My REI Fall Camping Checklist Includes Yeti and Stanley Essentials

As the weather cools down, you might think the time for outdoor adventures is coming to an end. And in certain parts of the country, that may be true. But as an East Coaster who has survived several record-setting hot summers, my camping season is just getting started. I love the cool chill of fall, but staying warm and cozy once the sun goes down isn’t easy. 

I made an REI camping checklist of cold-weather essentials, and prices start at $10. With these clever items from Stanley, Yeti, and Solo Stove, I can extend my camping season all the way through the fall and even winter. Keep scrolling to add my recommended camping gear to your own packing list.

REI Camping Checklist for Fall

Stanley 14-Piece Wildfare Go Two Bowl Prep and Cookset

On cold autumn evenings, a fireside cold cut sandwich simply won’t cut it. To really warm up, cook yourself a hot camping meal with this Stanley cookset. It features two bowls, a spatula, two sporks that collapse down, a cutting board, and a trivet, all of which nest into the stainless steel saucepan. The pot has a folding handle so it takes up less space and a perforated lid for draining pasta.

Yeti Rambler Vacuum Travel Mug With Stronghold Lid

The Yeti Rambler travel coffee mug is a longtime favorite of our editors. Like our other favorite Yeti tumblers, its double-insulated stainless steel body keeps tea and coffee hot for hours. The lid is leak-resistant and tapered at the base to fit into car cupholders. This 30-ounce version is available in over a dozen colors — choose sandstone pink or low country peach to save 21%.

Solo Stove Mesa XL Fire Pit

This stainless steel smokeless fire pit is small enough to fit on a tabletop but large enough to warm up a small group. Its 360-degree airflow minimizes smoke, so you can warm up beside it or roast a marshmallow without hurting your eyes. It’s available in five colors, and you’ll be glad you bought it ahead of the winter camping season.

REI Co-op Miir 360 Traveler Mug

I could never leave my favorite caffeinated drinks behind, even when traveling through the backcountry. This 20-ounce, cupholder-compatible travel tumbler is a great way to keep them warm without spilling in transit. It’s on sale in all four designs, starting at $17.

Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System Camp Stove

This camping stove has a 10,000-BTU output and two burners, so you can make your sauce and boil your pasta at the same time. It folds up to nest comfortably inside the included 5-liter pot and comes with a convenient carrying case.

Sea to Summit Reactor Thermolite Sleeping Bag Liner

If you’re an avid camper, chances are you already have a sleeping bag you like. This liner ensures it’s warm enough to last all year. Shoppers say the material is incredibly soft, warm, and surprisingly lightweight. It comes in standard and compact sizes to fit almost every sleeping bag.

Alps Mountaineering Firewood Carrier

There’s nothing like sitting by a roaring fire after a particularly brisk day. To keep the flame going for hours, you need to collect plenty of firewood. This genius carrier is an easy way to bring more kindling to your campsite at a time, allowing you to take fewer trips.

Zippo HeatBank 6+ Pro Hand Warmer and Power Bank

This clever multitasker serves three essential functions on a cold-weather camping trip: It acts as a flashlight, charger, and hand warmer. One shopper said it “stores nearly twice the power of much bigger bricks” and provides up to seven full hours of heat.

Mr. Heater Little Buddy Heater

Radiating 3,800 BTUs per hour, this mini-yet-mighty little heater heats up to 95 square feet of space in your campsite. It provides “radiant, even heat,” according to one shopper. A second reviewer wrote: “During a 4-day camping trip at Shenandoah National Park, when experiencing chilly nights, the heater adequately warmed a 6-person tent and an attached SUV.”

DryGuy Travel Dry DX Boot Dryer

Trudging through a snowy trail is all fun and games until your shoes get wet. This boot dryer ensures they’re dry enough to put back on comfortably the next day. It plugs into any power adaptor, including the one in your car. It’s easy to pack, since it fits into sneakers or hiking boots.

Hest Synthetic Comforter

Whether you dislike the constriction of a sleeping bag or need an extra layer of warmth, grab this lightweight, easy-to-pack comforter. It’s filled with 100% recycled polyester and comes in single and double sizes.

Toaks Small Pot Cozy

Packing light? You might end up repurposing your cooking pot as a serving vessel to save space. This canvas cozy protects you from burns while you’re enjoying your freshly cooked meal. At 0.7 ounces, it’s lightweight enough to slip in a backpack pocket.