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Roadmap to Responsibility: Summer 2026 Newsletter

Roadmap to Responsibility: Summer 2026 Newsletter

Roadmap to Responsibility: Summer 2026 Newsletter Description:Welcome to Luno’s Roadmap to Responsibility newsletter, where we’ll share highlights of our journey towards a business dedicated to helping people and the planet. In this edition, we’re sharing our 2025 Impact Report, sharing news about an exciting addition to Luno’s HQ, and more!  Project ReRoam Quarterly Progress Tracker Pounds of Waste Saved from the Landfill: 5,528.86 lbs # of Products Designed Using Luno Upcycled Materials: 12 2026 Luno Gear Garage Sale Update  A few weeks ago, we opened up our Bend HQ for our annual garage sale. Half of every dollar raised went directly to our Car[e] Camping partners: Vámonos Outside, Oregon Adaptive Sports, and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. Together, we raised over $2,500 for three organizations doing incredible work in our backyard. We're so grateful for the continued support of the Bend community – this one wouldn't be possible without you. Limited-Edition Drop for ReRoam's Third Birthday Project ReRoam turns three this August! To celebrate, we're dropping a limited-edition line of new upcycled products – all made in-house from Luno materials that have never been part of a ReRoam product before. Take a look at the sketches below and see if you can guess what we're making. First person to get it right wins a free one! Send your guess to support@lunolife.com. Summer Fridays Are Back!  Every summer, the Luno team gets Fridays off – our way of encouraging everyone to step away from their desks, get outside, use their Luno gear for what it's made for, and recharge. It's something we genuinely look forward to each year, and a small reflection of how we think about work-life balance at Luno. This year, our Bend team kicked the tradition off with a hike up Tumalo Mountain, and across the team, people are already making plans for the rest of the summer. Our Senior Graphic Designer, Matthew, is looking forward to a canoeing trip on the Cahaba River near his home in Alabama. We hope you're finding your own ways to soak up the season this summer too. Our Favorite New Side-Quest: Birding  Next time you're pulled over at a trailhead or setting up camp somewhere new, take a second to just listen. Then open the Merlin Bird ID app and let it tell you exactly what you're hearing. The Merlin app, made by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, uses your phone's microphone to identify bird songs in real time. It's free, it's a little bit magical, and it has a way of making any outdoor stop feel a lot more interesting. Lillian, Luno’s Product Development Lead and resident birder, knows this better than anyone. She recently spotted the first Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Oregon – all from what started as just paying attention to what was around her. That's the kind of thing that can happen when you slow down and tune in. We’ll cheers our Magnetic Can Coolers to that! Thanks for joining us on this pit stop on our Roadmap to Responsibility! If you have any questions or ideas for things you’d like to see from Luno’s journey towards being a business dedicated to improving people and the planet, send us a message at hello@lunolife.com.  

The Highway Handbook: How To Camp During Busy Holiday Weekends

The Highway Handbook: How To Camp During Busy Holiday Weekends

The Highway Handbook: How To Camp During Busy Holiday Weekends Description:You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers. That’s the gist of our new educational series, The Highway Handbook. One of our main goals at Luno is to make the outdoors more accessible, and we mainly do that by designing comfortable air mattresses and nifty accessories that help you turn your everyday vehicle into an extraordinary adventure mobile. But gear alone doesn’t remove barriers to the great outdoors, and sometimes, the simple act of sharing knowledge makes all the difference. In The Highway Handbook, our team of car camping experts will answer questions that regularly bombard our DMs. Whether you’re a car camping veteran or new to the game, we hope this series helps you get outside, explore, and enjoy time in nature with friends and family. Are you itching to spend weekends in the woods now that the warmer weather has arrived? Unfortunately, you’re not alone. Much like sprouting daisies, chirping birds, and snuffling bears, campers of all creeds perk up as soon as spring hits. Don’t get us wrong–we love to see more and more people enjoying the great outdoors. But overcrowded parks and overflowing campgrounds can be a serious buzzkill when you’re on an adventure of your own, especially during notoriously hectic holidays like Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend, and Labor Day weekend. That brings us to this month’s edition of The Highway Handbook. What are the best ways to avoid the holiday crowds while camping? Below, we’ll share eight tips on how to camp during busy holiday weekends. If you’re hoping to ditch the hordes of holiday campers–or at least navigate them without pulling your hair out–keep reading, you’re in the right place. Tip #1: Target Less Popular Destinations The single best tip we can give you is this: visit less popular camping destinations on holiday weekends. If you’re hoping to spend the 4th of July at Yosemite or Yellowstone, all power to you, but thousands of fellow campers undoubtedly have the exact same idea. Instead, plan to visit marquee destinations and parks during off-season weekends–or even better, hit them mid-week. Treat holiday weekends as an opportunity to explore lesser-known wilderness areas, monuments, national forests, so on and so forth. Use guidebooks, Google Earth, and websites like PublicLands.org (we love their recreation mapping tool) to discover new-to-you zones. Ask your camp buddies for off-the-beaten-path recommendations. If you’ve never heard of a campground or national forest, chances are you’re not the only one! Tip #2: Make Reservations At Popular Campgrounds If you do decide to explore a more popular zone, booking a campsite reservation well in advance is a smart idea. What’s well in advance? That depends entirely on the campground’s reservation system, but generally speaking, the earlier the better. Yosemite National Park is a great example of why it’s key to research your destination ahead of time. The world-famous California park has thirteen campgrounds. For almost half of the campgrounds, including Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines, Wawona, and Hodgdon Meadow, online reservations are available to the public on Recreation.gov five months in advance. More specifically, reservations can be made at precisely 7 AM PST, on the 15th of each month, and sites sell out quicker than Taylor Swift tickets. However, the rest of Yosemite’s campsites can only be reserved two weeks ahead of time, except for Camp 4, which is open for reservations a mere week out. Needless to say, it pays to make a plan, set an alarm, and be ready to pounce on popular campgrounds. Tip #3: Get To The Campground Early (Really, Really Early) For First-Come, First-Served Campsites This goes without saying, but if you’re heading to a first-come, first-served campground, make sure you get there first. Here are a few tricks of the trade that give you a better chance of doing just that: Leave a day or two early to snag a campsite. Set up camp, and then work remotely if you need to from a nearby coffee shop or library. Use vacation days to extend your holiday weekend on the front end, giving yourself a buffer to beat the crowds. Arrive early in the morning, not late at night. Tip #4: Try Dispersed Camping We love campgrounds. They often offer bathrooms, potable water, and trash receptacles. Sometimes, they’ll even have luxuries like hot showers, and they’re a great place to meet like-minded outdoorsy folks. However, if you exclusively camp in campgrounds, your options are severely limited, especially during holiday weekends. Dispersed camping refers to camping outside of existing campgrounds. Usually, we dispersed camp in national forests or on Bureau of Land Management land, as these land designations tend to permit this style of wild camping. The gist is simple: you find a pull-off or park on a durable surface like rock or gravel, make camp, and call it home. There aren’t any of the amenities you might find at campgrounds, so it’s on you to both be self-sufficient and follow Leave No Trace principles. But because you’re not limited to campgrounds, being prepared to go dispersed camping exponentially increases your pool of potential camping destinations. Tip #5: Have A Camping Plan A, B, And C Unless you’ve got a campsite reservation locked in, it’s not a bad idea to have a backup plan (or two). Here are a few examples of how we like to build backup plans into our camping itinerary: Use car camper-approved apps like iOverlander to pinpoint alternative first-come, first-serve campgrounds that are near your campground of choice. Look for nearby BLM land or national forests where dispersed camping is allowed. Be on the lookout for quiet neighborhoods where you might get away with a night or two of “stealth camping.” In a nutshell, stealth camping refers to when car campers, vanlifers, or RVers spend the night in residential neighborhoods or urban zones. In most cases, stealth camping isn’t explicitly illegal, but it isn’t entirely welcome, either. Look for rest stops, Walmarts, and Cracker Barrels along your route. These road trip institutions often allow overnight parking. Hopefully, everything goes smoothly and you don’t have to resort to Plan B or C, but it’s reassuring to have them in your back pocket. Tip #6: Optimize Your Overnight Options With An Enclosed Sleep System Guess what? Two of the four backup plans we outlined in our last tip aren’t possible if you’re camping in a tent. Rest stops, Walmarts, and Cracker Barrel parking lots that allow overnight camping in enclosed vehicles explicitly prohibit tents. Similarly, it’s damn near impossible to “stealth camp” in a tent–nothing stealthy about that. That’s one of many reasons why we love car camping with our award-winning, best-selling vehicle mattresses. Not only are these mattresses incredibly comfortable, durable, and easy to use, but they also significantly increase your camping prospects by allowing you to camp in your vehicle. When you’re camping in your car, it’s easy to pull over and get some sleep in a rest stop, crash in a Walmart parking lot, or spend a stress-free night in a quiet neighborhood. Everything from a mattress for your van, truck, or SUV from more affordable essentials like the AIR BASE or the most comfortable the AIR+FOAM Pro. Pro Tip: If you are stealth camping or camping in a busy parking lot or rest area, privacy is a hot commodity. Shield your sleep setup from view with our easy-to-use Car Privacy Curtain. Tip #7: Embrace Camping In Less-Than-Perfect Weather It’s always important to consider the weather while planning a camping trip. However, normally we’re on the hunt for good weather. On a holiday weekend, doing the opposite can be advantageous, as embracing bad weather can help you avoid crowds. Extreme weather, like heavy rain and snow or sweltering heat, will inevitably dissuade many campers from visiting that neck of the woods. But if you’re down to bring a warm sleeping bag, why not head to cooler pastures? Or, if you’ve stocked up on sunblock, why not check out a sizzling desert zone? Take this tip with a grain of salt, as you may prefer camping with a crowd over chancing heat stroke. That said, if you do decide to camp in a hotter climate, check out our Cool Down Bundle. It includes our mesh Car Window Screens, which let in all of the breeze but none of the bugs, as well as our compact yet powerful Camping Fan. Tip #8: Reframe Your Mindset Sometimes, try as you might, avoiding crowds is impossible. In that case, do your best to embrace the crowds. Get zen! Download some meditation playlists and relax. Let go of any malice and hate you harbor, and just be stoked that there’s a big community of people who love the outdoors just like you! Grab a cold drink, walk over to the fellow campers next to you and who knows, you might make some new friends! -- Sorry, We Won’t See You Camping On Holiday Weekends This Year With a little planning (and some good luck), it’s possible to enjoy remote and wondrous wild places, sans the crowds, even during the busiest weekends of the year. Hopefully, after reading this article, you’ll have the tools required to evade the adventure-hungry hordes and camp in style during the holidays. Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you on the road. Actually, maybe we won’t. –The Luno Crew

What to Expect Your First Night Camping (A Beginner's Guide)

What to Expect Your First Night Camping (A Beginner's Guide)

What to Expect Your First Night Camping (A Beginner's Guide) Description:Paging all newbies! If you're about to embark on your very first camping trip, this article is for you. Below, we're going to teach you what to expect on your first night camping. We'll share knowledge learned the hard way on our own camping misadventures, and help you avoid these common first-time camping mistakes on your maiden voyage by sharing how to pack and prepare like a seasoned pro. We'll cover everything from the importance of weather forecasting and pre-trip research to camp critter management and fire safety. Consider this a crash course in camping 101. Hopefully, you're not reading this on your phone in the midst of a poorly planned camping trip. All jokes aside, we recommend reading through this guide a couple of weeks before your adventure, as that will give you ample time to dial in your gear, plan your trip, and prepare accordingly. Now, without further ado, let's dive into the good stuff! How to Prepare for Your First Camping Trip If you want your first night of camping to go smoothly, our biggest recommendation is this: don't cut corners ahead of your trip. While more experienced campers are often comfortable winging it, first-timers will appreciate having a concrete plan, packing all of the essentials (and then some!), researching campgrounds, and more. That prep work goes a long way when it's time to hit the road! How to Check the Weather Before a Camping Trip First and foremost, we want to emphasize the importance of checking the weather ahead of your adventure, because weather is the single biggest factor in determining whether or not you have a fun, and more importantly safe, camping trip. More Than 2 Weeks Before Your Trip If your trip is multiple weeks out, checking the weather forecast isn't super helpful, as most forecasts max out at 10 to 14 days. However, it can be helpful to check average temperatures. For instance, if you Google "average temperatures for Yosemite in June," you'll get a better understanding of typical early summer temps in this popular national park, which helps you decide how warm your sleeping bag needs to be, what clothes to bring, and so on. 2 Weeks Before Your Trip At the two-week mark, weather trends begin to materialize. Is a storm on the horizon? A stretch of sunny weather? Unseasonal snowfall? This information is helpful for packing and prep, but it's important to note that two-week forecasts are far from set in stone. Forecasting is an imperfect science. Don't check the weather once at the two-week mark and call it done! A Week or Less Before Your Trip Weather forecasts are much more reliable a week or so out, and they get increasingly accurate as you get closer to your departure date. In fact, we'll check the weather almost daily in the 72 hours leading up to leaving. Not only does this confirm what clothes and sleeping bags we pack, but it can also heavily impact (or even change) our itinerary. For instance, let's say rain is in the forecast for Yosemite. We'll pack a warm sleeping bag, plus warm and waterproof gear like rain jackets and merino wool base layers. But if there's high-elevation snow on the way? We might pivot entirely and swap Yosemite's alpine hikes for bouldering in Bishop or surfing down at the California coast. Listening and adapting to the weather is an underrated skill for the savvy camper. If the forecast is concerning, don't force your trip. Listen to Mother Nature! The bottom line: Expect weather to impact your trip. Smart campers pay attention to the forecast and adapt accordingly. 3 Favorite Forecasting Apps for Campers OpenSnow: Skiers will recognize this one! You can set point forecasts and get detailed precipitation estimates for specific locations. Mountain Forecast: A favorite of climbers and mountaineers, it lets you search specific mountains and provides forecasts at both summit and base elevations. NOAA: Free, fairly accurate, and hard to beat for general camping trip planning. Specific down to a square mile of area when using their maps. First Time Camping Checklist: What to Pack If you're packing for your first-ever camping trip, expect to forget something. This might sound like a joke, but it's true! The best way to minimize the odds of forgetting gear is by using a packing list. And let's be clear: packing lists aren't just for newbies. Even though we've collectively been on hundreds of camping trips, Luno team members still swear by them, because they make it almost impossible to forget anything. And guess what? We've still forgotten things while using a packing list! Check out our full car camping packing list here. It covers everything from sleeping gear (don't forget your Luno mattress!) and first aid essentials to camp kitchen gear and clothing, all broken down by category. Essentially, it's everything you need and then some to make sure you're ready and prepared for your first night of camping. 3 Tips for Packing Like a Pro 1. Pack like you're going on an expedition. Spread out all your gear on the floor so you can see everything at once, then cross-reference your packing list to make sure nothing's missing. 2. Pack gear by category. Once everything's accounted for, pack strategically so you know where things are in your car. We put all camp kitchen gear in one bin, for example, so it's easy to grab and go when it's time to cook. 3. Use clear plastic bins or milk crates. These let you quickly scan the contents without unpacking everything. Game changer. Car Camping vs. Tent Camping: Which Is Better for Beginners? You might've noticed that our packing list doesn't include a tent. That's because we mainly focus on car camping around here, which means sleeping on a comfy camp mattress inside your vehicle instead of pitching a tent. Here's why we prefer it, especially for beginners: Affordability: Tents, especially trustworthy weatherproof ones, are one of the priciest pieces of camping gear. When your car is your shelter, you skip that cost entirely. (Pro tip: If you're looking for an affordable entry point, check out our AIR BASE mattress, our most budget-friendly option.) Safety: Car camping is significantly safer than tent camping. You can lock your doors at night, which provides serious peace of mind that a nylon-walled tent simply can't offer. Plenty of room for gear (and toys!): Tent campers, especially backpackers, are limited by what they can carry. Car campers? You'll often spot the Luno crew rolling in with surfboards, bikes, fly fishing rods, you name it. Easy setup: No tent poles, no stakes. Just inflate your Luno mattress (takes minutes) and you're ready to hit the hay. Camp where tent campers can't: Because you're sleeping inside your vehicle, car campers can spend the night in places like Walmart parking lots, highway rest stops, and quiet side streets where pitching a tent isn't an option. Quick Tips If You're Going the Tent Route All power to you! Here's some fast advice for the tent crew: Practice at home first. Set up your tent in the backyard (or living room) before your trip so you're not figuring out the poles in the dark at camp. Headlamps are your homies. Don't forget one for nighttime setup, bathroom runs, or general camp life. Sleep well in there: Our AIR+FOAM PRO Camping Mattress fits great in tents and works in your vehicle too, and it's our comfiest, most luxurious construction to date. You can also view more affordable but vehicle specific mattresses from us too like our new AIR BASE. How to Find a Campsite (And What to Do If They're Full) You're all packed up and ready to go, but do you actually know where you're going? Finding a great campsite is an art form. Here are a few tricks of the trade: Don't expect to pull into a popular campground and find a spot. Summer weekends mean crowds. When we're heading to National Parks, we'll either book a reservation in advance or thoroughly research free camping options just outside park boundaries. Use campsite apps. The Dyrt and iOverlander are excellent for finding both paid campgrounds and free dispersed camping spots. Filter by amenities, read recent reviews, and pay attention to notes about noise, closures, or sketchy access roads. Expect spotty cell service. The best camping spots are rarely the best places to use your phone. Download maps and campground info before you leave, always. Have a plan B and C. No reservation? Identify backups ahead of time. A nearby Cracker Barrel parking lot, a quiet neighborhood street, a rest stop. Use apps to scout them in advance. Timing is everything. Take a Friday off work, head out Thursday night, and you'll beat the weekend rush entirely. Want to go deeper? Check out our complete guide to finding free car camping. Fire Safety: Don't Expect a Campfire to Be a Given One of our all-time favorite camp activities is gathering around a fire. Obviously. But in today's climate, high wildfire danger means fires are often limited to existing fire pits or banned outright. Don't assume a campfire is allowed. Actively research current fire rules for your destination before you go. When in doubt, call a local ranger station or park office. If a campfire is permitted, great! Just don't let your guard down. Use a designated fire pit, never leave a fire unattended, and douse coals thoroughly with water before you sleep or leave camp. Check out our guide to Leave No Trace Principles for more on fire safety and responsible camping. Wildlife and Camp Critters: How to Stay Safe at Night (for you and for them) Reminder: you're camping in the wilderness. Critters live there. You're just visiting. Expect to have wildlife visitors, especially after dark. That's not meant to scare you (the vast majority of encounters are totally harmless), but it pays to be aware and prepared. In some areas, your biggest concern might be field mice chewing into your snack stash. In others, it's grizzly bears. In either case, the protocol is basically the same: clean up food and trash at night. Many campgrounds in bear country have bearproof storage boxes, so use them. Speaking of bears, this is yet another reason we love car camping. Locking your doors at night is a level of security a tent just can't match. Heading into bear country? Read our full bear country camping guide. How to Sleep Comfortably Car Camping: Tips for Beginners You've found your spot. You're ready to call it a night. Sleeping in your car, especially on a plush Luno mattress, is genuinely dreamy. But a few small details will take your sleep from good to outrageously great: Find a level parking spot. You don't need perfectly flat ground, but get as close as you can. If there's a slight incline you can't avoid, park so your head is elevated, not your feet. Block out the sun. Summer days mean early sunrises. Use our mesh Car Window Screens and Privacy Curtain to keep the light out. Bonus pro move: pack a sleep mask. Block out the birds (and the neighbors). Camping can be surprisingly loud with chirping birds, revving ATVs, and road noise. Earplugs are a legitimate power move. Pair them with that eye mask. Dial in your temperature. Cold nights call for a sleeping bag rated for the expected low, plus merino wool layers if rain is in the forecast. Warm nights? Oftentimes, we’ll just camp with a Fitted Sheet and light sheet or blanket from home when the weather is warm. Roll the windows down using mesh screens to let in airflow without letting in mosquitoes. And if it's a sticky, still night, our Car Camping Fan is a total game changer. Manage condensation. Cracking your windows helps prevent morning condensation from building up on the glass. Keep a small utility towel handy to quickly mop up any that forms overnight. The Luno Window Screens are also great at keeping fresh air flowing in your vehicle while keeping the bugs out. Set an alarm. Follow these tips and you will sleep well. If you've got a big hike or drive planned the next morning, set that alarm, because your surprisingly comfortable car setup will absolutely try to keep you in bed. Leave No Trace Camping: How to Clean Up Your Campsite Congrats! You made it through the night, slept like a baby sloth, and had a great trip. Now it's time to head home. But before you hit the road, take the time to pack up, clean up, and leave no trace. The basic idea: leave your campsite better than you found it. Pick up trash, fully extinguish any fire, and restore the site to its natural state. Build cleanup time into your exit day plan so these beautiful wild places stay that way for years to come. Learn more about the seven Leave No Trace principles here. Final Thoughts: First Time Camping Advice from the Luno Crew Phew! You made it to the end of this beast of an article. Well done. We know that was a lot to take in, but our goal is simple: arm you with enough knowledge that you can head into your first night outdoors feeling prepared, not panicked. That said, here's one last piece of advice: don't stress. You might forget your binoculars. Your first-choice campground might be booked. Something will probably not go according to plan. But you know what? You're outside, you're in nature, and that's worth a whole lot. The bumps in the road are part of the story and, honestly, they make for the best campfire tales later. As always, thanks for reading, best of luck, and we'll see you out there! - The Luno Crew First Night Camping: Frequently Asked Questions What should I expect on my first night camping? Expect a mix of excitement and unfamiliarity. Things might not go perfectly (setup takes longer than you think, you might forget something small) and that's completely normal. As long as you have shelter, warmth, food, and water, you're in good shape. Everything else is a bonus. What do beginners need for their first camping trip? The essentials: shelter (a tent or car camping setup), a sleeping bag rated for the expected temperature, food and water, a headlamp, basic first aid supplies, and weather-appropriate clothing. See our full camping packing list for a detailed breakdown by category. Is car camping better than tent camping for beginners? For most beginners, yes. Car camping is safer (lockable doors), cheaper (no tent purchase needed), faster to set up, and more forgiving when you inevitably overpack. It's a great way to get comfortable with camping before investing in more specialized gear. How do I stay warm camping at night? Bring a sleeping bag rated at or below the expected overnight low. Layer merino wool underneath if it might get cold or wet, since merino stays warm even when damp. Crack your car windows slightly to reduce condensation and maintain airflow. Avoid cotton layers, as cotton loses its insulating value when wet. How do I find a free campsite? Apps like The Dyrt and iOverlander are your best tools for finding free dispersed camping on public land. Filter by amenities, check recent reviews, and always have a backup option in mind. What are the most common first-time camping mistakes? The big ones: not checking the weather, skipping a packing list, assuming a campsite will be available without a reservation, and not securing food at night. All easily avoided with a little preparation, which is exactly what this guide is for.

Why We Camp: Honest Advice & Real Stories from the Luno Team

Why We Camp: Honest Advice & Real Stories from the Luno Team

Why We Camp: Honest Advice & Real Stories from the Luno Team Description: Camping means something different to everyone, but for most people, it comes down to the same handful of things: fresh air, simpler days, and time with the people you love. To kick off the 2026 camping season, we asked the team here at Luno why they love camping. After all, we're a company made up of creatives, adventurers, and outdoor enthusiasts. We make our gear for campers because we are campers. Whether you're a seasoned car camper, a first-time beginner looking for camping tips, or just someone dreaming about their next trip, we hope this gives you a little inspiration to get outside. Meet the Luno Team (well, just the ones who answered the questions) Karolina - Operations & Impact Manager Chase - Social Media Content Specialist Lillian - Product Development Lead Hannah - Operations and Warranty Specialist Landon - Marketing Manager Zak - Chief Marketing Officer Peter - CEO & Founder What is one main reason you love camping? Ask any camper why they keep coming back and you'll get a different answer every time. For some it's the stillness of the morning, for others it's the food, the fire, or the feeling of being completely present. Here's what the Luno team had to say: Karolina -  It's a tie between campfire conversations and having to step outside as soon as you wake up in the morning while camping! Chase - The freedom I feel and connection to nature, and the momentary disconnection from the rest of the world. Lillian - Beating crowds to the trailhead! Hannah - Camping feels like a core part of who I am, and it has shown me how insanely beautiful the planet is, while also teaching me patience, self-reliance, and how malleable the definition of “fun” is. Landon - I love being able to have no responsibilities to worry about other than the ones exactly in front of you on the trip like, setting up camp, making a fire, cooking food, etc. When camping, life is simple: no meetings, no texts to respond to, no house projects to worry about. Zak - Food taste better outside, next to a fire, with friends. Peter - Disconnecting from the daily routine. What is one piece of advice or words or wisdom you'd give to someone who's never camped before? First-time campers often worry they need the perfect gear list, a flawless plan, or years of outdoor experience before they're "ready." The truth? You really don't. The best camping advice tends to be refreshingly simple — and our team is proof of that: Karolina -  Find a way to incorporate the things that are important to your daily ritual into your camp set up! Is your morning coffee the best part of your day? Pack items to make your coffee the way you like it! Do you love a pre-bed time cup of tea? Bring the tea! Do you do yoga every morning? Bring the yoga mat! There are no rules to camping. And with car camping, you generally have a lot more room to bring your everyday essentials to make you more comfortable. Chase - Go with the flow. The reason camping is so freeing and so exciting is BECAUSE it’s out of our typical “comfort zone”. Not everything will go according to plan, you might have to pivot, but that’s all part of the fun. If you can roll with the occasional “punches” you will always have a great time! (And a great story). Lillian - You don't need a bunch of gear to get started! Just a sleeping pad+ blanket, your favorite snacks and a good attitude. Hannah - Best way to learn is to just do it, but do it prepared! Go with someone who’s camped before, attend a 101 session through an outdoor org/group, and research where you plan to go before you get there. Landon - Don't worry about having everything exactly figured out before you go on your first trip. Make sure you have the essentials but you'll learn with each trip and dial in your gear as you learn. It doesn't have to all be figured out the first time you go. Zak - Don’t stress the details. It will all work out if you just pack the bag, grab some friends, and go! Peter - Bring extra layers! What's 1 thing you're are looking forward to with regards to camping (upcoming trip, bucket list goal, learning a new skill, etc.)? From solo backpacking trips to sharing the outdoors with family for the first time, the Luno team has plenty to look forward to this season. Here's what's on everyone's radar for 2026 and maybe beyond: Karolina -  I have some family visiting me for the first time this summer. They told me their goal for the visit is to wake up to a sunrise in the mountains. I'm so excited to take them to some local camp spots and make this dream come true for them! Chase - I’m so excited to car camp all throughout California soon and do some solo backpacking this summer!! Lillian - Bagging a few local peaks the summer - Baileys, St. Helens, Broken Top, and maybe Middle Sister. Hannah - A general answer but looking forward to going to new places and going back to favorites where the views never get old. Landon - I am looking forward to camping in new areas of North America, particularly Alaska, Canadian Rockies and the Northeast. Zak - Watching the family experience the joy and fulfillment of spending time in nature. Peter - Finding the next no service location to call home for a night. Now It's Your Turn Whether you're planning your first camping trip or adding another adventure to a long list, the best time to go is always sooner than you think. Pack your layers, bring good food, and don't overthink the details — the outdoors has a way of working everything else out. We'd love to hear what gets you outside this season. Share your camping plans with us on social, and if you're looking for gear that makes camp life a little more comfortable, explore what we make at Luno.

Roadmap to Responsibility: Summer 2026 Newsletter

Roadmap to Responsibility: Summer 2026 Newsletter

Roadmap to Responsibility: Summer 2026 Newsletter Description:Welcome to Luno’s Roadmap to Responsibility newsletter, where we’ll share highlights of our journey towards a business dedicated to helping people and the planet. In this edition, we’re sharing our 2025 Impact Report, sharing news about an exciting addition to Luno’s HQ, and more!  Project ReRoam Quarterly Progress Tracker Pounds of Waste Saved from the Landfill: 5,528.86 lbs # of Products Designed Using Luno Upcycled Materials: 12 2026 Luno Gear Garage Sale Update  A few weeks ago, we opened up our Bend HQ for our annual garage sale. Half of every dollar raised went directly to our Car[e] Camping partners: Vámonos Outside, Oregon Adaptive Sports, and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. Together, we raised over $2,500 for three organizations doing incredible work in our backyard. We're so grateful for the continued support of the Bend community – this one wouldn't be possible without you. Limited-Edition Drop for ReRoam's Third Birthday Project ReRoam turns three this August! To celebrate, we're dropping a limited-edition line of new upcycled products – all made in-house from Luno materials that have never been part of a ReRoam product before. Take a look at the sketches below and see if you can guess what we're making. First person to get it right wins a free one! Send your guess to support@lunolife.com. Summer Fridays Are Back!  Every summer, the Luno team gets Fridays off – our way of encouraging everyone to step away from their desks, get outside, use their Luno gear for what it's made for, and recharge. It's something we genuinely look forward to each year, and a small reflection of how we think about work-life balance at Luno. This year, our Bend team kicked the tradition off with a hike up Tumalo Mountain, and across the team, people are already making plans for the rest of the summer. Our Senior Graphic Designer, Matthew, is looking forward to a canoeing trip on the Cahaba River near his home in Alabama. We hope you're finding your own ways to soak up the season this summer too. Our Favorite New Side-Quest: Birding  Next time you're pulled over at a trailhead or setting up camp somewhere new, take a second to just listen. Then open the Merlin Bird ID app and let it tell you exactly what you're hearing. The Merlin app, made by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, uses your phone's microphone to identify bird songs in real time. It's free, it's a little bit magical, and it has a way of making any outdoor stop feel a lot more interesting. Lillian, Luno’s Product Development Lead and resident birder, knows this better than anyone. She recently spotted the first Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Oregon – all from what started as just paying attention to what was around her. That's the kind of thing that can happen when you slow down and tune in. We’ll cheers our Magnetic Can Coolers to that! Thanks for joining us on this pit stop on our Roadmap to Responsibility! If you have any questions or ideas for things you’d like to see from Luno’s journey towards being a business dedicated to improving people and the planet, send us a message at hello@lunolife.com.  

The Highway Handbook: How To Camp During Busy Holiday Weekends

The Highway Handbook: How To Camp During Busy Holiday Weekends

The Highway Handbook: How To Camp During Busy Holiday Weekends Description:You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers. That’s the gist of our new educational series, The Highway Handbook. One of our main goals at Luno is to make the outdoors more accessible, and we mainly do that by designing comfortable air mattresses and nifty accessories that help you turn your everyday vehicle into an extraordinary adventure mobile. But gear alone doesn’t remove barriers to the great outdoors, and sometimes, the simple act of sharing knowledge makes all the difference. In The Highway Handbook, our team of car camping experts will answer questions that regularly bombard our DMs. Whether you’re a car camping veteran or new to the game, we hope this series helps you get outside, explore, and enjoy time in nature with friends and family. Are you itching to spend weekends in the woods now that the warmer weather has arrived? Unfortunately, you’re not alone. Much like sprouting daisies, chirping birds, and snuffling bears, campers of all creeds perk up as soon as spring hits. Don’t get us wrong–we love to see more and more people enjoying the great outdoors. But overcrowded parks and overflowing campgrounds can be a serious buzzkill when you’re on an adventure of your own, especially during notoriously hectic holidays like Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend, and Labor Day weekend. That brings us to this month’s edition of The Highway Handbook. What are the best ways to avoid the holiday crowds while camping? Below, we’ll share eight tips on how to camp during busy holiday weekends. If you’re hoping to ditch the hordes of holiday campers–or at least navigate them without pulling your hair out–keep reading, you’re in the right place. Tip #1: Target Less Popular Destinations The single best tip we can give you is this: visit less popular camping destinations on holiday weekends. If you’re hoping to spend the 4th of July at Yosemite or Yellowstone, all power to you, but thousands of fellow campers undoubtedly have the exact same idea. Instead, plan to visit marquee destinations and parks during off-season weekends–or even better, hit them mid-week. Treat holiday weekends as an opportunity to explore lesser-known wilderness areas, monuments, national forests, so on and so forth. Use guidebooks, Google Earth, and websites like PublicLands.org (we love their recreation mapping tool) to discover new-to-you zones. Ask your camp buddies for off-the-beaten-path recommendations. If you’ve never heard of a campground or national forest, chances are you’re not the only one! Tip #2: Make Reservations At Popular Campgrounds If you do decide to explore a more popular zone, booking a campsite reservation well in advance is a smart idea. What’s well in advance? That depends entirely on the campground’s reservation system, but generally speaking, the earlier the better. Yosemite National Park is a great example of why it’s key to research your destination ahead of time. The world-famous California park has thirteen campgrounds. For almost half of the campgrounds, including Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines, Wawona, and Hodgdon Meadow, online reservations are available to the public on Recreation.gov five months in advance. More specifically, reservations can be made at precisely 7 AM PST, on the 15th of each month, and sites sell out quicker than Taylor Swift tickets. However, the rest of Yosemite’s campsites can only be reserved two weeks ahead of time, except for Camp 4, which is open for reservations a mere week out. Needless to say, it pays to make a plan, set an alarm, and be ready to pounce on popular campgrounds. Tip #3: Get To The Campground Early (Really, Really Early) For First-Come, First-Served Campsites This goes without saying, but if you’re heading to a first-come, first-served campground, make sure you get there first. Here are a few tricks of the trade that give you a better chance of doing just that: Leave a day or two early to snag a campsite. Set up camp, and then work remotely if you need to from a nearby coffee shop or library. Use vacation days to extend your holiday weekend on the front end, giving yourself a buffer to beat the crowds. Arrive early in the morning, not late at night. Tip #4: Try Dispersed Camping We love campgrounds. They often offer bathrooms, potable water, and trash receptacles. Sometimes, they’ll even have luxuries like hot showers, and they’re a great place to meet like-minded outdoorsy folks. However, if you exclusively camp in campgrounds, your options are severely limited, especially during holiday weekends. Dispersed camping refers to camping outside of existing campgrounds. Usually, we dispersed camp in national forests or on Bureau of Land Management land, as these land designations tend to permit this style of wild camping. The gist is simple: you find a pull-off or park on a durable surface like rock or gravel, make camp, and call it home. There aren’t any of the amenities you might find at campgrounds, so it’s on you to both be self-sufficient and follow Leave No Trace principles. But because you’re not limited to campgrounds, being prepared to go dispersed camping exponentially increases your pool of potential camping destinations. Tip #5: Have A Camping Plan A, B, And C Unless you’ve got a campsite reservation locked in, it’s not a bad idea to have a backup plan (or two). Here are a few examples of how we like to build backup plans into our camping itinerary: Use car camper-approved apps like iOverlander to pinpoint alternative first-come, first-serve campgrounds that are near your campground of choice. Look for nearby BLM land or national forests where dispersed camping is allowed. Be on the lookout for quiet neighborhoods where you might get away with a night or two of “stealth camping.” In a nutshell, stealth camping refers to when car campers, vanlifers, or RVers spend the night in residential neighborhoods or urban zones. In most cases, stealth camping isn’t explicitly illegal, but it isn’t entirely welcome, either. Look for rest stops, Walmarts, and Cracker Barrels along your route. These road trip institutions often allow overnight parking. Hopefully, everything goes smoothly and you don’t have to resort to Plan B or C, but it’s reassuring to have them in your back pocket. Tip #6: Optimize Your Overnight Options With An Enclosed Sleep System Guess what? Two of the four backup plans we outlined in our last tip aren’t possible if you’re camping in a tent. Rest stops, Walmarts, and Cracker Barrel parking lots that allow overnight camping in enclosed vehicles explicitly prohibit tents. Similarly, it’s damn near impossible to “stealth camp” in a tent–nothing stealthy about that. That’s one of many reasons why we love car camping with our award-winning, best-selling vehicle mattresses. Not only are these mattresses incredibly comfortable, durable, and easy to use, but they also significantly increase your camping prospects by allowing you to camp in your vehicle. When you’re camping in your car, it’s easy to pull over and get some sleep in a rest stop, crash in a Walmart parking lot, or spend a stress-free night in a quiet neighborhood. Everything from a mattress for your van, truck, or SUV from more affordable essentials like the AIR BASE or the most comfortable the AIR+FOAM Pro. Pro Tip: If you are stealth camping or camping in a busy parking lot or rest area, privacy is a hot commodity. Shield your sleep setup from view with our easy-to-use Car Privacy Curtain. Tip #7: Embrace Camping In Less-Than-Perfect Weather It’s always important to consider the weather while planning a camping trip. However, normally we’re on the hunt for good weather. On a holiday weekend, doing the opposite can be advantageous, as embracing bad weather can help you avoid crowds. Extreme weather, like heavy rain and snow or sweltering heat, will inevitably dissuade many campers from visiting that neck of the woods. But if you’re down to bring a warm sleeping bag, why not head to cooler pastures? Or, if you’ve stocked up on sunblock, why not check out a sizzling desert zone? Take this tip with a grain of salt, as you may prefer camping with a crowd over chancing heat stroke. That said, if you do decide to camp in a hotter climate, check out our Cool Down Bundle. It includes our mesh Car Window Screens, which let in all of the breeze but none of the bugs, as well as our compact yet powerful Camping Fan. Tip #8: Reframe Your Mindset Sometimes, try as you might, avoiding crowds is impossible. In that case, do your best to embrace the crowds. Get zen! Download some meditation playlists and relax. Let go of any malice and hate you harbor, and just be stoked that there’s a big community of people who love the outdoors just like you! Grab a cold drink, walk over to the fellow campers next to you and who knows, you might make some new friends! -- Sorry, We Won’t See You Camping On Holiday Weekends This Year With a little planning (and some good luck), it’s possible to enjoy remote and wondrous wild places, sans the crowds, even during the busiest weekends of the year. Hopefully, after reading this article, you’ll have the tools required to evade the adventure-hungry hordes and camp in style during the holidays. Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you on the road. Actually, maybe we won’t. –The Luno Crew

What to Expect Your First Night Camping (A Beginner's Guide)

What to Expect Your First Night Camping (A Beginner's Guide)

What to Expect Your First Night Camping (A Beginner's Guide) Description:Paging all newbies! If you're about to embark on your very first camping trip, this article is for you. Below, we're going to teach you what to expect on your first night camping. We'll share knowledge learned the hard way on our own camping misadventures, and help you avoid these common first-time camping mistakes on your maiden voyage by sharing how to pack and prepare like a seasoned pro. We'll cover everything from the importance of weather forecasting and pre-trip research to camp critter management and fire safety. Consider this a crash course in camping 101. Hopefully, you're not reading this on your phone in the midst of a poorly planned camping trip. All jokes aside, we recommend reading through this guide a couple of weeks before your adventure, as that will give you ample time to dial in your gear, plan your trip, and prepare accordingly. Now, without further ado, let's dive into the good stuff! How to Prepare for Your First Camping Trip If you want your first night of camping to go smoothly, our biggest recommendation is this: don't cut corners ahead of your trip. While more experienced campers are often comfortable winging it, first-timers will appreciate having a concrete plan, packing all of the essentials (and then some!), researching campgrounds, and more. That prep work goes a long way when it's time to hit the road! How to Check the Weather Before a Camping Trip First and foremost, we want to emphasize the importance of checking the weather ahead of your adventure, because weather is the single biggest factor in determining whether or not you have a fun, and more importantly safe, camping trip. More Than 2 Weeks Before Your Trip If your trip is multiple weeks out, checking the weather forecast isn't super helpful, as most forecasts max out at 10 to 14 days. However, it can be helpful to check average temperatures. For instance, if you Google "average temperatures for Yosemite in June," you'll get a better understanding of typical early summer temps in this popular national park, which helps you decide how warm your sleeping bag needs to be, what clothes to bring, and so on. 2 Weeks Before Your Trip At the two-week mark, weather trends begin to materialize. Is a storm on the horizon? A stretch of sunny weather? Unseasonal snowfall? This information is helpful for packing and prep, but it's important to note that two-week forecasts are far from set in stone. Forecasting is an imperfect science. Don't check the weather once at the two-week mark and call it done! A Week or Less Before Your Trip Weather forecasts are much more reliable a week or so out, and they get increasingly accurate as you get closer to your departure date. In fact, we'll check the weather almost daily in the 72 hours leading up to leaving. Not only does this confirm what clothes and sleeping bags we pack, but it can also heavily impact (or even change) our itinerary. For instance, let's say rain is in the forecast for Yosemite. We'll pack a warm sleeping bag, plus warm and waterproof gear like rain jackets and merino wool base layers. But if there's high-elevation snow on the way? We might pivot entirely and swap Yosemite's alpine hikes for bouldering in Bishop or surfing down at the California coast. Listening and adapting to the weather is an underrated skill for the savvy camper. If the forecast is concerning, don't force your trip. Listen to Mother Nature! The bottom line: Expect weather to impact your trip. Smart campers pay attention to the forecast and adapt accordingly. 3 Favorite Forecasting Apps for Campers OpenSnow: Skiers will recognize this one! You can set point forecasts and get detailed precipitation estimates for specific locations. Mountain Forecast: A favorite of climbers and mountaineers, it lets you search specific mountains and provides forecasts at both summit and base elevations. NOAA: Free, fairly accurate, and hard to beat for general camping trip planning. Specific down to a square mile of area when using their maps. First Time Camping Checklist: What to Pack If you're packing for your first-ever camping trip, expect to forget something. This might sound like a joke, but it's true! The best way to minimize the odds of forgetting gear is by using a packing list. And let's be clear: packing lists aren't just for newbies. Even though we've collectively been on hundreds of camping trips, Luno team members still swear by them, because they make it almost impossible to forget anything. And guess what? We've still forgotten things while using a packing list! Check out our full car camping packing list here. It covers everything from sleeping gear (don't forget your Luno mattress!) and first aid essentials to camp kitchen gear and clothing, all broken down by category. Essentially, it's everything you need and then some to make sure you're ready and prepared for your first night of camping. 3 Tips for Packing Like a Pro 1. Pack like you're going on an expedition. Spread out all your gear on the floor so you can see everything at once, then cross-reference your packing list to make sure nothing's missing. 2. Pack gear by category. Once everything's accounted for, pack strategically so you know where things are in your car. We put all camp kitchen gear in one bin, for example, so it's easy to grab and go when it's time to cook. 3. Use clear plastic bins or milk crates. These let you quickly scan the contents without unpacking everything. Game changer. Car Camping vs. Tent Camping: Which Is Better for Beginners? You might've noticed that our packing list doesn't include a tent. That's because we mainly focus on car camping around here, which means sleeping on a comfy camp mattress inside your vehicle instead of pitching a tent. Here's why we prefer it, especially for beginners: Affordability: Tents, especially trustworthy weatherproof ones, are one of the priciest pieces of camping gear. When your car is your shelter, you skip that cost entirely. (Pro tip: If you're looking for an affordable entry point, check out our AIR BASE mattress, our most budget-friendly option.) Safety: Car camping is significantly safer than tent camping. You can lock your doors at night, which provides serious peace of mind that a nylon-walled tent simply can't offer. Plenty of room for gear (and toys!): Tent campers, especially backpackers, are limited by what they can carry. Car campers? You'll often spot the Luno crew rolling in with surfboards, bikes, fly fishing rods, you name it. Easy setup: No tent poles, no stakes. Just inflate your Luno mattress (takes minutes) and you're ready to hit the hay. Camp where tent campers can't: Because you're sleeping inside your vehicle, car campers can spend the night in places like Walmart parking lots, highway rest stops, and quiet side streets where pitching a tent isn't an option. Quick Tips If You're Going the Tent Route All power to you! Here's some fast advice for the tent crew: Practice at home first. Set up your tent in the backyard (or living room) before your trip so you're not figuring out the poles in the dark at camp. Headlamps are your homies. Don't forget one for nighttime setup, bathroom runs, or general camp life. Sleep well in there: Our AIR+FOAM PRO Camping Mattress fits great in tents and works in your vehicle too, and it's our comfiest, most luxurious construction to date. You can also view more affordable but vehicle specific mattresses from us too like our new AIR BASE. How to Find a Campsite (And What to Do If They're Full) You're all packed up and ready to go, but do you actually know where you're going? Finding a great campsite is an art form. Here are a few tricks of the trade: Don't expect to pull into a popular campground and find a spot. Summer weekends mean crowds. When we're heading to National Parks, we'll either book a reservation in advance or thoroughly research free camping options just outside park boundaries. Use campsite apps. The Dyrt and iOverlander are excellent for finding both paid campgrounds and free dispersed camping spots. Filter by amenities, read recent reviews, and pay attention to notes about noise, closures, or sketchy access roads. Expect spotty cell service. The best camping spots are rarely the best places to use your phone. Download maps and campground info before you leave, always. Have a plan B and C. No reservation? Identify backups ahead of time. A nearby Cracker Barrel parking lot, a quiet neighborhood street, a rest stop. Use apps to scout them in advance. Timing is everything. Take a Friday off work, head out Thursday night, and you'll beat the weekend rush entirely. Want to go deeper? Check out our complete guide to finding free car camping. Fire Safety: Don't Expect a Campfire to Be a Given One of our all-time favorite camp activities is gathering around a fire. Obviously. But in today's climate, high wildfire danger means fires are often limited to existing fire pits or banned outright. Don't assume a campfire is allowed. Actively research current fire rules for your destination before you go. When in doubt, call a local ranger station or park office. If a campfire is permitted, great! Just don't let your guard down. Use a designated fire pit, never leave a fire unattended, and douse coals thoroughly with water before you sleep or leave camp. Check out our guide to Leave No Trace Principles for more on fire safety and responsible camping. Wildlife and Camp Critters: How to Stay Safe at Night (for you and for them) Reminder: you're camping in the wilderness. Critters live there. You're just visiting. Expect to have wildlife visitors, especially after dark. That's not meant to scare you (the vast majority of encounters are totally harmless), but it pays to be aware and prepared. In some areas, your biggest concern might be field mice chewing into your snack stash. In others, it's grizzly bears. In either case, the protocol is basically the same: clean up food and trash at night. Many campgrounds in bear country have bearproof storage boxes, so use them. Speaking of bears, this is yet another reason we love car camping. Locking your doors at night is a level of security a tent just can't match. Heading into bear country? Read our full bear country camping guide. How to Sleep Comfortably Car Camping: Tips for Beginners You've found your spot. You're ready to call it a night. Sleeping in your car, especially on a plush Luno mattress, is genuinely dreamy. But a few small details will take your sleep from good to outrageously great: Find a level parking spot. You don't need perfectly flat ground, but get as close as you can. If there's a slight incline you can't avoid, park so your head is elevated, not your feet. Block out the sun. Summer days mean early sunrises. Use our mesh Car Window Screens and Privacy Curtain to keep the light out. Bonus pro move: pack a sleep mask. Block out the birds (and the neighbors). Camping can be surprisingly loud with chirping birds, revving ATVs, and road noise. Earplugs are a legitimate power move. Pair them with that eye mask. Dial in your temperature. Cold nights call for a sleeping bag rated for the expected low, plus merino wool layers if rain is in the forecast. Warm nights? Oftentimes, we’ll just camp with a Fitted Sheet and light sheet or blanket from home when the weather is warm. Roll the windows down using mesh screens to let in airflow without letting in mosquitoes. And if it's a sticky, still night, our Car Camping Fan is a total game changer. Manage condensation. Cracking your windows helps prevent morning condensation from building up on the glass. Keep a small utility towel handy to quickly mop up any that forms overnight. The Luno Window Screens are also great at keeping fresh air flowing in your vehicle while keeping the bugs out. Set an alarm. Follow these tips and you will sleep well. If you've got a big hike or drive planned the next morning, set that alarm, because your surprisingly comfortable car setup will absolutely try to keep you in bed. Leave No Trace Camping: How to Clean Up Your Campsite Congrats! You made it through the night, slept like a baby sloth, and had a great trip. Now it's time to head home. But before you hit the road, take the time to pack up, clean up, and leave no trace. The basic idea: leave your campsite better than you found it. Pick up trash, fully extinguish any fire, and restore the site to its natural state. Build cleanup time into your exit day plan so these beautiful wild places stay that way for years to come. Learn more about the seven Leave No Trace principles here. Final Thoughts: First Time Camping Advice from the Luno Crew Phew! You made it to the end of this beast of an article. Well done. We know that was a lot to take in, but our goal is simple: arm you with enough knowledge that you can head into your first night outdoors feeling prepared, not panicked. That said, here's one last piece of advice: don't stress. You might forget your binoculars. Your first-choice campground might be booked. Something will probably not go according to plan. But you know what? You're outside, you're in nature, and that's worth a whole lot. The bumps in the road are part of the story and, honestly, they make for the best campfire tales later. As always, thanks for reading, best of luck, and we'll see you out there! - The Luno Crew First Night Camping: Frequently Asked Questions What should I expect on my first night camping? Expect a mix of excitement and unfamiliarity. Things might not go perfectly (setup takes longer than you think, you might forget something small) and that's completely normal. As long as you have shelter, warmth, food, and water, you're in good shape. Everything else is a bonus. What do beginners need for their first camping trip? The essentials: shelter (a tent or car camping setup), a sleeping bag rated for the expected temperature, food and water, a headlamp, basic first aid supplies, and weather-appropriate clothing. See our full camping packing list for a detailed breakdown by category. Is car camping better than tent camping for beginners? For most beginners, yes. Car camping is safer (lockable doors), cheaper (no tent purchase needed), faster to set up, and more forgiving when you inevitably overpack. It's a great way to get comfortable with camping before investing in more specialized gear. How do I stay warm camping at night? Bring a sleeping bag rated at or below the expected overnight low. Layer merino wool underneath if it might get cold or wet, since merino stays warm even when damp. Crack your car windows slightly to reduce condensation and maintain airflow. Avoid cotton layers, as cotton loses its insulating value when wet. How do I find a free campsite? Apps like The Dyrt and iOverlander are your best tools for finding free dispersed camping on public land. Filter by amenities, check recent reviews, and always have a backup option in mind. What are the most common first-time camping mistakes? The big ones: not checking the weather, skipping a packing list, assuming a campsite will be available without a reservation, and not securing food at night. All easily avoided with a little preparation, which is exactly what this guide is for.

Why We Camp: Honest Advice & Real Stories from the Luno Team

Why We Camp: Honest Advice & Real Stories from the Luno Team

Why We Camp: Honest Advice & Real Stories from the Luno Team Description: Camping means something different to everyone, but for most people, it comes down to the same handful of things: fresh air, simpler days, and time with the people you love. To kick off the 2026 camping season, we asked the team here at Luno why they love camping. After all, we're a company made up of creatives, adventurers, and outdoor enthusiasts. We make our gear for campers because we are campers. Whether you're a seasoned car camper, a first-time beginner looking for camping tips, or just someone dreaming about their next trip, we hope this gives you a little inspiration to get outside. Meet the Luno Team (well, just the ones who answered the questions) Karolina - Operations & Impact Manager Chase - Social Media Content Specialist Lillian - Product Development Lead Hannah - Operations and Warranty Specialist Landon - Marketing Manager Zak - Chief Marketing Officer Peter - CEO & Founder What is one main reason you love camping? Ask any camper why they keep coming back and you'll get a different answer every time. For some it's the stillness of the morning, for others it's the food, the fire, or the feeling of being completely present. Here's what the Luno team had to say: Karolina -  It's a tie between campfire conversations and having to step outside as soon as you wake up in the morning while camping! Chase - The freedom I feel and connection to nature, and the momentary disconnection from the rest of the world. Lillian - Beating crowds to the trailhead! Hannah - Camping feels like a core part of who I am, and it has shown me how insanely beautiful the planet is, while also teaching me patience, self-reliance, and how malleable the definition of “fun” is. Landon - I love being able to have no responsibilities to worry about other than the ones exactly in front of you on the trip like, setting up camp, making a fire, cooking food, etc. When camping, life is simple: no meetings, no texts to respond to, no house projects to worry about. Zak - Food taste better outside, next to a fire, with friends. Peter - Disconnecting from the daily routine. What is one piece of advice or words or wisdom you'd give to someone who's never camped before? First-time campers often worry they need the perfect gear list, a flawless plan, or years of outdoor experience before they're "ready." The truth? You really don't. The best camping advice tends to be refreshingly simple — and our team is proof of that: Karolina -  Find a way to incorporate the things that are important to your daily ritual into your camp set up! Is your morning coffee the best part of your day? Pack items to make your coffee the way you like it! Do you love a pre-bed time cup of tea? Bring the tea! Do you do yoga every morning? Bring the yoga mat! There are no rules to camping. And with car camping, you generally have a lot more room to bring your everyday essentials to make you more comfortable. Chase - Go with the flow. The reason camping is so freeing and so exciting is BECAUSE it’s out of our typical “comfort zone”. Not everything will go according to plan, you might have to pivot, but that’s all part of the fun. If you can roll with the occasional “punches” you will always have a great time! (And a great story). Lillian - You don't need a bunch of gear to get started! Just a sleeping pad+ blanket, your favorite snacks and a good attitude. Hannah - Best way to learn is to just do it, but do it prepared! Go with someone who’s camped before, attend a 101 session through an outdoor org/group, and research where you plan to go before you get there. Landon - Don't worry about having everything exactly figured out before you go on your first trip. Make sure you have the essentials but you'll learn with each trip and dial in your gear as you learn. It doesn't have to all be figured out the first time you go. Zak - Don’t stress the details. It will all work out if you just pack the bag, grab some friends, and go! Peter - Bring extra layers! What's 1 thing you're are looking forward to with regards to camping (upcoming trip, bucket list goal, learning a new skill, etc.)? From solo backpacking trips to sharing the outdoors with family for the first time, the Luno team has plenty to look forward to this season. Here's what's on everyone's radar for 2026 and maybe beyond: Karolina -  I have some family visiting me for the first time this summer. They told me their goal for the visit is to wake up to a sunrise in the mountains. I'm so excited to take them to some local camp spots and make this dream come true for them! Chase - I’m so excited to car camp all throughout California soon and do some solo backpacking this summer!! Lillian - Bagging a few local peaks the summer - Baileys, St. Helens, Broken Top, and maybe Middle Sister. Hannah - A general answer but looking forward to going to new places and going back to favorites where the views never get old. Landon - I am looking forward to camping in new areas of North America, particularly Alaska, Canadian Rockies and the Northeast. Zak - Watching the family experience the joy and fulfillment of spending time in nature. Peter - Finding the next no service location to call home for a night. Now It's Your Turn Whether you're planning your first camping trip or adding another adventure to a long list, the best time to go is always sooner than you think. Pack your layers, bring good food, and don't overthink the details — the outdoors has a way of working everything else out. We'd love to hear what gets you outside this season. Share your camping plans with us on social, and if you're looking for gear that makes camp life a little more comfortable, explore what we make at Luno.

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