Girls Camping Trip: Fall Edition

Summer had its run — the beach days, the patio drinks, the outdoor concerts. But there's something about fall that hits different, especially when that girls camping trip finally leaves the group chat.

The leaves are changing, the air has that crisp edge, and suddenly every moment around a campfire feels a little more cozy and a little more memorable. Fall camping with the girls is its own kind of tradition , flannel layers, warm drinks, good food, and the kind of conversations that only happen when you're away from your regular routine.

Whether you're planning your first fall trip or making it an annual thing, here's what to bring to make it a great one.

Girls Camping Trip Essentials to Keep You Cozy 

The secret to a great fall camping trip is staying warm enough to actually enjoy it. A few comfort upgrades go a long way.

1. ODONVIDE Weighted Blanket

Cold weather and a good blanket are one of life's better combinations.

The IKEA ODONVIDE Weighted Blanket is the kind of cozy you didn't know you needed at a campsite. Whether you're sharing ghost stories, swapping your worst dating app experiences, or just watching the fire burn down, this blanket makes everything better.

Weighted blankets are also known to help with sleep and relaxation so even in a tent, you might get the best rest of the trip.

Favourite Feature: Deep, calming weight that makes cold nights feel genuinely comfortable.

2. Napier Sportz SUV Tent With Screen Room

What's a girls camping trip without a great tent makes the whole trip easier? And this one is built for groups.

The Napier Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room sleeps up to 6 people and attaches directly to the back of your SUV, giving you extra covered space connected to the vehicle. The 6x7 foot screen room adds a sheltered area where you can take in the fall views without dealing with bugs or wind.

For a girls trip, having enough space to spread out , and actually sleep comfortably makes a noticeable difference.

Favourite Feature: Attached screen room for a protected outdoor hangout space.

3. The Comfy

There's a moment on every fall camping trip where the temperature drops just enough to make the campfire feel essential. The Comfy is the answer for exactly that moment.

It's an oversized wearable blanket that's become a staple for cold-night gatherings. Warm enough to stay outside longer, comfortable enough to wear all evening. It's the kind of thing that ends up being everyone's favourite item on the trip.

Bring a few and no one will want to go inside.

Favourite Feature: Wearable warmth that keeps you around the fire well past when you'd normally head to the tent.

Eats and Drinks

Good food is half the experience.

There's something about eating outdoors in the fall that makes every meal taste better - the cold air, the campfire smell, and the fact that you actually worked up an appetite.

Fall camping is the perfect excuse to go a little heartier than your usual summer camp meals, and cooking together as a group always ends up being one of the better parts of the trip.

Most of it can be prepped at home before you leave, so campsite cooking stays easy and the cleanup stays minimal.

Camping Recipes

Friends who cook together, stay together.

Fall camping opens up a great range of campfire meals: think foil packet dinners, warm soups in a pot, skillet cornbread, or spiced cider warming over the flame.

Cooking as a group becomes its own activity, and the food always tastes better when you made it outside together.

A few easy ideas to get started:

• Foil packet meals prepped at home and cooked over the fire
• One-pot chili or soup for a cold evening
• Campfire nachos with toppings everyone can customize
• Warm apple cider or spiked hot cocoa for the fire circle

Roasting Sticks

No camping trip is complete without s'mores, and the right roasting sticks make a real difference.

Jolly Green's Marshmallow Roasting Sticks come in a pack of 5 and are genuinely the most functional option on the market. Each stick extends for safe fire distance and includes a rotating handle that slowly turns your marshmallow for an even, golden toast: no more burnt-on-one-side, cold-in-the-middle results.

Hot dogs, marshmallows, or anything else you want over the fire, these handle it all.

Make It a Fall Tradition

The best thing about a fall girls camping trip is how easy it is to make it a yearly thing. Pick a weekend in October, find a campsite with good fall color, and keep the packing list simple.

The flannel, the campfire, the late-night snacks, the conversations that run too long — that's the whole point.

Explore Napier SUV tents and camping accessories to help make your next girls trip one worth repeating.