Camping Travel Planning

Discover Our Exciting Trip Planning Tools

This section highlights key tools to simplify your camping adventures.

Packing Checklist

Stay organized with a curated packing list tailored for Airstream camping.

Go to Camping Packing Checklist Here

Campground Finder

Locate the best campgrounds for your next Airstream getaway with ease.

Go to Campground Finder Here

Route Planner

Map out scenic routes and ensure a smooth journey to your destination.

Go to Trip Planner for RVs & Campers Here

Weather Tracker

Stay prepared with real-time weather updates for your camping trip.

Go to Weather Tracker for Your Route Here

Steps We Take to Ensure Our Camping Trip Essentials Are Packed

Camping trip essentials are many when you are a glamper. Before hitting the road, our journey begins long in advance—sometimes months or even a year prior. One of our top priorities is securing campground reservations, often up to a year ahead of time. We spend countless hours researching campgrounds and exploring the surrounding areas to carefully choose our destinations and the best times to visit. Many of the spots we aim for are highly sought-after, making early reservations essential. Booking campgrounds is always the very first step on our planning checklist.

“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.”
— Alan Lakein

Our goal is to take our Airstream out at least once a month, except during the winter months. Achieving this requires careful planning to determine when we have time to camp and select the destinations that appeal to us the most for each trip.

Once the campgrounds are reserved and the trips are marked on the calendar, we take time to research the areas we’ll be visiting. This helps us determine if we’ll need any additional gear or supplies for the activities we’re planning. It’s always better to make those purchases early while the trip is still fresh in mind, rather than waiting until the last minute.

Next, we plan our meals for the trip and prepare a detailed grocery list. Once the list is complete, we purchase the groceries about two days before departure. Having everything ready in advance makes packing the camper quicker and more efficient.

Once our meals are planned, we move on to creating a camping essentials packing list. We keep this list saved on the computer and update it for each trip. This approach saves time since most items are needed for every outing, requiring only minor adjustments for specific trips.