The C&N Happy Camper Steel Summer Camp Trunk

Built to hold its own against the rugged world of summer camp year after year, the Happy Camper is your traditional steel exterior summer camp trunk. It's crazy, but this footlocker can withstand 800 pounds of pressure! That’s why C&N summer camp trunks are endorsed by more camps than any other! We stand behind and on top of our footlockers.

Why are C&N Summer Camp Trunks the Best Trunks for Summer Camp?

The Happy Camper was designed to be a good choice for the summer camp experience. Sitting at the right height to fit beneath just about all cabin bunks, it still provides ample space to pack clean clothes and gear to last a couple weeks.

Picture the first morning at camp: the smell of pancakes draws your camper from sleep just as the breakfast bell rings. “Do you smell pancakes?!” a bunkmate calls from below. With their mouth watering, your camper hops down from the top bunk, lands safely on their summer camp trunk, and flips it open in a flash to grab morning essentials and head out to start the day!

Does my Camper Really NEED a Summer Camp Trunk?

Technically, no. But a cheap packing container like a plastic tote or luggage bag will never compare. Sure these options can move all your gear, but that’s about it. You can’t jump out of a bunk onto a tote or bag. Neither option will be easy to carry once you have them loaded up. They’re essentially impossible to live out of. And, most of all, they won’t continue to carry all your memories when the camp season’s over. The Happy Camper, on the other hand, will--covered in decals, your camp sticker, and whatever other personalization it grows throughout the years. 

Yes, you’ll spend considerably more on one of our footlockers than you will a bin or a bag. That’s because a C&N Summer Camp Trunk is an investment that you’ll use far into the future. In fact, the footlocker YOUR child uses at summer camp today could very well be the footlocker THEIR child uses far down the road! These truly are the best trunks for summer camp!

Built of a solid 3/8”, cabinet-grade plywood, we armor our trunks in steel and dress them in nickel-plated hardware including four crush-proof corners and a slew of clamps to provide structural integrity. Other hardware includes the two basic wire loop latches that secure the lid to the base, the center handle and latch, the two double-wide side handles, two back hinges, and the lid stay on the right side which keeps the lid from falling too far back and damaging your footlocker or falling down too fast and hurting your hand.

C&N Summer Camp Trunks—the Best Trunks for Summer Camp

Let’s hear from Dr. Christopher Thurber, camping expert and co-author of ‘The Summer Camp Handbook’, on the matter: “You want something really sturdy—not the budget trunk you might get at a big box department store, but something you can stand on because that’s what kids will do at camp and they don’t want to fall through it.” Recommended by more camp than any other brand, C&N Footlockers are reputed to be the best trunks for summer camp!

What Do You Do with Your Summer Camp Trunk AFTER Camp?

Outside the summer season, this footlocker makes a cool addition to a bedroom! Store seasonal clothing, valuables  keepsakes, and other belongings until the next camp season comes around!

Like memories of your child's first time at camp and other summers past, this trunk will last many years into the future for your child to look back on with nostalgia, bring to dorm rooms, first apartments, new homes, and eventually pass on to their children. Our trunks are an investment that your family can use for generations to come…

Traditional U.S. Steel

Our trunks boast a steel-clad protective exterior sourced from the historic Rust Belt of western Pennsylvania—a community that was forged around the mighty steel mills of the early 1900s. Our traditional steel exteriors are far more resilient than the vinyl or fabric coverings found on other trunks made today. Yes, steel costs more to make, but our 35 years of experience has shown us that steel is best.

More Accessories than Anyone Else

Get the most out of our summer camp trunks with our exclusive trunk accessories like the Wheel Away System, the LidMate Organizer, the Glide & Go Tray, and more. We’re happy to install these pieces here in our factory or they can always be added onto your trunk at home with ease. Check out our trunk accessories by clicking here.

Our Lifetime Warranty

Are you planning to ship your summer camp trunk through FedEx, UPS, or an airline, as many summer campers do? No other trunk company will warranty many of the shipping damages that may occur. We do. Aside from small scratches and dents, your trunk is protected under our Lifetime Free Repair Warranty—no questions asked.

For $40 round trip, we’ll bring your trunk back to our factory, make all the repairs, and ship it back to you. All repairs are done for free. You just pay for shipping. Whether your child simply tested the limits of our rugged construction or your trunk fell out of an airplane, we’re going to fix it. If you prefer to have the trunk picked up at home, there will be an additional $10.

• Made in the USA
• Constructed from Solid 3/8" Cabinet-Grade Plywood
• Traditional Steel Exterior Storage Trunk
• Baked-Enamel Steel Sheeted Exterior
• Nickel-Plated Steel Hardware and Steel Trim
• Fastener-Free, Smooth Interior
• Preinstalled with Tray Rails
• Storage Capacity: 107.604L (3.8 cu ft or 6,566 cu in)
• Internal Weight Capacity: 150lbs
• External Weight Capacity: 1800lbs
• Weight: 26lbs
• Exterior Dimensions: 32"L x 18"W x 13.5"H
• Interior Dimensions: 31”L x 17”W x 12.5”H
• Trunk Lid Height: 4.125”
• Trunk Base Height: 9.375”
• Linear Measurement: 63.5"
• Interior Handle Measurement: 6"
• 35 Years of Proven Quality, Construction, and Customer Satisfaction
• C&N Lifetime Free Repair Warranty (Shipping Cost not Included)
• Care Instructions: Clean with Mild Soap and Warm Water