We have camping gear which friends borrow. Table, chairs etc. We are happy to lend out stuff. Helps people get started, without having to outlay for 100% of stuff while they got going. And especially because kids grow like weeds

We got awesome kids camping chairs from Kathmandu. $7 each! Better quality than Bunnings but we had to wait for super special day.

We get a lot from Aussie disposals. And we research on the net too.

We got a yellow techni ice cheap because it was a second. It was not damaged internally - just malformed in one teeny tiny spot on the outside. No one would notice. They guarantee it's performance.

Our first camping trip in Aus was one a farm of a friend. A big bush block. We had to dig a hole, if you know what I mean. But other than that it was good fun.

Don't get a cheap 'use at home' air bed. They are cold. Oh so cold. A proper 4x4 mattress or stretcher.