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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.

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Winter Camping Essentials: Packing Tips to Stay Safe & Warm

Winter Camping Essentials: Packing Tips to Stay Safe & Warm
Stawamus Chief hike view

Hiking Packing List | Essentials for Beginner Hikers

Hiking Packing List | Essentials for Beginner Hikers
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Road Trip Essentials for the Whole Family

Camping Set Up with Tent

19 Space Saving Camping Organization Ideas

garden sage for campfires

Herbs that Keep Mosquitoes Away (Must-Try Camping Hack!)

Alder Flats mountain

Stay Warm With These 15 Winter Camping Tips

One Mile Lake boardwalk and lily pads

26 of the Best Vancouver Camping Spots (No-Ferry Required!)

Back Camping Set up View

25 Inventive Dollar Store Camping Hacks

water's edge at Sooke River

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

Tick bite safety

Tick Safety: How to Avoid Tick Bites in the Woods

Stephanie in the Lake

Beat the Heat: Keeping Cool While Camping

bar soap for camping

DIY Biodegradable Bar Soap For Camping

Rusty Recycled Can Citronella Candles

DIY Outdoor Citronella Candles for Camping

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The Best Firewood for Camping (And How Much You Actually Need)

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.

bowl of minestrone soup

One-Pot Camping Meals: 10 Camping-Friendly Recipes

vegan high protein oatmeal

High-Protein Oatmeal Recipe for Camping

smore rice krispies variations

Quick S’more Rice Krispies Recipe (+Variations to Try!)

banana nut muffins

15 Quick & Easy Camping Breakfast Ideas

High Fibre Granola Bar Recipe for Camping

lemon chicken

10 Classic Camping Food Recipes for Your Next Trip

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Thank you for a great start to summer #rathtrevorb Thank you for a great start to summer #rathtrevorbeach #beautifulbc #camping #summertime #vancouverisland #campinglife #campingwithkids #poptopcamper #poptoptreehouse
Sunset beach party #camping #sunset #beautifulbc Sunset beach party #camping #sunset #beautifulbc
Breakfast: just add hot water. Apple cinnamon oatm Breakfast: just add hot water. Apple cinnamon oatmeal with blueberries, hot chocolate with marshmallows, matcha latte with oat milk, and @stellaandchewys dog food with pumpkin. #campinglife #campingfood #campingmeals #campingbreakfast #campingwithdogs #campingwithkids
I bought these reusable water balloons from a frie I bought these reusable water balloons from a friend who crochets and they are so much fun! Soak them like sponges for a water fight, which is also a good way to get acclimated to the water when it’s chilly! By the time the water battle is over, you can dive right in. 🎈#campinglife #campingwithkids #waterballoons #beautifulbc #beachvibes #rathtrevorbeach
What a way to wake up. We keep our camp neat becau What a way to wake up. We keep our camp neat because everything is in the tent or cubbies. Lack of clutter makes me feel calm. SUV tent from @napieroutdoors is going strong into year three with a lot of nights clocked already.💚 #carcamping #vanlife #gtrv #campinglife #beautifulbc #campquirky #campinginstagram #poptop #poptoptreehouse
And we are off! It's so windy today on @bcferries And we are off! It's so windy today on @bcferries 🤢 #camping #beautifulbc #vancouverisland #campingwithkids #poptoptreehouse
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Happy first day of summer! Can't wait to finally g Happy first day of summer! Can't wait to finally go on the first camping trip of the season tomorrow 🙌
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#summersolstice #summer2022 #firstdayofsummer #allium #explorebclocal #queenelizabethpark #bcisbeautiful #pnwgarden #pnwwonderland #bclife
Spring time means plenty of goslings!! #beautiful Spring time means plenty of goslings!!

#beautifulbc #canadiangeese #canadagoose #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canadaswonderland
It's getting too hard to find places to let Ozzie It's getting too hard to find places to let Ozzie run offeash. Please please share ideas! He's such a great dog off leash and he needs to run and those muddy outdoor cages do not appeal. #vancouverdogs #dogsofinstagram #dogmom #rescuedog #mexicandog #bonevoyage
Helllooo! It's been awhile since I said hello here Helllooo! It's been awhile since I said hello here and I have too many photos of outdoor adventure on my phone that I've been neglecting to post. Since ski season is officially over  I'm busy planning camping for the summer so I can wake up in the trees and drink my matcha!

Please send me dms about awesome spots I should try out this year. And let me know if I should keep them secret...I promise I won't disclose favourite locations unless you give me the ok. 💚
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Moody days. . . . . . #beautifulbc #parkscanada #c Moody days.
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Thinking it's time to do this hike again! . . . . Thinking it's time to do this hike again!
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#beautifulbc #parkscanada #canadasworld #bcparks #bcisbeautiful #discoverbc #tourismbc #hikebc #pnwbc #bcisbeautiful #campingvibes #ourbc #dailyviewbc #explorebritishcolumbia #pnwhikes #poptop #campingtrailer #mybc #bctourism #mypnwlife #camperbuild #familycampingtrip #campingislife #campingbc #campingbc #adventurebc #poptoptreehouse #stmarkssummit
Just a pup waiting to go camping! 🐶 . . . . . # Just a pup waiting to go camping! 🐶
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#ozzie #campingdog #campingpet #adventuredog #adventuredogs #happydogs #dogsonadventures #bestwoof #adventuredogsofficial #rescuedog #terrier #mixeddog #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescued #dogsofcanada #dogsofvancouver #wildtogether #ilovemydog #homeiswherethedogis #rescueisthebestbreed #petsarefamily #dogmom #doglife
Happy first day of spring! Gosh, I love this seaso Happy first day of spring! Gosh, I love this season. Can't wait to pull out the van and get camping. 😁
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#spring #springflowers #spring2022 #crocus #campingseason #campingtime #letscamp #camping101 #bcisbeautiful #beautifulbc #bcflowers #crocusflowers #campingvibes #camperlife #camper #letsgocamping #campingtrip
Biodegradable dish soap is super easy to make. It Biodegradable dish soap is super easy to make. It requires only a few ingredients and you can easily customize the scent so you can enjoy the fragrance while scrubbing away. 

Once you’re done, you’ll have clean dishes and an eco-friendly conscience knowing that you’re being a responsible camper.

Find my recipe over on the blog!
https://poptoptreehouse.com/lemon-and-pine-biodegradable-dish-soap-recipe-for-camping/
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Granola bars are the ultimate on-the-go food. Anyt Granola bars are the ultimate on-the-go food. Anytime we're out and about, you bet I'm going to be packing some granola bars for the adventure. 

I detailed my go-to recipe over on the blog if you want to also make your own! It's easier than you think. 😉

https://poptoptreehouse.com/granola-bar-recipe/
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Yes, it was a bit of a pain getting here and secur Yes, it was a bit of a pain getting here and securing a spot, but I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Ruckle Provincial Park is unlike anything else I’ve ever seen. Your campsite is the ocean and every spot has a view of the Swanson Channel.

Rather than woodsy, the area for tents is a grassy meadow amongst the shoreline’s rocks. It makes the campsite feel much beachier and holiday-like than other oceanside campgrounds I’ve been to.

In the morning, we would sip our tea and coffee while watching the ferry boats pass by. It was utter bliss. And on a lazy morning, we would unzip our tent and take in the view via sleeping bag.

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The best words to live by. 🏕️☀️ . . . . . The best words to live by. 🏕️☀️
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If you're hungering for some camping recipes, I've If you're hungering for some camping recipes, I've got you covered! 😋

Over on the blog, I documented some of my favourite classic camping food recipes...these peanut butter and chocolate brownies included!

https://poptoptreehouse.com/classic-camping-food/
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