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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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Campfire Hacks for Fun (and Safe) Flames

Campfire Hacks for Fun (and Safe) Flames
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DIY Fire Starters – 10 Creative Ways to Start a Fire

DIY Fire Starters – 10 Creative Ways to Start a Fire
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Winter Camping Essentials: Packing Tips to Stay Safe & Warm

Stawamus Chief hike view

Hiking Packing List | Essentials for Beginner Hikers

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Road Trip Essentials for the Whole Family

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19 Space Saving Camping Organization Ideas

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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

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DIY Biodegradable Bar Soap For 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.

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One-Pot Camping Meals: 10 Camping-Friendly Recipes

vegan high protein oatmeal

High-Protein Oatmeal Recipe for Camping

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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

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10 Classic Camping Food Recipes for Your Next Trip

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One of my best camping secrets is to use citronell One of my best camping secrets is to use citronella candles. Mosquitoes are rampant this year, likely due to more wet weather than usual. 🦟

Citronella candles have about a 40% effective rate. That means you can still get some annoying bug bites if you rely only on burning outdoor citronella candles. 🕯️

Should you rely on them as a method for avoiding mosquito-born viruses? Absolutely not. Will they help you when hanging out at your campsite? Absolutely! 🙌

Here's how I make my own using upcycled materials:
https://poptoptreehouse.com/diy-outdoor-citronella-candles/
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A cold and wet spring means that by the end of Jul A cold and wet spring means that by the end of July, there's still no fire bans for campfires! This past week, I made sure to soak in the tradition of smores over a campfire. 🔥

When camping, I bought wood directly from the site and it was so difficult to chop. The next night, we bought wood from a local seller in town and it was such a breeze to cut with the axe. 🪓

It had me wondering just what type of wood works best for fires, from chopping to heat and smoke. So I wrote about it on the blog!
https://poptoptreehouse.com/the-best-firewood-for-camping-and-how-much-you-actually-need/
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Camping birthday fun, third year running! Even for Camping birthday fun, third year running! Even for a day trip a campground is a great place for a kids birthday party. Or adult bday 😉 in case you were wondering what I want for my bday gift! ❤️ #poptoptreehouse #beautifulbc #camping #campingbirthday ##campingwithkids
Eagle Bluffs opened up just for us to enjoy a snac Eagle Bluffs opened up just for us to enjoy a snack while taking in the gorgeous view. 🦅⛰️
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