Five cars perfect for a camping weekend

How you get to and from your camping weekend is almost as important as the destination itself. Why? The sheer amount of gear you need to cart to the camping site to have a great weekend away with family or friends is not something you can just squeeze into a backpack or cart along on public transport.

So your camping weekend needs a camping weekend companion, something that not only can get you where you need to go but can carry all the bits and bobs you need while also being comfortable and a refuge if the weather turns. Here are five cars which are perfect for your next camping weekend away.

The mini-me Jeep Grand Cherokee, also known as the Jeep Compass has much of what its big brother has in terms of offroading abilities, technology and rugged looks but in a smaller, easier to navigate package. As well as looks, it has space for all your camping gear and has a range of accessories including roof racks, Rear Tailgate Camping Tent, Glide & Set Kayak Carrier and Thule Force Roof Box.

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If you're looking for a car that has you sorted Monday to Friday chauffeuring the kids around to school, sport and playdates but can seamlessly turn into a weekend road trip machine, the Mitsubishi Outlander might be what you need. The latest version comes packed with features including Super-All Wheel Control in Exceed models, meaning you can head onto the dirt tracks if need be. There is also heaps of space and the option for seven seats if you're planning a big group getaway.

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The Volkswagen Caddy is essentially the cousin of the OG weekend camping companion, the Kombi. Just like the Kombi made famous during the '60s and '70s, the Caddy has heaps of room and wide sliding doors so not only can it be used to get you to and from the campsite, but can be utilised as the camper itself.

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For those looking for something a little more compact compared to an SUV or van, the Ford Focus wagon might be just the car for your weekend camping adventures. As well as having all the latest safety and infotainment tech, the small wagon surprisingly has a lot of space and is easy to navigate around town or out into more regional areas.

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The new Hyundai Staria has changed the game when it comes to people mover vans. Not only does it look like a futuristic spaceship, but has tardis-like storage, cleaver seating configurations and heaps of helpful inbuilt teach gadgetry to create a great camping companion for you and the family. Plus you can easily squeeze everyone and everything you need for a great camping weekend away.

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