A few simple tips that’ll save your weekend—and your sanity.

You’ve made it out of the city with a cooler full of bevvies and too probably much food.
But before you crack a cold one—camp setup comes first. And if you’re anything like us, you’ve probably had a few “Why is this taking so bloody long?” moments.

So here’s a quick list of tips to help you camp smarter and spend more time enjoying the good stuff:

• Pre-pack by activity – Cooking gear in one bin, sleep gear in another. Labelled. Trust us, future you will thank you. Our friends at RUX have many good solutions for you. 
• Keep a camp checklist – Not a boring one. A real one.  One that says “You forgot the headlamp last time!”
• Leave the mystery gear at home – If you haven’t used it in 3 trips, ditch it. Purge for your sanity people! 
• Test your setup in your backyard first – Especially if it’s your first trip of the season. This will save you LOADS of time at camp and will help you figure out what's missing. 

• Choose a shelter that actually respects your time
  Skip the 30-minute setup and find a tent that takes minutes, not migraines. (Spoiler: we know one 😉)

• Make tear down easy for next time – Dry everything when you get home. Tents HATE to be put away wet. 

You don’t need mountains of gear and a master’s degree in knot-tying to have a great camp weekend.