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Camp Comfort 101: 13 Underrated Pieces Of Gear And Tips To Camp More Comfortably

Camp Comfort 101: 13 Underrated Pieces Of Gear And Tips To Camp More Comfortably

Camp Comfort 101: 13 Underrated Pieces Of Gear And Tips To Camp More Comfortably Description:When it comes to comfort, camping can get a bad rap—and we get it. Tossing and turning on flimsy backpacking pads over roots and rocks, getting devoured by bloodthirsty mosquitoes, broiling in your tent under the desert sun like a sweaty piece of brisket, eating cardboard-like dehydrated meals… We’ve all been there.  But the truth is this: camping comfortably isn’t as hard as you might think. In fact, it’s as easy as pie. All it takes is some simple planning and the right gear.  In this helpful guide, we’ll break down 13 gear recommendations, camping hacks, and tricks of the trade to help you live large, camp comfortably, and sleep like a rock on your next camping trip. If you’re new to the game or just looking to enjoy camping more than you already are, you’re in the right place. 1. Make it A Camping Movie Night  Don’t get us wrong: we love to unplug in nature. But downloading a movie to your phone or tablet is a pro move on a camping trip, especially if rain is in the forecast. Nothing beats cuddling up with your adventure buddy on your Luno Mattress to watch a movie while rain tap-dances on the roof of your rig! 📍 Pro Tip: Check out our Cargo Hammock. This handy storage solution converts unused ceiling space in your SUV into valuable storage space. Plus, it features a built-in, transparent media pocket, so you can lay back on your mattress and watch a movie hands-free.  📍 Another Pro Tip: Looking for more camping date night ideas? We’ve got you covered. 2. Don't Forget Your Camp Slippers For cozy hangs around the campfire, after-midnight trips to the bathroom, and lazy mornings by the river, camp slippers are a must.  We’re big fans of these ones from The North Face or these from Teva. They’re easy to slip on, have a grippy, waterproof rubber sole that can handle mud or snow, and they’re incredibly comfortable.  You can thank us later. 3. Ditch Your Sleeping Bag and Bring Bedding From Home Especially in the summer, it’s easy to overheat at night while snoozing in a sleeping bag. During warmer trips, we’ll actually leave the sleeping bag at home,* instead using Luno Fitted Sheets along with a blanket or bedding from home to cozy up at camp. This is a win-win, as using a comforter or blanket from home helps you keep your camping costs low, while also injecting homey coziness into your adventure.  *This is why doing your research is so important! Low temperatures can still be a concern in the high alpine during the summer, so you may want or even need a sleeping bag to stay safe and comfortable. 4. Airflow Is Vital For Sleeping In Your Vehicle Airflow is an underrated ingredient for a good night’s sleep, especially while camping.  An added bonus of our Car Window Screens? They’re made from a mesh material that lets in all of the breeze without any of the bugs, so you can roll down your windows at night and enjoy a cross-breeze.  And if there’s no breeze to speak of, you can B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Breeze) with our compact Car Camping Fan. This little powerhouse packs a punch, running off your car jack or a portable power bank to generate welcome airflow on warm, buggy nights. 5. How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Vehicle While our Car Window Screens will help you keep the bugs from crashing your slumber party, gnats and mosquitoes can make simple things like camp cooking or hanging out in a hammock a torturous experience. Be prepared for pests with bug spray, citronella candles, and Thermacell Mosquito Repellers, among other options. 6. Brighten Up Your Camp with String Lights One of the best ways to make your campsite feel more like home? A little luminescence. Brighten up your campsite with our Camping String Lights. They’re easy to use and add a little twinkle, wild magic, and comfort to any campsite. 7. Step Up Your Camp Cuisine—And Maybe Bring A Sweet Treat We’re big believers that eating well at camp is synonymous with living well at camp. In fact, we’ve dedicated entire articles to camp cuisine—check out our recent compilation of camp recipes and our guide to camp kitchens here. Our main tip? Leave the dehydrated meals at home unless you’re backpacking. Car campers have the trunk space to pack healthy, nutritious ingredients, bring top-tier camp kitchen gear, and whip up elaborate, delicious dishes at camp just like you would at home. And don’t forget a sweet treat! Desserts like s’mores or campfire banana splits aren’t perhaps the healthiest options, but they’re a delicious cherry on top after a long day of adventure and definitely contribute to the cozy camp vibes. 8. Fresh Socks And Undies Are A Must at Camp Last and certainly not least, don’t forget to bring clean, comfy clothes (especially socks and undies) for hanging out around camp and sleeping at night. Changing into fresh duds is a luxury at camp, and because you’ve got plenty of room in your rig, don’t be afraid to bring some extra clean, cozy clothes! 9. Heated Blankets Add Coziness and Warmth To Your Campsite If you’re worried about being chilly while camping, Ignik makes radical heated camping accessories that we love. You can add Ignik’s pads to your camp chair, outfit your mattress with a heated cover, or even invest in a next-level heated blanket.  All of these heated accessories run off a portable power bank like these ones from Goal Zero, and they’re a treat on cold nights! 10. Pack A Mind-Blowingly Comfortable Luno AIR+FOAM PRO Mattress The biggest contributing factor to a good night’s sleep in the great outdoors? A comfy mattress.  All Luno mattresses are as durable as they are comfy, making them the perfect foundations for your camping sleep setup. However, if you’re looking for the most comfortable setup imaginable, we recommend our new AIR+FOAM PRO Mattresses.  These revolutionary mattresses combine the unbeatable cushioning of foam with the adjustability of an inflatable setup, giving campers the best of both worlds. We offer AIR+FOAM PRO options for SUV campers, truck and tent campers, as well as special limited-edition models for campers with the Jeep Wrangler or Rivian R1S.  No joke, we sleep just as well at camp on these mattresses as we do at home in our beds (maybe even better), and we’re so stoked to share them with you. 11. Block Out the Sun Like a Pro Camper If you’re trying to sleep past the crack of dawn while camping, sunshine can be a real buzzkill. The same applies to road noise, chirping birds, and so on. Here are a few pro tips to block out sun and sound while you get your backcountry beauty rest: Invest in some decent earplugs. We’re partial to silicone earplugs. They provide much better sound dampening than the cheap foam versions, and they’re great for swimming or surfing, too.  Park your rig or set up your tent with the sun in mind. If you roll into camp in the dark, think about where the sun will be come morning. If you park your rig or set up your tent in a shady spot, you’ll avoid the bright, baking sun and wake up when you want to. Eyeshades are your friend. We rarely camp without an eyeshade. These simple travel essentials are super efficient and help you block out the sun. Add curtains and window screens to your rig. If you’re camping in your vehicle, it’s a smart idea to add our Car Window Screens and Car Privacy Curtain to your setup. These nifty car camping accessories help you keep both sun rays at bay and nosy neighbors from looking into your rig. 12. Splurge On A Comfy Camp Pillow As we mentioned earlier, bringing bedding from home is a smart way to keep your costs low and comfort high at camp. Some campers swear by bringing pillows from home, too, and that’s a solid play comfort-wise. However, camping can be rough on pillows in terms of dirt and dust, and while blankets are easy enough to clean, pillows are much trickier. For this reason, we developed our Luno Packable Camp Pillow, which is purpose-built for comfortable snoozing deep in the wilderness.  Our pillows are slightly smaller and much more packable than your pillows at home, making them easier to bring on a camping trip. Additionally, they come with an easy-to-clean, double-sided pillowcase that features a cooling, wicking jersey fabric on one side and a warmer polyester blend on the other, allowing you to better control your nighttime temperature. Factor in the memory foam fill, which can be removed to fine-tune firmness to your liking, and this pillow is a bona fide sleep solution for comfort-seeking campers. 13. Study Up on Camp Amenities Before Your Trip The vast majority of camping advice stems from one simple tip: do your research.  Now, this research doesn’t need to be extreme. We’re not expecting you to spend hours researching the flora and fauna of your destination of choice, or deep-diving on the geologic history of the mountain range you’ll be exploring. (However, if you do want to nerd out on this stuff, all power to you.)  All we’re saying here is that if you want to be comfortable while camping, it helps to ask a few questions ahead of your trip. For example, what amenities will the campground have? Will there be potable water? What about bathrooms? And speaking of campgrounds, are reservations required, or is it first-come, first-served?  Not to mention, what’s the weather going to be like? Should you prepare for rain? What about snow or freezing temperatures?  TLDR: When you approach a camping trip with an inquisitive mindset, you’ll naturally dodge discomfort by preparing for the destination, weather, and adventure at hand. The More You Camp, The Comfier You’ll Be There you have it: thirteen tips to help you camp more comfortably than ever. We know this list is by no means exhaustive, but we hope it helps you get out there, enjoy the great outdoors, and get a good night's sleep while you’re at it! Just remember that the more you camp, the more you’ll figure out what works for you—and the comfier you’ll be.  Thanks as always for reading, and we’ll see you on the road! –The Luno Crew

8 Hot Takes On Car Camping

8 Hot Takes On Car Camping

8 Hot Takes On Car Camping Description:Hot takes are, well, hot right now, so we’re getting in on the fun with eight hot takes on all things car camping. Expect controversy. Expect mountain myths to be busted and camping misconceptions to finally get cleared up. Expect to laugh—maybe cry. But before we dive into these heavy-hitting hot takes, a quick word from our sponsors. These hot takes are brought to you by the Luno Car Window Screens and Luno Car Camping Fan - the perfect way to stay cool when the going gets hot. Luno Car Window Screens stretch over your car doors, so you can roll the windows down and let in the breeze without inviting any mosquitoes to the party. No breeze? No problem. B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Breeze) with Luno’s portable, powerful, and efficient Car Camping Fan, which has a suction cup mount for easy aiming and runs off your car jack or a power bank. If you’re camping in the heat this summer, don’t leave home without them. And that’s no hot take—that’s common sense. 8 Hard-Hitting Hot Takes On Car Camping, Backpacking, Twinkle Lights, And More 1. Car camping is more fun than backpacking Now, don’t get us wrong. We love backpacking. It’s challenging and rewarding, a great way to push your body and mind, connect with nature and your fellow trekkers, and see jaw-dropping slices of wilderness that are otherwise inaccessible. But we’ve also got to say that car camping is simply more fun than backpacking. And please, don’t @ us on this one.  Here’s the thing: when you’re car camping, you don’t need to hump your gear in like a bipedal camel. You can literally carry as much junk as you can cram in your trunk. All of your gear can come along for the ride, from surfboards and mountain bikes to fly rods and climbing paraphernalia. You can even bring toys like bocce ball and cornhole. Plus, you can bring way more of your favorite beverages. You just drive in, make camp, and then have the ultimate base camp to stay, play, and dive deeper in nature.  Let’s just put it this way. We’ve never had a silent disco dance party while backpacking, but we’ve definitely done just that while car camping. 2. If you bring dehydrated meals car camping, you can’t sit with us  We're just kidding here, everyone is welcome at our table. But look, if we’re on a backpacking trip, by all means, let’s eat dehydrated beef stroganoff for four days in a row. Assuming we’re camped in a high-alpine meadow unreachable by car, we’ll happily let astronaut food wreak havoc on our digestive tract while sharing a cramped, malodorous Dutch Oven of a tent. But when we’re car camping? Please, let’s just leave the dehydrated meals at home. There’s a common misconception that it’s hard to eat fresh, healthy food while camping, and that’s just not true at all. As we mentioned in the last hot take, when you’re car camping, you have ample trunk space, and savvy camp cooks take advantage of it!  We like to bring a cooler packed with fresh proteins and veggies, not to mention a two-burner camp stove, pots and pans, spices, utensils, you name it. Honestly, sometimes we eat better at camp than we do at home.  Needless to say, when you step up your car camping cooking game, the dehydrated meals start to shrivel up in comparison (which is saying something, since dehydrated meals are naturally shriveled up already). Need some camp cooking inspo, help planning a menu, or alternatives to dehydrated meals? Check out 11 of our favorite camp recipes here, and our guide to the ultimate camp kitchen, where we break down our favorite kitchen gear, organization tips, and more. 3. You don't need a fancy rig to enjoy car camping As much as every outdoor enthusiast wants a decked-out Sprinter van parked in their driveway, these pricey adventure rigs aren’t necessary to camp comfortably. In fact, this is the precise reason we founded Luno over six years ago: we wanted to help folks with run-of-the-mill SUVs and hatchbacks sleep well in their vehicles while camping. Our current line-up of car camping mattresses will help you transform your ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary adventure mobile. So long as your back seats lie flat or you’ve got a flat truck bed, you can sleep well while car camping, without the six-figure spend. 4. Campgrounds aren’t worth it (most of the time) This one’s a bit of a joke, as we really appreciate campground amenities like potable water, fire pits, and bathrooms, not to mention the hard work that goes into maintaining and managing these vital outdoor spaces. But when you’re car camping, you don’t need to pay to camp at campgrounds at all if you don’t want to. How so? We skip the fees by camping on free public land, namely BLM land and National Forest Service land. Additionally, car campers can even camp in certain Walmart parking lots, rest stops, and even quiet neighborhoods or urban centers—things that just aren’t possible in a conspicuous tent setup. Let’s face it, sometimes the priority is to just get some good sleep. Want to learn more tricks of the trade to find free car camping? Check our complete guide to finding free car camping here. 5. Plugging back in when you’re unplugged is pretty fun We love to unplug in nature, and we’ll happily do so for days on end. But our abstinence from gadgetry is by no means stringent. Translation? We like to watch the occasional movie while camping. Sue us! If you’re camping on a rainy night and you can’t so much as start a campfire, snuggling up on your Luno Mattress and watching a movie on your phone can be a blast. That’s precisely why we integrated a transparent media pocket into our car-camper-approved Cargo Hammock. You can lie back on your mattress, burrow into your sleeping bag, and enjoy the most scenic drive-in movie theater in the world.  On a bigger scale, you can even grab a portable projector, hang a sheet in the woods, and watch a movie with friends. For the brave, horror films are best enjoyed in this manner. Just make sure that you’re in a remote area where fellow campers aren’t in earshot. That way, your plugged-in evening won’t annoy other parties. 6. Camping doesn’t need to be expensive Camping, especially car camping, doesn’t need to be expensive. Of course, good gear isn’t cheap. But when you’re car camping, you don’t need a tent, because you’re camping inside your vehicle. And in the summer, you don’t need a sleeping bag either, as you can get away with a set of sheets and a light blanket. (We actually prefer to camp like this. It’s super comfortable and one of the biggest advantages of car camping.) All you really need is a solid mattress, and if you want to save some dough there, you can always check out our outlet section for deals. 7. You should sleep better at camp than you do at home There’s a common misconception that sleepless nights are par for the course while camping, and campers are doomed to toss and turn. What a load of hooey. We think you should sleep just as well at camp as you do at home—if not better. Why? Well, first of all, when we’re camping, we’re usually spending our days getting after it. Whether we’re mountain biking or climbing, backcountry skiing or fly fishing, we’re pretty damn tired by the time the sun goes down. But the biggest reason we sleep so well at camp is that we know what to pack. Here’s what we’re bringing on every adventure to ensure we sleep well, no matter where we’re camping: A comfortable mattress: A comfy mattress is the biggest catalyst for a good night’s sleep in the great outdoors. If you’re new to camping, we recommend you consider a car camping mattress. These mattresses fit in the back of your SUV, hatchback, or truck and turn your vehicle into a cozy cabin on wheels, keeping you up off the bumpy ground and on a level sleeping platform. Eyeshades: Eyeshades are your friend on a camping trip, that’s for sure. Nature can be bright - who knew?  Bedding for the weather at hand: Check the weather before your camping trip. If the mercury is going to plummet, pack accordingly with warm sleeping bags or a toasty comforter. If it’s hot and you’re using a car camping mattress, stick with sheets and light blankets from home. Airflow is awesome: As we mentioned already, our Car Camping Fan and Car Window Screens allow you to generate welcome airflow on warm, muggy nights. If your days are full of adventures and you’re packing these sleep essentials, we bet you’ll snooze just fine at camp—no melatonin required. 8. Twinkle lights aren’t just for Christmas There is a reason every back patio has a set of string lights. It adds a touch of warmth, magic, and coziness that the dark night is lacking.  These lovely lights add unbeatable ambience to your camping setup, whether you drape them up in the trees, around the outside of your vehicle, or even inside your rig. They add a touch of luminance, so you can better see your surroundings at night, but more than that, they just look warm, cozy, and delightful.  Don’t believe us? Check out our Camping String Lights, which are purpose-built for car camping, and see for yourself (pun very much intended). One Not-So-Hot Take Before We Go A hot take, by definition, is controversial. So we suppose that makes this last one a “not-so-hot take,” because there’s no controversy here. Ready? Spending time in nature is rad.  All jokes aside, getting outside is just the best. No matter if you’re heading out on a dehydrated-meal-fueled backpacking trip or car camping with a trunk full of gear and beer, we hope your next adventure is one for the books.  Thanks as always for reading, and we’ll see you on the road. -The Luno Crew

Camp Cuisine: 11 Meals You Need to Try This Camping Season

Camp Cuisine: 11 Meals You Need to Try This Camping Season

Camp Cuisine: 11 Meals You Need to Try This Camping Season Description:One of the biggest misconceptions about camping? The food sucks. Sure, you can rely on uninspired dehydrated meals, subsist on nuts and seeds for days on end like a starving squirrel, or char hot dogs past the point of no return over a bonfire. But with a little love and proper planning, camp cooking can be fun and flavorful. Today, we’re going to show you how to whip up camp meals like you’re Guy CampFierri. Get it? CampFierri? Like campfire… Nevermind. Poorly executed puns aside, consider this article a cookbook for your next campout—maybe even a full menu for your next adventure. The Recipe Breakdown Here’s a quick breakdown for you. Below, we’ve rounded up 11 of our favorite recipes and go-to dishes, including three breakfasts, four lunches, and four dinners. For each mealtime, we’ve included a “No Stove Needed” recipe, a “Jetboil” recipe, and a “Two-Burner Recipe.” No Stove Needed: If you’re looking for the quickest and easiest option, these recipes are for you. No need to fiddle or fuss with a stove. Just toss these ingredients together and go. Jetboil: Jetboils are single-burner, integrated canister stoves, meaning they’re best-suited for boiling water and one-pot dishes like ramen or mac and cheese.  Our “Jetboil” recipes aren’t as quick as our “No Stove Needed” meals, but they’re served hot–a welcome treat on chilly nights at camp. Plus, they’re quicker, easier, and less involved than our “Two-Burner” meals. Two-Burner: If we’re cooking an involved meal or feeding three or more people, we’re on the two-burner. A reliable two-burner stove allows you to sizzle, sauté, and sear just like you would at home. Our “Two-Burner” dishes can be more time-intensive, but if you’re smart about your meal prep before you hit camp, it’s amazing how much you can streamline your cooking process. Spice It Up: Many of these recipes are purposefully simple. We’re talking three or four basic ingredients. Some have even less. You can go the bare-bones route for a quick-and-easy meal, or spice it up with extra ingredients (we’ve listed some, and you can easily freestyle others).  For instance, our recipe for ramen starts out with two ingredients: eggs and a ramen packet. The result is pretty damn good, especially when you consider how easy it is to make (you just crack an egg into the ramen as it’s cooking and voila!). But if you want to take the dish to the next level, we also share our favorite ways to spice it up, like adding some spicy chilli paste, chopped tofu and mushrooms, or topping the steaming soup with basil and bean sprouts.  Long story short? Depending on how much time you have–and how elaborate you want your meal prep to be–you can easily tune these recipes to the adventure at hand. Stocking Up Your Camp Kitchen: Last thing to note before we get cooking. (That pun was much better.) If you need tips, tricks, and gear recommendations on how to build the ultimate car camping kitchen, check out our full guide to the subject here. In this helpful article, we discuss everything from our favorite two-burner stove to organizing hacks and Luno storage essentials we can’t camp without. 3 Easy, Delicious Camp Breakfasts It’s cliché to say, but breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially when you’re on an adventure. Here are a few tried-and-true camp breakfasts that are easy, delicious, and nutritious to boot. No Stove Needed: Granola Bowl Why We Love It: This breakfast is as healthy and versatile as it is easy to make. Basic Ingredients: Yogurt Granola Fresh or dried fruit Extra Ingredients: Add high-protein extras like nuts, seeds, and peanut butter. The world is your oyster. Don’t add oysters, though, that probably won’t taste too good. Prep: Aside from chopping fruit (which you can do at home for quicker camp meal prep), this one is incredibly straightforward. Toss the ingredients together in a bowl and eat up! Jetboil:  Adventure-Ready Oatmeal Why We Love It: On cold mornings at camp, a steaming bowl of oatmeal is a great way to warm up your belly. Plus, it packs a seriously nutritious punch, especially if you spruce it up like we do. Basic Ingredients: Oatmeal (we like quick oats or instant oats to minimize cook time) Extra Ingredients: Oatmeal on its own is admittedly bland, but the right toppings can make it a truly sublime camp breakfast. Nuts (we usually go with almonds and cashews) Seeds (flax and sunflower are always a hit) Peanut or almond butter Fresh or dried fruit (berries and bananas for the win) A drizzle of honey or maple syrup won’t hurt Prep: Cook oatmeal as directed, then add toppings. Stirring is your friend, especially if you are whipping this up in a Jetboil. The pot can burn the oatmeal and be a pain to clean. Another option: just boil the water, put the quick oats in a bowl, pour hot water over the oatmeal, then stir. Two-Burner: The Eternally Beloved Breakfast Burrito Why We Love It: If you’re hoping to impress your camp date or just fuel up for a big day ahead, breakfast burritos are a smart pick. You can do them fast and simple, or take your time and go all out. Plus, the wrap-style dish can be eaten on the go. Basic Ingredients: Eggs Tortillas Salsa Extra Ingredients: Shredded cheese Home-style potatoes Avocado Bacon or sausage Hot Sauce Prep: We like to go with a scramble for breakfast burritos at camp, although runny sunny-side up eggs are a tasty play, too—it’s just a little messier. The Easy Way: Heat up some butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat on the two-burner stove. Crack and beat your eggs in a bowl, adding a splash of water for that chef’s kiss fluffiness. Pour the eggs into the skillet and work ‘em with a spatula so they cook evenly. Scoop the eggs onto a tortilla, top with store-bought salsa, and wrap it up. Bacon Is Better: If we’ve got the time, though, we like to fry up some home fries in one skillet and get the bacon started in another before we work on the eggs. Once those ingredients are cooked and ready to rock, we’ll move them off the heat and start on the scramble.  Before the eggs are fully cooked, we’ll add chopped bacon, home fries, as well as shredded cheese so the scramble can melt into a gooey ambrosia. Top with hot sauce, avocado, and, if you’re really not playing, a homemade salsa (chopped jalapenos, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice… maybe some peaches or mango if in season!), then wrap! Don’t Forget The Coffee: Nothing beats a hot cup of java in the morning when you’re camping. If you want a fast caffeine fix, instant coffee is the way to go. But not all instant options are as flavorful as we’d like them to be, which is why we developed our own Campers Blend Instant Craft Coffee in collaboration with Doma Coffee Roasters. Check out our guide to making killer instant coffee here, where we dive into the nuances of water temperature, fun spin-offs like Vietnamese coffees and Greek frappés, and more. 4 Epic Lunches To Try On Your Next Camping Trip To be honest, most of the time when we’re camping, we’re not eating lunch at camp at all. We might be upriver at a fishing spot, mid-hike, or chilling at the crag between climbing sessions. As such, we’ve purposefully included a couple of easier options here. That said, if you are hanging around at camp, a hot lunch can definitely feel luxurious and make your day! No Stove Needed: Trail-Ready Charcuterie Why We Love It: This can be as fancy as you want it to be. You might have a full-on spread of mustards and fig jams, French cheeses and Spanish ham, all laid out on a cutting board… Or, you might have a ziplock bag full of salami and cheese. Either way, we’re here for it. Basic Ingredients: Cured meats (prosciutto, salami, even classic cold cuts like smoked turkey and ham) Cheeses of choice Crackers Extra ingredients: Olives and pickles Mustards and jams Sliced fruit (apples, pears, strawberries, etc.) Toasted baguette slices Prep: Try not to smash everything together in your backpack, because presentation is key. Lay out the ingredients on a plate, cutting board, or, for bonus points, a smooth river rock or your upturned ski base. Make sure everything looks just-so for the ‘gram, snap that camping charcuterie pic so everyone knows how cultured and outdoorsy you are, then house it with your hands like a wild animal. Bonus Trail-Ready Lunch: Breakfast Burrito Leftovers Remember that tasty breakfast burrito we described above? Make extra burritos, then wrap them in tinfoil so you can munch ‘em for lunch. We can’t think of a better, easier trail meal. In fact, we’ll let you in on a little secret. Sometimes, when we don’t want to spend any time cooking at camp, we’ll make a big batch of burritos at home, freeze them, chuck ‘em in the cooler, and then reheat as needed on the two-burner or over a campfire. Jetboil: Ramen On The Run Why We Love It: Ramen on its own? Pretty good. Ramen with an egg in it? Campers go crazy! Basic Ingredients: Ramen (Any old packet from the grocery store will do). Eggs - crack ahead of time and store in a jar or tuperware Extra ingredients: Chilli paste Chopped veggies (green onions, carrots, onions, mushrooms, peppers, bok choy, snap peas) Tofu Prep:The Easy Way: Boil water in your Jetboil, then add the ramen brick and the flavor packet. After a minute or so, crack eggs into the mixture. Keep an eye on them—you want the whites to cook through without losing the gooeyness of the yolk. Dial back the heat so it doesn’t overflow. A Healthier And Heartier OptionIf you’re adding veggies, add carrots, onions, and peppers before the ramen, because they take longer to cook. Mushrooms, bok choy, and tofu are pretty fast, so they can go in at the same time as the ramen. 📍 Pro Tip: Add extra toppings for flair, flavor, and crunch! We like to top off our camp ramen with fresh basil, minced peanuts, bean sprouts, crispy onions, you name it. Two-Burner: A Simple Grilled Cheese (With A Tangy Twist) Why We Love It: Grilled cheese is a comfort food, no doubt about it. But the big reason we highly suggest adding grilled cheese to your camp recipe repertoire is that they can be prepared a million ways with all sorts of ingredients.  The classic grilled cheese is always a hit–some cheddar, sourdough, a little oil to crisp up that bread. But we like to throw one key ingredient—pickles—into the sandwich for a tangy kick! Ingredients: Olive oil or butter Sourdough bread Sharp cheddar cheese Pickles (Dill or spicy, ideally in rounds or slices) Prep: Lather the outside of each piece of bread with olive oil or butter Stack cheddar slices and pickles to your liking Sizzle it up on low to medium heat for a few minutes per side. You want the bread to be toasted to perfection and the cheese to be one, uniform, melted mess. Looking for more grilled cheese ideas? Check out our guide to irresistible grilled cheeses here, where we deep dive into a prosciutto, pesto, and provolone sando (The Triple P) and a blackberry, brie, and basil option (The Triple B). Both are A+ camp lunches! 4 Hearty Camp Dinners To Fuel Up For Another Day Of Adventure Dinner is our favorite time to spend at camp. Tired and stoked after an action-packed day, grubbing down with your adventure buddies, kicking back on a log or in your go-to camp chair… that’s hard to beat. And that’s especially true when you’re eating well.  No Stove Needed: Chopped Veggie Salad Why We Love It: When’s the last time you ate a salad while camping? With mom-approved nutrition facts, no stove required, and umpteen variations, a chopped salad is just the ticket on a warm summer night. Basic Ingredients: Greens (arugula, romaine, spinach—choose your fighter). Chopped veggies (carrots, cucumbers, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, the more the merrier) Your favorite dressing (we like to keep it simple with balsamic vinegar and olive oil) Extra Ingredients To Pack This Salad With Protein: Hard-boiled eggs (it’s way easier to hard-boil a bunch at home before your trip!) Camp-friendly fish! We’re talking smoked salmon, tuna, anchovies, sardines, etcetera. Nuts and seeds Steak or chicken (pre-cook and cut these proteins at home so you’re ready to mix them into the salad at camp!) Prep: Don’t overthink it. It’s a salad! Jetboil: Mac N’ Cheese With Tuna Why We Love It: This recipe is actually one of our go-to backpacking meals. It’s so simple, hearty, and tasty that we’ve taken to cooking it while car camping, too, especially if we’re pressed for time. Ingredients: Box of mac and cheese Can of tuna Extra Ingredients:  Sun-dried tomatoes Sriracha or another heat source (We’ve got this in the extra ingredients category, but we consider it essential. Mac and cheese with tuna is good, mac and cheese with a kick is way better.  Sriracha is our usual move, or you can keep it classic with Tabasco, Cholula, etcetera. Prep: Cook the pasta as directed by the box.  Transfer pasta from the Jetboil to your bowls (This is crucial, because chances are your camp bowls are easier to clean than your Jetboil pot) Mix the cheesy powder into the mac. Sometimes, when we’re camping, we won’t bother bringing milk, we’ll just use butter, as it’s easier to store.  Drain tuna, then mix it into the mac.  Add extras like sun-dried tomatoes and sriracha to taste! Two-Burner: Walking Tacos Why We Love It: If you caught our recent article on Walking Tacos, you already know we’re big fans. These deconstructed tacos are tasty, fun, and perfect for a big group. Below, we’ll share an abridged version of this recipe. Basic Ingredients: Cooking oil  1 pound of ground beef (or veggie alternative) Taco seasoning  Chips (Fritos are the classic option–you may have also heard this dish referred to as “Frito Pie–but Doritos work well, too.) Diced onion (optional) Taco Toppings:  Sour cream (You can also use plain Greek yogurt. Make sure you don’t accidentally get vanilla.) Chopped or grilled onion Salsa (we have a soft spot for Herdez Guacamole Salsa) Hot sauce  Shredded cheese Shredded lettuce Diced tomato Jalapeño Avocado or guacamole Black olives Prep: Saute onions in oil, then add ground beef and stir until cooked thoroughly, adding taco seasoning to taste Pour chips in a bowl (originally, this recipe would use little bags of chips, hence the name “Walking Tacos,” but that just creates more trash at camp, so we prefer to go with a bigger bag and use camp bowls. It’s not as fun, but it’s better for the environment!)  Top chips with a helping of beef, then add toppings to taste. (We like to chop and prep toppings at home for quicker taco assembly at camp.) Open Flame: Steak And Potatoes Why We Love It: If campfires are permitted, cooking over an open flame is a memorable experience. And why not go with the classic pairing of steak and potatoes!? Ingredients: Steak (We love a rib-eye) Potatoes  Butter Potato Prep: The potatoes will take longer, so start here. Get the fire going until you have a robust bed of coals. Poke the potatoes with a fork, rub ‘em down with butter, then wrap each potato tightly and securely in tinfoil and tuck them into bed (the bed of coals, that is) for about 40-50 minutes. Timing will depend on the heat of the fire and the size of the potato. Steak Prep: If you have a decent cut of meat on your hands, there’s no need to go crazy with seasoning. A little salt, pepper, and olive oil, and you’re good to go. Slap the steaks on the campfire grate and flip to cook evenly. Like the potatoes, timing will depend on heat, thickness of the cut, and how you like your steak cooked (anything but well-done, please). Step Up Your Culinary Camping Game There you have it: 11 adventure-ready recipes to help you step up your camp cooking game.  We highly suggest you give one of these recipes a shot on your next trip. Chances are you’ll be blown away by how easy, convenient, and flavorful it is! And don’t be afraid to experiment, either, and make these dishes your own. At the very least, you should be able to save the dehydrated meals for your next ultralight backpacking mission.  As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you on the road! -The Luno Crew

Introducing the NEW Luno Camping Fan

Introducing the NEW Luno Camping Fan

Introducing the NEW Luno Camping Fan Description:

Camp Comfort 101: 13 Underrated Pieces Of Gear And Tips To Camp More Comfortably

Camp Comfort 101: 13 Underrated Pieces Of Gear And Tips To Camp More Comfortably

Camp Comfort 101: 13 Underrated Pieces Of Gear And Tips To Camp More Comfortably Description:When it comes to comfort, camping can get a bad rap—and we get it. Tossing and turning on flimsy backpacking pads over roots and rocks, getting devoured by bloodthirsty mosquitoes, broiling in your tent under the desert sun like a sweaty piece of brisket, eating cardboard-like dehydrated meals… We’ve all been there.  But the truth is this: camping comfortably isn’t as hard as you might think. In fact, it’s as easy as pie. All it takes is some simple planning and the right gear.  In this helpful guide, we’ll break down 13 gear recommendations, camping hacks, and tricks of the trade to help you live large, camp comfortably, and sleep like a rock on your next camping trip. If you’re new to the game or just looking to enjoy camping more than you already are, you’re in the right place. 1. Make it A Camping Movie Night  Don’t get us wrong: we love to unplug in nature. But downloading a movie to your phone or tablet is a pro move on a camping trip, especially if rain is in the forecast. Nothing beats cuddling up with your adventure buddy on your Luno Mattress to watch a movie while rain tap-dances on the roof of your rig! 📍 Pro Tip: Check out our Cargo Hammock. This handy storage solution converts unused ceiling space in your SUV into valuable storage space. Plus, it features a built-in, transparent media pocket, so you can lay back on your mattress and watch a movie hands-free.  📍 Another Pro Tip: Looking for more camping date night ideas? We’ve got you covered. 2. Don't Forget Your Camp Slippers For cozy hangs around the campfire, after-midnight trips to the bathroom, and lazy mornings by the river, camp slippers are a must.  We’re big fans of these ones from The North Face or these from Teva. They’re easy to slip on, have a grippy, waterproof rubber sole that can handle mud or snow, and they’re incredibly comfortable.  You can thank us later. 3. Ditch Your Sleeping Bag and Bring Bedding From Home Especially in the summer, it’s easy to overheat at night while snoozing in a sleeping bag. During warmer trips, we’ll actually leave the sleeping bag at home,* instead using Luno Fitted Sheets along with a blanket or bedding from home to cozy up at camp. This is a win-win, as using a comforter or blanket from home helps you keep your camping costs low, while also injecting homey coziness into your adventure.  *This is why doing your research is so important! Low temperatures can still be a concern in the high alpine during the summer, so you may want or even need a sleeping bag to stay safe and comfortable. 4. Airflow Is Vital For Sleeping In Your Vehicle Airflow is an underrated ingredient for a good night’s sleep, especially while camping.  An added bonus of our Car Window Screens? They’re made from a mesh material that lets in all of the breeze without any of the bugs, so you can roll down your windows at night and enjoy a cross-breeze.  And if there’s no breeze to speak of, you can B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Breeze) with our compact Car Camping Fan. This little powerhouse packs a punch, running off your car jack or a portable power bank to generate welcome airflow on warm, buggy nights. 5. How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Vehicle While our Car Window Screens will help you keep the bugs from crashing your slumber party, gnats and mosquitoes can make simple things like camp cooking or hanging out in a hammock a torturous experience. Be prepared for pests with bug spray, citronella candles, and Thermacell Mosquito Repellers, among other options. 6. Brighten Up Your Camp with String Lights One of the best ways to make your campsite feel more like home? A little luminescence. Brighten up your campsite with our Camping String Lights. They’re easy to use and add a little twinkle, wild magic, and comfort to any campsite. 7. Step Up Your Camp Cuisine—And Maybe Bring A Sweet Treat We’re big believers that eating well at camp is synonymous with living well at camp. In fact, we’ve dedicated entire articles to camp cuisine—check out our recent compilation of camp recipes and our guide to camp kitchens here. Our main tip? Leave the dehydrated meals at home unless you’re backpacking. Car campers have the trunk space to pack healthy, nutritious ingredients, bring top-tier camp kitchen gear, and whip up elaborate, delicious dishes at camp just like you would at home. And don’t forget a sweet treat! Desserts like s’mores or campfire banana splits aren’t perhaps the healthiest options, but they’re a delicious cherry on top after a long day of adventure and definitely contribute to the cozy camp vibes. 8. Fresh Socks And Undies Are A Must at Camp Last and certainly not least, don’t forget to bring clean, comfy clothes (especially socks and undies) for hanging out around camp and sleeping at night. Changing into fresh duds is a luxury at camp, and because you’ve got plenty of room in your rig, don’t be afraid to bring some extra clean, cozy clothes! 9. Heated Blankets Add Coziness and Warmth To Your Campsite If you’re worried about being chilly while camping, Ignik makes radical heated camping accessories that we love. You can add Ignik’s pads to your camp chair, outfit your mattress with a heated cover, or even invest in a next-level heated blanket.  All of these heated accessories run off a portable power bank like these ones from Goal Zero, and they’re a treat on cold nights! 10. Pack A Mind-Blowingly Comfortable Luno AIR+FOAM PRO Mattress The biggest contributing factor to a good night’s sleep in the great outdoors? A comfy mattress.  All Luno mattresses are as durable as they are comfy, making them the perfect foundations for your camping sleep setup. However, if you’re looking for the most comfortable setup imaginable, we recommend our new AIR+FOAM PRO Mattresses.  These revolutionary mattresses combine the unbeatable cushioning of foam with the adjustability of an inflatable setup, giving campers the best of both worlds. We offer AIR+FOAM PRO options for SUV campers, truck and tent campers, as well as special limited-edition models for campers with the Jeep Wrangler or Rivian R1S.  No joke, we sleep just as well at camp on these mattresses as we do at home in our beds (maybe even better), and we’re so stoked to share them with you. 11. Block Out the Sun Like a Pro Camper If you’re trying to sleep past the crack of dawn while camping, sunshine can be a real buzzkill. The same applies to road noise, chirping birds, and so on. Here are a few pro tips to block out sun and sound while you get your backcountry beauty rest: Invest in some decent earplugs. We’re partial to silicone earplugs. They provide much better sound dampening than the cheap foam versions, and they’re great for swimming or surfing, too.  Park your rig or set up your tent with the sun in mind. If you roll into camp in the dark, think about where the sun will be come morning. If you park your rig or set up your tent in a shady spot, you’ll avoid the bright, baking sun and wake up when you want to. Eyeshades are your friend. We rarely camp without an eyeshade. These simple travel essentials are super efficient and help you block out the sun. Add curtains and window screens to your rig. If you’re camping in your vehicle, it’s a smart idea to add our Car Window Screens and Car Privacy Curtain to your setup. These nifty car camping accessories help you keep both sun rays at bay and nosy neighbors from looking into your rig. 12. Splurge On A Comfy Camp Pillow As we mentioned earlier, bringing bedding from home is a smart way to keep your costs low and comfort high at camp. Some campers swear by bringing pillows from home, too, and that’s a solid play comfort-wise. However, camping can be rough on pillows in terms of dirt and dust, and while blankets are easy enough to clean, pillows are much trickier. For this reason, we developed our Luno Packable Camp Pillow, which is purpose-built for comfortable snoozing deep in the wilderness.  Our pillows are slightly smaller and much more packable than your pillows at home, making them easier to bring on a camping trip. Additionally, they come with an easy-to-clean, double-sided pillowcase that features a cooling, wicking jersey fabric on one side and a warmer polyester blend on the other, allowing you to better control your nighttime temperature. Factor in the memory foam fill, which can be removed to fine-tune firmness to your liking, and this pillow is a bona fide sleep solution for comfort-seeking campers. 13. Study Up on Camp Amenities Before Your Trip The vast majority of camping advice stems from one simple tip: do your research.  Now, this research doesn’t need to be extreme. We’re not expecting you to spend hours researching the flora and fauna of your destination of choice, or deep-diving on the geologic history of the mountain range you’ll be exploring. (However, if you do want to nerd out on this stuff, all power to you.)  All we’re saying here is that if you want to be comfortable while camping, it helps to ask a few questions ahead of your trip. For example, what amenities will the campground have? Will there be potable water? What about bathrooms? And speaking of campgrounds, are reservations required, or is it first-come, first-served?  Not to mention, what’s the weather going to be like? Should you prepare for rain? What about snow or freezing temperatures?  TLDR: When you approach a camping trip with an inquisitive mindset, you’ll naturally dodge discomfort by preparing for the destination, weather, and adventure at hand. The More You Camp, The Comfier You’ll Be There you have it: thirteen tips to help you camp more comfortably than ever. We know this list is by no means exhaustive, but we hope it helps you get out there, enjoy the great outdoors, and get a good night's sleep while you’re at it! Just remember that the more you camp, the more you’ll figure out what works for you—and the comfier you’ll be.  Thanks as always for reading, and we’ll see you on the road! –The Luno Crew

8 Hot Takes On Car Camping

8 Hot Takes On Car Camping

8 Hot Takes On Car Camping Description:Hot takes are, well, hot right now, so we’re getting in on the fun with eight hot takes on all things car camping. Expect controversy. Expect mountain myths to be busted and camping misconceptions to finally get cleared up. Expect to laugh—maybe cry. But before we dive into these heavy-hitting hot takes, a quick word from our sponsors. These hot takes are brought to you by the Luno Car Window Screens and Luno Car Camping Fan - the perfect way to stay cool when the going gets hot. Luno Car Window Screens stretch over your car doors, so you can roll the windows down and let in the breeze without inviting any mosquitoes to the party. No breeze? No problem. B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Breeze) with Luno’s portable, powerful, and efficient Car Camping Fan, which has a suction cup mount for easy aiming and runs off your car jack or a power bank. If you’re camping in the heat this summer, don’t leave home without them. And that’s no hot take—that’s common sense. 8 Hard-Hitting Hot Takes On Car Camping, Backpacking, Twinkle Lights, And More 1. Car camping is more fun than backpacking Now, don’t get us wrong. We love backpacking. It’s challenging and rewarding, a great way to push your body and mind, connect with nature and your fellow trekkers, and see jaw-dropping slices of wilderness that are otherwise inaccessible. But we’ve also got to say that car camping is simply more fun than backpacking. And please, don’t @ us on this one.  Here’s the thing: when you’re car camping, you don’t need to hump your gear in like a bipedal camel. You can literally carry as much junk as you can cram in your trunk. All of your gear can come along for the ride, from surfboards and mountain bikes to fly rods and climbing paraphernalia. You can even bring toys like bocce ball and cornhole. Plus, you can bring way more of your favorite beverages. You just drive in, make camp, and then have the ultimate base camp to stay, play, and dive deeper in nature.  Let’s just put it this way. We’ve never had a silent disco dance party while backpacking, but we’ve definitely done just that while car camping. 2. If you bring dehydrated meals car camping, you can’t sit with us  We're just kidding here, everyone is welcome at our table. But look, if we’re on a backpacking trip, by all means, let’s eat dehydrated beef stroganoff for four days in a row. Assuming we’re camped in a high-alpine meadow unreachable by car, we’ll happily let astronaut food wreak havoc on our digestive tract while sharing a cramped, malodorous Dutch Oven of a tent. But when we’re car camping? Please, let’s just leave the dehydrated meals at home. There’s a common misconception that it’s hard to eat fresh, healthy food while camping, and that’s just not true at all. As we mentioned in the last hot take, when you’re car camping, you have ample trunk space, and savvy camp cooks take advantage of it!  We like to bring a cooler packed with fresh proteins and veggies, not to mention a two-burner camp stove, pots and pans, spices, utensils, you name it. Honestly, sometimes we eat better at camp than we do at home.  Needless to say, when you step up your car camping cooking game, the dehydrated meals start to shrivel up in comparison (which is saying something, since dehydrated meals are naturally shriveled up already). Need some camp cooking inspo, help planning a menu, or alternatives to dehydrated meals? Check out 11 of our favorite camp recipes here, and our guide to the ultimate camp kitchen, where we break down our favorite kitchen gear, organization tips, and more. 3. You don't need a fancy rig to enjoy car camping As much as every outdoor enthusiast wants a decked-out Sprinter van parked in their driveway, these pricey adventure rigs aren’t necessary to camp comfortably. In fact, this is the precise reason we founded Luno over six years ago: we wanted to help folks with run-of-the-mill SUVs and hatchbacks sleep well in their vehicles while camping. Our current line-up of car camping mattresses will help you transform your ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary adventure mobile. So long as your back seats lie flat or you’ve got a flat truck bed, you can sleep well while car camping, without the six-figure spend. 4. Campgrounds aren’t worth it (most of the time) This one’s a bit of a joke, as we really appreciate campground amenities like potable water, fire pits, and bathrooms, not to mention the hard work that goes into maintaining and managing these vital outdoor spaces. But when you’re car camping, you don’t need to pay to camp at campgrounds at all if you don’t want to. How so? We skip the fees by camping on free public land, namely BLM land and National Forest Service land. Additionally, car campers can even camp in certain Walmart parking lots, rest stops, and even quiet neighborhoods or urban centers—things that just aren’t possible in a conspicuous tent setup. Let’s face it, sometimes the priority is to just get some good sleep. Want to learn more tricks of the trade to find free car camping? Check our complete guide to finding free car camping here. 5. Plugging back in when you’re unplugged is pretty fun We love to unplug in nature, and we’ll happily do so for days on end. But our abstinence from gadgetry is by no means stringent. Translation? We like to watch the occasional movie while camping. Sue us! If you’re camping on a rainy night and you can’t so much as start a campfire, snuggling up on your Luno Mattress and watching a movie on your phone can be a blast. That’s precisely why we integrated a transparent media pocket into our car-camper-approved Cargo Hammock. You can lie back on your mattress, burrow into your sleeping bag, and enjoy the most scenic drive-in movie theater in the world.  On a bigger scale, you can even grab a portable projector, hang a sheet in the woods, and watch a movie with friends. For the brave, horror films are best enjoyed in this manner. Just make sure that you’re in a remote area where fellow campers aren’t in earshot. That way, your plugged-in evening won’t annoy other parties. 6. Camping doesn’t need to be expensive Camping, especially car camping, doesn’t need to be expensive. Of course, good gear isn’t cheap. But when you’re car camping, you don’t need a tent, because you’re camping inside your vehicle. And in the summer, you don’t need a sleeping bag either, as you can get away with a set of sheets and a light blanket. (We actually prefer to camp like this. It’s super comfortable and one of the biggest advantages of car camping.) All you really need is a solid mattress, and if you want to save some dough there, you can always check out our outlet section for deals. 7. You should sleep better at camp than you do at home There’s a common misconception that sleepless nights are par for the course while camping, and campers are doomed to toss and turn. What a load of hooey. We think you should sleep just as well at camp as you do at home—if not better. Why? Well, first of all, when we’re camping, we’re usually spending our days getting after it. Whether we’re mountain biking or climbing, backcountry skiing or fly fishing, we’re pretty damn tired by the time the sun goes down. But the biggest reason we sleep so well at camp is that we know what to pack. Here’s what we’re bringing on every adventure to ensure we sleep well, no matter where we’re camping: A comfortable mattress: A comfy mattress is the biggest catalyst for a good night’s sleep in the great outdoors. If you’re new to camping, we recommend you consider a car camping mattress. These mattresses fit in the back of your SUV, hatchback, or truck and turn your vehicle into a cozy cabin on wheels, keeping you up off the bumpy ground and on a level sleeping platform. Eyeshades: Eyeshades are your friend on a camping trip, that’s for sure. Nature can be bright - who knew?  Bedding for the weather at hand: Check the weather before your camping trip. If the mercury is going to plummet, pack accordingly with warm sleeping bags or a toasty comforter. If it’s hot and you’re using a car camping mattress, stick with sheets and light blankets from home. Airflow is awesome: As we mentioned already, our Car Camping Fan and Car Window Screens allow you to generate welcome airflow on warm, muggy nights. If your days are full of adventures and you’re packing these sleep essentials, we bet you’ll snooze just fine at camp—no melatonin required. 8. Twinkle lights aren’t just for Christmas There is a reason every back patio has a set of string lights. It adds a touch of warmth, magic, and coziness that the dark night is lacking.  These lovely lights add unbeatable ambience to your camping setup, whether you drape them up in the trees, around the outside of your vehicle, or even inside your rig. They add a touch of luminance, so you can better see your surroundings at night, but more than that, they just look warm, cozy, and delightful.  Don’t believe us? Check out our Camping String Lights, which are purpose-built for car camping, and see for yourself (pun very much intended). One Not-So-Hot Take Before We Go A hot take, by definition, is controversial. So we suppose that makes this last one a “not-so-hot take,” because there’s no controversy here. Ready? Spending time in nature is rad.  All jokes aside, getting outside is just the best. No matter if you’re heading out on a dehydrated-meal-fueled backpacking trip or car camping with a trunk full of gear and beer, we hope your next adventure is one for the books.  Thanks as always for reading, and we’ll see you on the road. -The Luno Crew

Camp Cuisine: 11 Meals You Need to Try This Camping Season

Camp Cuisine: 11 Meals You Need to Try This Camping Season

Camp Cuisine: 11 Meals You Need to Try This Camping Season Description:One of the biggest misconceptions about camping? The food sucks. Sure, you can rely on uninspired dehydrated meals, subsist on nuts and seeds for days on end like a starving squirrel, or char hot dogs past the point of no return over a bonfire. But with a little love and proper planning, camp cooking can be fun and flavorful. Today, we’re going to show you how to whip up camp meals like you’re Guy CampFierri. Get it? CampFierri? Like campfire… Nevermind. Poorly executed puns aside, consider this article a cookbook for your next campout—maybe even a full menu for your next adventure. The Recipe Breakdown Here’s a quick breakdown for you. Below, we’ve rounded up 11 of our favorite recipes and go-to dishes, including three breakfasts, four lunches, and four dinners. For each mealtime, we’ve included a “No Stove Needed” recipe, a “Jetboil” recipe, and a “Two-Burner Recipe.” No Stove Needed: If you’re looking for the quickest and easiest option, these recipes are for you. No need to fiddle or fuss with a stove. Just toss these ingredients together and go. Jetboil: Jetboils are single-burner, integrated canister stoves, meaning they’re best-suited for boiling water and one-pot dishes like ramen or mac and cheese.  Our “Jetboil” recipes aren’t as quick as our “No Stove Needed” meals, but they’re served hot–a welcome treat on chilly nights at camp. Plus, they’re quicker, easier, and less involved than our “Two-Burner” meals. Two-Burner: If we’re cooking an involved meal or feeding three or more people, we’re on the two-burner. A reliable two-burner stove allows you to sizzle, sauté, and sear just like you would at home. Our “Two-Burner” dishes can be more time-intensive, but if you’re smart about your meal prep before you hit camp, it’s amazing how much you can streamline your cooking process. Spice It Up: Many of these recipes are purposefully simple. We’re talking three or four basic ingredients. Some have even less. You can go the bare-bones route for a quick-and-easy meal, or spice it up with extra ingredients (we’ve listed some, and you can easily freestyle others).  For instance, our recipe for ramen starts out with two ingredients: eggs and a ramen packet. The result is pretty damn good, especially when you consider how easy it is to make (you just crack an egg into the ramen as it’s cooking and voila!). But if you want to take the dish to the next level, we also share our favorite ways to spice it up, like adding some spicy chilli paste, chopped tofu and mushrooms, or topping the steaming soup with basil and bean sprouts.  Long story short? Depending on how much time you have–and how elaborate you want your meal prep to be–you can easily tune these recipes to the adventure at hand. Stocking Up Your Camp Kitchen: Last thing to note before we get cooking. (That pun was much better.) If you need tips, tricks, and gear recommendations on how to build the ultimate car camping kitchen, check out our full guide to the subject here. In this helpful article, we discuss everything from our favorite two-burner stove to organizing hacks and Luno storage essentials we can’t camp without. 3 Easy, Delicious Camp Breakfasts It’s cliché to say, but breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially when you’re on an adventure. Here are a few tried-and-true camp breakfasts that are easy, delicious, and nutritious to boot. No Stove Needed: Granola Bowl Why We Love It: This breakfast is as healthy and versatile as it is easy to make. Basic Ingredients: Yogurt Granola Fresh or dried fruit Extra Ingredients: Add high-protein extras like nuts, seeds, and peanut butter. The world is your oyster. Don’t add oysters, though, that probably won’t taste too good. Prep: Aside from chopping fruit (which you can do at home for quicker camp meal prep), this one is incredibly straightforward. Toss the ingredients together in a bowl and eat up! Jetboil:  Adventure-Ready Oatmeal Why We Love It: On cold mornings at camp, a steaming bowl of oatmeal is a great way to warm up your belly. Plus, it packs a seriously nutritious punch, especially if you spruce it up like we do. Basic Ingredients: Oatmeal (we like quick oats or instant oats to minimize cook time) Extra Ingredients: Oatmeal on its own is admittedly bland, but the right toppings can make it a truly sublime camp breakfast. Nuts (we usually go with almonds and cashews) Seeds (flax and sunflower are always a hit) Peanut or almond butter Fresh or dried fruit (berries and bananas for the win) A drizzle of honey or maple syrup won’t hurt Prep: Cook oatmeal as directed, then add toppings. Stirring is your friend, especially if you are whipping this up in a Jetboil. The pot can burn the oatmeal and be a pain to clean. Another option: just boil the water, put the quick oats in a bowl, pour hot water over the oatmeal, then stir. Two-Burner: The Eternally Beloved Breakfast Burrito Why We Love It: If you’re hoping to impress your camp date or just fuel up for a big day ahead, breakfast burritos are a smart pick. You can do them fast and simple, or take your time and go all out. Plus, the wrap-style dish can be eaten on the go. Basic Ingredients: Eggs Tortillas Salsa Extra Ingredients: Shredded cheese Home-style potatoes Avocado Bacon or sausage Hot Sauce Prep: We like to go with a scramble for breakfast burritos at camp, although runny sunny-side up eggs are a tasty play, too—it’s just a little messier. The Easy Way: Heat up some butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat on the two-burner stove. Crack and beat your eggs in a bowl, adding a splash of water for that chef’s kiss fluffiness. Pour the eggs into the skillet and work ‘em with a spatula so they cook evenly. Scoop the eggs onto a tortilla, top with store-bought salsa, and wrap it up. Bacon Is Better: If we’ve got the time, though, we like to fry up some home fries in one skillet and get the bacon started in another before we work on the eggs. Once those ingredients are cooked and ready to rock, we’ll move them off the heat and start on the scramble.  Before the eggs are fully cooked, we’ll add chopped bacon, home fries, as well as shredded cheese so the scramble can melt into a gooey ambrosia. Top with hot sauce, avocado, and, if you’re really not playing, a homemade salsa (chopped jalapenos, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice… maybe some peaches or mango if in season!), then wrap! Don’t Forget The Coffee: Nothing beats a hot cup of java in the morning when you’re camping. If you want a fast caffeine fix, instant coffee is the way to go. But not all instant options are as flavorful as we’d like them to be, which is why we developed our own Campers Blend Instant Craft Coffee in collaboration with Doma Coffee Roasters. Check out our guide to making killer instant coffee here, where we dive into the nuances of water temperature, fun spin-offs like Vietnamese coffees and Greek frappés, and more. 4 Epic Lunches To Try On Your Next Camping Trip To be honest, most of the time when we’re camping, we’re not eating lunch at camp at all. We might be upriver at a fishing spot, mid-hike, or chilling at the crag between climbing sessions. As such, we’ve purposefully included a couple of easier options here. That said, if you are hanging around at camp, a hot lunch can definitely feel luxurious and make your day! No Stove Needed: Trail-Ready Charcuterie Why We Love It: This can be as fancy as you want it to be. You might have a full-on spread of mustards and fig jams, French cheeses and Spanish ham, all laid out on a cutting board… Or, you might have a ziplock bag full of salami and cheese. Either way, we’re here for it. Basic Ingredients: Cured meats (prosciutto, salami, even classic cold cuts like smoked turkey and ham) Cheeses of choice Crackers Extra ingredients: Olives and pickles Mustards and jams Sliced fruit (apples, pears, strawberries, etc.) Toasted baguette slices Prep: Try not to smash everything together in your backpack, because presentation is key. Lay out the ingredients on a plate, cutting board, or, for bonus points, a smooth river rock or your upturned ski base. Make sure everything looks just-so for the ‘gram, snap that camping charcuterie pic so everyone knows how cultured and outdoorsy you are, then house it with your hands like a wild animal. Bonus Trail-Ready Lunch: Breakfast Burrito Leftovers Remember that tasty breakfast burrito we described above? Make extra burritos, then wrap them in tinfoil so you can munch ‘em for lunch. We can’t think of a better, easier trail meal. In fact, we’ll let you in on a little secret. Sometimes, when we don’t want to spend any time cooking at camp, we’ll make a big batch of burritos at home, freeze them, chuck ‘em in the cooler, and then reheat as needed on the two-burner or over a campfire. Jetboil: Ramen On The Run Why We Love It: Ramen on its own? Pretty good. Ramen with an egg in it? Campers go crazy! Basic Ingredients: Ramen (Any old packet from the grocery store will do). Eggs - crack ahead of time and store in a jar or tuperware Extra ingredients: Chilli paste Chopped veggies (green onions, carrots, onions, mushrooms, peppers, bok choy, snap peas) Tofu Prep:The Easy Way: Boil water in your Jetboil, then add the ramen brick and the flavor packet. After a minute or so, crack eggs into the mixture. Keep an eye on them—you want the whites to cook through without losing the gooeyness of the yolk. Dial back the heat so it doesn’t overflow. A Healthier And Heartier OptionIf you’re adding veggies, add carrots, onions, and peppers before the ramen, because they take longer to cook. Mushrooms, bok choy, and tofu are pretty fast, so they can go in at the same time as the ramen. 📍 Pro Tip: Add extra toppings for flair, flavor, and crunch! We like to top off our camp ramen with fresh basil, minced peanuts, bean sprouts, crispy onions, you name it. Two-Burner: A Simple Grilled Cheese (With A Tangy Twist) Why We Love It: Grilled cheese is a comfort food, no doubt about it. But the big reason we highly suggest adding grilled cheese to your camp recipe repertoire is that they can be prepared a million ways with all sorts of ingredients.  The classic grilled cheese is always a hit–some cheddar, sourdough, a little oil to crisp up that bread. But we like to throw one key ingredient—pickles—into the sandwich for a tangy kick! Ingredients: Olive oil or butter Sourdough bread Sharp cheddar cheese Pickles (Dill or spicy, ideally in rounds or slices) Prep: Lather the outside of each piece of bread with olive oil or butter Stack cheddar slices and pickles to your liking Sizzle it up on low to medium heat for a few minutes per side. You want the bread to be toasted to perfection and the cheese to be one, uniform, melted mess. Looking for more grilled cheese ideas? Check out our guide to irresistible grilled cheeses here, where we deep dive into a prosciutto, pesto, and provolone sando (The Triple P) and a blackberry, brie, and basil option (The Triple B). Both are A+ camp lunches! 4 Hearty Camp Dinners To Fuel Up For Another Day Of Adventure Dinner is our favorite time to spend at camp. Tired and stoked after an action-packed day, grubbing down with your adventure buddies, kicking back on a log or in your go-to camp chair… that’s hard to beat. And that’s especially true when you’re eating well.  No Stove Needed: Chopped Veggie Salad Why We Love It: When’s the last time you ate a salad while camping? With mom-approved nutrition facts, no stove required, and umpteen variations, a chopped salad is just the ticket on a warm summer night. Basic Ingredients: Greens (arugula, romaine, spinach—choose your fighter). Chopped veggies (carrots, cucumbers, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, the more the merrier) Your favorite dressing (we like to keep it simple with balsamic vinegar and olive oil) Extra Ingredients To Pack This Salad With Protein: Hard-boiled eggs (it’s way easier to hard-boil a bunch at home before your trip!) Camp-friendly fish! We’re talking smoked salmon, tuna, anchovies, sardines, etcetera. Nuts and seeds Steak or chicken (pre-cook and cut these proteins at home so you’re ready to mix them into the salad at camp!) Prep: Don’t overthink it. It’s a salad! Jetboil: Mac N’ Cheese With Tuna Why We Love It: This recipe is actually one of our go-to backpacking meals. It’s so simple, hearty, and tasty that we’ve taken to cooking it while car camping, too, especially if we’re pressed for time. Ingredients: Box of mac and cheese Can of tuna Extra Ingredients:  Sun-dried tomatoes Sriracha or another heat source (We’ve got this in the extra ingredients category, but we consider it essential. Mac and cheese with tuna is good, mac and cheese with a kick is way better.  Sriracha is our usual move, or you can keep it classic with Tabasco, Cholula, etcetera. Prep: Cook the pasta as directed by the box.  Transfer pasta from the Jetboil to your bowls (This is crucial, because chances are your camp bowls are easier to clean than your Jetboil pot) Mix the cheesy powder into the mac. Sometimes, when we’re camping, we won’t bother bringing milk, we’ll just use butter, as it’s easier to store.  Drain tuna, then mix it into the mac.  Add extras like sun-dried tomatoes and sriracha to taste! Two-Burner: Walking Tacos Why We Love It: If you caught our recent article on Walking Tacos, you already know we’re big fans. These deconstructed tacos are tasty, fun, and perfect for a big group. Below, we’ll share an abridged version of this recipe. Basic Ingredients: Cooking oil  1 pound of ground beef (or veggie alternative) Taco seasoning  Chips (Fritos are the classic option–you may have also heard this dish referred to as “Frito Pie–but Doritos work well, too.) Diced onion (optional) Taco Toppings:  Sour cream (You can also use plain Greek yogurt. Make sure you don’t accidentally get vanilla.) Chopped or grilled onion Salsa (we have a soft spot for Herdez Guacamole Salsa) Hot sauce  Shredded cheese Shredded lettuce Diced tomato Jalapeño Avocado or guacamole Black olives Prep: Saute onions in oil, then add ground beef and stir until cooked thoroughly, adding taco seasoning to taste Pour chips in a bowl (originally, this recipe would use little bags of chips, hence the name “Walking Tacos,” but that just creates more trash at camp, so we prefer to go with a bigger bag and use camp bowls. It’s not as fun, but it’s better for the environment!)  Top chips with a helping of beef, then add toppings to taste. (We like to chop and prep toppings at home for quicker taco assembly at camp.) Open Flame: Steak And Potatoes Why We Love It: If campfires are permitted, cooking over an open flame is a memorable experience. And why not go with the classic pairing of steak and potatoes!? Ingredients: Steak (We love a rib-eye) Potatoes  Butter Potato Prep: The potatoes will take longer, so start here. Get the fire going until you have a robust bed of coals. Poke the potatoes with a fork, rub ‘em down with butter, then wrap each potato tightly and securely in tinfoil and tuck them into bed (the bed of coals, that is) for about 40-50 minutes. Timing will depend on the heat of the fire and the size of the potato. Steak Prep: If you have a decent cut of meat on your hands, there’s no need to go crazy with seasoning. A little salt, pepper, and olive oil, and you’re good to go. Slap the steaks on the campfire grate and flip to cook evenly. Like the potatoes, timing will depend on heat, thickness of the cut, and how you like your steak cooked (anything but well-done, please). Step Up Your Culinary Camping Game There you have it: 11 adventure-ready recipes to help you step up your camp cooking game.  We highly suggest you give one of these recipes a shot on your next trip. Chances are you’ll be blown away by how easy, convenient, and flavorful it is! And don’t be afraid to experiment, either, and make these dishes your own. At the very least, you should be able to save the dehydrated meals for your next ultralight backpacking mission.  As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you on the road! -The Luno Crew

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