Camping Checklist: Gear, Food and Firewood for Your Trip

Planning a camping trip around Cape Town or further afield? Use this camping checklist so nothing gets left behind — including the one thing that makes camp: a proper fire. Order your camping firewood and firestarters before you leave and it is one less stop on the way.

Essential Camping Gear

• Tent with stakes and guylines, sleeping bags and pads
• Headlamps or torches with spare batteries
• Camping chairs and a folding table
• First-aid kit, sunscreen and insect repellent
• Cooler box with ice packs

The Braai and Fire Kit

This is where most campers slip up — counting on buying wet, overpriced wood at the campsite. Pack it right instead:

• Hardwood: a 12kg or 15kg bag of Sekelbos, Rooibos, Soetdoring or Swarthaak per braai night — dry, dense and long-burning;
• Firestarters: Bluegum or Rooibos potjie kindling to get the fire going fast, even in wind;
• Charcoal: a bag of Namibian charcoal as backup for quick fires;
• Braai grid, tongs, matches and a bucket for safety;
• Spices and sauces: the Rooibaard range packs flat and covers every marinade and basting need.

Food and Water

• Meat marinated and frozen ahead (it defrosts safely in the cooler)
• Potjie ingredients pre-chopped in bags
• 5L water per person per day, plus coffee and rusks for the mornings

Stock Up Before You Go

Limpopo Hardwood delivers firewood, charcoal, firestarters and braai supplies across Cape Town — straight to your door before your trip. Order your camping firewood online or contact us for bulk orders for group trips.