Yes. You can generate, edit, and use the full moving plan for free. The optional $19 one-time MovePlan Pro upgrade unlocks the printable PDF binder, weekly reminder emails, and a few power-user features.

Will I get sales calls from movers?

No. MovePlan does not sell your address or move date to third-party movers. The product is funded by the optional $19 upgrade, not lead-generation.

Do I need to create an account?

No account required. Your plan is saved automatically and accessible by URL. You can also add your email so reminder emails can be sent.

How long does it take to generate a plan?

About 60 seconds. You answer 5 short questions (move date, home size, origin, destination, what you need most help with) and MovePlan generates a personalized plan.

Yes. Every task, room, budget line, address, utility, and box label is editable. You can add custom tasks, mark items done, and rearrange the plan to fit how you actually want to move.

Can I move propane or camp fuel?

Not in a moving truck. Propane, white gas, and liquid fuels are hazardous and prohibited. Use them up or dispose of them, and only move empty stoves and lanterns.

How should I pack a tent for moving?

Dry it completely first, then bag the poles and stakes separately so they cannot poke the fabric, and pack it in a tote or stuff sack to avoid mildew and punctures.

Is it okay to compress sleeping bags for a move?

For a short move, yes. For a long move or storage, keep down and synthetic bags loosely packed, since prolonged compression permanently reduces their loft and warmth.

How to Move Camping Gear

Last updated 2026-07-13 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Camping gear is light and easy to move, with two real gotchas: fuel canisters that movers will not take, and down or foam items that should not be crushed for long. This guide covers packing tents, sleeping bags, cookware, and stoves, and how to deal with propane and liquid fuel that cannot ride in a moving truck.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: Packing: 1 to 2 hours for a full kit.
Typical cost: Mostly free with totes and bags you own. New storage totes about $10 to $20 each. Fuel usually cannot be moved and should be used up or given away.
Supplies: Plastic storage totes, Stuff sacks or compression bags, Trash bags for the tent, Padding for stoves and lanterns, Labels, Cooler for perishables (if any)

Pro tip: Use up or give away fuel before the move. Buying fresh canisters at the new place is cheaper than the hazard.

Watch out: Never pack propane, white gas, or liquid fuel in a moving truck. It is a fire hazard and movers legally refuse it.

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