June is Great Outdoors Month, a time to reconnect with nature, unplug from screens, and rediscover the freedom of the open road. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or full-time vanlifer, this month is your reminder (and your excuse) to hit the trail, find your favorite campsite, and make the most of long days and starry nights.

At Aluminess, we believe time outdoors is time well spent and good for the soul; June is the perfect month to lean into the lifestyle with National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, June 14 and the Great American Campout on June 28!

What Is Great Outdoors Month?

What began as Great Outdoors Week under President Clinton in 1998 grew into a full-blown month-long celebration in 2019, when the U.S. Senate officially designated June as Great Outdoors Month. It is a national invitation to get outside; however you define it.

Since then, June has become a nationwide call to venture outdoors, set up camp, and revel in the beauty of the natural world. Participating can mean trekking deep into a national park, finding a peaceful boondocking spot in the forest, or simply parking lakeside for a weekend escape with your bikes and camp set up in tow. You’ll forge lasting memories, nurture a sense of community, and develop a profound respect for the environment.

How to Celebrate Great Outdoors Month

You don’t need a national holiday or special weekend to get outside, just the willingness to go. Here are a few simple ways to make the most of June, no matter where you are:

• Take a Weekend Micro-Adventure
• Plan a Van-Camping Meetup
• Try a New Kind of Camp Setup
• Boondock Off the Grid
• Introduce Someone New to Van Camping
• Camp Under the Star

Even a simple overnight stay, just you, your van, and the night sky, can be unforgettable. The Great American Campout may have started as a national event, but its spirit lives in every stargazing evening outdoors.

Gear Up for the Great Outdoors

Whether you’re out for a weekend or setting off for weeks at a time, the right gear can elevate your entire camping experience. At Aluminess, we design modular accessories that help you get outside faster, stay out longer, travel with confidence and have more fun.

Some Aluminess favorites for outdoor living include:

• Deluxe Box + Drop Down Table – Cook station, work surface, or gear shelf in seconds.
• BackPAC Rear Door Storage – Carry propane, water, or recovery gear with ease.
• Recon Roof Rack – Haul your kayak, solar panel, or cargo bins—all without drilling.
• PowerLift Bike Rack – Carry two e-bikes effortlessly and lift them with the push of a button.
• Surf Pole & Hooks – A beach-friendly essential we created by request from Jimmy Buffett himself. This add-on makes it easy to carry your surfboard—and doubles as a spot to hang towels, wetsuits, or camp gear.

Explore More. Worry Less.

Great Outdoors Month, National Get Outdoors Day and the Great American Campout are all great reasons to break routine and rediscover why we love life on the road and outdoors. It is about more than campgrounds or trailheads. It is about the mindset of adventure, the freedom of movement, and the simplicity of life outdoors.

So pack the van, load the bikes or boards, invite someone new, or just follow your favorite forest road and see where it takes you. We’re here to make sure your gear is ready when you are.