5 Camping Hacks for the Ultimate Camping Trip
There are many reasons why someone would like to camp. Maybe you want some quality time with family and friends, or maybe you want some alone time to get away for a while. Whatever the reason, we at Tropic Trailer always want it to be a relaxing and stress-free experience. You know the essentials: a tent, a sleeping bag, a lighter, and bug spray. But what else can you do that will make your time away the best it can be? Here are six camping hacks to make this the ultimate camping trip:
1. Pre-Made Breakfast
Getting up in the morning to make breakfast can be a hassle. Make it easier by premixing your pancake batter and putting it into a squeeze bottle so you are ready to cook right when you wake up. Carrying dry cereal and granola in Tupperware containers is great for a no mess snack or pour in your milk for an instant meal. TakeOutdoors has an awesome list of make ahead camping meals for you to try!
2. Onion + Grill = Non-Stick
Simply scrub a halved onion faced downwards on a heated grate to remove built up grime and grit. It is best to get the grill super-hot first to burn off any remaining food, then you can scrub. Onions have natural antibacterial properties, and your grill will be clean and safe to eat off of. Plus if you are cooking with charcoal, you can throw the used onion right on the coals when you are finished to add extra flavor to whatever you are grilling.
3. Cover Shoes with Shower Cap
Packing up can be a challenge when you do not want your mud-covered shoes to touch any of your other belongings. Take along shower caps as a cheap and effective solution to this problem. Simply wrap the shower cap around the bottom of your messy shoes and now you no longer have to worry about the dirt!
4. Dyer Sheets vs. Bees
Hate eating outside because of the fear of bees invading your space during your meal? Bees and wasps hate the smell of a dryer sheet and will stay far away from it. Place a dryer sheet on the table or on your picnic blanket so bees will not be attracted to your drinks or your perfume. Downey is said to work the best but try different brands to find what works best for you.
5. Egg Carton + Coal = Easy Fire
Starting a charcoal fires can be tricky. There are many different methods and tools out there to help you get your spark. Did you know that you can easily make fire by simply filling a cardboard egg carton with coal? The cardboard egg carton is more flammable compared to the coal and helps the coal begin to burn. Not only is this tip effective, it is also super cheap. Cool right? For further explanation, LifeHacker has an easy to follow video to show you how it is done!
6. Trailer = Home Away from Home!
Trailers are versatile tools that can make your time in the great outdoors the easiest it has ever been. All packed up but not ready to leave the area yet? Do not worry, just load your trailer up and go for that day hike with no concerns over your gear. The 2021 Aluma Enclosed Trailer is the perfect compact storage trailer for this. Plus, a storage trailer will leave your truck bed, and back seat, free of clutter! Maybe you want to explore an area with your motorcycle between camping sites, but you are not ready for your “Iron Butt” certification? The 2020 Aluma Motorcycle Trailer is great for this.
These five camping hacks will make your camping life easier! Who knew that simple things like pre-made breakfast, onions, shower caps, dryer sheets, egg cartons, and trailers could make your life so much simpler? Looking to get a trailer for your next trip? Check out Tropic Trailer for the best selection of quality trailers and let our staff make that part of your life easy too.