Camping Lite (Special Edition)
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #159 of 166 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Camping lite is a simple, streamlined, camping mod.
It as been converted in the CK Special Edition and tested. (original Skyrim version is here)
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There are few other camping mods, but I made this one for people (like me) who want to keep the idea simple and who want an easier and faster method to set up a Camp through an ability (power). It's designed to provide to the player a tent, a fire and a small sitting log, that can be installed in a fast efficient way. The last camp also provides a map marker on the Tamriel map, and allows fast travel.
It also should be compatible with all hypothermia mods that use generic formID to find fire sources.
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- Credits:
- MrDave for the the small Firewood (not used yet) and Compass meshes.
- Wubbledee, who maintained the mod (v 194-195)
- Thanks to all others camping mods for inspiration.
- Thanks for the help with translation (especially Cemology & gtk), and to all other for ideas.
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- Howto:
- Just go to a forge and craft a Camping Kit (in misc section). You will then gain a new ability that will let you set up a tent, a fire, and gather wood if you are near a tree.
- This ability can be used like any other capacity / shout, and can be found under the power menu (where you also can find Race ability for example). You can put this ability in your favorite menu.
For players who want more options, there is an abandonned camp (called Jeremiah's camp on the map) at the west of Whiterun where you can find a book that will teach you how to craft some more advanced stuff like: - Steel piquet: turns the nord tent into an imperial tent - Leather extension: If you have 2 camping Kits + 1 leather extension, you can build a bigger tent. - Compass: Allow player to fast travel to his last camp directly from the ability (you can always travel with the world map).
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- More details:
- Pitch a tent, with a bedroll and a sitting log in front of you. Use the bedroll to sleep, and use the tent to take it back.
- : Build a campfire, in front of you. If you have wood, the fire is burning otherwise it's not. You can light it up by "using it" if you can find some wood. If you sneak while using it, you can simply remove it. (if it's lighting up at this time, you will get back one small firewood)
- : Just go close to a tree, then choose this option, and you gain 0-2 small firewoods.
- : Fast travel to your camp (only available if you have a compass)
Camping Lite is a lightweight camping mod for Skyrim Special Edition that focuses on simplicity and streamlined mechanics. It offers basic camping functionality without the complexity of larger survival mods, appealing to players who want a straightforward way to set up camp.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 1,784 endorsements
- Popular choice with over 55,000 downloads
- Lightweight approach that won't bog down your load order
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches
- Minimal feature set might feel too basic for players wanting deep survival mechanics
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter camping or survival systems
For Skyrim SE players who want a no-fuss camping mod without the complexity of survival overhauls. If you're a purist who just wants to set up a tent and bedroll, this is for you. Skip if you need advanced features like needs tracking or crafting stations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, you can just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager.
- If you're using other camping mods, check for compatibility patches or load order conflicts.
- Make sure your Skyrim SE is updated to a version that supports mods from 2016, or use the mod with a compatibility patch.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- McGuffin
- Version
- 1.9.6
- Downloads
- 55,780
- Endorsements
- 1,784
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 11/2/2016
- Updated
- 11/4/2016
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