Ah, camping. The great outdoors, the fresh air, the bugs…wait, scratch that last one. While camping can be a wonderful experience, it’s not without its challenges. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 10 useful camping hacks to make your next camping trip a little bit easier, and a lot more enjoyable.
Repurpose an instant coffee tin into a mini stove – Who needs a fancy camping stove when you’ve got a coffee can? Simply punch a few holes in the side of the can, fill it with charcoal, and light it up. Voila! Instant mini stove.
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Use a headlamp as a lantern – Don’t have a lantern? No problem. Strap a headlamp around a water bottle to create a makeshift lantern that you can carry around with you.
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Make your own mosquito repellent – Hate the smell of traditional mosquito repellent? Mix together some coconut oil, beeswax, and essential oils like citronella or lavender to create a natural, pleasant-smelling bug repellent. Such a tip would come in handy, especially if you’re staying at one of the waterside campsites in Mpumalanga.
Keep your feet warm with hand warmers – Cold feet are the worst. Stick a few hand warmers in the bottom of your sleeping bag to keep your tootsies toasty all night long.
Use a pool noodle as a doorstop – Tired of your tent door flapping in the wind? Cut a pool noodle in half and wedge it under the door to keep it in place.
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Make your own fire starters – Don’t want to spend money on fire starters? Save your dryer lint and old candle wax to make your own fire starters that will light up in no time.
Keep your toilet paper dry – Nobody likes soggy toilet paper. Store your TP in an old coffee tin with a lid to keep it dry and accessible.
Bring a shower curtain – No, not for showering. Use a shower curtain as a makeshift picnic blanket, rain shelter, or even to create a divider in your tent if you’re have a squabble.
Keep your food cold with frozen water bottles – Don’t have a cooler or ice packs? Freeze some water bottles before you leave and use them to keep your food cold. Bonus: you’ll have cold drinking water all weekend.
Make a DIY lantern – Want a fancy lantern but don’t want to spend the money? Fill a clear plastic jug with water and strap a headlamp to the side facing in. The water will reflect the light and create a soft, diffused glow. How chic…
There you have it, folks. 10 useful camping hacks to make your next trip a little bit easier and a lot more fun. Happy camping!
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