Autumn Camping Dont's

[CozInCowtown]

Do not pet the porcupines late Autumn, or early spring also.
The rest of the year it is okay as long as it is being recorded for YouTube.
I hope this helps,
DC

[login]

If you're backpacking use a foam mat, not an air mattress.
You'll be warmer on chilly nights.

[Grandpa]

If you camp in the Rockies you may wake up to new snow. But don't eat it if it's Yellow.

[freedommachine]

I'll add somthing to this, camping in fall time bee's and wasps can be very aggresive. Yellow jackets become more aggresive during autumn when the colony begins to die out except for the queen. Since yellow jackets nest in the ground among other places, flip flops, bafe feet can be a bad thing when the yellow jackets are becoming aggresive. So if you are allergic to stings or do not know, it would be best to be on the safe side and stay covered up with protective clothing.

[isabelle]

Do any of you think pre-teen girls would be okay? I'm sure I'd do fine but when it's younger kids I always worry. I guess I could take a parents poll to see if they'd even let their daughters go.

[Rosie]

If you are camping in the fall please be aware that this is also hunting season in many places so make sure you check to see you are out during the hunting window. If so, be sure to wear orange hat or vest to avoid getting shot while collecting firewood.

[IndianaHiker]

Originally Posted by isabelle

Do any of you think pre-teen girls would be okay? I'm sure I'd do fine but when it's younger kids I always worry. I guess I could take a parents poll to see if they'd even let their daughters go.

The girls will be fine. Don't worry so much the kids are more resilient than the adults. I backpack three seasons out of the year. Summer is the one that I stay home I don't like the heat. Bring warmer cloths, a heavier sleeping, bag, use common sense and you will have a good time. On thing I have seen from taking out people new to backpacking is that they often over analyze things and create to many artificial worries and don't go because of that. My advise is you are camping close to your car is simply just go. If you find you are not comfortable get in the car and leave. Chalk it up to a learning experience and then when you go again remember what you learned from the last experience.

[ponderosa]

Originally Posted by isabelle

Do any of you think pre-teen girls would be okay? I'm sure I'd do fine but when it's younger kids I always worry. I guess I could take a parents poll to see if they'd even let their daughters go.

They'll be just fine. I have a toddler and a pre-schooler who have been tent camping in 3 seasons in the Rocky Mountain states since they were a few weeks old. In winter, we cross country ski and stay the night in yurts. Bring appropriate clothes and sleeping gear, and have a good time with your family.

[charley]

bring a hat

[charley]

and enjoy some of the best times of the year.