Camping with a K - Redux Version!

Last year, I published a blog post on how I pack for camping. Now that it’s camping season again (yay!), I’m bringing this oldie-but-goody back.

We've been camping in the pop-up for 3 summers now, and we are finally getting good at simplifying things. This helps SO much, because when you bring too much stuff, it's WAY more work and WAY more schlepping.

We do what I call "camping with a K", aka Camping the KonMari way.

Below are my top tips, and if you scroll all the way done, you can find photos as well!

1. I pack everything in categories - Clothing, Linen, Food and Komono (miscelleneous). So, I pack at home in that order, then I unpack at the campsite in that order, and then vice versa.  It prevents me from "zig zag" packing ("what the heck am I doing right now?!?") and keeps me focused on one thing at a time.

2. I use clear Sterilite bins from Target for each category.

3. I use colored duct tape and an Extreme Sharpie to label the bins. I label each side of the bin. This way, no matter which way the bins get packed into the car, I still know where everything is.

4. I use one gray packing cube for each of us. #wearthesamethingallweekend #itscampingafterall

5. This time, I got extra fancy and re-purposed some plastic containers to make a DIY Shake 'n Pour pancake mix and a smaller container for milk to fit in the cooler.

Similar to my beloved #backpackchallenge, this helps cut down on the work of travelling and adds lots of time to #donothing.

Tell me how you simplify YOUR travel this summer!

Keep categories simple

I pack in four main categories: Clothing, Linen, Food and Komono (miscellaneous)

Use sturdy bins and labels

I use inexpensive yet sturdy Sterilite bins, which I find at Target, paired with duct tape labeled with a Sharpie.

Use packing cubes

Instead of bulkier bags, we use packing cubes that fold open. (Yes, I do have throw pillows in my camper. #glamping)

Make cooking easy

I use old spaghetti sauce and coffee bottles to make DIY Shake ‘n Pour pancake mix. I also like bringing along a smaller container of milk for the cooler.

Our home away from home

We call her “La Posada”, which is Spanish for The Inn.

Soaking it in

Packing light means having more time to soak it all in. I highly recommend this local KOA near West Chester - it’s just 45 minutes from our house. We love it!

Camping with a K

Last weekend was a gorgeous camping weekend! 

We've been camping in the pop-up for 2 years now, and this year I finally feel like I am getting good at simplifying things. This helps SO much, because when you bring too much stuff, it's WAY more work and WAY more schlepping.

I'm now doing what I call "camping with a K", aka Camping the KonMari way.

Below are my top tips, and if you scroll all the way done, you can find photos as well!

1. I pack everything in categories - Clothing, Linen, Food and Komono (miscelleneous). So, I pack at home in that order, then I unpack at the campsite in that order, and then vice versa.  It prevents me from "zig zag" packing ("what the heck am I doing right now?!?") and keeps me focused on one thing at a time.

2. I use clear Sterilite bins from Target for each category.

3. I use colored duct tape and an Extreme Sharpie to label the bins. I label each side of the bin. This way, no matter which way the bins get packed into the car, I still know where everything is.

4. I use one gray packing cube for each of us. #wearthesamethingallweekend #itscampingafterall

5. This time, I got extra fancy and re-purposed some plastic containers to make a DIY Shake 'n Pour pancake mix and a smaller container for milk to fit in the cooler.

Similar to my beloved #backpackchallenge, this helps cut down on the work of travelling and adds lots of time to #donothing.

Tell me how you simplify YOUR travel this summer!

Keep categories simple

I pack in four main categories: Clothing, Linen, Food and Komono (miscellaneous)

Use sturdy bins and labels

I use inexpensive yet sturdy Sterilite bins, which I find at Target, paired with duct tape labeled with a Sharpie.

Use packing cubes

Instead of bulkier bags, we use packing cubes that fold open. (Yes, I do have throw pillows in my camper. #glamping)

Make cooking easy

I use old spaghetti sauce and coffee bottles to make DIY Shake ‘n Pour pancake mix. I also like bringing along a smaller container of milk for the cooler.

Our home away from home

We call her “La Posada”, which is Spanish for The Inn.

Soaking it in

Packing light means having more time to soak it all in. I highly recommend this local KOA near West Chester - it’s just 45 minutes from our house. We love it!