Laura Izumikawa

We’ve been camping as a family since Joey was a tiny tot, and along the way, we’ve learned that sleep can make or break a trip. It’s actually the number one reason families skip camping altogether. Understandable! Over the years, we’ve slowly dialed in our setup—with a lot of trial and error—and @rei has been a big part of that journey. We upgraded a few essentials from REI’s Campwell collection, including their sleeping bags (two can be combined into one large sleeping bag!), and we found that the right sleep gear makes ALl the difference.

We’ve shared a longer video on YouTube with more of what we like to pack for car camping — including what we pack for cooking and washing up — if you’re feeling inspired to #optoutside with the fam! #REIPartner #carcamping #REImember