15 Rookie Camping Mistakes NOT TO MAKE

My 15 Rookie / Beginner Camping Mistakes NOT TO MAKE this year! Car camping, backcountry or vanlife!

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Not making a packing list
0:50 - Relying on your phone for directions
1:21 - Not reserving a spot
1:41 - Packing the wrong clothing or footwear
2:20 - Arriving too late
2:38 - Not planning your meals
2:58 - Not storing food properly
3:41 - Forgetting a first aid kid
4:05 - Not testing equipment before you leave
4:29 - Not bringing enough light
4:56 - Not bringing enough water
5:20 - Forgetting about kitchen clean up
5:46 - Not packing out all of your garbage
6:10 - Planning for the best weather
6:39 - Not having cash

📷 Matt 📷

[rosemariedanilevitch]

Especially with backcountry but I think all types of camping - make sure you tell someone (who is not with you) where you are going and approximately when you will be at what sites.

[HerrFinsternis]

5:11 love that little stove. Bought it on a whim and it became my favourite of the lot.

[MillieMoments]

Great tips Nadine! I have definitely been doing a lot more camping in the last year... and I wish I would of known some of these tips before going!! 😊💖

[scottman]

I haven't gone camping in a very long time. It was probably when I went with my parents when I was a kid. It was a lot of fun though! I totally agree with you on making reservations ahead of time. I know there are campgrounds here in Michigan especially on Lake Michigan which can book up on summer (and especially holiday) weekends very early in the year.