DIY Camping Hacks

50 Genius Camping Hacks for Clever Campers

Over the years, we've read, heard, seen and witnessed some moments of sheer genius. The type of camping hack that makes you kick yourself for not figuring them out sooner. Here we have compiled a list of some of our favourites tips and tricks. There are 50 camping hacks in total. Let's get into it.

1. A Camping Hack to Keep The Bugs Away

Setting up camp but getting eaten alive by bugs? The solution is incredibly simple. Toss a little bit of sage into the campfire.

The campfire itself is a deterrent but adding sage will give your fire an anti-bug superpower. Plus, it makes your campfire smell lovely and fresh. A double camping hack win.

2. Get Your Campfire Started with...Doritos

Continuing on the thread of double-win camping hacks we bring you multi-functioning Doritos. Not only can you enjoy a delicious snack, they also make for very effective kindling. Getting the campfire going can be difficult but this little camping hack goes a long way.

3. No Doritos, No Problem - More Homemade Fire Starters

If, for some crazy reason, you didn't bring Doritos with you on your camping adventure we have found some alternative hacks and tips. Here are a few other ingenious ways to get the fire started.

Create your own fire starter using two pieces of rubbish from home. Clean out the lint trap of your clothes dryer and stuff the lint into an empty toilet roll. Highly resourceful and highly effective.

Everyone hates trick birthday candles. They make you blow your lungs out on top of reminding you of how old you are getting. But they do make great windproof fire starters, so bring a pack. Now mother nature can hate them too!

Like most of us, you have probably gathered a ridiculous amount of hand sanitiser by now. Don’t worry, it won’t go to waste when this dies down. You can use it to start a germ-free fire in a jiffy!

If all else fails, cotton wool covered in Vaseline makes for a great fire starter. Another easy way to make your own fire starters is to dip cotton pads in wax. MacGyver himself would be proud.

But keep in mind that good fire starters are not enough to make a good campfire.

4. Camping Hack to Keep you Snug At Night

The day is done, the temperature is dropping, it's time to start planning ahead. First, as you start the campfire and begin to set yourself up for the night ahead, nip back to your tent. Put on your pyjamas underneath your clothes and then carry on as normal.

That extra layer will make you feel instantly warmer. Not only that, after spending hours hanging around the camp with your pyjamas on, when you hit the sleeping bag they will already be toasty. Thank you body heat!

5. Matches that Actually Work

You are all set, you've brought everything you needed, now to just strike that match and start the fire. Shock horror, the tool that was invented back in the Stone Age is a tad unreliable.

Never fear though, we have the perfect camping hack for you. Glue a small square of sandpaper to the back of your matchbox for a long-lasting, trustworthy strike-pad.