The Only Packing List You Need For Your Campervan Trip

What to Pack for Your Campervan Trip: The Ultimate Campervan Trip Packing List

This is the only packing list you need for your campervan trip - Because there’s nothing like forgetting your toothbrush when you’re 100 miles from the nearest shop.

So, you’ve booked a campervan trip—congrats on choosing the most freedom-filled, scenic, and occasionally chaotic way to travel! Here at Trekker Voyages, we provide a bunch of essentials to save you from lugging around your entire kitchen sink. But let’s be honest—no one wants to be stuck in the wilderness without snacks, socks, or that random gadget you only remember at midnight.

To help you avoid those “Uh-oh, I forgot that!” moments, here’s a fool-proof packing list that will keep you cosy, well-fed, and ready for any adventure.

1) Documents

• Passport/ID and visas (if required)

• Driver’s license (and international permit, if needed)

• Printed booking confirmations and itineraries

• Emergency contact list

  
  

2) Money & Travel Money

• Credit/debit cards (notify your bank of travel plans)

• A small amount of local cash (for tolls, parking, or small vendors)

• Travel money card (if preferred)

• Emergency funds

3) Bedding & Sleeping Comfort

What We Provide:

• 2 duvets

• 2 sheets

• 4 pillows (No fighting over the "good" pillow)

  
  

What You Might Still Want:

• Eye mask & earplugs: Because that sunrise at 5 a.m. might be stunning, but maybe you want to sleep in. And let’s not forget those chirpy birds.

  
  

Tip: If you’re a “needs-8-pillows” person, you do you—bring a couple spares. Your van, your rules.

4) Gas & Heating

What We Provide:

• Two 6kg Calor propane gas bottles for heating & hot water when not hooked up to shore electric (plus cooking, if you’re feeling chef-y)

What You Might Still Want:

• Matches or a lighter: Just in case you need a backup to ignite the stove

• Hot water bottle: Great for extra warmth at night (and hugging if you’re traveling solo)

  
  

Tip: No need to bring portable heaters—our gas setup has you covered. You can also plug into shore power for heating! But if you do, maybe just a miniature one for comedic effect.

5) Bathroom & Other Essentials

What We Provide:

• Toilet paper

• Hand wash

• Shampoo

• 2 portable fans (Yes, we believe in breezy comfort)

• Hairdryer

What You Might Still Want:

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• Towels

• Face wash

• Deodorant/Perfume—nobody wants to discover you’ve gone “au naturel” in the wrong way.

• Flip-flops

• Swimwear

• Hats

• Lip balm

• Sunscreen

• Glasses and contact lenses

• Sunglasses

• Hairbrush

• Make-up

• Medicines

• Bug spray

• Razor and shaving cream

• Nail clipper

  
  

Tip: Don’t forget any other personal items like hair ties, or that fancy moisturiser you “can’t live without.” If you do, well… you might be living without it for a few days.

6) Kitchen Equipment

What We Provide:

• Pots and pans

• Colander

• Tea towel

• Kettle (both stove-top and electric)

• Knives

• Chopping boards

• Plates, mugs, bowls and cutlery

• Pizza cutter

• Tongs

• Kitchen scissors

• Bin bags

  
  

What You Might Still Want:

• Your favourite spices & sauces: If you’re a sriracha addict or can’t survive without cinnamon, pack it up.

• Snacks & food supplies: Cereal, pasta, cooking oil, canned goods—anything that keeps well and satisfies those 2 a.m. cravings.

• Reusable water bottle: Save the planet, one refill at a time.

  
  

Tip: Don’t go overboard on fresh produce if you’re traveling to remote spots. Wasting food is a bummer (and smelly if it goes bad in the van). Remember, you can always stop and stock up and that is the beauty of van life!

7) Kitchen Essentials & Cleaning

What We Provide:

• Coffee bags

• English tea bags

• Sugar

• Semi skimmed milk

• Salt & Pepper

• Multipurpose cleaning spray

• Microfibre towels

• Mini hoover

• Mini dustpan and brush

• Spray mop

• Washing up liquid & sponge

• Water hose

  
  

What You Might Still Want:

• Reusable Containers: Great for storing leftovers or preventing that open-bag-of-chips chaos.

  
  

Tip: Embrace the joy of a tidy campervan—clean as you go. A mini chore session each evening beats a 2-hour scrub-fest at the end.

We offer an optional inside cleaning package so you can skip the van-scrub and focus on exploring. But remember, waste tanks and cassette toilets must be emptied—no one wants to inherit that “surprise.”

Tip: Always empty waste in designated areas. Dumping it in a random field? That’s a one-way ticket to camping infamy.

8) Safety Equipment

What We Provide:

• First-aid kit

• Fire extinguisher

• Fire blanket

• Carbon monoxide alarm

• Fire alarm

• European road travel kit

  
  

What You Might Still Want:

• Personal meds: Pack extras, especially if you’re heading off-grid.

• Flashlight/Headlamp: For late-night nature calls or reading ghost stories around the campfire.

  
  

Tip: Keep it light, you can always buy things on the road!

9. Electrical Items & Adapters

What We Provide:

• Hook-up cables & UK/EU 240v adapters

  
  

What You Might Still Want:

• Power bank: Great for charging phones if you decide to wild camp.

• Extension lead: If you’re the type who travels with 15 devices. (No judgment.)

• Mobile phone

• Cameras

• Chargers and cables

• Earphones/headphones

• Laptops/iPads

  
  

Tip: Download offline maps and entertainment before you set off. Spotty Wi-Fi is real, and Netflix can’t always be your saviour.

10) Extra Items You’ll Thank Us For Suggesting

• Outdoor Chairs & Table: Enjoy the view with your morning coffee

• Hammock: Because a nap between two trees is basically therapy

• Camera or GoPro: Document the weird and wonderful moments—like that time you almost set fire to dinner but ended up with a gourmet meal (hey, it happens)

• Board Games or Cards: Perfect for rainy evenings or awkward icebreakers at the campsite

• Wellies (For those mud-lovers)

• Hat

• Beanie

• Scarf

• Raincoat

• Jacket

• Gloves

• Small backpack

  
  

Final Tips & Tricks

• Roll, Don’t Fold: Rolling your clothes saves space and prevents wrinkles

• Plan Your Meals: Prevent the panic of the midnight hunger—prepare a loose meal plan and shop locally for fresh produce

• Stay Tidy: A little daily cleaning goes a long way. A tidy campervan means more space to enjoy your adventure

• Embrace the Journey: Expect a few hiccups—spilled coffee, wrong turns, and unexpected weather. It’s all part of the adventure, so keep laughing and rolling with it!

If your travel partner’s snoring keeps you awake, remember you can always banish them to the pop-top roof bed area. Kidding… or are we?

With Trekker Voyages providing bedding, gas, kitchen gear, and safety essentials, you’re already halfway to campervan bliss. Just bring your personal items and a taste for adventure!

Whether you’re tackling mountains, beaches, or somewhere in between, packing smart will make your journey all the more enjoyable.

So, what are you waiting for? Load up on snacks, tunes, and a dash of spontaneity—and let the open road show you why campervan holidays are the best kind of getaway. 🚐✨

Ready to hit the road? Book your campervan adventure now and experience the freedom of van life like never before! Click here to book.