🇬🇧🇪🇺 UK & Europe Camper Van Packing List
🚐 Van Essentials
✔️ Vehicle registration (V5C), insurance & breakdown cover
✔️ European Green Card (if required)
✔️ UK sticker (if traveling abroad)
✔️ Driving licence & International Driving Permit (if needed)
✔️ Spare key
✔️ Roadside emergency kit (jumper cables, tow rope, tyre repair kit)
✔️ Fire extinguisher & carbon monoxide alarm
✔️ High-vis vests (required in France, Spain, Italy, etc.)
✔️ Warning triangle (required in most European countries)
✔️ Spare bulbs & headlamp beam deflectors (mandatory in some EU countries)
✔️ Breathalyzer kit (required in France)
✔️ Reflective vest & whistle for emergencies
✔️ Multi-tool & duct tape
✔️ Torch/headlamp & extra batteries
✔️ Levelling ramps & chocks
✔️ European campsite guidebook (eg. ACSI, Park4Night app)
🛏️ Sleeping & Comfort
✔️ Sleeping bags/duvets & pillows
✔️ Bed sheets & blankets
✔️ Blackout blinds or window covers (essential for northern Europe in summer)
✔️ Earplugs & eye mask (for noisy campsites)
🍳 Cooking & Food
✔️ Camping stove & spare gas canisters (check EU regulations on gas transport)
✔️ Pots, pans & utensils
✔️ Plates, bowls, cups & cutlery
✔️ Cutting board & knife
✔️ Dishwashing supplies (sponge, soap, tea towels)
✔️ Collapsible sink or washing-up bowl
✔️ Cool box/fridge & ice packs
✔️ Reusable water bottles & water filter (some parts of Europe have undrinkable tap water)
✔️ Non-perishable food (pasta, rice, canned goods, snacks)
✔️ Condiments, oil, salt & pepper
✔️ Coffee/tea & kettle (many European campsites don’t provide kettles)
✔️ Lighter/matches
✔️ Bin bags & food storage containers
*🚿 Toiletries & Hygiene
✔️ Biodegradable soap & shampoo
✔️ Toothbrush & toothpaste
✔️ Quick-dry towel & flannel
✔️ Wet wipes & hand sanitiser
✔️ Toilet paper (some campsites don’t provide it)
✔️ Small mirror
✔️ Laundry detergent & washing line
✔️ Portable shower & solar shower bag (handy for wild camping)
👕 Clothing & Footwear (for UK & European Weather)
✔️ Layered clothing (for unpredictable UK & European weather)
✔️ Waterproof jacket & trousers (essential for the UK, Alps, and northern Europe)
✔️ Comfortable walking shoes & sandals
✔️ Thermal base layers (for mountain/high-altitude areas)
✔️ Hat, gloves & scarf (for cold seasons)
✔️ Sunglasses & sunhat (for summer)
✔️ Swimsuit & towel (for beaches, lakes & thermal baths in Europe)
✔️ Sleepwear & loungewear
🎒 Outdoor & Camping Gear
✔️ Camping chairs & table
✔️ Awning or tarp for extra shelter
✔️ Hiking gear (backpack, trekking poles)
✔️ Portable BBQ or fire pit (check local fire restrictions)
✔️ Hammock
✔️ Binoculars & guidebooks (for wildlife and sightseeing)
✔️ Fishing gear & permit (if applicable)
✔️ Bikes & repair kit (many EU cities have great cycle routes)
✔️ Snow chains (if traveling in winter to mountainous areas)
📱 Gadgets & Navigation
✔️ Phone, charger & power bank
✔️ Sat nav or offline maps (Google Maps, Maps.me)
✔️ European plug adapter & extension lead
✔️ Dashcam (useful for insurance claims)
✔️ Camera & extra memory card
✔️ Bluetooth speaker
✔️ Kindle/books/magazines
🛡️ Safety & Emergency
✔️ First aid kit & any prescription meds
✔️ Emergency contact details
✔️ Personal ID, passport & travel insurance
✔️ EHIC/GHIC card (for healthcare in Europe)
✔️ Bear spray/pepper spray (only legal in some European countries—check regulations)
🎲 Entertainment & Extras
✔️ Playing cards, board games & travel journal
✔️ Notebook & pen
✔️ Yoga mat or fitness gear
✔️ Snacks & drinks for the road
✔️ Reusable shopping bags
✔️ European SIM card or roaming plan
💡 Extra Tips for UK & Europe Travel
✅ **Toll Roads & Vignettes:** Many European countries require toll payments or vignettes (e.g., France, Switzerland, Austria). Get a toll tag or vignette before travel.
✅ **Wild Camping:** Legal in some countries (e.g., Scotland, Norway) but restricted in others (e.g., France, Spain). Use apps like Park4Night to find spots.
✅ **Low Emission Zones (LEZ):** Many European cities have LEZ restrictions (e.g., London, Paris, Berlin). Check if your van meets emission standards.
✅ **Campsite Bookings:** Popular European sites book up fast in summer—reserve in advance.
✅ **Weather Preparedness:** Europe’s climate varies—pack for hot summers, chilly mountains, and wet UK weather.
This list ensures you’re well-prepared for an adventure across the UK and Europe. Anything specific you’d like to add based on your travel plans? 🚐🌍
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