The Ultimate Guide to Camp Duffel Luggage Tags (Because One Tag Is Never Enough!)

Sleep away camp season is almost here—and you know what that means: duffel bags, color wars, sunscreen, and… luggage tags! Let’s be honest, nothing disappears faster than a black duffel bag in a sea of identical black duffel bags. So let’s talk about the easiest way to keep your camper’s stuff out of the Lost & Found: luggage tags done right.

✅ How Many Do You Actually Need?

We recommend 1–3 luggage tags per camper—and yes, the placement matters!

1️⃣ One tag for the BUS BAG (Non-negotiable!)
This is the bag your child will actually carry with them on the bus.

The bus bag moves around a lot—snack stops, bus aisles, camp arrival chaos—so having a visible tag is a lifesaver.

2️⃣ OPTIONAL: Two Tags for the Duffel/Trunk
Even though trunks get delivered straight to camp, they’re often stacked, stored, dragged, and mixed up. A tag (or two!) on different sides makes your child’s bunk setup way easier.

🏷 But Doesn’t the Trunk Company Add a Tag?

Sometimes!
Many luggage trucking companies provide their own barcode or ID tags. That’s great—but consider those a bonus, not a plan.

Company tags:
✅ Help the company track the bag
❌ Don’t always include your child’s name
❌ Can fall off (rain + travel = goodbye sticker!)

It never hurts to be prepared with your own!

🎨 Pro Tips for Perfect Camp Tags

• Use bright, easy-to-spot colors (think neon pink, tie-dye, camp colors).
  
• Choose durable, waterproof materials (plastic > paper).
  
• Double-check spelling (yes, camps have many Jordan's with the same last initial!).
  

ALL of our tags match this criteria!! 

💡 Bonus: ID Inside the Bag!

Slip an index card with your child’s info inside each duffel—just in case the outside tag disappears. It’s the secret backup system veteran camp moms swear by.

💬 The Bottom Line:

1 tag is a must. 2–3 gives you peace of mind.
Bus bag = ALWAYS.
Duffel/trunk = Highly recommended (your future self will thank you).
Trucking company tags = Nice, but don’t rely on them.

Your camper’s duffel made it all the way to Maine—let’s make sure it actually ends up in their bunk! 🚍🧳✨

Want my favorite luggage tag recommendations or custom camp labels? Drop a comment and I’ll send you the links!