Jin Liu is a Southern California–based Snow Peak ambassador who loves good gear, stunning views, and documenting adventures through photography. Living with a congenital heart condition has shaped Jin’s style of camping—slower, cozier, and focused on simplicity. Instead of hauling tons of equipment or wasting precious time on setup and breakdown, Jin embraces gear that makes camping easy and meaningful. Out in nature, it’s all about embracing life and making forever memories with her dog, Winston.

I first met Jin like I met most of my camping homies… online! I was initially drawn to the overall aesthetic of her camping setup…cozy, practical, not overcrowded, but with just enough flair and gear to cover all the bases of what you would need and want at camp. Jin is an artist, there’s no doubt about it, crafting her camping setups to accommodate and inspire based on the people in the group she is camping with. She led a workshop at Snow Peak Way where fellow campers were able to make their own delicious dish…which, I might add, included the best potatoes I’ve ever had. She not only feeds her campers’ tummies but also nurtures their souls. Jin was our camp neighbor at SPW and so glad I got to spend time and share delicious food with her family and friends…extra shout out to Winston and Topher… the bestest camp dogs.

(B-roll shots on IG and TT Reels of Jin’s set up, I’ll try to have more in the vlog as well)