I saved money by shopping at Costco before a 2-week van trip. Here are the items I'm glad I bought.

Monica HumphriesMar 12, 2024, 23:18 IST

Business Insider's author shopped at Costco before a two-week road trip in a campervan.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

I headed to Costco before a two-week trip in a 75-square-foot van.
I wasn't sure I'd find much for my tiny home considering the store sells items in bulk.

Tiny living and Costco seem like they shouldn't go together.

The wholesale store is known for selling items in bulk. Meanwhile, a campervan means limited space.

But I'm a sucker for a deal, so I headed to my nearest Costco outside Denver before a two-week trip in a 75-square-foot van.

Before embarking on a two-week road trip in a van, I headed to Costco to load up on groceries and other essential items.

The exterior of a Costco in Colorado.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

I grabbed a cart and one of the first things I added was Liquid I.V. for $22.99.

Liquid IV from Costco.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

No matter where I am, eggs are an essential. Costco sells two dozen for $3.99.

Two dozen eggs cost $4 at Costco.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

I wanted vegetarian dinner options for my nights at campsites, so I picked up two packages of ravioli for $11.99.

Pasta from Costco.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

I also found a vegetarian soup. Two jars cost $14.99.

Two jars of soup from Costco.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

In the produce area, I purchased salad kits for $6.99.

Bags of salad sold at Costco.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

I also grabbed raspberries for $3.99.

Berries at Costco.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

I stocked up on snacks like Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, which cost $9.99.

Dots Pretzels sold at Costco.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

Most of the snacks I spotted were in packages that would be far too big for a van. Thankfully, some yogurt-covered almonds were the right size.

Yogurt-covered almonds at Costco.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

I love Bobo's oat bars and figured these PB&J granola bars meant I wouldn't need to buy peanut butter, jelly, or bread.

Boxes of granola bars.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

I picked up an enormous bag of popcorn for $5.99, which turned out to be a mistake.

Popcorn at Costco.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

I also purchased household necessities like Lysol wipes for $10.99.

Lysol wipes at Costco.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

Finally, I grabbed hand warmers for $13.99. I'd be traveling to some chilly places and knew I wanted something to keep me warm on hikes and walks.

A box of hand warmers.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

I left Costco with a full cart, savings, and some helpful items for my trip ahead.

The author at Costco.Monica Humphries/Business Insider

I paid $300 for 2 nights in an Airstream trailer. It was my first time sleeping in one, and I'll never do it again in a city.

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