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Camping is a fun activity. And when the great day comes to finally go on a trip, you will come across a lot of advice. Your dad will give probably give you a lot of lectures on some manly ways to go about it. There could also be that one friend who shows off their skills just because they’ve done it a couple of times. However, when it comes to hacks and tips, we’ve got you covered. And it’s all in one place! So, here are seven amazing ideas to keep in mind for your next camping trip.
After reaching the camping spot, the first thing people usually worry about is insects. Now since your trip is going to take place in a more nature-friendly place, it is likely that you will encounter some bugs. Whether it’s mosquitoes or those annoying critters that get attracted to any light source, you need to make sure to stay away. However, apart from keeping safe from bite-worthy insects, ants can be a problem too. To avoid any crawlies up your foldable table, keep containers of water under each leg of the table. This will prevent them from climbing up and disturbing your lunchtime.
On your journey of exploration, you will be likely to bump into a few animals and plants. Some of these plants, for example, might be harmless but there are also those that are not ideal to be interfered with. Before leaving for your camping trip, make sure to do at least a decent amount of research. Since there could be some commonly found poisonous plants there, it would be safe to at least know what they look like. Watch out for things like poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak. There might be others, so please do your research!
When it comes to portable hacks, there are various options to choose from. You can use any cute containers that you may have lying around for storing purposes. Everyone knows what a pain carrying cooking equipment can be while you’re in the wilderness. A good example of storage is using tic-tac or any similar candy containers. These are small, efficient and useful. If you’re Indian or use spices in your cooking, this might be helpful to you. So, what are you waiting for, go show off your tic-tac spice tins! Camping can be complicated, so here’s something if you need a Complete Guide to Car Camping.
Have you ever struggled with a scrawny-looking sleeping bag? Well, we know the struggle. Single bags can be annoying as they don’t really bring about the comfort level. We are aware that comfort in a camping site is truly limited. However, we can at least try to reach it to average. You can do this by investing in a dual sleeping bag. This is one that is fit for two people. It is wide, soft and utterly comfortable. This makes for the perfect camping sleeping source without any annoyance whatsoever.
No one wants to go through coffee withdrawal symptoms to ruin a potentially amazing camping trip. However, one can’t seem to fit in the idea of carrying your entire coffee supply from home. We might have a solution to your caffeine woes. Try using sachets or mini-packs. These tiny coffee sachets are cheap, portable and convenient. What else do you need while on an outdoor adventure? Yep, we thought so. You don’t have to worry about missing out on your daily consumptions while on a trip anymore.
If you’re big on fragrances or are a huge sensitive smeller, we have a hack for you. Take off the middle section of a fresh orange and carve a hole at the very top. Make sure to remove all the pulp and add a tealight at the previously made hole. This acts as a natural scented candle that will set the mood for your naturistic camping day. Not only that, but it also serves the great purpose of driving away any nasty mosquitoes.
We know the struggle of having absolutely no proper toilet sources while camping. It’s in the wild, so of course, there will be a lack of any proper sanitary systems. However, there is a way you can make camping a little easier and comfort-friendly. This is called the portable toilet way. There are a range of port-a-potties available in the market that also come in camping-specific variations. When you live in a generation where almost everything is ready and available, we don’t see what’s holding you back from a great camping experience.
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