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Hello!

I’m Stephanie, the camping mama behind PopTop TreeHouse! Here you’ll find all my tips and tricks for camper life, as well as my family’s adventures in the Pacific Northwest.

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Check Out Our Campervan

My camper brings 2 of my favourite things together: family and nature. 15 years ago, my desire to own a camper van started to manifest. Throughout the years, I kept my eye out and waited for the right camper van to catch my eye…and now I’ve found it!

About Our Van

Camping Basics

Calling all adventurers, this is camping 101! This section details everything I learned in my time camping and the resources I wish I had starting out! From packing checklists to what to inspect, this is all the need to know info to get you out and exploring.

How to Practice Bear Safety While Camping

How to Practice Bear Safety While Camping

How to Practice Bear Safety While Camping
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Cheap Camping Supplies: How to Camp on a Budget

Cheap Camping Supplies: How to Camp on a Budget
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Camping Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of Being a Good Camper

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Camping Necessities for a Successful Camping Trip

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The Bugs, Bites, and Itches of Camping: Avoid Bugs While Camping Naturally

BC Beach

Camping in the Rain: How to Stay Dry and Have a Good Time

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The Ultimate Campfire Cooking Guide

water's edge at Sooke River

BC Camping Guide: How to Find a Campsite With or Without a Reservation

Backyard Fire Pit

Backyard Camping: How to Set Up a Fun Overnight Camping Excursion in Your Yard

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How to Maintain Social Distancing While Camping

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The Best Camping Chairs

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Camping with Kids

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The Ultimate Guide to Camping with Pets

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Best Sleep Camping

Recipes

Eating healthy at home is hard enough as it is, but how can we maintain a balanced lifestyle on the road and while living in nature? With everything made from scratch, these are some of my nutritious, yet easy meals to make while camping.

grilled kabobs

Easy Kabobs for Camping: 10 Simple Shish Kabob Recipes

The Best Classic S’more Recipe + 10 Delicious Variations

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

pork chops

Grilled Herb-Rubbed, Bone-In Pork Chops

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Camping Cooking Essentials

banana nut muffins

Banana Nut Muffins

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Cherry blossoms mean camping season is coming up 👀
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Calling all BC campers!! Have you had difficulty t Calling all BC campers!! Have you had difficulty trying to secure a camping reservation from BC parks? 

I have compiled a FULL guide on how to nab a camping reservation including some tips you may not have thought about.

And because I know the demand is only getting higher, I also included a ton of alterative website and tools you can use to find a campsite throughout the province.

Check it out on the blog!
https://poptoptreehouse.com/bc-camping-guide-how-to-find-a-campsite-with-or-without-a-reservation/
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Yo Bear! 🐻 I used to yell out this phrase while Yo Bear! 🐻 I used to yell out this phrase while on hikes and for good reason. Bears want to stay away from you just as much as you want to stay away from them. 

A big part of keeping bears away from your campsite is making sure there are no goodies there to entice them over. Oftentimes, humans are the problem, not bears.

I've compiled a list of some of the best ways to prevent an encounter with a bear and what to do on the rare encounter with them. Check it out on the blog!
https://poptoptreehouse.com/bear-safety-while-camping/

📷 Photo by Francisco Cornellana Castells from Pexels.
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Have you been to Teapot Hill? Out by Cultus Lake, Have you been to Teapot Hill? Out by Cultus Lake, this darling hike reminds me so much of Alice in Wonderland.

As you hike, keep an eye out for teapots, teacups, and mugs. They are everywhere! I spotted some hikers carrying their own teapot, ready to hide it in the foliage.

This hike is great for the kiddos. They never get tired or bored as it's a constant game of eye spy. Heck, I was probably having more fun than my son!
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Make use of those frozen bananas in your freezer ( Make use of those frozen bananas in your freezer (I know you have some) with these banana nut muffins. The bananas in the recipe keep these muffins fresh and moist for days to come while the walnuts provide a satisfying crunch.

When I make these in a big batch, I’m handing them out to all my friends and family who I am camping with. They make for easy and filling snacks between meals, especially while out on the trails.

Find the recipe here:
https://poptoptreehouse.com/banana-nut-muffins/
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If you were to stop by my campsite, this is what y If you were to stop by my campsite, this is what you would see. By now, I have mastered my set up, knowing exactly what I need and where it goes.

I remember when I first was getting started camping, I couldn't believe how much I needed to source. From coolers to sleeping bags to camp stoves, it can get pretty pricey starting out.

Now that I've got my full set-eup, I wanted to share some ways you can source cheap camping supplies when you're just getting started. Camping should be fun, not expensive!

Check it out on the blog:
https://poptoptreehouse.com/to-camp-on-a-budget/
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