In the queer outdoors, visibility isn’t just about being seen — it’s about being safe, being proud, and knowing you’re never camping alone.

The humble purple bandanna has become our flag. Not fancy, not custom, not rare. Just simple cotton in a bold, unmistakable shade — the kind of thing you can tie, wave, wear, or hand to a friend around the fire.

It carries a quiet but powerful message:
I belong at the queer campfire. And so do you.

Why Purple? Why a Bandanna?

Bandannas have always been more than fabric — a signal, a marker, a piece of shared code. In queer history, they’ve spoken volumes without saying a word.

We chose purple because it’s unapologetic. It’s visible. And it’s ours. When you knot it on your pack or wave it at Pride, you’re part of a story that’s bigger than you — a story of queer campers claiming space in the wild.

What This Bandanna Is (and Isn’t)

It’s not a luxury accessory.
It’s not limited edition.
It’s not about status.

It’s scrappy, practical, and proudly queer — a signal that wherever you plant your tent, the campfire is already lit.

Every Bandanna Fuels the Mission

When you carry the Purple Bandanna, you carry more than cotton. You carry a piece of the PurpleTents mission:

• Building community around the campfire
• Making the outdoors safer for LGBTQ+ adventurers
• Creating visibility in spaces that once felt hidden

And with every bandanna, you’re also giving back. $2 from each $12 bandanna is donated to the National Park Foundation, the official charitable partner of America’s national parks. Together, we’re protecting wild spaces and making sure everyone feels welcome in them.

Your $12 doesn’t just ship you a bandanna. It keeps the queer campfire burning — and helps preserve the parks where we gather.

Camp Skills: 100 Uses for a Purple Bandanna (Yes, Really!)

A bandanna isn’t just a symbol — it’s one of the most versatile pieces of gear you can pack. From trail marker to pot holder, first aid sling to dog accessory, it’s a camper’s best friend.

We pulled together a full list of creative and practical ways you can put your Purple Bandanna to work on the trail:
👉 100 Uses for a Bandanna

How People Use It

• Worn at Pride festivals as a flag of belonging
• Tied on a backpack to signal “I’m part of this” on the trail
• Around a dog’s neck at camp for instant crew spirit 🐾
• Folded on a dresser at home as a reminder: you’re never alone

See the Bandanna in Action

The Purple Bandanna is more than fabric — it’s a canvas for creativity. Here’s a gallery of imagined moments, showing the spirit of queer campers carrying their purple flag in every setting.

Join the Story

This is more than an accessory. It’s a piece of a movement. A purple scrap of fabric that connects us — from campsites to city streets.

Carry it. Wear it. Share it. And when you do, know you’re helping write the next chapter of queer camping while giving back to the parks that hold our stories.

👉 Get Your Purple Bandanna – $12 Free Shipping ($2 donated to the National Park Foundation)

Share Your Bandanna Story

Tag your story with #CampQueerBandanna and join campers across the country who are tying purple to their packs, their pups, and their pride.