A camping rule my Dad once taught me is to double every functionality for when it breaks/runs out of fuel. So, even though your
Vanagon comes fully equipped with interior lights, cooker, sink and fridge, also bring a battery operated torch (not one you charge
from the car battery), a Coleman gas stove (nice to use outside too), and a large jerrycan for fresh water for when the water pump
breaks. Maybe an icebox to replace the fridge although that will always keep its insulatory capacities, even when it's broken.

My use of 'when' in the above, not 'if' is deliberate :-)

This is apart from all the technical stuff you need to keep the Vanagon going.

Happy camping!
Robin
90 Vanagon Westfalia Atlantic TD
84 Westfalia Joker D (fs)

Troy Crivellone wrote:

> I have a '80 vanagon camper with stove, fridge, sink, water, external
> plugin, pop top and the works.  I would just like to know if anyone had a
> list of essentials to have a fun group camping trip or indivdual trip to a
> forest.  Please keep in mind that this is an 18 year old, so no romance
> novels, or needle work.  Just essentials.  This will be for spring and
> summer camping not winter.  Should i also pack an extra battery if no
> electricity is provided?
>
> Troy
>
> '80 Camper  "baby blue eyes" (with a new clutch)
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