Who loves some good camping hacks?!? It’s not too late to get out and enjoy some camping this summer! The weather has been beautiful where I live and the nights cool off just enough to enjoy being outside roasting mallows around a fire.
In case you still have some adventures planned, check out these great camping hacks you may have missed:
26 Camping Hacks You Won’t Believe You’ve Been Living Without!
Match Holder with Sandpaper Camping Hacks ~ From Like to Love
“What a great way to store and keep matches dry!”
TP Container ~ Field & Stream
“Two of the most annoying problems at my hunting camp are: wet toilet paper and mice getting into toilet paper. But there’s a solution. Cut a long slit in one side of an empty plastic coffee can. Stick a roll of TP in the can and pull a bit of the paper through the slit. Make a hole in the lid and the bottom. Run string through the holes and hang the can out of reach of mice.” Such a cool camping tip!
Camping Scavenger Hunt ~ The Creative Homemaker
“We have a camping family reunion soon, and I was asked to make up a little scavenger hunt activity for all the children. The little cousins range in age from 2 yrs to 11, so I had to come up with something suitable for everyone.”
Camping Pancakes ~ A Mum ‘n the Oven
“Does your family go camping?? How about adding pancakes to the mix!! When preparing to leave your home, just fill baggies with the batter, tie off the end and when you are ready, just snip the small ends to use as a piping bag and you are ready to cook!”
“Ciao! baby portable travel highchair. Great for families on the go with small children. Ciao! baby is a solution for active families who want to enjoy a meal outside the comforts of their own home. Perfect for travel, outdoors, camping, grandmas house, and small spaces!”
Waterproof Your Shoes ~ Brit & Co.
“As rainy and snowy seasons draw near, it’s time to winterize and waterproof all your favorite wearables. That old pair of Toms or Vans isn’t getting any more waterproof as the months go by, and you’ve gotta keep your toesies warm! Here’s a ridiculously easy way to waterproof your canvas shoes.”
DIY Tablecloth Holders ~ Stockpiling Moms
“DIY Camping Tablecloth Holders are super easy to make and will help keep those picnic tables covered while camping! You can even have the kids help with this fun summer project.”
Dutch Oven Pizza ~ What’s Cooking America
“How about surprising your family with pizza while camping? I used a pre-made pizza crust that comes in a tube. When going camping, that is a lot easier than taking flour and the other ingredients to make pizza dough. Remember, any type of pizza that you can make at home, you can make in a Dutch Oven!”
Mini Medicine Cabinet Camping Hacks ~ Retro Roadies
“Here are two great ways to save space using daily pillboxes. You can use them for spices so, you don’t have as many containers OR for medicine you may need in case of sudden sickness!”
Hand Washing Station ~ Making Memories
“I saw this idea on Pinterest and loved it. Unfortunately it was just an image on Pinterest so I don’t know who to give credit to. Regardless, I knew we had to try it out on our next camping trip. And it was perfect! My kids and I could wash our hands without having to trek to the bathrooms a million times a day. And the best part, my kids actually wanted to wash their hands.”
Campfire Dessert – Orange Blueberry Muffins ~ Tasty Kitchen
“An easy, fun family favorite Campfire Dessert that you throw right into the fire!”
Camping Activity Bags ~ Capital B
“These simple activity bag idea can help someone somehow! They are very easy and basic to put together and will help with any lag time while you catch up on memories and relaxation or both!”
Homemade Fire Starters Camping Hacks ~ Dukes & Duchesses
“These homemade fire starters are a camping necessity … or at least a glamping necessity {smile}. They’ll make the “roughing it” go just a bit more smoothly!”
Columbia Snuggly Bunny Bunting
“Soft downy warmth perfect for the coldest environments, this cozy baby bunting is water and wind resistant, with a soft microfleece lining on the hood and torso to keep their soft skin comfortable, as well as 60 and 40 duck down and fold-over cuffs to lock in body heat.”
Single-Use Antibiotic Ointment Packs ~ Brian’s Backpacking Blog
“Store-bought, nicely packaged, individual ointment packs can come at a premium. They can often be pricy or difficult to find without going online and ordering in bulk +shipping. That’s when the creative types among us come up with ingenious solutions that lets us make our own alternatives using things we usually have lying around.”
Tacos in a Bag ~ Come Together Kids
“I first saw these “walking tacos” at an amusement park concession stand several years ago. It’s such a smart idea ~ putting the taco fixings in a snack size bag of chips. However, I’d pretty much forgotten about them until my oldest went to a birthday party recently. She came home telling me all about the “tacos in a bag” that she’d had and was begging me to make them for our family.”
Camping Menu Printable ~ Stuffed Suitcase
“Our family just returned from a weekend away staying at a county park in a camping trailer. Doing a bit of advanced planning meant we had some great meals, and we really enjoyed branching beyond the traditional camping fare. I decided to create a cute camping menu meal planning printable for my readers to be able to use on their next camping vacation.”
Headlamp Lantern ~ Creative Green Living
“We were able to disperse light on our table and in our tent and it had a convenient ergonomic handle for carrying around. All without having to spend money on buying a new flashlight or lantern. We’ll definitely be doing this when we go camping again.”
“Teach your kids about constellations with this award winning app.”
Scrambled Eggs in a Bottle ~ Life Hacker
“Meals are chaotic while you are camping. Scramble eggs for breakfast ahead of time and keep your scrambled eggs in a bottle. You can pour them out straight from there, and cook as needed.”
Camping Organizer ~ Starling Travel
“Keep the campsite organized with a shoe organizer that you can hang from the nearest branch!”
Campfire Cones ~ Kids Activities Blog
“Other than my kids catching their first fish (I think they trained the fish at that campground to come when they see a fishing pole – we caught 5 in half an hour!), the highlight of our trip were campfire cones that we made. These “Smore Cones” were so yummy and are super easy to make!”
Homemade Calamine Lotion ~ Everyday Roots
“Calamine lotion can be used to treat anything from nasty sunburn to poison ivy to itchy bug bites. It’s incredibly useful for anyone but particularly those who like to explore the outdoors, or kids that like to bushwhack through whatever they can. Anyway you spin it, a little jar of calamine can be a life-saver.”
“If you need an extremely easy to carry, portable, compact shower caddy then the ShowerLine Shower Caddy is for you! ShowerLine is a hanging shower caddy, which hangs from your showerhead or control. It has three easy-flow, no-leak 1.5 oz bottles for your favorite products. An extra hook at the end of the ShowerLine Shower Caddy is for anything else you need in the shower (poof, razor, etc.).”
Banana Boats ~ Lick My Spoon
“This no-fuss dessert is pure genius, and is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. I owe this party trick recipe to Bartender Bill from Orson, who taught me how to make this ooey gooey and absurdly easy treat.”
Camping Cooler Hack ~ Camping Survival Blog
“Genius! Ice and cans in the bottom, place cooling racks on top of the cans. Now you have a nice dry shelf to keep your food.”
And, finally… not a hack, but what better way to show your love for the great outdoors with some of my favorite camping shirts! I did a little looking around and found 10 super fun ones. These would make a great gift for any of the outdoor enthusiasts in your life, including you.
10 CAMPING SHIRTS THAT PROVE YOUR OBSESSION WITH THE OUTDOORS
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These are awesome tips and I will using a lot of them. Even for everyday use.
Thank you?
no need to buy a dispenser for the hand washing station: use an emptied laundry detergent container.
A couple tablespoons of vinegar in the water is a nice addition.
I looped a lanyard thru & aroun the handle. On one end I attached a piece of netting containing a bar of soap. We use the soap without having to remove from the netting. On the other end I used a caribiner to attach a cloth hand towel with a grommet (like a golf towel).*
We have one of these at the deer lease and one that goes camping, tailgating, day trips, etc.
*we use very few paper towels, either when camping or at home.
Great tip!
I think a cloth towel clamped on would be better and no wasting paper towels.
Instead of bagged ice we freeze a dozen water bottles (with a small amount of water removed so they don’t explode in the freezer) that can be used over and over. The ice lasts so much longer, is contained as it melts, and you have an extra water supply if needed! You will never have to drain your ice chest again….sweet!
Great tip! Thanks, Margie!
Amazing set of ideas for camping! Thanks for including my camping meal plan printable!
AS I get ready to send my son to BSA Summit Betchel I am excited to use the lanyard soaps, and Have an idea to drill a hole for toothbrush also. I am loving these posts~! Thank you for sharing !