16 Things I Do Before My Car Camping Trips (Pre-Trip Checklist)
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
- In this video I go over a bunch of things I do to get ready for a trip.
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For pee-chilling a cooler, you can also freeze one of the water jugs, the take it out the day of, and then you still have a jug of cold water.
I think the planning of the trip is almost as much fun as the trip! I go on a lot of one or two night getaways so I have a master list I keep on my phone of things to pack, makes it easy and stress-free and I can be ready in about half an hour! And I'm always adding to the list. Regarding the ice in the cooler, I wash out 2 liter milk jugs and fill with water, keep in the freezer and use them instead of blocked ice. No mess when they thaw and I can use the water for extra water if I need it. I also freeze my water bottles the night before
Yep, using frozen ice jugs is a great idea for shorter trips, like the ones you said you go on. Thanks for watching, Nancy!
After planning a trip I hand my car over to my son. He checks and changes fluids and vaccums and cleans. He takes such good care of me.
That's a good son, for sure!
One thing I would add for 'weather planning' it might be sunny all day without rain or storms but WIND can ruin a trip if it's strong enough. I completely ignored wind in weather forecasts till it almost got me killed on a mountain climbing trip. It was 75 mph wind in the mountains where there were no trees and 35 mph wind on the ground. It was so windy I was getting hypothermia from it even after wrapping myself in a thermal blanket which tattered to pieces because of the wind. I couldn't move in any direction without the risk of getting blown to my death. So check for rain, check for storms, check for wind even if neither of the first two are present.
Yep, a great point. Wind can be brutal! Thanks for commenting.
It's funny when I go camping the first thing I check for its wind (tent camper) then rain
@@WhatsUpWithSheila yep, that wind is exhausting ina tent
Thank you. I’ve been planning my trip for 2 months now. I’ve never car camped before so lots of time consuming prep work, but after this I should be set. I’m trying to be very conscious about purchases so I don’t impulse buy a bunch. I start with shopping on Amazon and putting things in my cart as I think about it (or see it in a video👍) , but then ‘save it for later’, then I can go back and look thru my lists and rethink about what I really need vs what I can substitute out or modify from gear I already have. It’s saved me money and clutter and is more respectful to the Earth I am exploring.
I would love to learn more about using Cal Topo and Gia GPS if that is something you are interested in going into more depth on.
'Highway Weather' is a great app to check how the weather's going to be on the route you're planning on taking.
Great video! I like to also fill the gas tank the day before.
I'm in a high roof van. I'll buy a months worth of provisions. I also have a domedic refrigerator. I'm also a vandweller so this makes life easier.
Your mindset is from seasons of ongoing trips - I am taking in your knowledge, here, on planning the trip itself, great ! I always bring everything I need- and more. Maybe I don’t need 3 first aid kits, but found each one has different things in it,, except the multitude of bandaids. Ultimately, for me, the trip tells me what I really need. I guess I’m not a minimalist
thanks for referencing caltopo. cool site. did not know about it.
I have never pre cool my cooler, I am going to star doing that!
Works great!
Thank you for this topic! 😃
Great checklist! Most of these are in your book, SUV RVing, yea? Love this video and your ideas 💜happy trails
Many of them are covered to some extent in the book, but not all of them, and not in a list like this. Thanks for watching!
Comprehensive list. Very similar to mine. Thank you Tristan.
Thanks for watching, Deanna!
Packing for trips is always chaotic for me.... usually take 100 things I don't need and forget at least one thing i do.... haha But we do the mileage pics too... very helpful to know how far and how efficient we travelled
Lol yep, I still take more than I need and forget things, even with lists!
My father once said to take more than you need and you'll have enough.
I also have the Gaia app.
You are such a planner. Me too. You have talked about many other things. Were these included in the other categories? (In no order: Money, credit cards, licenses, passes, reservations, backup plans, emergency numbers (towing, medical care), shower water, let folks know where/when, script some of videos, cleaning stuff for self, car, food, plates, pans, etc. Clean linens on bed. plan/download entertainment. Dry ice, blue ice, freeze food for end of trip, my friend. Plan clothes. )
Very pleasant, well structured video.
Thanks Tim!
Great information
Every single time I'm prepping and packing and trying to remember everything I need to deal with, I tell myself, "Okay, after *this* trip, I'm gonna make checklists so I don't have to wrack my brain trying to remember everything and inevitably forget something." Then I take my trip, come home, and forget about making a checklist until it's too late as I'm prepping the next trip, and I tell myself, "Okay, after *this* trip..." Given that your prep is very similar to mine, instead of actually building my checklists, I think I'll just rewatch this video a few days before each departure. 8^D Thanks for covering your process, as usual some good ideas here I hadn't thought of.
I love your videos thank you
Thanks for the helpful tips, I took a few notes as I was watching. I have a similar routine, but on last months camping trip I really over packed, esp. food, so I need to look at that.
I still overpack, but not quite as much as I used to :)
Thanks for sharing - I love how you presented things - with a list. Perhaps a good video would be how you use caltopo and Gaia for some of us that want to get more organized on the trip route planning. Keep it up, I have learned a lot from you and love your enthusiasm for trips. I travel in a similar manner in my Subi Forrestor but not as organized yet. ;-)
Agreed Melanie 😀I was going to ask the same questions. When you download the map for the area is that for gaigps?
Yes, when I download the map for offline use, it's through Gaia GPS.
Awesome video 🤗
Thanks Summer 👍
I found lots of similarities here to what I do. I like to use Evernote on my phone for my to do list. I use the check boxes and mark off those last-minute items the day of the trip. I also group my items into major categories such as cooking, bedding, stove and fire making, and toiletries, etc. That helps me think about everything the week or so before. I don't go nearly as often as you do so on this last trip the week before felt really hectic but it all paid off and I had everything I needed.
I'm going to share this video with Caravan Carolyn because she recently got a car to use and needs to plan for her first upcoming journey. Thanks so much:)
I haven't seen her for a while. I'll have to check her out.
Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Perfect. I don’t watch your videos in any particular order, but I had been wondering what trip and trail map tools you use. I haven’t precooled a cooler, but I definitely heat extra water and preheat my coffee cups on cold camping mornings.
Good info
Pre chilling the cooler, good idea!!! Who is the music at the end of your videos? Great video, thank you!
If you haven't already done it, add to your master checklist the expiration dates of anything, seldom used, that requires periodic replacement. Two examples: OTC meds and water purification tablets. This would also include food/drink items stashed in emergency kits. IMO, better off not to have water purification tablets than to have old ones that may no longer be effective.
Great process! (amazingly similar to my own)
I too use Gaia gps for locating routes, trails, etc... I’m always open to planning/navigation tools and I’m curious what you find useful about caltopo that you don’t find available in Gaia?
Tristan just came across this video today and my question I hope you will see and reply is about first aid kit if you carry one and if you ever had problems with blisters? Please. Senior lady here preparing for take off in her SUV RAV4. Thank you Tristan for the great info! Wish you and Cassie the best!
终于又有通知了。支持🏓⏰🈵️✅💯
Dang, u r organized .
Great video. I do similar checklists and pre-planning. I have a 12 volt fridge so I plug it in the night b4. Was looking for SUV rving t shirt but did not see one. Is that one you are wearing in the video?
I've had trouble finding SUV RVing shirts that I like. I still wear the sample ones that I've received, but I don't sell them yet. Still working on it. Thanks Jeana!
Have you ever considered carrying one of those satellite emergency communicators (e.g., “inReach” by Garmin)? It was suggested to me by someone I recently met while camping, who coincidentally travels and camps in a RAV 4 like you.
Yep, I'll get one at some point, but they're $$$. Haven't gotten one quite yet.
The point one I got the most out of, is taking a picture of the odometer. I've been writing the mileage on fuel receipts, which i inevitably lose one or two on a weeks trip.
Thx
*Forgive this ignorance in advance:* I had no idea so much went into planning for these trips. I thought you just popped up and hit the road. Not quite that spontaneous, but not too far from that either.
I don't plan much as far as a day-to-day itinerary. As far as seeing/doing things, I have a list of things I want to see and do, and then basically I just head out and do what I feel like doing. But getting stuff ready before the trip does take time and effort. Thanks for watching!
Thank YOU. Love your videos. And love the work you put in to preparing.