Camp Site Tips and Tricks.

[LostInSocal]

I don't like using the prepackaged wipes because they seem to leave a residue which makes my skin somewhat sticky. I haven't used them for years just for that reason. Then recently I figured out I can use the wipes to get most of the muck and dirt off, then use a wet / damp towel to wipe off the residue the wet wipes left behind. GENIUS! Ha! I can still get clean while still conserving what little water I might have.

 

[RiverCityDave]

It's nice to have a convenient place to store items you want easy access to getting into or out of the tent (flip flop, toiletries, etc.) so I picked up a couple of "closet organizers" that were perfect for the job. I suspended an aluminum flag pole I had sitting in the garage under the tent with a couple of wire ties and hung the organizers where they were easy to get to.

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I LOVE this, My wife will thank you.

 

[Jeepney]

We bug the megapack of baby wipes from costco. I almost cant live without it when we are out camping. I hate dirty hands on the steering wheel. Plus its a real good substitute got a real shower.


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[Roxxie]

Came across these at Costco...
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They fit perfect on the shelf in the back of the Jeep. Decided they would ride better if each one was attached to the one underneath. Tried every glue I own, with no luck.
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Finally just bolted them together...
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Wide enough for plates...
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Tall enough for spices...
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Most importantly, the chef loves it :-)

OMGosh- best idea ever! Love it!

 

[000]

I really like my tailgaters for organizing everything. I use one for cooking stuff and one for misc camping stuff like bug spray, flashlights, etc... I got them on amazon for about $30 ea. I hang them on the side of my truck we set up and roll them up and toss them in a plastic tote when we leave.
Also, I couldn't imagine spending $250 on a skottle when I could make one out of a free used plow disc. It took about 45 min and about $15 since I didn't have the right size box tubing for the legs or the thumb screws to adjust the burner height and to hold the legs on. I happened to already have the burner so that saved me $20. I use it all the time and it works great. I built a wood box with a lid for it so I can stack stuff on it. It hauls the disc, the burner and a couple propane bottles in it and is much less awkward to store and haul around.


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[Railman]

Gel wax cotton ball Fire starter is essential for camp fire and also an essential in any emergency kit. I just used them 8 days in a row on recent Canada Fishing trip to get the wood stove lit, and have them in all my emergency kits now. They are not greasy like the Vaseline/cotton ball combo I have use in the past. These things are awesome. They burn for 7-10 min. Catch easy from a single strike of a fire steel. Everyone I show them to has asked me for some and how to make them. Check out this video on how to make them.

 

[Luis Merlo]

A dedicated camp box is a good start !....so may options

 

[buckwilk]

I really like my tailgaters for organizing everything. I use one for cooking stuff and one for misc camping stuff like bug spray, flashlights, etc... I got them on amazon for about $30 ea. I hang them on the side of my truck we set up and roll them up and toss them in a plastic tote when we leave.
Also, I couldn't imagine spending $250 on a skottle when I could make one out of a free used plow disc. It took about 45 min and about $15 since I didn't have the right size box tubing for the legs or the thumb screws to adjust the burner height and to hold the legs on. I happened to already have the burner so that saved me $20. I use it all the time and it works great. I built a wood box with a lid for it so I can stack stuff on it. It hauls the disc, the burner and a couple propane bottles in it and is much less awkward to store and haul around.


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Did the plow disc have a hole in the center, if so, how did you handle that ? I think we need a build thread !

 

[4xFar Adventures]

 

[000]

Did the plow disc have a hole in the center, if so, how did you handle that ? I think we need a build thread !

Yes it had a square hole, I just cut a piece of flat stock about the same thickness and zapped it in from both sides and ground it flat. I will get some more detailed pictures together, it's an extremely cheap and simple and useful project.


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[Northernlady]

What an awesome thread! When I come across some interesting tips I will definitely pass it on!


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[STPICKENS]

We use the snap together foam tiles for the flooring in our tents. No more rocks in your feet or knees. Just nice soft floor. I will never go back to not having them. We got ours at costco they are in 2square foot panels.


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[Tahoe.Adventures]

We use the snap together foam tiles for the flooring in our tents. No more rocks in your feet or knees. Just nice soft floor. I will never go back to not having them. We got ours at costco they are in 2square foot panels.


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This is a great idea! Definitely going to go pick some up!

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[brianb2]

Inside your tent or under it? Seems like it could pull double duty protecting your tent floor as well. Good idea, thanks.


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[STPICKENS]

Inside your tent or under it? Seems like it could pull double duty protecting your tent floor as well. Good idea, thanks.


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We use a heavy duty tarp under the tent and the tiles inside. It helps keep them clean and last longer. Her have had our tiles for 5 years now and they are still going strong. Same thing with the tarp.


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[Neil Q Smith]

Always have a Storm Lighter along with the Leatherman Multi-tool in the central glove compartment.

Storm Lighter is so useful - for many jobs, as well as simply starting the camp fire / stove.

 

[Overland USA]

We camp near water typically and bring a water filtration system so we don't have to pack in piles and piles of water. For trips that are longer than 2 days this is vital, especially for a family of 4.

I use the Katadyn Vario. It's the only one I've used so I don't have much to compare it to... but it seems to work well.
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/45507/katadyn-vario-microfilter-water-filter

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I like this! looks easy to use and makes plenty of water.

 

[Mike G]

I found a great Pizza Stone for my Coleman Camp Oven. Technically it's a Ceramic Griddle but it would work great as a Pizza Stone. It should also help to distribute the heat when placed at the bottom of the oven. Plus, it's a Griddle so it's a dual purpose item. [emoji2]

You can purchase them at Home Depot for $20.00 My brother in law ordered one on Amazon for $30.00 and it arrived broken. Try to pick one up at a store if you can. That way you don't have to deal with returning a broken Griddle.

 

[Mike G]

For anyone that camps during winter, try using the Electronic Arc Lighters. They work way better then the Butane lighters in the cold.
The Arc Lighters also work in the wind and rain.

 

[S4SQTCH]

Nah, too much work. I found a propane blow torch from Harbor Freight will light just about anything.