16 Camping Hacks You Need To Know Right Now

When out camping there is nothing better than showing off your amazing gear and camping hacks that make your friends envious.

Luckily for you now you have a list of unique camping hacks that will become the staple for your campfire talks for years to come, and best of all they will make you look like a camping guru.

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Tell Someone where you are going to go camping

Yay, it’s time to hit the outdoors but before driving off into the wilderness, make sure to tell someone or a few people where you are planning on spending your time outdoors.

This way if you get into any trouble it will be easier for search parties to locate you and also give people peace of mind.

If you have a map, grab the coordinates or defining features, such as a campground, mountain, lake etc.

Create your own Lantern

Camping Tips Camping Hacks — Rachael Moore

Usually when camping a headtorch and camp fire is more than enough light for your trip.

But what happens when it is raining outside or there is a complete fire ban?

You don’t want to just sit around a head torch. That is why you should strap your headtorch or torch to a water-filled bottle

This will not only spread the light more evenly but also give off a nice glow.

For an added experience, you can half fill the bottle, shake it up and then enjoy the reflection of the water on your tent and surroundings.

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DIY Tick Repellent

Ticks are probably some of the worst things on earth, right after mosquitoes.

They dig themselves into your skin and survive of your precious life juice. But you don’t have to deal with them as a simple mixture of water and tea tree oil will keep the nasty buggers away.

Mix 2 parts of water and 1 part tea tree oil in a spray bottle and apply it over your cuffs, hat, socks.

Not only will it keep the nasties away but as an added bonus, make you smell nice and fresh.

Just as a precaution you can also bring tick removers.

Take Duct Tape with you

Duct tape is probably one of the most versatile things you can take out camping with you.

You can use it for repairing your tent, patching up holes in your mattress, fixing up your shoes.

Obviously, these aren’t repairs that you will be able to rely on for years to come but while camping you won’t really have the time to go to a shop and buy a replacement.

As an added bonus, duct tape is perfect for placing over blisters on your feet as it has a smooth side to prevent rubbing

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enough of this will fix almost anything and patch the rest. I always have enough of this to do a couple light repairs if a strap breaks or something goes wrong. J. Andrew Elliot

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Use Tic Tac boxes to store your food spices

The tic tac boxes are not only small and see-through but also super simple to open when cooking your delicious meals.

You can fit a few of these in your bag and best of all with a bit of duct tape and a marker you can easily label the spices you are taking with you.

Other uses for these boxes could be carrying your medication or a simple sewing kit which would consist of some needles, and string or even a small fishing kit.

It would be great for that as it would keep your line tangle free and your hooks safely out of the way.

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Estimate how much time you have before sunset

When out hiking, an important thing to always consider is how much sunlight you have remaining so that you do not end up hiking in the dark.

A simple and fast way to keep on top of that is to use your hand as an estimate of time remaining.

Simply hold your arm out, close your fingers and place your hand between the sun and the horizon.

Each finger will represent approximately 15min of daytime left.

Waxed cardboard fire starters (waxxy)

A waxed cardboard box is not only great for transporting things as it is more waterproof than the standard box, but it is also a great fire starter

By cutting the box up into smaller pieces, each piece approximately the size of your finger, you are able to easily carry a few of these without them taking up much space in your bag.

To store them just place them in a zip lock bag or a waterproof bag with a few matches and a lighter and you are set.

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Take Rope with you camping

Rope can not only be used for simple shelter builds and repairs around the campsite.

But also you can use rope for campsite games and tying knots for a relaxing time.

Besides that you can also use it in dangerous situations, you can build weapons such as a bow, a trap such as a rabbit snare, fishing net and a simple way to keep your food away from bears by hanging it in trees.

The rope is super versatile and can really make a difference but try not to cut it as you never know when you will need a longer piece.

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Freeze your food before camping

If you are planning on going camping for a few days and have food that can go off, the best thing you can do is store the food in a cooler with ice.

By doing so it will significantly increase the time your food stays fresh.

But to store frozen food you will require plenty of ice. Usually the same amount of ice as food.

This takes up plenty of space, so a quick and simple tip you can use is to freeze your foods so that they keep everything cool as well. By doing this you can significantly reduce the amount of ice required.

Things you shouldn’t freeze though. Fresh vegetables and fruit as when they defrost the go very mushy.

Things you should freeze. Meat and pre-made meals. Keep in mind that you want to cook up the meat as soon as possible so that it does not collect bacteria

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Don’t wear cotton while you are out camping

The reason why you should not wear cotton while camping or in the outdoors is that when it gets whe it doesn’t keep you warm.

In fact, it does the opposite and takes your warmth away from your body. In a camping situation, this is really dangerous.

As prolonged periods of time where you are wet and cold can cause hypothermia.

Additionally to that, it takes quite a long time to dry.

A great alternative are Woolen, down or synthetic materials as they hold warmth even when you are soaking wet.

Label tent pole connections

A super simple yet plenty overlooked camping hack is labelling your camping poles.

By doing this you don’t have to unfold your poles every time, then laying them out flat on the ground to figure out which pole will fit where.

Seeing as you have duct tape already just put a quick label on them for simple identification.

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Burn leftovers

It might seem kind of obvious, but once you are done with your food and the fire is still red hot, throw those food leftovers on the fire to dispose of them.

It will save you having to carry around any food waste. But make sure to take with you things that don’t burn completely, such as bones.

Also, a fire is not a magical disposable bin so don’t throw in plastics and other man-made products as they will become toxic when they burn

Take Umbrella’s

Yes, they can take up room in your bag and add weight, but they are actually very useful, not just in the rain.

You can use an umbrella during the super hot days to protect yourself from the sun.

Also, you can set your tent up out of the rain thanks to an umbrella.

Definitely, consider grabbing one with you next time you go camping or hiking

Dig yourself a bed

If you find yourself sleeping on a slope or just feel like sleeping on the ground make it more comfortable for yourself by digging a small hole in the ground.

For extra comfort, you can lay out the rut with leaves and dried grass which will also provide you with insulation from the ground

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Use the best Camping Checklist to organise your packing

Especially made up for campers and their friends. You can use it to make sure everyone knows what they should bring with them camping

Just select the things everyone requires and send them a separate list each.

Best of all is that you can use it on your phone and once complete you can send yourself an email to access it later.

Eat before you sleep

If it is getting cold outside and you feel it while sleeping, a good idea is to grab a quick snack that is packed full of energy so that your body can use it to warm itself up.

I usually recommend not to eat as your body requires time to regenerate but when it is cold this is a great way to combat it.

Another good idea is to drink water. The reason behind it is that your body requires water to run efficiently.

If your body does not have enough water you will actually feel colder.