We were lucky enough to snag a campsite reservation at Yosemite upper pines in the midst of the busiest summer season this national park has seen in years. Crazy long lines to get in, overfilled parking lots, and tons of tourists flocking in. It’s not a great option for day visitors but if you’re staying overnight, this is an incredible experience and you get the earliest access to all the trails and get to hang around the park as long as you want.

Join us firsttimers as we discover what it’s like to camp at one of the most distinct and beautiful national parks in the country. We’ll hike the mist trail, up to vernal falls, then to nevada falls, and also check out lower Yosemite falls.

Our gear:

6person Core PopUp Tent (life changing and so easy to put together): https://amzn.to/4cCo4Ss

Tent tarp (basic must have): https://amzn.to/3zqViFM'>https://amzn.to/3zqViFM

Camping cooking utensils set (has everything you need, and is surprisingly sturdy/heavy duty quality, not flimsy): https://amzn.to/3zqViFM'>https://amzn.to/3zqViFM

Double burner camp stove (love it, but be warned, it's kinda hard to clean): https://amzn.to/4eCvUx8

Stanley camp stainless steel cookware set (I was adamant about using only stainless steel because I fear PFAs in nonstick cookware lol): https://amzn.to/45HWFfF

Kelty love seat camping chair for 2 people: https://amzn.to/4clQ4d9
(BUT I recommend getting the three seater one, so you have a space to put random stuff I wish I saw this before buying my two seater: https://amzn.to/3W07d5p)

Coleman 10x10 Mesh Tent (MUST HAVE for preventing bugs while you're eating and prepping food, but I recommend getting an even bigger one for additional room to roam): https://amzn.to/4cyYjCo

RTIC cooler (just as good as a Yeti, and keeps the food cold all weekend long): https://amzn.to/3L0Hy7q

cordless handheld car vacuum (nice to have but not strictly necessary): https://amzn.to/4cyloFh

Water dispenser jug (it's cheaper at home depot): https://www.homedepot.com/p/IGLOO10...

Collapsible sink/buckets 2pack (SO useful for washing dishes and carrying toiletries to the bathroom): https://amzn.to/4cwiYYl

Hammock (Chesley always brings it, but TBH you're usually out and about hiking so there's not a ton of time to chill in the hammock): https://amzn.to/3zkgqh9

Motion sensored headlamps (I do not recommend these they're very sensitive, but I guess it's good if you are doing activities like exploring caves, cooking, etc.): https://amzn.to/4cf06Nj

Extra large picnic blanket to use as picnic table cover: https://amzn.to/3XFvv71

KD's Platypus water filter (absolutely not necessary, unless you're backpacking): https://amzn.to/3Y4Y0Lw

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