The Camping & Outdoor DTF Transfers collection at Marie Gems holds seven ready-to-press listings: six single designs from $2.00 and one Camping Adventure 5-Pack at $18. The designs are a retro camper van, a campfire, a compass, a tent, a deer and a mountain cross. They are DTF transfers, not finished shirts.
I run Marie Gems, a DTF transfer shop in Wichita, Kansas, with sizes from 4" to 12", no minimum order and more than 500 orders shipped. I print every transfer myself, in house. The camping collection is small on purpose, so this post goes through all seven listings and what a trip's worth of shirts costs.
What is in the Camping & Outdoor DTF Transfers collection?
The Camping & Outdoor DTF Transfers collection holds six single designs and one bundle, seven listings in all. Each single comes in five sizes, 4" to 12", and the bundle is five 12" transfers for $18.
| Listing | Type | Price | What the design shows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Camper Retro Van | Single | $2.00 to $64.00 | A retro camper van under three mountain peaks, with yellow wavy stripes |
| Camp Life Pine Tree Fire | Single | $2.00 to $64.00 | A tall pine tree beside a campfire with rising smoke, on rust-orange stripes |
| Adventure Awaits Compass Mountain | Single | $2.00 to $64.00 | An engraved-style compass between two mountain peaks, on green stripes |
| Take Me Camping Wildflower Tent | Single | $2.00 to $64.00 | An A-frame tent ringed with wildflowers inside a sage-green scalloped frame |
| Into the Wild Deer Mountains | Single | $2.00 to $64.00 | A deer in front of pine-lined mountain peaks, on navy stripes |
| Walk By Faith Mountain Cross | Single | $2.00 to $64.00 | A cross on a mountain peak above pine trees, on rust-orange stripes |
| Camping Adventure 5-Pack | Bundle | $18 | Five 12" transfers: the first five designs above |
Which camping design fits which camper?
Pick the design by the kind of trip, because the six read very differently on a shirt. Here is how each one reads, going by the listing text and the photos.
- Road trippers and van-life fans: Happy Camper Retro Van is the nostalgic one, with cream lettering and a camper van drawn in fine line work.
- Cabin weekends and campground regulars: Camp Life Pine Tree Fire is the cozy campfire design, and the listing says the 12" size fills a full adult sweatshirt front.
- Hikers who skip the cartoon look: Adventure Awaits Compass Mountain leans toward weekend hiker, and the listing says its built-in white base keeps the fine compass lines legible on light and dark fabric.
- Campers who want soft over rugged: Take Me Camping Wildflower Tent is the botanical take, and the listing describes it as feminine over rugged.
- Hunters and wildlife lovers: Into the Wild Deer Mountains is the rugged mountain scene.
- Christian hikers and outdoor families: Walk By Faith Mountain Cross puts a cross on the peak. It also sits in my Faith & Inspirational collection, and my post on Christian DTF transfers shows how to build a matching faith set around it.
What is in the Camping Adventure 5-Pack, and is it worth $18?
The Camping Adventure 5-Pack is $18 for five different 12" transfers, which saves $2 against five singles at $4.00 each ($20.00). It holds Happy Camper Retro Van, Camp Life Pine Tree Fire, Adventure Awaits Compass Mountain, Take Me Camping Wildflower Tent and Into the Wild Deer Mountains. It does not include Walk By Faith Mountain Cross, which is a single here and a member of the Christian Faith 5-Pack.
The listing says it is meant for small shops, market vendors, gift makers and DIY customers who want five coordinated designs without buying them one at a time. Shirts, garments and digital files are not included. If you want five campers in one cabin to each wear a different design, this is the cheapest way to do it.
How much do camping DTF transfers cost by size?
A single camping transfer costs $2.00 at 4" up to $4.00 at 12", and buying 5, 10 or 20 of the same design in one size lowers the price per shirt. All six singles use the same ladder, which I confirmed on each listing.
| Size | 1 transfer | 5 transfers | 10 transfers | 20 transfers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4" | $2.00 | $9.00 | $17.00 | $32.00 |
| 6" | $2.50 | $11.25 | $21.25 | $40.00 |
| 8" | $3.00 | $13.50 | $25.50 | $48.00 |
| 10" | $3.50 | $15.75 | $29.75 | $56.00 |
| 12" | $4.00 | $18.00 | $34.00 | $64.00 |
My size guide lists 10" as popular for adult shirt-front designs and 12" as the full-size option, and it notes that the listed size is the maximum design dimension, so a 12" transfer is not necessarily a 12-by-12-inch square. My post on 12x12 DTF transfers explains that in more detail.
How many transfers does a camping trip or family order need?
Order one transfer per shirt, then fill the count with the biggest pack that fits. Three real examples with the prices above:
- Eight matching shirts for a group trip, one design at 10": one 5-transfer order ($15.75) plus three singles ($10.50) costs $26.25. That beats eight singles at $28.00 and a 10-transfer order at $29.75.
- Six shirts for a cabin weekend, one design at 12": one 5-transfer order ($18.00) plus one single ($4.00) costs $22.00, against $24.00 for six singles.
- Five campers, five different designs: the Camping Adventure 5-Pack at $18.
For other sizes and group counts, my price comparison of single, 5-pack and 20-pack orders has the full breakdown.
What do I need to press camping DTF transfers?
You need a compatible blank and a heat press, plus a 320°F setting, 15 seconds, firm and even pressure, and a cold peel. The transfers arrive printed, so there is no cutting, mirroring or weeding. The bundle listing says cotton, polyester and cotton/poly blends in light or dark colors all work.
My DTF pressing guide has the settings, and my post on how to choose a heat press for DTF transfers covers which platen fits a 12" design. My listings say to wash finished garments inside out on a cold, gentle cycle and to keep dryer heat low.
Can I get a camping design that is not in the collection?
Yes, you can upload your own artwork for a custom transfer, which costs $2.00 to $64.00 with sizes and prices matching the regular transfers. Use it for a family name over a campground, a trip year or a club logo. Check the high-resolution and permission wording on the custom DTF upload page first. If you want a seasonal camper, the Christmas DTF Transfers collection has a Happy Camper Christmas design, and my fall DTF transfers roundup covers designs to press after Halloween. You can also browse every theme in the DTF Transfers collection.