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Fall Camping Checklist & Tips

August 27, 2018 Kim Croisant 27 Comments

With the cool brisk weather, falling leaves, and campfires that the fall season brings, it’s the best time of year to enjoy family time outdoors. Prepare now for fall camping with these fall camping checklist & tips.

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Fall Camping Checklist & Tips

Prepare for the best time of the year for camping with this fall camping checklist & tips.

Don’t get stuck out in the woods without the proper camping essentials. Enjoy your time outdoors with the family, and prepare now for your weekend of camping. My husband and son go tent camping at least two times a year – once in spring and fall with our Cub Scouts family. I’m pretty sure my son would want to go, but this momma prefers camping in a cabin. If you’re the camping type, you’ll want to do it right by taking along the essentials.

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Fall Camping Checklist

  1. Weather-resistant tent
  2. Tarp to place under your tent
  3. Sleeping bags for cold weather
  4. Camping pillows
  5. A hammock for those relaxing timeouts
  6. Camping chairs for the family
  7. A couple of lanterns
  8. Camping Stove
  9. Cooking utensils
  10. Cast-iron skillet
  11. Portable table
  12. Tools
  13. One of those cool metal detectors that find money and gold! (optional, of course)
  14. First Aid kit
  15. Backpacks for hiking
  16. Cooler for breakfast food
  17. Citronella candles
  18. Flashlights, whistles, water bottles, sunscreen, bug spray
  19. Firewood & matches
  20. Canopy

This camping checklist will guarantee a successful camping trip with the family! Just watch for bears!

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Oh, you may not think you’ll need sunscreen or bug spray, but if you’re camping in Texas, you will need both. Hopefully, where ever you go, there’s not a burn ban going on.

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Fall Family Camping Checklist & Camping Tips

Fall Camping Tips for Families

  • Watch the weather before you go. Go prepared.
  • A 6-person tent will sleep six comfortably or four with an air mattress and your gear.
  • Easy tent set-up and breakdown will make your weekend less stressful.
  • Place a tarp under the tent to protect from rain, mud, and dirt.
  • Think about bringing along a canopy for added comfort from the sun.
  • Take along a battery-powered light inside the tent and for bathroom runs in the middle of the night.
  • Keep a lid tightly on trash to keep out raccoons and other nocturnal animals.
  • Bring extra blankets to wrap yourself while enjoying the campfire.
  • Use the buddy system. Don’t go off on your own.
  • Don’t forget all the hiking essentials; good hiking shoes are a must!
  • If you’re going on some more advanced adventures, you’ll want to read about this emergency kit for adventurers that are must-haves.

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Fall Family Camping Checklist & Camping Tips

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With this fall camping checklist & tips, you’ll have an enjoyable, stress-free outdoor camping experience. The fall season is the best time for camping in the great outdoors. So get out and camp!

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Comments

  1. bohemianbabushka says

    October 11, 2018 at 7:31 am

    Babushka and The Trio used to camp regularly during Florida “winters”. Got to the point all BB had to do was drive to the location and they’d do the rest. Good memories, good list to make some more- now with The Grands.

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  2. Ruth I. says

    October 10, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    Great to know these tips! I’d love to go camping this Fall. It will be a lot of fun!

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  3. Shoshana Sue says

    October 10, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    My kids love camping, and they go on a girl guides camp annually but I hate that it happens it winter when the ground is cold. I would have included camp mattress on the list too. All the items you have listed they have as a group 🙂

    Reply
  4. Amee says

    October 10, 2018 at 10:14 am

    Not a fan of camping but my kids and husband love it so I learned to enjoy it as well. Thanks for the camping tips.

    Reply
  5. Bethel C Esmillarin says

    October 10, 2018 at 5:15 am

    Kids do really love camping to experience life outside your home. So it is really nice to know about important tips. Thanks for this!

    Reply
  6. Catalina says

    October 10, 2018 at 5:04 am

    Camping with the whole family during those sunny colorful days needs to be so much fun! For sure we will need a guide like your to organize the camping stay!

    Reply
  7. Anosa - MyrabevLife says

    October 9, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    Not yet a mom but I love camping with my family. Since mom and dad are now old, we still do it with my sister and cousins. Bringing some medicines and first aid kits should always be included when preparing for a camping.

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  8. Marysa says

    October 9, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    We love fall camping, and it’s so important to remember everything. We’ve had some trips where nights got really cold, so we always make sure we are prepared with warm clothes and bedding.

    Reply
  9. Terri Steffes says

    October 9, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    My family won’t tent camp any more (there are stories to that) but I love camping in the fall! The best time ever!

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  10. irishred13 says

    October 9, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    We love heading out on the trails when the weather is nice. Fall is one of my favorite times of year.

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  11. Sarah Bailey says

    October 9, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    I can imagine autumn camping can be really nice. The different colours, how different the world looks as the seasons change. Some great tips for making it a success as well.

    Reply
  12. robin rue says

    October 9, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    We are non-campers in our house, but it sure sounds like you’ve thought of everything someone could need to set out on a camping adventure.

    Reply
  13. Alli Smith says

    October 9, 2018 at 11:49 am

    My daughter and her family loves to camp. I like to glamp and you have the best tips for all of us.

    Reply
  14. Ada says

    October 9, 2018 at 11:20 am

    I’ve never been camping in fall… oh wait I never really been camping at all! ( unless camping at the festival counts 🙂 ) But it seems amazing! You put here a fabulous list and tips, thanks for sharing it!

    Reply
  15. Tasheena Nicole Johnson says

    October 9, 2018 at 11:16 am

    These are awesome tips. I’ve always wanted to go on a camping trip with my family. I can’t wait to implement these tips.

    Reply
  16. Teresa says

    October 9, 2018 at 9:44 am

    Oh now you are all brave to be camping in the fall. The weather is hit or miss here in the Midwest for camping. I think you have some great tips pointed out here for camping in the fall months.

    Reply
  17. Glenda Cates says

    October 9, 2018 at 9:24 am

    I have been wanting to take my son camping and this list will save me a lot of time or forgotten products because it will be our first time to camp.

    Reply
  18. Jeanette says

    October 9, 2018 at 9:15 am

    This is a good list for camping. We do camp but I won’t do it when it’s really cold out. I have a friend that will camp all winter long and I am thinking that he could use a list like this.

    Reply
  19. candy says

    October 9, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Good sleeping pads are a must for camping anytime. During the cooler weather it helps keep us off the bare ground and keeps us warmer.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      October 9, 2018 at 8:31 am

      Oh, that’s a great idea too!

      Reply
  20. Kathy Reyes says

    October 9, 2018 at 1:19 am

    It’s a Great Information for CAMPING

    Reply

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