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Let's Get Ready for the Season!

Written by Stacy Dam | Feb 24, 2025 2:52:50 PM

Preparing for Camping Season: A Blog Series for Campers

As the camping season approaches, it's time to start planning for a successful and enjoyable outdoor experience. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a first-timer, this blog series will provide essential tips and insights to help you make the most of your adventures. From gear checklists to campsite etiquette, we've got you covered. The team at Set Your Sites has traveled to over 20 states and put in more than 500 camping days in over 5 years!

1. Essential Gear for the Upcoming Camping Season A comprehensive checklist of must-have camping gear, including tents, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, and emergency supplies. Learn what to pack for different weather conditions and terrains. We camp year round, we got you!

2. Choosing the Perfect Campground Tips on selecting the ideal campsite based on location, amenities, and activities. Whether you prefer remote wilderness spots or well-equipped campgrounds, we’ll help you find the best fit for your adventure.

3. Meal Planning and Campfire Cooking Delicious and easy camping meal ideas, along with tips for cooking over an open fire or portable stove and our favorite, the Blackstone! We’ll also share strategies for food storage and minimizing waste. Stacy loves to pack drive day meals to limit stops along the way and has great tips to make your move day that much easier.

4. Sustainable Camping and Leave No Trace Principles Best practices for minimizing your environmental impact while enjoying nature. We are dedicated to preserving the outdoors, which is why our technology supports this mission, but we don't just build it for the business, we live it too. Learn how to camp responsibly and preserve the beauty of the outdoors for future generations.

5. Navigating Reservations and Peak Season Planning A guide to securing campsite reservations, first-come, first-serve tips, avoiding crowds, and making the most of busy camping seasons. Get insider tips for snagging the best spots and planning around peak times.

Stay tuned for our upcoming posts, and get ready to make this camping season your best one yet!