The last years have probably turned many people into camping enthusiasts. Admittedly, the camper fever grabbed me as well and prompted me to convert a VW Caddy into a small campervan. During the last two summers, I was exploring parts of Austria, Slovenia (especially Lake Bled), Croatia as well as Norway with it and absolutely enjoyed it! I love the idea of traveling flexibly from one place to another, exploring new countries and hidden gems, and always having my bed with me. Even if camping is anything but luxurious and can sometimes be very exhausting, it is the perfect way to see a lot at a relatively low cost. To limit the things I wanted to take with me, I have put together my campervan packing list, which is partly based on my backpacking essentials list.
I am super happy to share it with you now and hopefully get you excited about your next road trip! And if you’re still looking for inspiration on where to go, I hope my list of the best European campervan routes will help you out! 🙂
Disclaimer: This article may contain affiliate links. Without costing you anything extra, the small commission will help me produce more free content for you. For more information, please refer to my privacy policy.
The ultimate Campervan Packing List
Travel Essentials
- Passport/ identity card
- Driving license
- Vaccination card, health insurance card
- Wallet (a little cash, credit card)
- Vignettes/ toll tickets
- Small handbag/ jute bag
- Sunglasses
- Small Notebook and pen
- Book(s) or Kindle (check out my list of the best travel books)
- Games (for example card games)
Electronic equipment
- Phone
- (Laptop/ Tablet)
- Camera
- Charging cables and power bank
- Earphones
Camping Equipment
- External power cables
- Camping chairs
- Camping table
- Gas bottles and gas cartridges
- Water cans
- Water boiler/ kettle
- Camping cooker
- Portable coffee maker for Campers
- Camping dishes (plates, mugs/cups, cutlery, pots, etc.)
- Pocket knife
- Scissors
- Tupperware
- Cutting boards
- Reusable water bottle
- Pot and small pan
- Tea towel, washing-up liquid, and washing-up bowl
- Sponge
- Liquid soap
- Clothesline
- Aluminum foil
- Outdoor lamp/flashlight
- Candles
- Fairy lights
- Blanket and pillow
- Sleeping bag
- Lighter / matches
- Parasol / sun protection
- Air mattress
- Mat
- Hand broom / small vacuum cleaner
- Kitchen roll
- Garbage bags / small trash cans
- Laundry bag
- Toolbox for the car
- Caravan ramps
- Hammock (learn more about the best hammocks for camping)
- Bottle opener, wine opener
- Earplugs
Nutrition
- Pasta
- Rice
- Food cans
- Sauces
- Spices (salt, pepper, other spices)
- Oil
- Sweets and other snacks
- Etc.
In general, you can take everything with you that does not need to be kept cool. Check out my article about quick and easy road trip meals to get inspiration on which food to bring for your trip.
Clothes
- Packing cubes (to stay organized!)
- Shoes: Sneakers, flip-flops, sandals (one pair of each)
- Dresses and Jumpsuit
- Jeans (short and long)
- Sport outfits
- Skirts
- T-shirts and tops
- Jacket
- Pullover, Sweater
- Bikinis
- Socks
- Underwear
- Sunhat
Toilette Bag
- Medicaments and first aid kit (aspirin, disinfection, Bepanthen, Fenistil/Voltaren, band-aid, etc.)
- Mosquito spray
- Sunscreen and After-sun Body lotion
- Feminine hygiene products
- Shampoo and shower gel
- Razor
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Face creme
- Make-up
- Towel (two quick-drying microfiber towels)
- Deodorant
- Hairbrush and hair ties
- (contact lenses)
I hope my campervan packing list has helped you to prepare for your next road trip. Maybe it has also helped you to find the perfect gift for your outdoorsy friend. Tell me about your camping plans in the comments down below! Also, let me know if something important is missing from my list, so I can add it. 😊
Useful Travel Resources
- 🏨 Find and book accommodation on Booking.com
- 🎡 Fill your journey with unforgettable experiences with tours on GetYourGuide
- 🚘 Need a car for your trip? Hire it with Rentalcars
- ✈️ Buy cheap flight tickets with WayAway
- 🔰 Insure your trip with Insubuy
And don’t forget to save this campervan packing list for your next trip!
