Top 10 Car Camping Essentials List | THE TRUTH!

IT'S NOT PRETTY but this is my brutally honest top 10 car camping essentials list. While travelling the UK and after completing many stealth car camps, I have compiled a list of my favorite gadgets/items I take with me while wild camping in my car.
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[@BrendanExplores]

Thought it was time for some real talk 😂💩. Car camping isn't always glamorous but I've seen worse setups 🤣. Hope you enjoyed this informational video everyone and just as an added disclaimer, I was sent the TOPDON jump starter for free to include in this video 👍

[@sharonbarlow2262]

Just got my bucket loo for my next trip. Only mine has cat litter. Got everything else covered. Can’t wait too hit the Lake District next week

[@BrendanExplores]

@@sharonbarlow2262 nice one! I might get some cat litter as well just incase 👍. Enjoy your camp 😁

[@sarahbarrett1690]

Love your videos ! Top tip for the Portaloo if using sawdust, I use a biodegradable bag in mine instead of the black bin liners, it's all degradable then and kinder on the environment we love 🙏

[@BrendanExplores]

Great tip 👍 I'll have to invest in some 🙂. Any recommendations on where to get them cheap? Supermarkets?

[@sarahbarrett1690]

@@BrendanExplores yeah any supermarket really, just bigger than the kitchen caddy size. Co-op biodegradable carrier bags fit the portaloos quite well

[@lizmchale1372]

Great vid. Yes a no. 1 is more of an issue for women but I use a shewee. For no. 2 much the same as you only mine is just a bucket with some foam taped around edge, plastic bag inside with a bit of cat litter. If you gotta go, you gotta go. Lol. Keep them coming. 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you and absolutely 🤣 I hope it never gets that desperate but I have it just incase lol. Thanks for your support! 👍

[@kdean9537]

Hi Brendan, Nice to see you! Great list and glad you kept it real...everybody needs a loo at some point! Hope you and the family are well! Please give Mika a cuddle for me! Have a wonderful weekend! Thank you for sharing, take really good care of yourself! Stay well! Much love Kathy x 💖

[@BrendanExplores]

Hey Kathy, thanks for watching as always and leaving a comment 🙂. All good here thanks and I hope you have a lovely week 👍

[@annenewton5403]

Great tips regarding no 2, One tip is even a kids sandcastle bucket .line it with a dog pooh bag treble dog pooh bag it, then dispose of it when you can. It really doesn't smell treble bagged.

[@carlsadventures2361]

Great video brenden and very inspiring at the same time keep the good content coming .

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much 🙂 appreciate that 👍

[@broadkamikaze]

Good quality honest video with good editing 👍 Looking forward to the next one. Have a good weekend. 😀

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much 🙂 glad you found it useful 👍. Have a good one yourself 😁

[@imgazchillin]

Great video mate some really helpful tips in this video

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks buddy 🙂 glad it helped 👍

[@shayparanihi]

Great video! Lol to the end. Thanks for the laugh but also the information haha

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate and no worries 🙂👍

[@Abeyptfc]

Nice one Brendan, was sitting eating my lasagne for dinner and nearly spat it back out when you said you can ‘suck it back in’ cheers 😂

[@BrendanExplores]

😂😂😂 just one of my many talents 👍🤣. Glad you enjoyed the video buddy and thanks for leaving a comment 🙂

[@goldilocks913]

You’re no.1 when it comes to the no.2’s Brendan 😂 Really helpful video, l got a jumpstart/ power bank after waiting ages to get a flat battery sorted on my motorcycle in freezing cold February weather!

[@BrendanExplores]

That's a worthy title to hold, thank you 😂👍. Yeh I always take one with me now just incase as I've had the low battery warning pop up once or twice 🙂

[@chrisj8764]

I need to get one too after getting a flat battery overnight in a remote spot and then having to hike hours up the mountain for phone reception to call for help - a whole day wasted!

[@maggi666]

Had a laugh at your porta pottie. We have a chemical one but neither of us have done a 💩in it. We just don't fancy emptying it with 💩 in it. 🫣

[@BrendanExplores]

🤣 yeh I haven't actually used mine yet thankfully but it's nice knowing it's there lol

[@Dee-B82]

Real talk 👍🏼😉 Great tips there Brendon, nice to see you back on top form xx

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you 🙂 always good to have a laugh 🤣👍

[@Dee-B82]

@@BrendanExplores indeed 💕

[@dennyj8650]

Nice video! Would be nice to do if I ever get over to the UK! Regarding the loo, If you have "horse bedding pellets" (made of pine) over there, it's the perfect thing to absorb urine. No smell at all.

[@TravelsofEtheltheVan]

Hey Brendan Great vlog x well put together really useful and great pace x love how you have done this x Leanne & oliver Travels of Ethel x

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks guys 🙂 glad you liked it 👍

[@breene782]

Cool vid bro I'm looking at getting onto car camping just saving for a 2nd car

[@BrendanExplores]

Ahh great 🙂 I hope you enjoy it and have some great times 👍

[@adamtoutdoors6390]

Great tips there mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate 🙂👍

[@sharonc6505]

Great your all set up! 👍😀 thanks so much for the tips! 😎🌷😋

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers Sharon 🙂 ready for anything now 🤣👍

[@sharonc6505]

@@BrendanExplores Cheers 😀 looking forward to more of your Journey 🤸‍♀️🚗🌈

[@allieandmaria]

#11 - favourite cuddly toy! 😁

[@BrendanExplores]

Gunna have to invest in one 🤣👍

[@tinac7921]

I have a pop up 5 ltre bucket with a compostable bag

[@cutting2]

Hi, great video, I have the same car, how have you dealt with the alarm ?

[@outinthesun]

Good skills. I really enjoy your videos.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much, glad your enjoying them 🙂

[@GoodOnYerMate]

Well I had always wondered what your set up was, but never liked to ask 😁. Take care.

[@BrendanExplores]

Well now you know 😂👍. Sometimes you just need to say it how it is 🙂. Thanks for watching buddy!

[@WilderhopeAdventures]

From one car camper to another, some good tips there...but not necessarily the ones I would have given. That's the joy of car camping though...each of us has different priorities and needs

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you 🙂 do you have any additional tips/essentials? 👍

[@DKGoesWild]

Good list mate, think you should do a video instructions of using all items lol

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers buddy and yes I'm sure that would go viral 🤣👍

[@SSZaris]

Definitely give it a go in your driveway first!

[@BrendanExplores]

Brilliant advice 🙂👍

[@PixiesChannel12345]

I did my first ever car camp the other day and I didn't have anything with me to use for a toilet I needed to nip home to do a number 2 it's a good job I was only 20 minutes away from home. Leason learned lol.

[@BrendanExplores]

Congrats on your first camp! How did it go apart from the number 2 issue? 😂😉👍

[@PixiesChannel12345]

@@BrendanExplores Thanks mate yeah jt was good had a decent ish sleep, I need to make some window covers as well just watched you essentials video you gave me some ideas.

[@BrendanExplores]

Glad it went well 🙂 yeh window covers and so much privacy and make you feel more secure 👍

[@Rasher1974]

Have you thought of using water retaing granules as used for planting it turns to gel when liquid is absorbed along with cat litter or sawdust does the job !

[@BrendanExplores]

I'll have to look into that buddy 👍. I hope I never have to use it mind but it's best to get in right if the time comes 😂👍

[@neilstokescvwshrewsbury7939]

Great video with sound advice , however I think I prefer my own bed lol 😆

[@BrendanExplores]

Ditto!! 😂 Great way to get away for cheap though 👍😁

[@neilstokescvwshrewsbury7939]

@@BrendanExplores Absolutely better than a tent !!

[@pandaww.]

If only I had watched this before becoming homeless lol ..because yes it does get really cold 🥶..went to sleep boiling hot on the back seat woke up early hours shivering and then couldn't get warm ..and with no heater or ac in the car .it wasn't too much fun ..probably worse night I've had ..probably should of just got the mattress and duvet out but it was late (even if it's late set up your bed guys )

[@BrendanExplores]

Good advice and I always get full set up for bed 🙂👍

[@mcterb7142]

What i am really interested in is: What kind of temperatures are nice for sleeping and just being around and in the camper car during the day? Does 6°C at night and 13°C peak temperature still feel okay or is one sitting in the car with a winter cloak all the time? :D

[@BrendanExplores]

Hey buddy 👍. Actually the temperatures you mention aren't too bad at all. As long as you have a good quality sleeping back and layers of clothing for outside you will be fine 🙂. I would say perfect car camping temperature is 20c in the day and 12c at night. That keeps the car cool enough at night while still making you feel the benefit of a snuggly sleeping bag 😁

[@teeteegmail1298]

Wait, why would you cook in the car when you are camping? I’m a little confused. I’ve been car camping for a while now and most camps have places for fire or bbq? Or just set up a small one man tent as your kitchen next to your car? No?

[@BrendanExplores]

I think just to be discreet more than anything else to be fair 👍

[@teeteegmail1298]

@@BrendanExplores seems unhygienic and too much of a risk in my opinion.

[@MrTerryb1956]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I think I would stick with a bucket and some saw dust oh and a shovel

[@BrendanExplores]

Still a very good way to go 😂👍. If I have my window covers up though then I can go poo poo anywhere 😉 lol