Practical Camping Hacks

I love camping! But it can be a lot of work and effort. We recently just finished a 4000K mile camping trip and all we had was our car to take everything we needed. Here are some of my favorite tricks to simplify the packing! The first few are ones that I either discovered or tried out on our last trip. The later ones are ones I will definitely be trying in the future!

 

I had seen this idea to use a pill container for spices. I love it! It was so easy and convenient and I was able to have all the spices I needed on hand!

I also hate coming home with wet dishrags but I can not camp without them while camping. I decided to try to using the heavy duty paper towels in the automotive department and they were amazing! I will never camp without them again. Best part I could throw them away when I was done and didn’t have to bring home a bag with wet gross washcloths.

 

I also love having these enamelware coffee mugs because they simplify packing.

We use them for hot cocoa, cereal, stew, juice, water. We only pack 5 plates and 5 mugs and it makes clean up and packing so simple. You don’t even have to buy fancy plates. We saved pie tins from the bottom of store bought pies and they worked perfect for our plates.

I have been using these “fire starters” for a couple years now and I love them more and more!

Laundry Lint/junk mail Fire Starters | Over the Big Moon

We have a blue water container that we use for hand washing. I normally just set paper towels next to it, but using bungee cords to attach it to the top is such a cool idea. I can handle living in the woods as long as I can wash my hands regularly.

DIY Handwashing Station | Do It and How

I also loved having the silverware, peeler, serving spoons, and can opener in a long tupperware. It was easy to stay organized and it  also kept everything clean. You can buy really inexpensive camping silverware at a sporting good store and I think its worth it.  

You can also go to the thrift store and buy what you need. Whatever you do, don’t forget a can opener. Ive done it twice and its no fun! Check out these other cool ideas!

DIY Roasting Sticks | Love Grows Wild

 

Pant Leg Roaster Holders (no more sticky mess!) | Then She Made

 

Briquette Fire Starter | Sew Many Ways

 

Mason Jar Matchbox | Craftaholics Anonymous

 

Rolled Camp Kitchen | Today’s Creative Life

 

Belt on tree to hang pots and pans | No source found

 

Travel Potty | Budget 101

 

DIY Soap Pouch | Whimsy Love

Now your ready to head out! Happy Camping!