From city lights to campfire nights, discover how easy it is to swap stress for stars and find your sense of freedom.
You’re not the only one starting fresh — hundreds of Houstonians have learned to camp with us. See how easy (and fun) it can be.
You’re not alone. A lot of people want to try camping, but they don’t have the gear, don’t know what to bring, and definitely don’t want to go solo the first time. Others are just tired of waiting for friends to commit—or settling for another weekend indoors.
Where do you even begin? That’s exactly what we’re going to cover in this free workshop! 😄
Turn ordinary weekends into epic road trips with tents, trails, and a crew that’s ready for adventure.
Explore & try new things
Meet friends who actually want to go camping—people who are excited to sleep under the stars, cook over a fire, hike new trails, and turn weekends into adventures.
Make new camping friends
Well, you’re in luck! Because we’re going to answer all of these questions and more!
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Learn everything you need to know — from choosing the right gear to setting up your tent and planning an easy first trip.
19-page PDF download with checklist, prompts, tips for planning camping trips, places to go, gear needed, how to pick a campsite and more!
Only gear actually used by Bayou City Outdoors and members, don't waste your money buying things that might not work. Check out what we use!
Never forgot an important item! Download our camping checklist and pack like a pro! From necessitates to nice to haves.
Keep it simple with just dry food, go full out with dutch ovens or be comfortable somewhere in the middle. You have options and we explore all of them.
At the end of this workshop, find out how you can go camping with us! We book campsites in advance, bring food and have tents you can borrow for free!