21 Best Camping Hacks To Make You A Champ At Camp

Camp Essentials says,

"We keep an ongoing list while we’re actually camping of things that we run out of need replacing. We then do this as soon as we return from our camping trip and add it to the camping kit so we’re good to go for the next trip".

Whether you're telling ghost stories, roasting marshmallows, or just keeping warm on a chilly night, nothing beats gathering around a crackling fire to bond with friends and family in nature. However, the process of building an effective campfire can be tricky—especially if you don't have much experience doing it. Read on to learn some easy camping fire hacks!

The Soccer Mom Blog says,

"Learn from my mistakes!! Make lasting memories and avoid preventable disasters with these 7 must-remember family camping tips!".

Best Things To Do In York says,

"Take some battery powered fairy lights that you can string up in the tent. These create a cosy atmosphere and can be left on all night for a bit of nightlight reassurance for the kids (and will help you find the zip when you need to head out for a wee in the night!)".

Holidays From Hels offers these tips:

Head torches for bag rummaging

Mystical Fire: a powder that you can throw on the fire after cooking - it burns bright blue

Glow in the dark toys ( glasses/ necklaces) so your kids can play and be seen in the dark.

The Stoke Fam says,

"Eggs are often a challenge to take camping, but they are one of our favorite breakfasts. So, what we've started doing is cracking our eggs ahead of time into a shaker bottle (like the ones you use for a protein shake). No broken eggs in the cooler, plus it makes meal prep at the campsite a breeze!"

A World Of Travels With Kids recommends,

"We have sand mats outside the door and then another inside the door to stop the sand getting into the tent and beds. Has totally made camping easier for me".

Let's Camp S'More says,

"Keep your dirty roasting forks from getting your camper messy with this clever Roasting Forks Cover tutorial".

Big family Blessing suggests,

"My children and I camp in the mountains most years in early spring and late fall. The days are generally beautiful and sunny, but the nights can get really chilly. We’ve learned all kinds of ways to stay warm in our tents at night, so that we can enjoy beautiful daytime hiking and adventure spring weather in the mountains. These are my best tips for keeping warm in a tent at night. allows".

Let's Camp S'More have this amazing DIY idea,

"Extend the usefulness of your ice chest with this Cooler Cover tutorial".

Mommy Made That offers this tip,

"To keep the kids busy and entertained, we have fun scavenger hunts. Looking for all the nature items helps the kids really take in all the natural sites around them and gives them a fun activity when we're hanging around at camp".

Simple Bites offers this recipe,

"This homemade version of a grocery staple is a recipe to keep in your back pocket year round. It yields a tasty breakfast that is easy to prepare and replaces a popular supermarket item with something much more nourishing".

Imaginative Homeschools says,

"Decorating a walking stick can be a fun camp fireside activity".

4T Adventure offers tip,

"Save fuel by making a Swedish Fire Log"

Coffee Wisee Wise says,

"How about packing quick and easy breakfasts with minimal cleanup? This baked chocolate granola is the perfect camping breakfast idea for those looking for a quick no clean up breakfast when camping".

The Aussie Home Cook offers,

"This Aussie damper is about as iconic as Australian food gets. A quick easy rustic bread that was eaten by settlers camping in the Australian bush. With instructions for cooking in a camp oven or over a camp fire".

TraveLynn family says,

"Also - Pack tealights and small jars for light in the evening. Makes for a magical / romantic setting".

My Rig Adventures has this helpful tips,

"Water Bladders fold up relatively small for storage when not in use. You can get them in all different sizes, so it's easy to pick one that suits your space (long for the car floor, square for the back of the ute etc.). We find that our Water Bladder is perfect for easily topping up our water supply while camping by just taking the bladder in the car to the nearest drinking water tap".

Wanderlust And Wet Wipes suggests,

"Use packing cubes with outfits for the family for each day so you’re not constantly packing and unpacking in a small enclosed space! This was a godsend to us in Namibia when we had our tents on the top of the car!"

Peak District Kids offers this tip:

"Save on washing up in the morning by using small cereal packs and putting the milk straight in to the plastic bag".

Flip Flop Globetrotters offers this tip:

"Bring some hammocks (don’t forget extra rope!). If you’re short on space there are very lightweight ones that fold up really small. Most if not all campsites will have some trees so you can put them up. Kids will love playing with them and they’re so comfy to relax and read".