Most of the time, you’ll find that camping requires a lot of gear! Sure, some of us are happy to go with the bare essentials. Some even sleep outside directly under the stars. However, the vast majority of us don’t enjoy being eaten alive by pesky mosquitoes through the night. Or woken up abruptly the moment the sun rises when there’s no barrier between yourself and the light.
Storing items that allow a little luxury in the off-road space can be tricky. When there are bodies in the car and you’re not solo-tripping, space can be hard to come by. Our solution? Store it up top!
Pioneer Platform
If you haven’t already, check out the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform. Compatible with a wide range of accessories, this rooftop solution is what allows you to customise and create a setup that works best for your adventures. It’s lightweight, allowing you to maximise storage load capacity. Oh, and it looks sleek and snazzy on your vehicle, which is pretty important in my opinion.
Camping roof rack accessories
You’ve already got the Pioneer Platform? A gold star goes to you. You’re off to a great start. The next step is choosing your accessories to bring along for the ride.
Ladder
Rooftop tent enthusiasts are no strangers to climbing up to bed at night. It makes life (and going to the toilet at 3am) much easier when you’ve got a reliable ladder. Bringing an unstable and cheap ladder is a mistake you only make once. The Rhino-Rack Aluminium Folding Ladder works with the Pioneer Ladder Mount and Ladder Bracket to connect to any of the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Systems. Setting up and packing everything away is a breeze as it folds down to just 1060mm.
Jerry can holders
We’ve all been there. Chugging along, wind in your hair, fresh air in your lungs and a clear mind that’s been longing for a break from the big smoke. Suddenly you see a familiar light pop up on the dash. The petrol light. There’s more kilometres to go to be able to reach the petrol station than there is petrol in the tank. “Damn it, why didn’t I pack a jerry can?” A blissful day becomes stressful in an instant!
An experience like this pretty much guarantees you’ll never forget spare fuel again. Alongside the Rhino-Rack jerry can holder which will allow you to store your jerry can on the roof. Not to mention, it’s a great way to bring along drinking water, and water for showering and cooking. Most campgrounds don’t provide access to drinking water, so these are pretty much an essential for me.
Pioneer Eye Bolt Kit
Do you have heavier items you need to bring along for your trip? Look no further than the Pioneer Eye bolt Kit. It’s designed to handle heavy loads with the promise of security. Quick and simple to set up, all the Pioneer Eye Bolt Kit requires is a few twists. It attaches to all Rhino-Rack Pioneer Trays, Tradies and Platform and includes 4 Eye Bolts and the necessary hardware.
Gas bottle holder
Cooking off-road can be done in so many different ways. As we’ve learnt over the years, in Australia we often experience fire restrictions, especially in summer. In some cases, any exposed flame can be banned, which makes cooking extremely difficult. I love food so a cold lunch personally just doesn’t cut it! This is why bringing a gas bottle along with you is a good backup.
The Rhino-Rack Gas Bottle Holder strap neatly ties down most 4.0L gas bottles. This easy-to-use design is adjustable, to allow you to customise it to fit your bottle.
Batwing awning
It’s not the first time we’ve recommended an awning and it certainly won’t be the last. We collectively love Rhino-Rack awnings as they’re durable and robust. They can handle the elements as their mould-resistant materials can also offer UPF 50+ sun protection. On some trips, I’ve personally experienced all seasons in one day. An awning has always been my saving grace, providing shelter from the rain and protection from the blistering sun.
It also allows me some shade and space to put my feet up and relax with a book. I love that it allows me the chance to enjoy the outdoors in comfort. Sometimes you need a day break from roughing it!
The cool thing about camping is how different it looks for everyone. No two campers are alike, which is why it’s such an incredible hobby. You have the ability to tailor it to your personal needs which makes every single trip a different experience. Rhino-Rack allows you to bring a little luxury and convenience to your camping trip, ensuring you have the essentials to make your trip enjoyable. What are your camping gear essentials?
