Kmart shopper's 'perfect' $3 camping must-have: 'Had ours for years'

One Kmart shopper has revealed some of her favourite camping must-haves, especially for those with young families. Mum of three, Casey is based in Brisbane and loves to share her family adventures on social media, along with hacks and tips to make camping holidays easier.

One invaluable item Casey says she loves for camping is a collapsible bucket, which she calls "a must-have" because it's perfect for holding water on the campsite and also folds up very small, which, as any camper can tell you, is a necessity. Collapsible food containers are another favourite, with Casey saying they're great for leftovers and can also fold up to be very small.

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$3 Kmart item camper swears by

Reusable plastic plates are another great item to have while camping, as are the Telescopic Roasting Forks, which allow you to toast marshmallows easily! Casey's family also loves the enamel mugs, which are perfect for hot and cold drinks, and they use foam mats outside of their tents to keep any dirt out of their sleeping area.

However, the least expensive item that the Aussie mum says she swears by comes in at just $3 - which we love to see in a cost-of-living crisis! Speaking about Kmart's Bulb Tent Light in a TikTok, Casey said, "These little lights are perfect because they have a little hook on them, they're not super bright, but just bright enough to brighten up your tent at night time."

Kmart shoppers weigh in on best camping essentials

Interestingly, one user commented, saying they hadn't had much luck with the tent lights, saying, "Those lights last about 30 seconds. Never found any Kmart lights that were any good now that I think about it."

Casey responded, "No way! We’ve had ours for years and haven’t changed the batteries 🤣 their little $2 flashlights are epic too."

"I have the same metal drink mugs they are amazing and we used the telescopic marshmallow holders as well and everyone kept fighting over them so much so definitely need to get some myself," another said.

"The collapsable laundry basket makes a great small kids bath tub," a third suggested.

"The $12 solar rechargeable lamps are awesome too, also putting those foam mats under the tent helps in cooler or wet weather too," someone else said.

Glowing reviews for Kmart tent light

The Kmart website reviews of the Bulb Tent Light are glowing (no pun intended), with one fan writing, "Works great. Only 1 battery & lasts longer than anticipated with good light."

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"Cheap. Cute. Good quality. Lights up nicely," another said. "Has a little hook to hang wherever you need or the kids run around with them."

"These are fantastic," a third added. "Perfect for emergency lighting at home, for keeping in dark areas/closets, and for camping. The are bright and can be hung from their hooks. Have purchased many of these for different uses. Highly recommend."

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