not only be our little nod to reducing single use waste, it will also be one less item to pack and to find space for in the car. And that’s a win / win.

Who needs a bulky salad spinner in your camp kitchen when there are easy and easily packable alternatives. Even at home, salad spinners can be bulky to store and they really are a nuisance to pack and transport.

Every campsite would have a stackable plastic container. Don’t just bring one – they come in handy around the campsite.

Even though camping is probably the most inexpensive of family holidays, costs can still blow the budget, especially if you are camping newbies.