What do you need to pack? (Clothing)

Space in a caravan is a premium! So we have had to whittle down all our 'needs' in life, and clothing was no different!

We have seven people on board, but I think the principle of it will apply to anyone doing this sort of thing. We have found that having a full week's worth of clothing is what we needed. It is impossible to go much longer than that without doing any laundry. It would become unmanageable!! But having more than a week's worth means that we rarely wear it all, and so it was wasted space.

You may find that you need more, in which case, simply adjust the lists below to suit your needs.

So, if you are thinking of doing a trip, the following lists are what we brought along, and should give you a good idea of what you may need. 

Babies:

A full week's supply of the following (ie - 7 of each);

• Singlets
• Body suits
• Jump suits
• Socks (and a few additional pairs of full length stockings)
• Trousers / shorts
• T-shirts

PLUS, a few of these items;

• 2-3 Baby sleeping bags
• 2 pairs of PJs
• Bathers
• Face washer and a small towel
• 2 pairs of shoes (if walking)
• 3-4 jumpers, including one rain coat
• A set of waterproof overalls
• A sun hat
• A beanie
• Slippers
• Mittens
• Nappies
• Sunglasses *optional

Preschoolers:

A full week's supply of the following (ie - 7 of each);

• Singlets
• Socks
• Underwear
• T-shirts

PLUS, a few of these items;

• Trousers/shorts
• Dresses/skirts (*girls)
• 2 pairs of PJs
• Bathers
• Face washer and a small towel
• 3 pairs of shoes - Gumboots, walking boots, strap-on thongs, sandals or crocs
• 3-4 jumpers, including one rain coat
• A set of waterproof overalls
• A sun hat
• A beanie
• Gloves
• Slippers *optional
• Nappies, if applicable
• Sunglasses

Children (5-10 years roughly):

A full week's supply of the following (ie - 7 of each);

• Singlets
• Socks
• Underwear
• T-shirts

PLUS, a few of these items;

• Trousers/shorts
• Dresses/skirts (*girls)
• 2 pairs of PJs
• Bathers
• Face washer and a small towel
• 3 pairs of shoes -Walking boots, gumboots, strap-on thongs/crocs/sandals
• 3-4 jumpers, including one rain coat
• A set of waterproof overalls *optional
• A sun hat
• A beanie
• Gloves
• Slippers *optional
• Sunglasses

Teenagers/ Adults:

A full week's supply of the following:

• Socks
• Underwear
• T-shirts

PLUS, several of the following;

• Bras (*women)
• Trousers/shorts
• Skirts/dresses (*women)
• 2 pairs of PJs
• Bathers
• A face washer and a towel
• 4 pairs of shoes -Walking boots, runners or casual shoes, dress shoes (women), thongs/ crocs/ sandals
• 4 jumpers, including one rain coat/insulated jacket
• A sun hat
• A beanie
• Gloves
• Slippers *optional
• Sunglasses
• Dressing gown *optional

Other items:

• Job-specific clothing, for those who need it to work and travel (ie - fisherman)
• Wet-suits
• Life-jackets
• Clothes for pets (ie - dog jumpers)

*This list is an example only. Your individual needs will depend on the requirements of the local climate and season you are in.