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Now, a double reinforced trunk? That’s your camper’s stuff in armor.

• Double-lined bottoms mean no surface tear breaks through to the actual items inside.
• Reinforced corners? They’re like bumpers on a bumper car — built to survive the trip from the driveway, to the truck, to the bunk, and back again.
  
• And yes, it’s made for all those moments when “No dragging, please!” somehow turns into “Oops, it slipped!”

Why Shower Shoes Are Non-Negotiable:

• Shared showers = mystery puddles
  
• Protects from slipping
  
• Protects from other things (we’ll spare the details)
  

Any waterproof flip-flop or slide works. Showaflops are the best though! Non slip and antimicrobial- yes you want that! Bonus points for bright colors that won’t get mixed up in the bunk chaos.

Teams, chants, face paint, the works. So how do you help from afar?

What You Can Do:

• Pack neutral extras: red and blue shirts, headbands, socks.
  
• Add a few cheap bandanas (they’ll use them for everything).
  
• Label everything. Yes, even the red sock.
  

At the end of the day, camp laundry teaches independence (and how to live with slightly pink T-shirts). Win-win.

Pro Tip! Pack in sock bags so your camper can take them out of the trunk and right into the cubby- no mess!

Rain at camp is not a maybe—it’s a GUARANTEE.
And while your camper will happily dance in the mud, YOU want them warm, dry, and not calling home saying, “I’m freezing and I only brought a thin rain poncho!”

If there’s one camp packing item that brings pure joy, it’s fuzzy pajamas.
Are they adorable? Absolutely.
Do they make your camper feel cozy and happy at night? 100%.
Are they secretly a camp essential? Ohhh yes. Let’s discuss.

Let’s talk camp organization… or at least our attempt at it. Because while we all dream of neat cubbies and tidy bunks, reality = piles of letters, stationery, bracelets, random lanyards, and who-knows-what everywhere.

Let’s talk letters from camp…
Because nothing makes a camp mom’s heart explode like opening the mailbox and seeing that camp envelope. 🥹
And nothing stings quite like… nothing. 🫠

Decorative Bedding: Do You Need It? Of Course Not.
Do We Tell You to Get It? OF. COURSE. 😍

Let’s be clear: your child can survive camp with a plain fitted sheet and a basic blanket.
But are we sending our campers to sleep away camp or to military school? Exactly.

Decorative bedding isn’t about “need.” It’s about personality, comfort, and making that bunk feel like THEIR space.

When it comes to camp packing, these small items are total game changers. Fans are an absolute MUST for those humid Maine/PA/NY nights—clip fans = happy camper. Flashlights (always bring two!) are lifesavers for bunk life and late-night bathroom runs, and clocks? Technically not required, but if your kid wants one, let them live their best “I’m so responsible” moment.

They may not seem exciting, but trust us—these are the essentials that keep camp comfy, organized, and meltdown-free!

If the duffel is the muscle of camp packing, the bus bag is the brain. It’s the carry-on, the comfort kit, the “Mom thought of everything” bag—and trust me, when done right, it makes the first day of camp SO much smoother.

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.