Self-Catering Packing List Solutions for Self Catering Problems

Using the Self-Catering Packing List will take the stress out of thinking what to pack for your time away.

Self-Catering holidays are  an inexpensive way to have a great holiday with family or friends. Our Self-catering packing list gives you the flexibility to choose the type of holiday you want to have. Pull up your chairs and leave the packing decisions to our list!

Tip 1: Check out the facilities available at your destination site to maximise the type of essentials you will need to take with. Eg. electricity, on site store, swimming, etc.

Tip 2: Keep packing items as small as possible ie. Pack toiletries into smaller containers eg. Shampoo, toothpaste

Tip 3: Check the weather beforehand to ensure that you pack the correct clothes

Tip 4: Phone ahead to ensure that your accommodation is well situated on the site

Tip 5: Be aware of the environment and try to recycle.

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Self-Catering Packing List

Food Stuffs

• Alcohol (to be consumed responsibly)
• Barbeque
• Barbeque Briquettes/Fluid
• Barbeque Coal/Wood
• Barbeque Implements
• Bottle Opener
• Bread
• Bread Rolls
• Can Opener
• Chicken
• Cling Wrap
• Condiments
• Cook Book
• Cooking Oil
• Cooking Pots & Pans
• Cooking Utensils eg Spatula
• Cooler Box
• Crisps
• Crockery (Paper Plates)
• Cutlery (Plastic, Wooden)
• Drinks (non-alcoholic)
• Fish
• Foil
• Fruit
• Grill
• Ice/Ice Chest/Ice Packs
• Meat
• Meat Thermometer
• Multi-Purpose Knife
• Napkins
• Picnic Basket
• Soft Drinks
• Sweets
• Vegetables (Salad and Cooking)
• Washing-Up Liquid
• Water
• Wine Glasses

First Aid:

• Additional personal medication eg. Asthma inhaler
• Adhesive bandages/tape in various sizes
• Antihistamine
• Antiseptic Cream/Salve
• Blister Protection
• First aid guide
• Headache and fever tablets
• Heating pad
• Insect repellent
• Scissors (army knife is very handy)
• Safety Pins
• Soap
• Sterile gauze pads
• Sunscreen and After-Sun lotions
• Thermometer
• Vaseline

Clothing

• Boots
• Coats
• Gloves
• Hats (Wide brim)
• Hiking Boots and Socks
• Nightclothes
• Rain Gear
• Running Shoes
• Sandals
• Scarf
• Shirts and T-shirts
• Shoes
• Shorts
• Slippers
• Socks
• Sufficient Underwear
• Sweaters
• Swim Shoes
• Swimming Costumes (and appendages)
• Trousers

Toiletries:

• Birth Control
• Brush
• Clothes Detergent
• Comb
• Compact Mirror
• Deodorant
• Conditioner
• Ear Plugs
• Facecloths (Sponge)
• Hair Dryer (if electric socket available)
• Hairspray
• Hygiene Products
• Lotion (for face and body)
• Makeup and Makeup Remover
• Mouthwash and Dental floss
• Nail Clippers
• Razor and Razorblades
• Sewing Kit
• Shampoo
• Soap
• Tissues (and/or Toilet paper)
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Towels
• Washcloth
• Wet Wipes

Leisure Items

• Backpack/Daypack
• Beach Umbrella
• Board Games
• Camera/Camcorder
• Camping Chairs
• Candles
• Fishing Gear
• Flashlight
• Gazebo
• Ground Sheet/Blanket
• Matches/Firestarter/ Lighter
• Music/ Radio
• Pen & Paper
• Rain Umbrella
• Reading Glasses
• Reading Material
• Sleeping Bag
• Space Blanket
• Sports Equipment
• Sunglasses
• Toys
• Watch
• Water Bottle
• Water Purifier
• Whistle

Please remember, the site is a guideline to better organisation. Everyone is different and therefore you are welcome to add or leave out what you feel is necessary or irrelevant! Better yet, Contact Us with your ideas and comments.

We’d love to hear from you!

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