Let’s face it – dads love to show off their new gadgets around the campfire!
If you’re scratching your head for Christmas gift ideas, we have done the hard work for you with the perfect camping accessories your dad didn’t even know he needed.
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When it isn’t being used to hold the family BBQ, the arm and platform are strong enough to support an esky. This keeps the family esky out of the dirt, thus keeping that dirt from later finding its way into the caravan.
There are a few different sizes to consider which might affect how you mount it. If you’re not sure, the 50mm/2″drawbar mount will fit most caravans. Whereas the 60mm drawbar mount is most compatible with Signature camper trailers, and the 75 mm/3″ drawbar mount is better suited to off-road caravans.
The platform tray is available in a regular and large size. If dad has a bigger BBQ, the large tray is probably better, as it might leave a little room for serving plates. Both sizes are available in aluminum and powder coat finishes for rust resistance.
2-Part Black Starlink RV Pole
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If your dad loves to keep up with the world even when he’s out camping, this 2-part Starlink RV pole might be the perfect Father’s Day gift. It gives him the ability to quickly mount his Starlink satellite dish in time for the footy.
Elevating the dish with a pole like this improves the likelihood of uninterrupted satellite signal TV and internet services through the Starlink system. It’s quick and easy to deploy and avoids the risk of someone driving over the satellite dish or tripping over the cable if it is kept on the ground. I have even heard of a caretaker mowing over someone’s cable – YIKES!
The bar is made from marine-grade aluminum, to prevent rust and give it superior stability. Then it’s powder coated to give it a sleek, black appearance. The pole can be mounted on the drawbar, rear bumper bar, or on your vehicle’s tow-hitch to get the optimal position and avoid the trees.
You can get just the pole, which is best if your dad’s caravan already has a spare jockey wheel mount.Otherwise, there are mounts available for the Jockey Wheel Clamp, the Universal Drawbar Mount as well as a Vehicle Tow-Hitch Mount.
Muk Mats
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If your dad is driven up a wall by dirt and sand getting into the caravan or spreading through the tent, a good Muk Mat is the perfect Christmas gift. They’re made to be incredibly durable, while also being easy enough to keep clean.
These Muk Mats are available in grey and grassy green, with storage bags also available. We love that there are also step mats that dad can easily install on the steps leading into the caravan or tent.
The sweet spot here is to have a Muk mat or two for the steps and then another one right inside the caravan door or tent like a welcome mat. The mats on the steps get most of the dirt off the bottoms of the shoes. Then everyone takes their shoes off and leaves them off at the welcome mat to keep the floors inside the caravan or tent pristine!
A Yeti Tumbler
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Yeti is the premier name in high-quality insulated coolers. They also offer a wide range of tumbler cups for dad to keep his favorite beverage ice cold. He’ll especially love it if your family does a lot of bush camping and access to ice is limited.
You’re pretty spoilt for choice when it comes to Christmas-worthy Yeti tumblers.
For an everyday cup that just the right size the 10-ounce Yeti Rambler might be your best bet. It’s got a sliding mouth and double insulated walls to keep Dad’s beverage hot or cold.
For the Dad who is a coffee drinker, or just loves the sure grip of a handle the Yeti Rambler Travel Mug is the perfect fit. The base is even tapered to fit in Dad’s cupholder when he’s driving.
Yeti also has a range of interchangeable lids to suit your drinking preference as well as an impressive range of other camping products including ice bricks, eskies and camping chairs.
Battery-Powered Camping Tools
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This Giantz 20V Cordless Chainsaw makes cutting firewood a breeze. The robust motor and blade length is perfect for cutting campfire wood. It starts with the press of a button, without all the hassle of petrol chainsaws that are typically struck down by carburetor problems.
This Giantz Lightweight Cordless Leaf Blower makes it easy for Dad to clear up leaf litter when setting up a campsite. It gets rid of all the debris that spiders and other creepy crawlies hide in or simply use it to help get the fire going.
PRO TIP:
Check if dad already has some battery powered tools at home and if so, buy him tools that are the same brand and battery. This means he doesn’t have to keep different sets of batteries for each tool as they will all be inter-changeable – brownie points for convenience!
Camp Boss Knife Roll
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Each of the three knives is made from 3Cr13 stainless steel. This gives them the superior corrosion resistance you need in a camp kitchen knife. It also helps them keep their sharp edge for longer.
If they do ever get dull this Camp Boss knife roll set comes with a sharpening stone. Each knife also comes with its own protective sleeve.
Fire to Fork Adventure Cooking Book
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The instructions are easy to follow, and the tone of the book will surely put a smirk on dear old Dad’s face. It’s the sort of thing he can read at home when he’s planning the trip, then pack along with all his other camping essentials.
Australian Bush Pubs Book
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For a lot of dads, camping means leaving their favorite watering hole behind. Yet after days spent on the road, many dads yearn for a nice cold beer and a quality pub meal.
In a moment like that, this Australian Bush Pubs book is a real gem. It lets your dad find a quaint iconic Australian pub just about anywhere in the country. At home, he can sit down for a nice read, and perhaps find a little inspiration to help plan the next camping trip.
King Brown Lid Lifter
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A lot of dads love cooking in the camp oven. Yet that cast iron lid can get blazing hot, beyond anything a caravan oven mitt can handle.
When your dad has a King Brown Lid Lifter like this one in this arsenal of camping essentials, you can leave the burn cream in the first aid kit. The special handle makes it easy for dear old dad to hook and lift the cast iron lid securely and pull it up safely. It’s lightweight, easy to use, and won’t hog space with the rest of his camping accessories box.
The King Brown Lid Lifter will have everyone at dads campfire for a sticky beak.
Wrapping Up
If your dad loves to stick his nose in a book, the Fire to Fork cookbook or the Australian Bush Pubs book, might be the perfect Christmas gift. If anything, it’ll give him something to do at home, rather than underplanning the next camping trip.
