Tools I use to plan camping trips, find campsites, and pack gear, as an SUV camper

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I often get asked about how I find my sites, decide what to bring, and choose where to go camping. So here's a behind the scenes look into my ridiculously in-depth process for planning my camping trips, from start to agonizingly long finish.
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RESOURCES
- Dispersed / Boondocking-
Bureau of Land Management (BLM land)
www.blm.gov/pr...
US Fish & Wildlife Service
www.fws.gov/ac...
There is no list of US Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map, but here is Coconino NF's, as an example. They're available as PDFs, digitally for the Avenza app, and for GPS devices.
www.fs.usda.go...
iOverlander
ioverlander.com
FreeCampsites.net
freecampsites.net
Campendium
www.campendium...
The Dyrt
thedyrt.com
Boondockers Welcome
www.boondocker...
Harvest Hosts
harvesthosts.com
-- Campgrounds --
Recreation.gov
www.recreation...
Hipcamp
hipcamp.com/i/...
Campsite Photos
www.campsiteph...
Campground Views
www.campground...

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@sabrinashreck6632 Год назад

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was very helpful. I like that your so organized in all your videos. My favorite is your camp kitchen that you built

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

You are so welcome!

@cosycovevlog3260 Год назад

‘The only thing I’m getting ready for is camping’ Soooooo relatable 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@shellykp33 4 месяца назад

I just wanted to apologize. I've been enjoying your videos for weeks and thought I had subscribed but I didn't! I've corrected that now. Thank you for your content. I'm a very new solo female camper so this information is helping me build the confidence to go more places!

@ShoestringMartha 4 месяца назад

No worries - just happy you're here and proud of you for getting out there!

@DebraRodgers-s3r Год назад

Thanks for all of the resources! Because of you, I’m now bingeing on Notion! Lol! I’m having a blast organizing my gear and planning my first trip. I’m 65 and love your videos (and I binge on those too!)

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

Yay! It really is addictive. I’ve gotten into the templates and databases now. Good luck with your trip!

@paulas_lens Год назад

Another tip: have a good detailed weather app so you can plan for weather and be aware of storms approaching you. Share your location (via Google Maps) with loved ones. Make sure to turn location on ALL the time. That way if something happens ON the way to your destination they will know better where you are at.

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

Yes! I usually turn it on just before I pull out. I could use a better weather app. The Apple one is meh. I use wunderground on desktop. I should see if they have an app. 🤔

@DreamingOfAK 3 месяца назад

Awesome share! Thanks!

@hardknock1753 Год назад

Aaa! People, wrecks my solitude! Nicely put

@lisamallard 7 месяцев назад

great ideas

@robinmaynard1640 Год назад

Its Fall in Michigan. I agree, in general, 1-2 hours. For kind of a first of season "shake out" ill do 30/45 minutes. But Fall in Michigan - i follow the scenery!

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

Scenery is just a good of a compass as the weather!

@tracker5849 Месяц назад

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GREAT INFO!!! IM LEARNING FROM YOU

@yvonnesouto9023 Год назад

God, I love you! Those GRWM videos don’t interest me. But THIS one hits! Thank you once again! ❤

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

You are so welcome! ❤️

@mastandstars Год назад

I thought it was a vibe before, but now I know you use Notion, things are getting serious 😍🥰😍. Great job with the green screen 😂🤣

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

With some fenagling, it kinda worked 😂 and yes, NotionFam4life! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

@milesandhikes Год назад

Very very helpful!!! Thank you :) You are definitely a lot more organized than I am, but this video had many useful tips that I will use on my next camping adventure

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

You're welcome and thank you for joining my madness. 😆

@milesandhikes Год назад

@@ShoestringMartha we must both be crazy cause I love it 🤣

@christined5885 Год назад

Great video! Thanks for Notions 😊!

@pamelafrancis6086 2 месяца назад

Very clever miss Martha! I am going to follow your lead, most excellent planning. Thank you so much 👍👍👍👍😊

@ShoestringMartha 2 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@cillaloves2fish688 Год назад

Thxs for all the tips!!

@cosycovevlog3260 Год назад

If it would be interesting for you, a video on storing camping equipment would be good.

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

Lol that would be *scandalous* to show! 😅 Half in the shed, some in the guest room closet, under the guest room bed, and the mini kitchen lives in my closet 😂 It was supposed to all be stored in the shed, but it’s just too hot out there 🔥

@cosycovevlog3260 Год назад

@@ShoestringMartha My old shed fell apart after some serious bad weather and I haven’t yet replaced it. So most of my kit is in the back of my car… not ideal! 😂 It’s the only place I have room!

@DannyHustle Год назад

That was SO great! 👍 Thanks, Martha.

@54bonkers Год назад

Lots of great info! Thanks!

@toododd Год назад

After listening to your prep, I suddenly remembered why I stopped camping. If it works for you then more power to ya.

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

I completely understand that most people find this level of planning burdensome, and I am a total weirdo who actually enjoys it. 😂

@susano7587 Год назад

When I had my van, it was always ready to go except for electronics, food, beverages, and clothes. Now that I am in a 4Runner, I will have to be more like you and make sure I have a good list. Thank you for all this information, it is very helpful!!

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

Yeah I wish I could keep it loaded, but we use it for so much more than camping, it has to be available for hauling lumber or sacks of concrete, at a moment's notice. 😄

@paulavaden5139 Год назад

Well done! That was very helpful and informative. Thanks for taking the time to do this. It's nice to see your before trip behind the scenes process. It's a little more involved than what I thought. I'm very analog and like pen to paper but I've heard about Notion so I'll take a look and see if it's something I can handle. Loved the background scenes!

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it!

@kirstennylen25 3 месяца назад

Great videos M🙌🏼😄

@mcspin50 Год назад

Lots of great ideas! I’ve never heard of the motor vehicle use map, so I’ll have to check if there’s one for Minnesota. State parks, COE campgrounds and NFS campgrounds are all I’ve used so far. Kids, friends and I just got back from 6 days in the Boundary Waters, so food and equipment planning is necessary.

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

That sounds lovely! Planning camping trips with a group is a whole other level of complexity, to avoid gear overlap, and those, "oh I thought you were bringing firewood" whoopsie moments.

@ChristineD8093 Год назад

As always great Video Kori! I am just a throw the shit in the vehicle and go type a gal…..I always buy to much food though so planning meals is something I need to consider, but grab and groat is often the choice. Snackle boxes is next on my list of easy food stuff. One that stays and fits in my tiny fridge and one that can stay out.

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

I often wish I could be a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants type, but I just have too much anxiety. 😅 Love snackleboxes, and they will definitely be featured in the no-cook camping meals video I have on my to-do list, for whenever I get around to it. 😄

@ramonapuckett3059 Год назад

Oh my goodness! Yes, you gave me lots of great information! I have only camped twice this summer but have another one in the planning stage for next month. And I try to stay out 2 nights, sometimes more. Any way, thank you for sharing your tips and tricks ❤

@roamingcali Год назад

Planning 2024 California camping season this weekend. I have my list of parks & sites. Now, I need to select a date range then mark the date 6-7 months before to book at 12am 😂

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

LOL I probably should have mentioned another reason that I plan so early -- as you indicated, you basically HAVE TO -- if you want a spot, especially at a popular campground.

@robinparra2549 Год назад

Love this video.... question....would you consider showing how to use that Notion site? I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to this, but love your work up.

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

Thank you! I probably wouldn't be the best teacher for it, as I only use about 3 functions (lists, bookmarks, and tables). The good news is, there are a lot of really fantastic Notion teachers on RU-vid. I looked at a few, and found this one to be pretty easy to understand. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IrIAmq80VEE.html

@michaelbruchas6663 Год назад

Thanx for all the app sites!

@paulas_lens Год назад

USDA also has dispersed camping especially in the Plains. NCA (National Conservation Areas) "may" have some areas, like NM and ND. In Kansas, they have MANY lakes designed for fiahing, but camping is also allowed. Nebraska is $$ and police-y and workers are rude. Federal Parks in Nebraska are much better with better amenties than the State areas.

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

All good info! I wonder how Crazy Quady manages it, out in NE. Maybe that's why he travels to Iowa a lot. 😀

@michaelbruchas6663 Год назад

Thanks!

@brentney_spears Год назад

What lighting setup do you have in your awning of the tent? Love your videos! Great reviews. Bff vibes. 😊

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

Thanks! 🥰 The lights are these. I just clip them to the support hoop, and tuck the sensor behind it. amzn.to/3YqsZjb

@sandratorchia4803 Год назад

Martha, would it be possible to link your resources for finding camping sites? Thank you for your time.

@ShoestringMartha Год назад

Done! I did it from memory, so let me know if I missed any that you were interested in.

@sandratorchia4803 Год назад

@@ShoestringMartha thank you so much. Btw I am 79 and sometimes I just can’t hold onto words long enough to google them. Otherwise…I am a spring chicken!

@nmfirelover 3 месяца назад

Great video…been binge watching all of them :) would you be willing to share pictures of the camping list you use? I would love to have something similar for my set up…at least the template. My procrastination is getting the best of me lol

@ShoestringMartha 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Here is the Notion doc. It's a little outdated, as I pretty much go from memory now, but it might be a good start. Also, it's clearly tailored to my particular needs -- with all the AV stuff included 😄 rose-vertebra-7d1.notion.site/Pre-Flight-0dcfa34cea154d019c1fa8b659a63db9?pvs=4

@nmfirelover 3 месяца назад

@@ShoestringMartha anhhh you’re awesome, thank you! Definitely appreciate the help and motivation!

@tracker5849 Месяц назад

Ok ..I'm a year late to this party😢 but I have a question if you see this. I have Google map...it's just green background with directions..ANDROID.. I dont understand how you find all these places and KNOW WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE😢 mine doesn't show beautiful pictures..rocks..rivers lakes trees etc. I'm old n not a techy so sorry for dumb question. Thank you!! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS❤❤

@ShoestringMartha Месяц назад

Not at all a dumb question! It may be different on Android, but on iPhone, to get the satellite view, look for an icon that looks like two sheets of paper in a stack. It's just below the search field and to the right. Tapping that icon will bring up "Map Types," where you can select "Satellite". "Terrain" is sometimes useful too, if you want to get an idea of any mountains or any other nearby elevation. Hope this helps!

@tracker5849 Месяц назад

@@ShoestringMartha THANK YOU MAAM. I'm pretty much locked to Florida so I don't think mountains will be an issue. LOL!! BUT SWAMPS maybe..I will check it out n see what I can learn. Stay safe