Five ute and truck essentials for your next camping trip

Australia has some of the world's best camping destinations ─ from coastlines to outbacks, you'll find wildlife, breathtaking scenery and campgrounds surrounded by nature's wonders. Pack your truck, gather your friends and family and get ready for a bucket list worthy adventure in nature.

Before you hit the open road for your next camping trip, here are five essential ute and truck accessories that will have you road-ready in no time.

ROOF RACKS

On the top of your list should be a high quality set of roof racks. Look great on the road as you travel safe and securely. Roof racks are a great solution for additional storage beyond your internal cabin, and perfect for storing larger camping gear such as tents, mattresses, a camp fridge, cooking equipment and much more. From fishing gear to cooking setups, you’ll be ready for whatever your adventure throws at you. To pair with your roof racks, explore rooftop tents, such as the Yakima High Rise Tent with its extra large windows and skylights for the ultimate campaign trip.

BULLBAR

Driving at dawn or dusk? A bullbar will provide additional protection from wild animals unaware of the road rules. Premium bullbars offer impressive front-end protection for your vehicle, giving your ute additional safety and strength. If you’re planning on driving at night or in remote areas, consider a bullbar fitted with LED lights to improve your visibility. Bullbars provide general protection offroading on rough roads, minimise damage caused by animal collisions, and allow you to mount winches more easily in case of an emergency. Keen to find out which bullbar is a perfect fit for your truck? Browse our wide selection and find an installer for quick and easy assembly.

LOCKBOXES

To protect your belongings while travelling, you need a reliable security system. Portable safes, hidden storage and lockboxes can help you be packed and ready for an adventure, no matter how big or small. Consider a cargo lockbox made from heavy-duty steel that’s perfect for tools and equipment, as well as all your camping gear. Working on the go? Protect expensive computer equipment with a laptop lockbox like the one from Tuffy.

LIGHTING

Don’t be left in the dark. Choose the best exterior lighting for your truck. Australia is filled with harsh terrain, native wildlife and unpredictable weather, so fit your ute with lighting for better visibility on and off the road. Whether you're interested in a LED light bar or mounted individual lights, light up the road and be seen. Strong ute lighting can also help any late night camping set-ups, so you can keep your hands free for a quicker tent pitch. Tossing up which lights to add to your truck? Explore our full range of truck and ute lighting.

STORAGE

For a hassle-free trip, it's important to have all your belongings stowed away safely for your adventure. For internal storage, you can’t go past underseat storage to maximise your cabin space, as well as storage box liners to prevent small tools and accessories from moving around your vehicle. On the outside of your truck, consider a cargo basket or rooftop cargo bag to haul coolers, duffels, camping gear and more. View our full range of exterior storage and accessories to make organised travel a breeze.

For specific advice about which accessories are suitable for the make and model of your truck, start a chat for assistance. Pack your camping chairs, swag, camping fridge and power packs, and get on the long road for a destination less travelled for your next camping trip!