15 Rookie Camping Mistakes NOT TO MAKE

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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
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[@don-dspid2404]

I would definitely add sunscreen and bug repellent. I haven't been camping in years but I still have my camping check list. Its probably 20 years old. Big believer in that list.

[@JaxBespoked]

Yes!

[@mattofstie9298]

Ya good call. Forgetting either one of those can completely ruin your trip as well

[@heynadine]

Oh yes! Great tips

[@sumeiyaaden8190]

omg i learnt the hard way about not cleaning dishes properly. ants are the worst.

[@mattofstie9298]

Ah yes, should have mentioned the ant invasions

[@vclamp]

Great tips! Water is always good because dehydration can impair the ability to think straight which can really make a mess of things. The advantage of winter camping is that there are no insects, and the campfire smoke goes nearly straight up.🔥 Some colleges have good rental camping gear at the Student Union. I am looking forward to your next adventure.😊

[@imalobot08]

Great video Nadine!! I consider myself a pretty hard core camper. My husband and I car camp at least once a month. These are great tips that we also use. I would add to this list, bring a shovel, axe, small hand lighter or torch, something to fan a fire (metal blow wand, plate, or bellow) and fire starter/tinder. Fire is one of our favorite things about camping and it can be hard to start one in certain terrain and weather. Lighter fluid won’t do it. You need the basics and some patience. We have also had to dig out a campsite in snow before or dig our rig out of mud or sand. You just never know. Good to have the tools that make it easier.

[@heynadine]

Yup! Definitely great items to pack!

[@Againsthegradient]

Having set up a tent in pitch black darkness of a forest before, yes planning ahead for time is really important 😂

[@heynadine]

havn't we all? lol

[@3rin817]

If you're at a popular campground, know that a lot of the campers will be RVers... & they do not always realize that their neighbors in the tents can over hear everything they're saying & doing! So, bring earplugs.

[@rosemariedanilevitch3165]

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.

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Avoid to Choosing the wrong size tent!!!!! Nice tips,keep going guys.....

[@heynadine]

Yes! Another good one

[@danielazziptrips]

Rain clothing has been a life saver in many occasions!! ☺️ Thank you for this list Nadine, it was great!!

[@SarahandMarek]

These are great camping tips! 😄 These can really save you from having a very uncomfortable camping experience 😂

[@heynadine]

😊😊😊

[@DnA_Journey]

Excellent guide, Nadine! Thank you for making it👍🏻 We’ll add it to our packing check list😁

[@hihelloizzy]

Love these types of videos! ☺

[@haleyhall3246]

I have never been camping before but really want to. Very helpful tips!

[@rainsoundsalliarti]

Hey, good job. Thanks for this. ☺️

[@AnaGonzalez-xj6pm]

Great video!!!

[@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!! 😊💖

[@heynadine]

Live and learn right 😜 hope you still had a great time!

[@s.a.stewart2743]

Being a US army veteran, my idea of acceptable camping is a Holiday Inn with pool and lounge.

[@mattofstie9298]

Lol, fair enough

[@piplup10203854]

I’m glad you suggested making to sure to know how to use the equipment you bring. A lot of people buy a lot of stuff they think they might not or could need and they don’t know how to use it. I always suggest that with the first aid kit as well know what medical emergencies it can handle and what it can’t so in the event you need it you know how to use it and if it’s more serious than what you can handle how to get help if need be.

[@pheenix1976]

Set up your tent in your backyard before you travel if you haven't camped in a while. Tent bag/pack could be missing poles, pegs or any number of things. Also if it's been put away for a while it could be mouldy or have holes (mice or other pests can do this) and you don't want to have to sleep in a mouldy tent because you have no choice. WILL defo ruin the trip.

[@mattofstie9298]

Yes 100% this. The tent is arguably the most important equipment to test before you leave so definitely set it up and check it out

[@HerrFinsternis]

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

[@loranddeka]

Here is one for some of us. Believing getting back into camping will be as easy as when you were in Boy Scouts/Girl Guides.

[@scottman895]

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.

[@ForceSmart]

A great camping primer. =)

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Great tips! We don't camp often. But we have definitely made a few of these mistakes 🙈

[@kyramunson3623]

I already knew everything you mentioned so I guess that's good! We always end up making of list of things we could have used (mostly kitchen related- can opener) and now I really want to go camping 😭🥰⛺

[@mattofstie9298]

Guess you're not a rookie 👌😎

[@derekcolman]

If you have a new tent, practise putting it up several times on the front lawn before you go. You might want to put it up quickly if the weather is rough at your campsite, and knowing exactly what to do will make it so much easier. Don't camp under a tree in cooler climates because it's colder there than out in the open. I don't know why that is so, but I learned that from experience.

[@mattofstie9298]

I didn't know the tree thing, that's interesting!

[@gleglegl0]

When you pick your spot, make sure that it is at least 100 feet away from streams and lakes, to help protect streamside vegetaion, and prevent pollution. -US Forest Service Protect shorelines by camping more than 60 m from lakes and streams. - Leave No Trace Canada

[@maxplanck9055]

Nadine,how about recommending an orientation course so lost campers can use the terrain to navigate!👍♥️🇬🇧 ,It's a skill anyone can learn

[@heynadine]

For the backcountry campers that would be very good advice!

[@kawabus]

Bring a writing utensil. I was at a campsite last summer and when paying cash (great tip to always carry cash) I realized I didn't have a pen or pencil and had to bother another group of campers to borrow a pen 😬

[@pawansingh5463]

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[@isabeltaccheri7956]

Love this!! People with dogs may want to get a light up collar for their dogs so they can keep track of them better at night

[@heynadine]

great tip!

[@beayn]

Haven't been camping a lot but can confirm some of these problems due to rookie status! Building a tent in the dark usually.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Made that mistake

[@mcmahon31619]

I've been wanting to go camping so badly for years now. Only camping I ever did was in my grandmother's backyard in rural Ontario

[@heynadine]

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[@adamnchicksadventures]

I'm embarrassed to say that despite being a huge outdoors person I've never camped lol... I've got a reservation for garibaldi lake in may and I'm super excited to go and make sure I don't make these mistakes ;) already got one covered hehe

[@mattofstie9298]

Oooo, good choice. I haven't been to Garibaldi Lake since I was a kid and I'd love to go back

[@mirandaalexis]

arriving early and bringing enough light probably the most important ones

[@heynadine]

agreed!!

[@TitomnJeswen]

I'm proud of knowing such an intelligent vegan!

[@jennifersenger8549]

I forgot salt and pepper, which wasn't the worst but made food a little less amazing. I brought 8 gallons of water for 6 people for 3 days... was not enough! Oops! These were my mistakes on my first time this year.

[@HerrFinsternis]

What fantasy landscape is that? 😯 1:56

[@mattofstie9298]

The foggy shot with the weird trees is on Kilimanjaro! We have 2 videos of us climbing to the top. Such a cool and unique landscape 👌

[@lucieherrick1717]

My patents went camping and took and electric frying pan. Ended up being primitive camping with no electricity and they did not have any matches to start a fire. So take matches.

[@mattofstie9298]

Was it organized by someone else or something? They didn't know what they were getting into?

[@lucieherrick1717]

@@mattofstie9298 They booked it and didn’t realize they booked primitive. It’s a family joke now.

[@TitomnJeswen]

🥇🐱‍🏍😃

[@dannydanny9875]

These help campers, and even non campers ^_^