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A Brief History of the Camp Bunk Organizer

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Hey, Organized Camp Folks!

Keep track of all your essentials with ease when you bring the Bunk Organizer to summer camp!

With everyone gathered outside the cabin, waiting to embark on a day-long trip through the rugged wilderness, a lone camper is still inside desperately searching through her gear and camp supplies for her bug spray—the pressure of holding up the company mounting. Just as she started to consider giving up, a fellow camper came back for something and noticed the first camper in distress.

“What do you need?” The second camper said. “Bug spray? Check it out. I have some extra you can use in my organizer.” She went into one of the many pockets on the Bunk Organizer that hung from her camp bunk and took out her surplus bug.

While it may not be listed on most camp packing lists, the Bunk Organizer has revolutionized the way campers keep their essentials tidy and accessible. With 16 pockets of various sizes, it's designed to hang vertically on the foot or side of a bunk, providing a convenient storage solution for all kinds of items you want handy.

 

The Bunk Organizer is just what your child needs to keep their daily essentials handy at summer camp so they can be on with their day instead of searching through an untidied backpack or trunk.
The idea for the Bunk Organizer was born in the early 2000s when Matt, the Sales Director here at Everything Summer Camp, visited camps and noticed campers struggling to keep accessible all the items they want to keep close by over the course of the night: books, diaries, flashlights, bug spray, a watch, footwear, water bottle, inhaler, eyeglasses, or what have you!

 

He immediately recognized the need for a more versatile solution.

When Matt returned from his trip, he explained the difficulty he witnessed to our product development team when it came to these ‘nightstand items’. The team put their minds to the situation, conceptualized a new product, and created a solution to the struggle.

Matt has since seen the Bunk Organizer in action and can attest to its convenience at summer camp. “The Bunk Organizer has transformed cabin living for campers!” he told me. “It’s such a practical accessory that makes life away from home work a little better and saves them time from searching for misplaced items.”

Get a closer look at the Everything Summer Camp Bunk Organizer when you click right here. Or, if you prefer, take a look at our Bunk Organizer with the personalization option by clicking here. Thanks for reading, Everyone. And, as always, Happy Camping!

 

- John


Where there's Black Diamond, There's Light...

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Hey, Campers!

Tucked in inside your cozy tent, surrounded by the symphony of night sounds—the gentle rustling of leaves, a chorus of crickets, and the occasional hoot of an owl—darkness falls and you reach for your trusty Black Diamond Orbiter 450 Lantern. In an instant, the tent is bathed in warm, inviting light. We're thrilled to introduce you to this versatile lantern, the perfect companion for your outdoor adventure.

Check out this great lantern from Black Diamond, the Orbiter 450.

With a powerful 450-lumen output, the Orbiter 450 Lantern from Black Diamond serves practical purposes whether you're playing cards with friends or reading your favorite campfire stories. No more fumbling around in the dark!

This Lantern features a camper-friendly, two-button interface, making it easy for your child to adjust brightness, choose from a range of vibrant colors, or set the perfect campfire-like atmosphere for those cozy evening gatherings at summer camp.

What's even cooler is that this lantern comes equipped with entertaining strobe and solid color modes, perfect for adding some pizzazz to your campsite. Imagine the fun of setting the mood with a spectrum of rainbow colors or creating your mini dance party in the woods—all at the touch of a button!

Built with a 2000 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery, complete with USB ports for small device charging, the Orbiter keeps your campsite lit in the heart of the wilderness. This lantern also features a patented Electronic Lock to prevent accidental usage during transport and preserve battery life.

Last, but not least, this Lantern boasts an IPX4 stormproof rating so it can hold its own no matter what your adventures and Mother Nature throw its way. So, whether you're camping deep in the woods or setting up at your favorite campground, make the Black Diamond Orbiter 450 Lantern an essential part of your gear. Click here to check it out for yourself, and get ready to light up your next camping adventure. Thanks for reading, and as always, Happy Camping!

 

- John


The Tale of the C&N Snap-On Duffle

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Hey, Camp Folks!

If you’ve ever shopped our site before, then you already know—we’re Everything Summer Camp, your one-stop shop for everything on your child’s camp packing list. However, when we first started making trunks in 1987, we didn’t offer any camping gear or other trunk accessories at all.

Several years later we added wheels and then came our nameplates and padlocks a little further down the line. And for a long time these were the only three accessories we offered.

Our TagAlong Duffle is perfect for granting a little more space when your packing list exceeds your trunk space.

It was 20 years on before we added another accessory and the first one we added was the Snap-On Duffle which was our first product all about summer camp. Back then we had never sold a product that focused completely on summer camp. In fact, we weren’t even called Everything Summer Camp yet.

This duffle, however, was designed as an extension of a camper’s camp trunk to accommodate kids whose packing lists were just a bit too big for our trunks. Our original design for the Snap-On Duffle was only compatible with our Traditional Steel and Designer Trunks and we had another duffel—the Piggy Back—which was compatible with our Pop Up Soft Trunks.

No other duffel attaches perfectly to your camp trunk like our Snap-On Duffle found only here at Everything Summer Camp—the home of C&N camp trunks! Common for moving bulkier items like pillows and other bedding, this accompanying duffel is as simple as can be! It snaps onto our camp trunks within seconds so you can move both pieces as one!

Make transportation to and from your summer camp cabin as easy as possible with this cool idea that moves your trunk and duffle as one unit. Thanks for reading. And, as always, Happy Camping!

 

- John


The Story Behind Personalizing Your Camp Trunk

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: labeling your gear is the number one rule of packing for camp. You have your name on everything else. Be sure to label your most expensive investment: your camp trunk! And why not go the extra mile to make a completely personalized statement with this permanent print exclusively for C&N trunks?!

One of our standout creations is our LidSkinz Trunk Accessory—a product that started as a simple idea and evolved into a stunning way to make your camp trunk uniquely yours. How did we come to make such a cool accessory for your camp trunk? Well, it was a long road to become the product it is now…

A LidSkinz Trunk Accessory makes a great method of trunk decorating.

The Journey of LidSkinz

This product began with a simple print on vinyl. We used to feed the vinyl printout through our laminate machine, applying a protective laminate covering. It required precision and skill to ensure the machine unrolled the laminate properly to apply it directly over the printout. There was next to no margin of error. Then, after the lamination, each LidSkinz was meticulously hand-cut with scissors!

As our methods advanced, so did LidSkinz. With the advent of our Designer Trunks—camp trunks that feature printed exteriors, LidSkinz were now printed directly onto the trunk's exterior metal, a shift that brought various results with different materials.

A great example of one of our camp trunks adorned with our C&N LidSkinz Trunk Accessory.

Initially, we printed on aluminum, which worked wonderfully. However, rising aluminum prices led us to explore alternatives. We experimented with hard plastic, which produced a matte effect, unlike the glossy finish our customers loved. Finally, we settled on steel, the same material as the rest of the trunk panels. This choice ensures consistency in appearance while maintaining the high-quality printing that characterizes LidSkinz.

The LidSkinz Trunk Accessory has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a vinyl print. In the end, this product isn't just another trunk accessory; it's an opportunity for campers to make a statement, showcase their creativity, and carry a piece of their identity with them to camp.

Enjoy creating a personalized top to your camp trunk. Check them out when you click right here and design your own. Thanks for reading and, as always, Happy Camping!

 

- John


Unveiling Our New Seasonal Designer Trunks

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There's no better way to showcase your love for the current spooky season than with a trunk from the Everything Summer Camp Seasonal Designer Trunks Autumn collection! We're thrilled to introduce the latest five additions to our Halloween-themed trunks, featuring five captivating designs of a spine-tingling spectacle: Halloween Fright, Harvest Delight, Monster Mash, Zombie Attack, and Mummy Mayhem.

Take a closer look at each one right now…if you dare:

 

Halloween Fright: A Spooktacular Choice

Dive deep into the spirit of Halloween all year round with our Halloween Fright Designer Trunk. Featuring jolly jack-o'-lanterns, creeping black cats, haunting ghosts, and more this design is all about the fun scares of Halloween. Whether you're a fellow lover of the spooky season or just love the thrill of a good scare, this trunk is perfect for you.

Harvest Delight: Embrace the Warmth of Autumn

Harvest Delight brings the cozy essence of autumn straight to your camp trunk. This trunk features a patch-full of pumpkins along with all the delectable treats of the season that we get from this celebrated gourd such as lattes, muffins, and slices of pie—a perfect choice for those who cherish the tasty pleasures of autumn.

Monster Mash: An Expressionless Example

Our Monster Mash Designer Trunk is a graveyard smash! A close-up on Frankenstein's creature is complete on this Designer Trunk with the stitches, neck bolts, and that dreadful deadpan expression of his. Don’t get lost in the terror of this reanimated conglomeration as it ambles your way with outstretched arms; join forces with this Monster Mash Seasonal Designer Trunk and get on in a flash!

Zombie Attack: The Undead Unleashed

This gruesome graveyard goings-on ought to have you zig-zagging your way through the tombstones in a hurry. When zombies claw their way back up to the surface, it’s time to get yourself home and board the place up! The undead have never looked so scary than their depiction on this Zombie Attack Seasonal Designer Trunk—a standout choice for those who embrace the darker side of Halloween.

Mummy Mayhem: Wrapped up in Fun

takes inspiration from the mysterious world of ancient Egypt. The world of adventure and ancient evil collide on the outside of our Mummy Mayhem Seasonal Designer Trunk. Preserve all your decorations, costumes, and carving knives in this fantastical footlocker—perfect for young archaeologists and history buffs. Embrace the enigma of an primeval curse and let your imagination unravel with this captivating trunk.

 

From Halloween thrills to the warmth of the harvest season, there's a design to suit every camper's spooky side with Everything Summer Camp’s collection of Halloween-Themed Seasonal Designer Trunks. Make your camp trunk cause a scream! Get an even closer look at each one by clicking here. Which design will you choose for your next adventure? Thanks for reading and Happy Harvest!

 

- John