Equipment

A complete checklist for going on a road trip

Going on a road trip in a van, camper van or motorhome requires a little preparation to pack your things and knowing what to take can quickly become a dilemma:

• We want to be minimalist so that everything fits in our campervan (and not spend our time moving things to find something)
• We want to make sure we don't forget anything to make the most of our road trip.

With Aurel, we then thought about all the things that we think are necessary for a road trip in a campervan and our favorite accessories which, while certainly not essential, make our journey on the roads so much more comfortable!

So that you don't forget anything and can make the right choices, we have prepared THE checklist of equipment and accessories to take before your departure:

1. Kitchen
2. Furniture and storage
3. Hygiene and dishes
4. Safety and vehicle
5. Hygiene
6. Comfort

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Kitchen

It's always nice to have the essentialutensilsforcooking in a van , to be able to vary the recipes and prepare delicious meals.

We've gathered the essentials (dishes, cutting board, colander, etc.) and equipment that can help us cook our favorite recipes (the Omnia camping oven) and prepare good breakfasts to start the day (with toast and good coffee!)

Gourd Drinking water tank Unbreakable plates & bowls Unbreakable glasses & cups Cookware (pots and pans) Trivets Cutlery Sharp knife Cutting board Corkscrew / Bottle Opener Peeler/ Cheese grater Strainer Can opener Scissors Clips Pliers Airtight containers Lighter / matches Paper towels

For more comfort… Omnia Camping Oven Folding toaster Unbreakable wine glass Stainless steel kettle Reusable coffee filter Moka - espresso maker French press coffee maker Gas barbecue Folding barbecue USB portable blender Compact salad spinner Filter bottle

Hygiene and dishes

Whether it's for washing dishes or for bathing, there are several pieces of equipment that quickly become indispensable, especially when you live in a very small space and you wash dishes or shower outside.

To protect our environment , we only use biodegradablesoaps and compact utensils such as the foldable basin, mini clothesline and microfiber towels. And for more comfort, the foldable toilets quickly become essential as well as the suction cup clothes dryer or the washing bag to do occasional laundry independently.

Biodegradable dish soap Foldable basin Sponge and dishcloths Toiletry bag Biodegradable soap & shampoo Biodegradable toothpaste Microfiber towel Clothesline Toilet paper Brush Trash can + compostable trash bags

For more comfort… Foldable toilets Scrubba wash bag Biodegradable laundry detergent Shower cabin Outdoor shower Suction cup clothes dryer Microfiber poncho Folding shovel

Furniture and storage

Once we arrive at a spot, we are happy to take out our table and armchairs and take a short break to enjoy the scenery.

Portable furniture is essential for settling in comfortably, as are duvets , pillows and sheets for a peaceful night.

And for better organization and to optimize space, we recommend using storage baskets as well as storage pouches/bags for your clothes.

And, if you like swinging to the sound of crickets or cicadas then the compact hammock will quickly fit into your van!

Table Armchairs Duvet & pillows Sheets Laundry bag Storage baskets Tote bags

For more comfort… Storage pockets Compact hammock Hammock straps Picnic blanket

Safety and vehicle

Certain equipment is essential to ensure our safety in a campervan, converted van or motorhome, such as a gas detector (if you have a gas installation), first aid kit, M1 safety kit (mandatory in all vehicles), powder extinguisher in case of fire, etc.

And it is always useful to have other accessories for the maintenance of our vehicle , sleeping flat on spots and filling the water tank with a suitable hose.

Gas detector First aid kit M1 Safety Kit Powder fire extinguisher Fire blanket Toolbox Headlamp Multi-function knife Level wedges Chamois leather,for foggy windows when you wake up Expandable garden hose Pipe connector

For more comfort… Sun protection insulation GPS Tracker / Airtagto geolocate your van Safe Extrication platesto get out of muddy terrain Spirit level

Comfort

Here are some extra accessories that allow us to spend the evening under the stars, walk more easily around our van without putting our shoes back on every time, stay cool when the sun beats down and note down all our adventures and favorites from our trip.

Citronella Candle Backpack Blanket Pair of flip-flops,to get in and out of the van faster

For more comfort… LED light garland Board games Travel diary Fan Travel pillow Earplugs Hot water bottle

Hi-Tech

Even though we like to disconnect when we're on a road trip, being away from our phones and computers, electricity is still essential to charge our phones and have light in the evening.

For this, some accessories become very useful for recharging our phone, our lamps, our e-reader and even watching a film!

12V - USB charger LED lamp Portable battery External battery Charging cables

For more comfort Solar panel Lithium battery Converter Wifi router Extension cord

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