Is your campsite a mess?
We all long for a stylish campsite, don't we?
To step up from being a beginner camper, start by making your site clean and stylish.
A clean site alone makes you look like an advanced camper.
Here are some convenient and portable folding racks to help you create such a site.
Shelving makes storage neat and stylish
I'm usually not good at organizing, and my campsite quickly gets messy when I go camping.
However, ever since I introduced racks, my site has been tidy.
Thanks to them, I no longer have to open and close containers to find plates or lanterns.
I used to have a lot of items and my site tended to get messy, but by incorporating racks, I was able to make it clean and easy to use.
Even if I'm not on Instagram, there's no doubt that I'll be able to create an Instagrammable site.
Types of shelves based on appearance
| Pros | Cons | |
| Wood | ・Blends in with nature ・Lightweight ・Aged look with use |
・Stains easily ・Bulky ・Too light, lacks stability |
| Steel | ・Rugged and cool design ・Stable ・Smaller storage size compared to wood |
・Heavy ・Hard texture, not for everyone |
Racks are mainly made of wood or steel, and each has its pros and cons.
The most common shapes are 2-3 tiers, and 4-tier products are also available. By clarifying your purpose, you'll be able to find the product that suits you best.
Main items stored on camping shelves
When storing items on a rack, place heavier items on the bottom.
Specifically, this means water jugs, Dutch ovens → pots, dishes → food.
This arrangement increases stability and prevents the rack from toppling over.
Some racks are tall and have kitchen functions, and having multiple tiers allows for efficient placement of dishes and food.
Water jugs, especially in summer, can accumulate condensation due to temperature differences, and placing them directly on the ground will quickly get them dirty.
However, by placing them on a rack, they can be kept clean and used without getting dirty.
Recommended shelves (racks)
- Usage size (mm): 600300 Low305 Hi340
- Storage size (mm): 60040060
- Weight: 2.3 kg
- Load capacity: 10 kg per shelf
- Material: Natural wood
This product is from Captain Stag, which offers many affordable camping items.
It's easy to adjust the height, making it flexible to use, and with a width of 600mm, it's spacious and stable.
When first opened, it may have a strong oil stain smell, so open it outdoors.
- Usage size (mm): 600300 Low570 Hi640
- Storage size (mm): 60040090
- Weight: 2.8 kg
- Load capacity: 10 kg per shelf
- Material: Natural wood
There is also a 3-tier model.
This size is perfect for camping with 3-4 people.
- Usage size (mm): 465300 Low845 Hi930
- Storage size (mm): 465400125
- Weight: 4 kg
- Load capacity: 10 kg per shelf
- Material: Natural wood
This is recommended for camping with 5-6 people or for a single family with a lot of luggage.
Although the width is about 135mm narrower, at 465mm, and the height has increased, making it less stable than 2-3 tier products, as mentioned earlier, it can be used safely by placing heavier items on the bottom.
Since it's made of natural wood, some people might be concerned about scratches, but I personally prefer the way it develops a characterful patina.
- Usage size (mm): 380300530
- Storage size (mm): 380300100
- Weight: 5.5 kg
- Load capacity: Not specified
- Material: Steel
Due to the nature of the material, it is heavier than wooden products.
However, this is a trade-off for high strength, and the structure is simpler compared to wood.
You can access items from the side of the shelf, and there are few obstructions when reaching for something while sitting, so you won't feel stressed.
- Usage size (mm): 600350680
- Storage size (mm): 60035075
- Weight: 6.5 kg
- Load capacity: 30 kg (distributed)
- Material: Steel
When stored, it's not very compact as it only folds the legs.
However, it is very sturdy and stable.
It has a load capacity of 30 kg when used alone, so you can place a Dutch oven on it.
Since it's made of steel, it can be used near fire, and can also be used as a side table without stacking.
- Usage size (mm): 1120400800 Bottom shelf height 250530
- Storage size (mm): 1100400170
- Weight: 9.8 kg
- Load capacity: Not specified
- Material: Natural wood, oil finish
When stored, it separates into individual parts and is tied with a band.
While it might seem a bit cumbersome, it allows for more compact storage than other products.
It's the perfect height for placing items while standing, making it ideal for putting a water jug on the bottom shelf and cooking on the top.
- Usage size (mm): 1290420860
- Storage size (mm): 41587011
- Weight: 5.5 kg
- Load capacity: Not specified
- Material: Steel
It's tall and can be unstable if not set up properly, but it functions well as a cooking surface and is easy to use.
It efficiently organizes water jugs and cooler boxes, giving it a neat appearance.
When dad cooks with this, it truly feels like a camping meal and creates a fantastic atmosphere.
Summary
What do you think?
By introducing the items presented here, you too can join the ranks of stylish campers, stepping up from being a beginner.
Finally, my personal recommendations.
If you're going on a friendly camping trip with the kids, this is the one.
Dads, who are often seen as unreliable, can efficiently use this rack to whip up a hearty meal, and they're sure to get high praise from both mom and the kids.
It's sure to restore Dad's standing.
One more.
If the kids are grown and you're going on a relaxed camping trip with just mom, this is recommended.
Adults are fine with dim lighting, so arrange your favorite wine neatly with the gentle glow of an oil lamp.
Why not take the opportunity to express the appreciation you've been unable to say all this time?
