If you look up camping in the dictionary, it’ll most likely have BCF next to it. We can’t confirm that, but just trust us on this one.
There is nothing better than packing the car, the caravan, or the 4x4 for an epic camping trip out in the awesomeness that is Australia. The excited buzz as you head towards your destination, pumping the tunes loudly and singing the Aussie classics at the top of your lungs, the kids getting hyped up on sugar in the back as the roads get quieter and the sky gets clearer, the awe of seeing your campsite and its surrounds for the first (or tenth) time… this is the life.
Here at BCF, we are passionate about giving you the best possible experience when it comes to your camping trip – whether it be your very first time, or you’re an I-camp-for-a-living type of pro. Whether you like to go bush camping, beach camping, or completely off grid, there’s one thing that you’ll need no matter where your travels take you – camping furniture.
Our BCFing Experts have combed through all the best possibilities and have come up with a cracker list of top 5 camp furniture must-haves for your next adventure. Let’s get started!
1. CAMPING CHAIRS
Now, this might seem self-explanatory, but we wanted to make sure that this all-important item was high on your list. We can assure you that without these staple pieces of furniture, camping would be a heck of a lot more uncomfortable. The standard folding camping chair is an easy choice when it comes to deciding on which chair to choose for your upcoming trip, but what if you wanted something a bit different? A camping chair that had a bit extra to offer? There are so many different types of camping chairs to choose from – so which one is right for you?
- Directors Chairs: Sit back like Steven Spielberg and lap up the comfort of a ripper directors chair. If you’re looking for a camping chair that is strong, durable, and can be stored just about anywhere, then a directors chair is what you're after. The attached tray table gives you a handy spot to put your lunch or keep a bevvy close at hand. This is living Barry!
- Moon Chairs: You’ll be over the moon with this plush camping chair. If you’re the type who loves to curl up on a large comfy chair to have a much-needed kip or just read a bloody good yarn, then this spacious, padded, and moon-shaped camping chair will eclipse all others! Easy to fold and pack away, the moon chair is next-level on the comfort and convenience scale.
- Reclining Chairs: For those who love to kick back, put their feet up, and replicate their favourite recliner from back in their living room, reclining camping chairs are a total must! Foldable, durable, and providing the ultimate comfort, these reclining camping chairs provide that luxe feel while roasting marshmallows around the campfire or lazing in the shade by the creek. Treat yourself!
- Quad Fold Chairs: If you’re keen on maximising your space and comfort, then the quad fold chair is for you. With the classic fold-up design, four sturdy legs to keep you (and your beer) stable, wicked accessories or add-ons like cooler bags and cup holders to take things up a notch, and some epic designs for the avid sporting fan, this camping chair truly is a one stop shop. You beauty!
- Kids Camping Chairs: You’re going out-bush with the littlies, but the average camping chair is just a little too big for their small frames. Plus, they don’t want your boring old chair – they want their own! Well, no dramas there, because BCF has a range of kids camping chairs that are comfy, easy to set up and pack down, and have fun designs that will have them feeling like a true part of the camping crew!
Whatever camping chair takes your fancy, make sure to never leave for your camping adventure without it. The whole fam (and your rear) will thank you later!
2. CAMPING TABLES
So you have somewhere to sit back and relax, but what about somewhere to enjoy a meal? No one likes spilling barbecue sauce down their front as they juggle with their sausage sizzle, or watching as that last rissole takes a stroll off your plate and onto the dusty ground below. To keep your mealtimes pleasant, stable, and give you the chance to eat together as a family just like back at the humble abode, a camping table is an absolute must.
You might be looking for a portable table that is small and compact enough to easily travel with, or perhaps a foldable table that’s large enough to fit your whole fam around. Maybe you’re after a sturdy and versatile blow mould table, a picnic or hiking table to take with you on treks away from the campsite to your own special spot. Or maybe you’re keen on a bar table to line up all your frothies on and create your very own outdoor pub, or a BBQ table for you to pop your prized Weber on top of (your baby couldn’t possibly be put on the ground!). If you ever happen to forget the camping chairs, or maybe you just wanted to get nice and cosy with everyone over a hearty meal after a long day, then a table and chairs combo is where it’s at. Whatever type of camping table you're after, BCF has an extensive range that will cover your every need.
3. BEACH CARTS / WAGONS
Even though this handy-dandy cart has ‘beach’ in its name, don’t let it fool you – this bad boy on wheels is going to make your life a heck of a lot easier, no matter where you’re camping!
Think of the beach cart as your very own Sherpa on wheels. This beauty’s main goal is always the same – to keep your hands free and save your back from strain. With a tough extended handle with space for grip at the top, pulling this beach wagon will be an absolute breeze. The soft material allows you to pack the beach cart full of everything you need, giving you more flexibility than you’d have with a rigid, hard material carrier. The you-beaut wheels are made tough, and can tackle almost any kind of terrain you find yourself clambering over.
Those multiple and awkward trips to and from the car to the campsite fumbling with all your camping goodies can be brought down to one or two trips, giving you more time back in your day. If you’re hiking away from the campsite but don’t want to carry a crazy amount of essentials on your back like a Tassie devil with her joeys, then your best bet is taking a beach cart along for the ride.
These beach carts fold up easily for compact storage, making them a no-brainer when it comes to adding it to the camping checklist. Spice up your beach cart experience by adding a cart cooler to effortlessly lug around your six-pack, a cart table to hold the little one’s shell collection or rest your frothie on, or a cart cover to protect whatever you have inside. How good!
4. CAMPING KITCHEN
Oh hey there Jamie Oliver. Or maybe you’re more of a Gordon Ramsay type in the kitchen? Whatever TV chef personality you embody, get cooking in style and comfort with a camping kitchen!
Your camping stove or portable barbie needs its own place amongst the campsite. With a camping kitchen, you can give your stove the space it deserves. You no longer have to worry about making room for it on the dinner table, or balancing it on some precarious stump or ledge. With a camping kitchen, you’re provided with a designated stove space, a wind guard to keep that almighty flame lit, and can include chopping/food prep areas, waste baskets for food scraps, easy-to-fill sinks for washing up those dirty dishes, and even storage cupboards to keep your plates, cutlery and cooking tools all in one place!
This one-stop-shop folds down for ease and convenience, making it a cinch to take it with you wherever you’re adventuring off to. Create a Michelin star experience in your very own campsite with a camping kitchen – perfect for the chef inside all of us! Even Curtis Stone would be proud.
5. CAMPING CUPBOARD / WARDROBE
If a long-haul camping trip is on the cards, or maybe you’re planning on bringing a heap of gear and loose essentials along for the ride, then you’re going to need a camping cupboard. These little beauties come in all shapes and sizes, with different amounts of shelves or storage space in each. Choose one that will be perfect for the amount of gear and goodies you have, and one that will fit in with the size of your campsite.
Perfect for storing pantry staples, clothing and footwear, hiking and fishing gear, board games and gadgets, toiletries, and more! With plenty of space, a sturdy construction, and a mesh door to keep everything safe, secure, and where it should be, plus prevent creepy crawlies from joining you for lunch. The camping cupboard or wardrobe is a must-have for any campsite.
With all your stuff stored away, you’ll second-guess that this clean and organised campsite is even your own! Keep the car, the caravan, and the travel bags free of your loose items, and keep them in the cupboard/wardrobe where you know you won’t lose them. It also helps to keep your goodies off the dirty, grassy, or sandy floor, and locks them out of reach from Aussie wildlife (we’re talking to you, bush turkeys). Easy to set up and pack down, with many types being an instant set up, these camping cupboards are going to make your life as a camper a whole lot easier. No more storage problems here!
So there you have it! Five bits of camping kit that no one should leave home without. No matter where you're heading, from the bush to the backyard and everywhere in between, these pearlers will ensure you and the crew have a cracker time – the BCF way.