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Need a trunk that stands the test of summer camp? Think of the Happy Camper as the gold standard of camp trunks. Laughing off the chaos of summer camp, the Happy Camper is built right here in Wisconsin using solid 3/8" cabinet-grade birch plywood and armored in steel from Pennsylvania’s historic Rust Belt. This is the legendary trunk that’s made a name for itself across camps nationwide.
Kids jump on it. Sit on it. Live out of it. And it just keeps going. Built to withstand 1800 pounds of pressure, this trunk gets handed down, summer after summer. In fact, the footlocker YOUR child uses at summer camp today could very well be the footlocker THEIR child uses far down the road! That’s why more camps recommend C&N Footlockers over any other brand.
Campers need their own little corner of the world at camp, and this is it. The Happy Camper isn't some saggy duffel or disposable bin. It’s solid. It’s striking. It’s the centerpiece of your camper’s space. With 20 bold color options and endless ways to personalize—from custom nameplates and Lid Skinz to stickers and organizing extras—this trunk reflects the camper who owns it.
Need wheels? Add the Wheel Away System. Want more organization? Install a LidMate and Glide & Go Tray. We’ll take care of it right here in our factory—or you can customize at home with ease. No other trunk brand offers more ways to personalize and power up your trunk.
Sized just right to slide under most camp bunks, the Happy Camper provides plenty of space for a two-week stay—without taking over the cabin. And with shipping in just two business days, you’ll have it in time for Opening Day (even if you’re ordering a little last-minute).
And if anything ever happens to it—even during shipping—we’ll repair it for free under our Lifetime Warranty. Just cover the round-trip shipping and we’ll handle the rest. That’s a level of trust and durability no one else offers.
Dr. Christopher Thurber, co-author of The Summer Camp Handbook, says it best:
“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.”
This IS That Trunk!
Similar to shopping for a backpack, a Buying Guide will come in handy for picking out the best trunks for summer camp. Many camps hail the footlocker trunk as their preferred packing container. But what size will suit your camper best, specific to his or her camp stay? You’ll want to consider a few different factors before making your decision.
First, get the right bed height for the bunks at camp. You might be able to find this on your camp information packet but, if not, don’t be afraid to call up the camp for answers. Generally trunks under 14” are the best trunks for summer camp.
Second, consider the amount of camp clothing, gear, and supplies you need to pack. Just because your child is going to camp for three weeks doesn’t mean you need to pack clothes for three weeks, many camps have laundry service. Follow your camp’s packing list.
Third, consider what size clothing you’re trying to pack. After all, a dozen Youth Small Tees won’t eat up as much space as a dozen Adult Larges. The lists above will give you a good idea of what can fit inside each of our trunks. We used a combination of Youth Large and Adult Small clothing to create the lists. Our camp trunks are all 32” long and 18” wide, the only difference is in the height of trunks.
We designed with size in mind! Our smallest trunk means that it costs the least and weighs the least. It also means that it’s the least expense when travelling on airlines. Most campers that use this trunk attend a camp with very low bed heights or consistently travel to camp via plane.
By far the most popular of our camp trunks, Happy Campers are the best trunks for summer camp. This is the safest choice. Why? Because it works! Sized right for pretty much any camp, the Happy Camper can do no wrong. 75% of our footlocker sales are Happy Campers. It’s also the model for our latest creation, Designer Trunks, which are made with the same size and design of the Happy Camper.
If your camp offers the available space, then the UnderGrad is a great size trunk for you. This trunk fits a bit more gear than the Happy Camper. The additional packing space provides for a little wiggle-room too which makes living out of the trunk a little more convenient.
If your camp has no height restrictions, then go as big as you can with the Graduate. For campers who are looking forward to a lengthier camp stay at a camp without laundry service, this is the trunk for you. The Graduate also offers excellent future use at school if college is coming up soon after your summer camp days.
