About
Trusted Gear and Tips for Every Outdoor Journey
At Castle Preps, we believe the right gear doesn’t just get you out there—it keeps you out there. We’re a small, experienced team driven by a shared love for wild places, quiet mornings, good coffee, and solid equipment that actually works when it counts.
We started Castle Preps to cut through the clutter of flashy gear and too-good-to-be-true promises. Instead, we focus on what matters: field-tested essentials, practical advice, and small upgrades that make a big difference.
Trusted Gear and Tips for Every Outdoor Adventure
Meet the passionate experts behind Castle Preps, dedicated to inspiring your next journey.
Erik Magnuson
Founder & Gear Specialist
A Marine veteran, rock climber, father, and lifelong outdoorsman, Erik has spent years relying on gear in environments where failure wasn’t an option. His no-nonsense approach shapes the backbone of Castle Preps—if he wouldn’t take it into the field, it doesn’t make the list.
Tiffany Magnsuon
Operations Manager
Voice actor, weight lifter, mom, and master organizer of chaos, Tiffany keeps things running behind the scenes. She’s passionate about helping people feel prepared and confident—whether it’s their first campout or their fiftieth.
What We Share
- Gear Recommendations you can trust—we don’t push what we don’t use
- Campsite Cooking + Coffee Tips that are practical (and low mess)
- Checklists and Guides that help you prep smarter, not just pack more
- Tools like our Coffee Machine Descaler—because some solutions are born from real-life headaches
Whether you’re overlanding for a week, car camping for a weekend, or just figuring out your first trip, we’re here to make it a little easier—and a lot more enjoyable.
Outdoor Enthusiast
Adventure Blogger
Castle Preps transformed my camping trips with their expert gear advice and practical tips — truly a game changer for any overlander.