Equipment

A complete checklist for going on a road trip

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

• We want to be minimalistic 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 the 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 not essential, make our trip 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 is always nice to have the essential utensils for cooking in a van , to be able to vary the recipes and prepare delicious meals.

We have gathered the essentials (dishes, cutting board, colander, etc.) and the equipment that can allow us to 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 Cooking pot (pots and pan) Coasters Cutlery Sharp knife Cutting board Corkscrew / Bottle Opener  Peeler / Cheese Grater Strainer Can opener Scissors Pliers Clips 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 mixer Compact salad spinner Filter bottle

Hygiene and dishes

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

To protect our environment , we only use biodegradable soaps 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 drying rack or the washing bag to do occasional laundry and in complete autonomy.

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  Hot water bottle Earplugs

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 the event 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 extinguisher Fire blanket Toolbox Headlamp Multi-function knife Level shims Chamois leather, for foggy windows when you wake up Expandable garden hose Pipe connector

For more comfort… Sun protection insulation GPS Tracker / Airtag to geolocate your van Safe Extrication plates to get out of muddy terrain Level shims to be flat

Comfort

Here are some extra accessories that allow us to spend the evening under the stars, walk around our van more easily without having to put our shoes back on every time, stay cool when the sun is beating down and write 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

Hi-Tech

Even though, when we are on a road trip, we like to disconnect, to be far 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 charger - USB LED lamp Portable battery Charger cables

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

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