How to Set Up a Campsite

How to Set Up a Campsite

A campsite can be as simple as setting up a tent or shelter to catch some zzz’s or it can be your outdoor home away from home. Whichever you decide, the right gear, a little extra planning and some conscientious camp habits can make all the difference. Whether you’re setting up a tent outdoors for the first time or looking to improve your current approach, it’s worth learning the essentials of a well-arranged basecamp and adding smart, simple touches to make it more comfortable.

00:00 Intro
00:27 Choosing a Campsite
01:13 Campsite Setup
01:34 Tent Site
02:04 Common Area
02:27 Seating
02:53 Lighting
03:23 Campsite Organization
04:48 Outro

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This is an REI Co-op Studios production
Producer / Director: Amy Enser
Cinematography: Amy Enser, Jonathan Houser, Anne Cleary
Editor: Eric Munch
Executive Producer: Joe Crosby

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5 Comments

  1. @15halerobert on August 4, 2025 at 1:14 pm

    LOL HAHA🤪🤪🤪🤪

  2. @PhilAndersonOutside on August 4, 2025 at 1:14 pm

    Nice to see REI still making videos like this.

  3. @jhaas68865 on August 4, 2025 at 1:20 pm

    This seems to combine camping with glamping. Most camp sites around us may have room for one or two vehicles so the rest drop off gear or hike it in. As far as a line to hang gear buy some paracord and work on your knots. If you are bringing all that gear you could easily bring a bunch of water so the filtering part doesn’t seem to be as much of an issue.

    May I suggest you get with a scout troop and do a video about their version of camping? If it is backpacking the reclining chair is not an option. We do some car camping as well and one thing not seen is a Dutch oven to make meals and desserts.

  4. @henri6595 on August 4, 2025 at 1:33 pm

    Shut up and take our money 💰 🤑 😅!

  5. @Rosemary-p1k on August 4, 2025 at 2:03 pm

    For safety when camping among trees, look up and make certain there aren’t any "widow makers" overhead.

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