The wonderful thing about teardrop trailers is the extra amount of storage for items to take with us along our travels. Preparation time won’t take long either, since most of our items that we keep in our teardrops will remain in the unit from adventure to adventure.
So, the question becomes, “What Do I Take with Me”?
Obviously, the personal things are going to differ from person to person, but the basics remain the same no matter how long you are out on your adventures. We suggest the following as every trip basic, allow you may need to replenish down the line if the items are used up or become too worn in.
You will need the following:
- First Aid Kit – This will be easy to store so make sure you have one or two of these on hand at any given time, especially if you are planning on doing some boondocking or backwoods camping. Make sure it has cold compression packets, bandages, iodine or peroxide, injury wraps, distilled water bottle, and gauze at the minimum.
- Flashlight and Batteries – Make sure you have multiples of these around your unit, just in case you aren’t hooked into electricity, because you want to be prepared, even if you have your teardrop hooked into a battery setup. You just never know when something could go out on you, and you need extra lighting. Or perhaps your teardrop doesn’t have toilet capabilities and you need to step into the woods at night.
- Layers – Make sure you put extra blankets, sleeping bags, or extra sets of sheets in your teardrop. You can always take layers off, and the insulation of your teardrop should help against elements, however you may need additional warmth and you will be prepared! Don’t forget your favorite pillow!
- Coffee Maker – You will thank yourself that you had the foresight to equip your teardrop for a hot cup of java on cold mornings. Make sure you pack cocoa for the littles!
- Cleaning Supplies – Make sure you pack some soap, a sponge, and have a small basin for the collection of dirty utensils and food dishes. You will be thankful that you have a separate space for these while you are washing them in your galley sink. Also include large trash bags to take out what you have brought in. Never leave your trash behind!
- Towels – Make sure you bring a few towels for cleaning yourself and a few small ones for cooking and meal preparation. You will be glad to have these on hand should you find a local water body on hot days!
- Small Cooking Essentials – Equip your teardrop with an extra set of ladles, cooking utensils, dishes, pot and pan, wooden spoons, can opener, cooking oil, scissors, bottle openers, tongs, foil, zip lock baggies, chip clips, or spatula. You use these items on the daily at home, and you never think about how you need them…until you do.
- Extra Gear – Don’t forget those ever-needed camping chairs, outside camping table, and an airtight storage bin (for those extra food items or for storing under your teardrop during your outside explorations).
- Extra Propane – Plan for an extra propane tank, just in case. This will allow you to choose to stay longer or have some on hand, should you use more than you thought you would along the way.
- Heat Source – If you purchased a basic teardrop model, without all of the bells and whistles, we suggest bringing an alternative heat source for winter camping especially. You will thank yourself for the nighttime and earlier morning heater, before you can get your campfire going.
- Meal Items and Extra Water – The wonderful thing about a teardrop is that you can keep all of your kitchen items and food in the batch hatch. There is plenty of storage for extra water, just in case. If you don’t need it, then it can stay stored in your unit until your next expedition!
- Clothing for All Weather – You want to make sure that you have at least one outfit for every type of weather element. How many times have you been camping, and the weather turned to something you hadn’t anticipated? Warm weather and cool weather clothing will keep you prepared for anything that comes your way! Bring extra socks and footwear, just in case your travels take you through unexpected places.
- A Few Extras – Be sure to pack sunscreen, hats, a portable fan for inside your teardrop, and anything else that will protect you from the elements. Bring along any medications or vitamins that you take daily. Don’t skip out on health just because you are taking a break from daily life.
- Your Sense of Adventure – Things like food and clothing can be bought along the way, should you forget something. Your sense of adventure is only something you can bring to the campsite! Remember why you are doing this and enjoy the relaxation that comes with being prepared in your travels!
We have all forgotten something in our camping experiences. The best part is, we will know for next time to include that item! It’s all about the experience and as long as you have the basics under your teardrop roof, you can’t go wrong! Everything else is just extra and not necessary.
Everyone will find that they include things in their travels that others don’t, and that is amazing because we can learn from other’s experiences. Starting with the basic teardrop what to look for in a teardrop.
Do you bring a campsite journal or a camera or how about binoculars for animal watching along your hikes? Some people deem those essential, while others bring larger gear like kayaks and bikes.
Let us know what else you think is essential along your travels. We would love to hear!
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