Do I Really NEED a Trunk for Camp?
Technically, no. But a cheap packing container like a plastic tote or laundry bag will never compare. Sure these options can move all your camp gear, but that’s about it. You can’t jump out of a bunk onto a tote or bag. Neither option will be easy to carry once you have them loaded up. They’re essentially impossible to live out of. And, most of all, they won’t continue to carry your camp memories when the camp season’s over. The Happy Camper Camp Trunk, on the other hand, will.
Yes, you’ll spend considerably more on one of our trunks than you will a bin or a bag. That’s because a C&N Trunk is an investment that you’ll use far into the future. In fact, the trunk YOUR child takes to camp could very well be the trunk THEIR child takes to camp!
Built of a solid 3/8”, cabinet-grade plywood, we armor our trunks in steel and dress them in nickel-plated hardware including four crush-proof corners and a slew of clamps to provide structural integrity. Other trunk hardware includes the two basic wire loop latches that secure the lid to the base, the center handle and latch, the two double-wide side handles, two back hinges, and the lid stay on the right side which keeps the lid from falling too far back and damaging your trunk or falling down too fast and hurting your hand.
Let’s hear from Dr. Christopher Thurber, camp expert and co-author of ‘The Summer Camp Handbook’, on the matter: “You want something really sturdy—not the budget trunk you might get at a big box department store, but something you can stand on because that’s what kids will do at camp and they don’t want to fall through it.”
Outside the camp season, this camp trunk makes a cool addition to a bedroom! Store seasonal clothing, valuables, and keepsakes until the next camp season comes around!
Like memories of camp, this trunk will last many years into the future for your child to look back on with nostalgia, bring to dorm rooms, first apartments, new homes, and eventually pass on to their children. Our trunks are an investment that your family can use for generations to come…
Traditional U.S. Steel
Our trunks boast a steel-clad protective exterior sourced from the historic Rust Belt of western Pennsylvania—a community that was forged around the mighty steel mills of the early 1900s. Our traditional steel exteriors are far more resilient than the vinyl or fabric coverings found on other trunks made today. Yes, steel costs more to make, but our 35 years of experience has shown us that steel is best.
More Accessories than Anyone Else
You’ll get the most out of your camp trunk with our exclusive trunk accessories like the Wheel Away System, the LidMate Organizer, the Glide & Go
