Labor Day Camping As Far In Advance Of Your Labor Day Camping Weekend As Possible Make your camping reservations Prepare your vehicle Check for fire restrictions Plan your menu Create your grocery list Pack your clothes Shop and pack your non-perishable grocery items
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Damero Electronics Organizer with 9.7” iPad Sleeve Case/ Travel Accessories Bag
Make your camping reservations as far in advance of your Labor Day Camping Weekend trip as possible. Print a hard copy of your reservations and directions and keep the documents organized in a document case in your vehicle. I like using cases that can also accommodate my personal electronic devices and their cords.
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If your camping Labor Day weekend trip is taking you to a busy National Park and you don’t enjoy being in a sea of humanity, you’ll love our 12 Tips To Avoid Crowds In National Parks So You Don’t Go Crazy! blog post … you are welcome! LOL 🤣
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First Secure Roadside Emergency Kit With First Aid And Auto Safety Tools
Get your vehicle ready for travel. Make sure you have a basic roadside emergency and first aid kit easily accessible in your vehicle. You don’t want to have to unpack your entire trunk in order to get to your first aid kit in the event of an emergency. There is always lots of extra traffic on the road as people take advantage of the long Labor Day holiday weekend. More vehicles means more potential for roadside emergencies so it is good to be prepared.
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Cooking, eating and hanging out with friends and family is a big part of celebrating the Labor Day holiday weekend. Grilling is the most popular cooking method but the all-time favorite of many campers is using a Dutch oven over a campfire. No matter what type of cooking you want to include, we have Over 50 Labor Day Holiday Recipes to help you with your menu planning!
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Coleman Camp Propane Grill/Stove
Check for fire restrictions BEFORE planning your Labor Day Camping Weekend menu. I recommend meals that are grilled because you can use campfires, charcoal or propane grills as a heat source. Then you won’t be forced into last-minute changes if fire-restrictions are activated. A 2-in-1 grill/stove allows you to cook over the stove and grill at the same time.
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If the weather conditions are dry at all, on big holiday camping weekends officials would rather be safe than sorry when it comes to preventing wildfires. You may encounter locations where fire restrictions have been activated. If your Labor Day weekend camping location is under restrictions, don’t worry … get our camping during fire restrictions tips!
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Bloom Daily Planners Grocery Shopping Pad
If you plan your menu, shop and pack your non-perishable food as early as possible, you are less likely to forget an item for your Labor Day weekend camping trip. Using a pre-printed grocery shopping list will help you to stay organized and remind you to pick up some easily overlooked grocery items. I’m always in the “dog house” when I forget condiments. My husband’s favorite is hot sauce … he goes through bottles of it during a long camp weekend! 😳
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Whatever you do … don’t forget to add the s’mores to your camping Labor Day weekend menu plan! The end of summer big camping bash would not be complete if you didn’t try at least one of our yummy Campfire Smores Recipes: 10 Mouth-Watering Smore Variations! 😉
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Pack your clothes and gear based on the activities you have planned for your Labor Day Camping Weekend. If a hike is in your plans, be sure to pack your boots (or shoes) according to the type of trail you will be hiking. Proper foot and ankle support is the key to avoiding injuries on the trail.
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Columbia Men’s Hiking BootsMohem Jason Men’s Trail ShoesMerrell Women’s Hiking ShoesAhnu Women’s Hiking Boots
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Wearing the appropriate gear is just one of our tips in our Camping Safety Tips For Families post. See all 15 tips to keep everyone happy, healthy and safe on your Labor Day camping trip!
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Labor Day Camping Travel Tips The Night Before Your Labor Day Camping Weekend Check your travel route for traffic and construction delays and road closures Update your electronic maps and navigation devices Place a paper map in your vehicle Load extra fuel Check the weather forecast along your route and at your destination Pick up your grocery perishables
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Garmin RV 760LMT Portable GPS Navigator
The night before your camping Labor Day weekend departure, check your route for traffic and construction. Be sure to carry a map in your vehicle in case you have to divert from your planned route. If you are camping in an RV, a Garmin RV 760LMT Portable GPS Navigator has free lifetime map and traffic updates; provides RV-specific services, specialized routing based on your RV’s height, weight, width and length! It also provides cautions regarding risk of grounding, lateral wind, narrow road, sharp curve, steep hill and state borders.
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Rand McNally 2017 Large Scale Road Atlas
Our camping Labor Day weekend plans typically last longer than our normal weekend trips so we tend to go a little further from home. In addition to having high-tech navigation capabilities, I like having an old-fashioned road atlas that provides easy-to-read maps, city insets and National Park Maps. I also jot notes on the maps for reference on future trips.
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Mountain temperatures really begin to drop in the autumn … so, many families consider the camping Labor Day weekend to be the end of the “bear country camping” season. If you are heading to one of those locations, you’ll find helpful info in our Safety Tips While Camping In Bear Country post! 🐻 Roar!
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No-Spill 5-Gallon Gas Can
We like to fuel up the night before our departure so we can hit the ground running on the busy Labor Day Camping Weekend. In addition to filling our vehicle, we carry an extra gasoline can or two especially if our campsite is located in a more remote area, like our favorite National Forest which is quite a distance from the nearest gas station.
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My husband’s work schedule requires us to do most of our camping on a spur-of-the-moment basis which is really hard for me personally because I am a planner and like things to be organized. I have learned to be spontaneous out of necessity! LOL 😂 Here’s the great news in all of that … we do most of our Camping In National Forests where no reservations are required … we just show up when we can, drive till we find an open spot and set up camp for the weekend. Because it is so popular to go camping Labor Day weekend, many of the parks and campgrounds are filled to capacity which is no problem if you know how to legally go Camping In National Forests so check out our post for tips!
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Pyle PSWWM82YL Digital Multifunction Sports Watch With Altimeter, Barometer, Chronograph, Compass And Weather ForecastIt’s a good idea to check the forecast for your entire Labor Day weekend camping travel route the night before your departure. If you need to adjust timing or routing, you have time to plan for that rather than trying to do it behind the wheel as you drive! A sports watch with an altimeter, barometer, chronograph, compass and weather forecasting capabilities is a fun gadget too!
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Depending on where you will be camping Labor Day weekend, you may need to deal with rain. We live in Arizona which means monsoon season is inevitably part of our Labor Day camping trips. We have made a ton of mistakes (the bad news 🙁 ) … but we learned A LOT (the good news 😊) about camping in the rain and we created a blog post to share Tips For Camping In The Rain (and hacks so you don’t float away)!
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Pick up the perishables from the grocery store the night before your departure … and don’t forget the ice! We like to keep one cooler designated for “beverages only” and top it with ice. There is nothing better than arriving at your camping destination and opening a cooler filled with ice-cold beverages as you are setting up camp!
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Igloo 28 Qt. Roller CoolerColeman 100 Qt. Wheeled CoolerIgloo 120 Qt. Cooler
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Understanding how to handle food safely will keep your friends and family happily camping Labor Day weekend … versus the alternative of being stuck in the nearest emergency room with food poisoning. Check out our post, Camping Food Safety Tips Including How To Pack A Cooler For Camping and enjoy your food without worries!
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The Morning Of Your Labor Day Camping Weekend Load final items into your vehicle Lock your home Leave contact information for your house-sitter Go … Enjoy your Labor Day camping weekend!
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Retro Camper Keychain
The morning of your departure, load, lock and go. We load our last-minute items; we also have a “designated locker”. That person is responsible to verify our home’s doors and windows are locked, the coffee pot is off and our home alarm is set. We also leave instructions for our house-sitter regarding our Labor Day camping location and contact numbers. It’s a routine that puts us at ease when we are escaping city life for a few days!
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What happens when you are halfway to your camping Labor Day weekend destination and you realize you forgot to pack the games? You panic! 😲Not really! 😉You just click over to our 10 Fun Activities And Campfire Games For Families With Kids post which has totally fun options that don’t require anything but happy campers and a competitive spirit!
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No campsites? No problem…Go Dispersed!
Because Labor Day weekend is the big end-of-summer holiday weekend, many campgrounds are booked solid. Don’t give up, just go dispersed camping (aka boondocking or dry camping). It’s easier than you might think. See our entire post with a quick video and tips on how to go dispersed, remote, boondocking, off-the-grid camping!
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Secure Your Campsite
Thieves like busy campsites because they can get lost in the crowds. Unfortunately, holiday weekends may invite unwanted activity so we have a few tips to Protect Valuables From Theft With A Secure Campsite. We’ve found an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure with these quick and simple security ideas that will keep you Labor Day weekend camping trip FUN-FILLED and STRESS-FREE!!! 😎
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Don’t forget the reason for the Labor Day holiday
A U.S. holiday, Labor Day is celebrated every year on the first Monday in September. It honors the American workers’ social and economic achievements providing the country with strength, prosperity and well-being. Congress passed an act making it a national legal holiday in 1894 on June 28.
More about the holiday from the United States Department of Labor
A lot has changed since 1894
We have expanded how Labor Day is celebrated today. Some of the most popular activities include:
Retail sales: Labor Day has become one of the largest retail sales dates of the year. Some retailers report this as the second largest sales date of the year (Black Friday of the Christmas season being the first.) Wearing white: For years many fashion-conscious types considered Labor Day to be the end of summer and the last day to wear white. Sports: Loads of sporting events are associated with Labor Day…it is the beginning of the season for the NFL and NCAA college football. NASCAR events and the U.S. Open Tennis Championships are in full swing. Hit the books: After the summer break, many school districts start classes around the Labor Day holiday weekend. Fire up the grill: As the grilling season comes to a close for most of the United States, backyard BBQs are a traditional way to celebrate the Labor Day holiday. Escape with a camp trip: As the final 3-day holiday weekend of the summer, many outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of the extended weekend with a camping trip filled with campfires, hikes, camp meals and a little rest and relaxation.
If you need help getting away, here are a few helpful resources:
National Park Service United State Forest Service Arizona State Parks The Arizona Office of Tourism
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