Never cook food over a naked flame. Food cooks evenly over hot embers. Don’t forget aluminum foil! You can cook most meals by wrapping food in foil, sealing, and placing directly on the embers. Use a spray bottle to dampen flare-ups to prevent overcooking. Use the right kind of firewood.…
Check out these helpful hints if you plan on tent camping. Practice setting up your tent before you arrive. Prep campfire-friendly meals ahead of time. Waterproof your tent with silicon spray (don’t forget the zippers!) Take advantage of campground amenities to avoid overpacking.
If you enjoy camping year ‘round, consider these tips: Dress in layers, keeping your base layer lightweight and form fitting to block the cold out. Layer up a sleeping bag + quilt Put a hot water bottle at the foot of your bed. Change out of wet…
Check out the plastic storage containers at your local dollar store to find some compact, inexpensive (and waterproof) ways to store your camping staples like playing cards, first aid supplies and food ingredients.
Here’s another space-saving idea: bring along a collapsible laundry basket, then place a garbage bag in it when you reach your campsite. It will make it easier to stash your trash.
Instead of bringing along all of your individual bottles of spices, save space by using rectangular plastic breath mint boxes to store them. These tiny boxes will take up very little space yet you’ll still be able to see which spice is inside each one.
For an easy way to make a lantern, fill a plastic gallon jug with water and then strap a headlamp around it with the light pointing in. Voila! Instant lantern.
If you’re planning on going boating or participating in other water sports, here’s a simple way to make sure your keys don’t fall out of your pocket and end up at the bottom of the lake: Attach them to a cork and they’ll float right to the surface.
There’s nothing more annoying than having flies hanging around when you’re trying to enjoy a meal. Next time, try this: Fill a spray bottle with a mixture of half pine-scented all-purpose cleaner and half water, then spray it on your table and other surfaces. Flies apparently hate the scent of…
If the kids just can’t wait until that nighttime campfire to enjoy the taste of s’mores, here’s an easy way to keep them satisfied: Make a s’more snack mix by mixing together: 2 cups of mini marshmallows 2 cups of bear-shaped graham cracker treats 1 cup of chocolate chips
Instead of constantly digging through your supplies to find that spatula or meat fork that you need, bring along an over-the-door plastic shoe organizer and hang it up at your campsite. The pockets will make it easy to store — and find — your cookware items.
If you just can’t start your day without a steaming cup of Joe, here’s an easy way to bring it along on your next camping trip: make several “coffee bags” (similar to tea bags) by putting a scoop of coffee in a paper coffee filter and tying it up with…