Check out Top 10 Camping Hacks 2021
1. Need some Party Music?
Trying to get a party started in the middle of the woods can be frustrating. Unless one packs their living room stereo, there’s a chance no one will listen to a lot of music while camping. Here’s an easy trick to get that not-so-loud phone blasting some tunes like a 1980s boombox. All we need is a regular cup, which will then work as an amplifier for the sound coming from the speakers on a phone. It’s an utterly simple acoustic phenomenon, but we were genuinely surprised by how effective it is.
2. Pancakes Anyone?
This hack can work with all sorts of food, but for this example, we’ll use pancakes. We bet anyone would love to have some pancakes in the morning, so there’s no need to quit just because a person is enjoying some time away in the woods with their family. All one needs to do to eat some delicious pancakes at the campsite is to prepare beforehand. By preparing the pancake mix at home and putting it into an empty ketchup bottle, the camper can have everything they need to make instant, fluffy pancakes. The taste will be even sweeter in the company of the birds and trees.
3. Dorito Fire?
No one needs to read a list of camping hacks to know that fires are super useful for campers. They provide heat, allow food to be cooked, and can also be used as a lovely and warm light source. But here’s something many people probably didn’t know: Doritos – yes, the chips – are incredibly flammable. One can start a massive fire with just a match and a bag of Doritos. Some people have even cooked an entire steak with nothing but Doritos! And while we’re still a long way from driving Dorito fueled cars, these handy chips are useful for starting fires in the woods. Alternatively, one can also eat them whenever they’re feeling the munchies.
4. Shortest Straw?
Travelling is fantastic, but not many people love the unpacking part. While packing can be exciting, the task of unpacking hygiene products and putting them back in their original bathroom cabinet can feel tiresome, or some of it might even get lost in the woods. If anyone fears this, they need to start making the most out of plastic straws. How? It’s simple. All one needs to do is cut a little bit of a plastic straw, fill it with the product they need, and seal it with some heat (a lighter will do the trick). The result is a much more organized backpack with nothing but the doses they will use during the camping trip.
5. Pack your Belt!
When we camp, we suddenly realize that some of the things most of us take for granted in life are nothing but a result of our modern cities and fully-equipped homes. In the woods, doing simple stuff like sitting comfortably and hanging something can be a challenge. So, the ideal thing to do is to be prepared and pack some camping chairs. And for the hanging part, nothing will work better than a belt and a few S-hooks. Simply strap the belt around a tree and use the hooks to hang all kinds of stuff, from pots and pans or washed cups to wet clothes.
6. Coal? Naughty or Nice?
A camping trip wouldn’t be the same without some grillcooked food. But to make a tasty grilled chicken, one needs to pack a full bag of coal. And packing such a heavy thing along can be time-consuming, tiring, and take a lot of unnecessary space in one’s trunk. So, what to do? One effective way of not carting along that full-sized bag of coal is to use some egg cartons. These handy packages are perfect for storing little bits of coal without getting the rest of the luggage dirty. This way, we can pack just the coal that we’ll need to start a fire or cook a nice meal.
7. Homemade Keurig bags!
Camping will hardly ever be as comfortable as sleeping in a hotel, but that doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice our sweet morning coffee routine. Most of us have a favorite brand of coffee, and chances are it is a lot better than the stuff they might be selling at the camping site. If anyone feels like they cannot let go of that precious morning drink, here’s a hack. Just buy some paper filters, a favorite coffee, and a pack of dental floss. Put some coffee in filters and tie it up tightly with some dental floss, Voila, a “coffee teabag.” On the next camping trip, just add hot water to get that favorite cuppa’ right there in the woods!
8. One pair of Clean Shoes!
There’s no way around it. Our shoes will get dirty during any camping trip. And sometimes, merely packing an extra pair of shoes is not good enough. But there’s a simple hack that can help anyone to keep at least one pair of shoes clean: protecting them with a shower cap. There are plenty of reasons why we need a pair of clean shoes during a camping trip. For a start, no one wants to make a mess in their car when it’s time to go back home. Additionally, even wild holiday explorers will want to have a meal in a restaurant or go shopping somewhere nearby during the camping trip or on the way home.
9. Green Eggs & Ham! Eggs.
Can we really live without them? Camping and eggs are not exactly a great match. With all the tent mounting, sightseeing, and heavy packing, there’s a chance those eggs will crack in an unpleasant and untimely way. Unless one prepares their eggs for camping by cracking them beforehand. When in liquid form, the precious eggs can be safely transported in a regular bottle. This way, one can always have eggs ready to cook in the morning! A handwritten scale in the container can also be handy since it’s hard to know how many eggs one is putting in the fry-up when they’re not cracking them right then and there.
10. Did someone say Tic-Tacs?
If anyone loves camping, they should make the most out of those old Tic Tac boxes. These small plastic containers are perfect for storing various spices during the next camping trip. Not only are they the right size, but they also come with a handy lid that’s perfect for pouring some salt, pepper, and garlic powder into our meals. The great part is that these spice boxes can be repurposed for all of our camping trips. It’s a great way of making sure the cooking doesn’t lose its deliciousness in the woods. And, it also contributes to less plastic waste.
If you have any unique hacks leave your comments below I would love to hear about them!
