How to Build a Sustainable Camp Setup with BROADDICT TrailDeck this Earth Day

by Lumi wang on Apr 21, 2026 0 comments

Let’s be real: Earth Day usually feels like a corporate PR stunt. But if you’re someone who actually spends weekends deep in the backcountry, you know the deal. We’ve all seen the littered campsites and the trashed trails. If we want to keep these spots open, we have to stop being part of the problem.

"Leave No Trace" isn't just a catchy phrase—it’s about how you prep your rig. Here’s how to use the BROADDICT TrailDeck to keep your setup tight and your footprint small.

1. Stop Overpacking

Weight kills gas mileage and beats up the trails. We’ve all been guilty of hauling too much "just in case" gear. Those giant, rattling folding tables? You don’t need them. The TrailDeck is bolted right to your tailgate. It’s your kitchen, your bar, and your workbench. By using one permanent platform, you’re cutting weight, saving fuel, and making your rig a lot more efficient. Simplicity is the ultimate sustainability.

2. Ditch the Trashy Plastic

Plastic bags rip, leak, and eventually blow away. They have no place on the trail. Use the MOLLE holes on the TrailDeck to mount real, reusable gear. Get some canvas pouches for your tools, strap down a metal water jug, and use permanent containers for your food. When your gear is locked down and built to last, you stop creating trash before you even leave the driveway.

3. Cook Off the Ground

Spilling grease or dropping food scraps on the dirt isn't "natural"—it messes with the local wildlife and ruins the site for the next guy. The TrailDeck gives you a solid, waist-high surface. It keeps your stove away from the dry grass and makes it easy to wipe everything down when you’re done. It’s a lot easier to clean a metal deck than it is to scrub a oil spill out of the dirt.

4. Have a "Pack-Out" Plan

Trash happens. The mistake is not having a place for it. Don’t just wedge a trash bag between your seats and hope it doesn't leak. Use the mounting points on the TrailDeck to hang a dedicated waste bag right where you’re working. If the trash bin is easy to reach, the campsite stays clean. It’s that simple.

The Bottom Line

We’re all just guests out there. Respect the trail, and it’ll stay open for us to enjoy. Buying solid gear that lasts a decade is way better for the planet than buying cheap plastic that breaks in a month.