21 Camping Hacks To Save Time And Money

Camping is an exciting experience. It gives you the chance to get close to nature and get away from technology and the internet for a couple of hours or even days.

However, for you to have a successful camping experience, you need to prepare. This is where the Dollar Tree store and this list of hacks can help you. Go ahead and check them out!

1. Toilet paper tubes

You can bring toilet paper tubes stuffed with laundry lint that will help you start a fire. Just light it up and stack dried branches, leaves and twigs on top to keep the fire going.

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2. Little flashlights

These little flashlights and head lamps will come in handy at night. And they’re light so they don’t add too much weight in your bag.

3. Mesh bags

Besides storing your laundry and wet shoes, you can also store your wet plates, utensils and other kitchenware inside to dry away from flies and insects. You can also use it to store little items you’ll need within arms length. The see-through mesh will help you identify which bag you used for it.

4. Jumbo clamps

Use the clamps to secure your clothesline or the clothes hanging on your clothesline. You can also use it to clip your table cloth to your table so it doesn’t fly off.

5. Clothesline hook

You can tie this clothesline to two trees or to a tree and your tent. Hang your dirty or wet clothes easily.

6. Shower caps

Shower caps are a great item to bring at a camping trip. You can use them to store dirty shoes or cover your food bowls from flies and insects. Just remember not to interchange the two.

7. Ordinary mitts and kitchen towels

You don’t want to use your fancy kitchen towels to camping when it could get lost or burnt. Use the less fancy ones to hold hot plates.

8. Two-in-one canteen

This is a great find at the Dollar Tree! It’s a two-in-one drinking bottle. The top part holds the water or drink. And the bottom unscrews into a drinking cup.

9. Cake covers

Of course you won’t bring a cake while camping. But the cake covers are a great way to hold paper plates and napkins so the wind doesn’t blow them away.

10. Stackable boxes

These boxes are great for keeping things organized. In one box, you can keep games for the family. In another box, you can keep the supplies for the campfire. And in another box, you can keep a flashlight and other similar items.

11. Squeeze bottles

Squeeze bottles are great for bringing already-cracked eggs, pancake mixes. You don’t need to worry about anything cracking open and ruining your clothes because everything is inside the squeeze bottle, which has a working lid.

12. Stackable pill containers

Yes, you can use these to bring your medicine to your trip. And you can also use this to store the spices you’ll need during the trip. Just make sure to label them correctly. You don’t want to use the salt when you wanted sugar.

13. Storage caddy

You can use this caddy either for your utensils and keep it organized. Or you can use it to store your shower items.

14. Frisbees

You can use the frisbees two ways during camping trips. One, you can play with them, just be careful not to throw too hard. Second, they can double as paper plate holders.

15. Laundry hamper

Keep your dirty laundry in this hamper. Hampers will make sure all dirty laundry is in one place.

16. Solar lights or portable lights

These are great to keep around the camp site. Keep them near places where it’s easy to trip. Keep them near the tent entry. You can also use them to light your way to the toilet.

17. Pool noodles

You can also use pool noodles for the tent ties. Just cut them in half and stick it on the tent ties. You can also use the pool noodles for the toilet bucket.

18. Glow sticks

These are great to use at night! When one member of your party has to leave, you’ll still be able to spot them because of these glow sticks. And you can also wrap it around the tent ties so no one will trip on them.

19. Little loofahs

Bring little loofahs so each person has their own. And it’s small so it’s easy to store away.

20. First aid essentials

This isn’t a hack but you’ll need these for the camping trip. And they’re just a dollar at the Dollar Tree store! So stock up!

21. Make your favorite s’mores using skewers

Buy 4-pack skewers and use them to grill marshmallows over a campfire. You can also use them for hot dogs! You can search your local Dollar Store to see if you can buy a single skewer stick for just $1.

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