CAMPING & GLAMPING YOUR WAY
Bring the basics or bring the ultimate comforts—there is no single "right" way to camp. As long as you stay safe and smart, you can make the experience entirely your own. Whether you’re pitching a tent in the woods or booking a basic cabin for a quick weekend reset, the secret is simple: prepare ahead, keep it organized, and bring what works for you.
Our #1 Preparation Tip: Designated Bins
The secret to spontaneous, low-stress camping isn't having the flashiest gear, it’s not having to think about where everything lives/what you need to bring. Nothing kills the excitement of an impromptu weekend trip faster than spending three hours tearing through the garage, kitchen cabinets, and hall closets looking for a headlamp or a spatula.
Here is why adopting a dedicated bin system changes everything:
It Turns Packing Into a 10-Minute Task: When your gear lives in designated, clear containers, packing isn't a scavenger hunt—it's just moving boxes from the shelf to the trunk. You go from "Should we camp this weekend?" to loaded and rolling in under fifteen minutes.
It Eliminates the "Did We Forget The..." Panic: When every essential item has a permanent home inside a specific bin, you stop second-guessing yourself on the highway. If the Kitchen Bin is in the car, you know you have the coffee maker, the cutting board, and the soap.
It Keeps Camp Organized (and Clean): Bins don't just transport your gear; they act as mobile cabinets at the campsite. Instead of scattering supplies across picnic tables or digging through duffel bags in the tent, everything stays contained, dry, and protected from dirt, rain, and curious critters.
It Makes Post-Trip Clean Up Automatic: The trip isn't truly over until the gear is reset. The bin system creates clear rules for unloading: dirty kitchen items get washed and returned to the Clean Bin, while the Site & Safety Bin simply gets audited for low fuel or dead batteries before going back on the shelf. You’re always naturally prepped for the next adventure.
It Scales With Your Trip: Heading out for a quick one-night glamping stay in a cabin? Grab the Site and Misc bins and leave the heavy tent setup behind. Full tent trip? Grab all three. It gives you a modular setup that adapts to whatever kind of camping you're doing.
Sooo, what are things that should be in your bins? We have them broken into a couple different categories…
Sleep - think in three simple layers: something to sleep in, something to sleep on, and something to sleep under.
Tent & Tarp: Choose a tent that fits your group size and bring a ground tarp for moisture protection.
Sleeping Pad or Air Mattress: Essential ground insulation and cushioning from the hard earth.
Sleeping Bags & Blankets: Warm gear matched to expected overnight temperatures.
Food & Kitchen - Cooking outdoors should be simple and stress-free. Smart prep at home means less time cleaning and more time relaxing.
Camp Stove & fuel: We love our tried and true Coleman Stove. We also swear by fire starters for helping to get the fire in the pit going.
Cookware & Utensils: Pots, pans, cast iron, a cutting board, tongs, spatulas, and eating utensils.
Plates, Bowls & Cups: Reusable, heavy-duty camping dishes that can handle outdoor drops.
Coolers: High-end coolers like Yeti are great for ice longevity on long trips, but reliable classics like Igloo work just as well for short weekend getaways.
Clean-Up Supplies: Biodegradable camp soap, a sponge, collapsible wash bins, paper towels, and heavy-duty trash bags to pack out all waste.
Gear & Site Comfort
Camp Chairs & Table: A cozy seating setup around the fire and a flat surface for meal prep.
Lighting: Headlamps (one per person), camp lanterns, extra batteries, or solar chargers.
Safety & Trail
First-Aid Kit: Basic supplies for cuts, scrapes, blisters, and personal medications.
Sun & Bug Protection: Sunscreen, bug spray, and protective clothing.
Emergency & Navigation: Whistle, emergency blanket, offline maps, and backup power banks.
Fire Safety: Always check local fire restrictions and completely extinguish campfires until cold to the touch before leaving.
At the end of the day, camping shouldn’t feel like a military operation. Sometimes the best part of the trip is doing absolutely nothing—sitting around the fire, looking at the stars, eating something delicious, and realizing you didn’t need much after all.
Pack smart. Get outside. Enjoy the adventure.
