Things You Should Carry When Staying In Cabins

Ray Joderson
3 min readJul 11, 2018

Cabins often serve to bring us a step closer to nature while making sure that we can enjoy all the comforts of our home. They are known to provide a comfortable place to stay after hanging out with family in the mountains or in the woods. You can easily find these cabins everywhere in the world, and Estes Park Colorado is no exception. People visit the place year-round for enjoying the natural beauty the city has to offer and choose to stay in these cabins to have an adventurous vacation. Some of these Estes Park cabins are equipped with all the amenities you can expect in a luxury home while others may not be that perfect. Therefore, you should always make sure that you carry some necessities with you after checking with the rental agency or the owner so that you may not end up in an undesirable situation.

So, let’s take a look at some important items that you should be carrying along when staying in cabins.

Grab Some Basic Stuff

Packing for your stay in a cabin is quite similar to packing for a typical vacation. For instance, you have to pack clothing that is appropriate for weather conditions in the area. It is always advisable to grab some extra clothing in this case, however, because some cabins may not have the laundry facilities. Some other basic stuff to carry can include dryer sheets, laundry soap, rain gear and sturdy boots. Also, bring some toiletries with you as you normally do when you travel on a vacation. Bug spray and sunscreen also make important items for cabin stays as well.

Pack Some Bedding Items

Sometimes, cabins don’t provide bedding and, therefore, you should pack sleeping bags, sheets and pillows. When traveling with your kids, make sure that you have some common items that can be helpful in making them sleep in strange places. These can include cuddly toys or bedtime stories.

Pack Something To Entertain

When staying at Estes Park Colorado Cabins on a vacation, you’d never want to get bored. Besides sightseeing and other outdoor activities, you should also pack something to entertain yourself when in the cabin. Some common items can include video games, headphones, board games, books, a deck of cards, etc.

Pack Something To Explore The Surroundings

Obviously, cabin vacations bring you closer to nature and you want to explore everything around you. And for that, you need some essentials such as binoculars, hats, sunglasses, first aid kits, sunscreen, matches/lighters, reusable water bottles, flashlights, compasses, and trail map/hiking guides. So, make sure you have packed all or most of these items when leaving for a cabin vacation.

Also Get Some Essential Kitchen Items

While you can find Estes Park cabins that feature fully-equipped kitchens, there may be places where you may not get such luxuries. So, in that case, you should pack some utensils, plates/bowls, cups, pans and pots, a cooler, dish soap, rags, can-opener, and some paper towels. Sometimes you might need a camping stove as well for cooking.

So, always pack these necessities with you when heading out on a cabin trip. It will make life easier for you when you won’t have many facilities around.

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