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22 Genius Camping Hacks I Wish I Knew Before Now

Camping Hacks-camping hacks you can do for family camping

It’s almost time for your next family camping trip. Camping with your family gives you the chance to get back to nature, reconnect, and have fun together. Camping with your family can be a great outdoor adventure, but it doesn’t mean you can’t be without your creature comforts. We have some genius camping hacks for you. You may be like me and wish you had known about them earlier. They are all designed to save money, provide comfort, and/or help everyone be a happy camper.

Camping Hacks-camping hacks you can do for family camping

Enjoy these camping hacks and have a great family adventure!

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1 . Keep Matches in a Mason Jar – with a strikeable lid

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2. Wrap a headlamp around a plastic bottle for an instant lantern

Camping Hack- Wrap a headlight around a plastic bottle #campinghack #camping

3. Keep insects away with a DIY Organic Bug Repellent

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4. Make a fun DIY Grill from a tin can.

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5. Need Your Morning Coffee? Bring a Few of these.

Need Coffee? Pack these Starbucks Instant Coffee Singles for your camping trip

6. A plastic bucket, trash bag, and pool noodle make an easy Travel Potty

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7. Use an old coffee container to keep the toilet paper dry

Camping Hack - Keeping your toilet paper dry while camping using a coffee container.

8. Create a DIY Handwashing Station with a water container

DIY Hand washing Station - Camping Hack - Little Family Adventure

9. Get off the ground and save space with Kid-O-Bunk stackable cots

Kid-O-Bunk 3-in-1 sleep system from Disc O Bed. Perfect for camping, sleepovers, travel, and more.

10. Make your own Toothpaste Dots

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11. Learn how to DIY Waterproof your shoes

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12. Use Tic Tac containers to create a Travel camping spice cabinet

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13. DIY Soft Case using Duct Tape

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14. Keep the flame burning in the wind with these Tin Can Luminaries

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15. Make your own Camping Sink with a plastic bin and drain

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16. Make it easy to pack eggs for traveling to and while camping

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17. Create Homemade Fire Starters

Homemade Fire Starters - Camping Hacks - Little Family Adventure

18. Create DIY Soap Pouches

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19. Store everyday medicine in a weekly pill container

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20. Make homemade bread in a can, for no-fuss storage. {You can find my healthy bread recipe here}

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21. Convert AAA Batteries into AA Batteries with Tin Foil 

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22. Create these DIY Candle Stakes to light up the campsite.

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Written by:
Nicky Omohundro
Published on:
May 24, 2016
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Categories: Get OutsideTags: camping

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About Nicky Omohundro

Nicky Omohundro is a travel and active family lifestyle blogger and social media influencer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She shares stories, destinations, and ideas on food, family, health, and outdoor recreation to help families find their own adventures. Her spirit animal is a caffeinated squirrel fueled by coffee, real food, and the desire to seek new adventures.

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  1. blankmisty

    July 28, 2020 at 7:55 pm

    lol….love your bio….spirit animal. 🙂

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  2. blankWolfy

    March 10, 2021 at 6:42 pm

    Cool! These hacks really helped me out!

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  3. blankLutu

    April 19, 2025 at 1:33 am

    These camping hacks are genius! I especially love the headlamp lantern idea. Have you tried any of these? Which one would you start with?

    Reply

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