Tip #4,416 Use dryer lint as a fire starter. Home & Garden camping + outdoors + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,060 • 2 people found helpful To easily light a cardboard match from a book of matches, press the tip between the lighting strip and front flap, then pull out quickly. This will prevent the match from bending. Recreation camping + outdoors + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,906 • 3 people found helpful When camping near a small stream, find a hollow spot and encircle it with stones. It makes a great cooler for canned soda or other waterproof items needing cooling. Recreation camping + outdoors + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,535 • 7 people found helpful • 1 List Make your own fire starters by stuffing empty toilet paper tubes with dryer lint. Recreation camping + outdoors + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,188 • 4 people found helpful Rub watermelon meat and rind on a poison ivy rash to stop itching and start healing. Wellness skincare + camping + home remedy + outdoors + hiking + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,376 • 3 people found helpful Bring a large tarp and some bungee cords for securing when camping. It's great for protecting your cooking and dining area from the sun, wind and rain. Recreation packing + camping + outdoors + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,377 • 8 people found helpful If camping with your dog, be sure to keep him on a leash, out of public swimming areas and to clean up after him. This will help ensure that everyone has a great camping experience. Pets camping + dogs + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,030 • 9 people found helpful If you become lost while hiking, don't panic. If you're sure someone will report you missing, then most experts stress the three "stays": stay dry, stay warm and stay put. Recreation safety + camping + outdoors + hiking + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,029 • 8 people found helpful When packing for hiking or camping, going light is important, but so is your comfort and safety. Think about bringing a jacket, extra food and water, matches, a first aid kit, etc. Recreation safety + camping + outdoors + hiking + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,552 • 8 people found helpful If traveling by RV, check online for free parking and camping sites at big box stores. Travel camping + vacation + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,327 • 10 people found helpful Bring a jar for scrambled eggs while camping. Crack eggs into the jar, put on the lid and shake. Recreation camping + outdoors + food + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,300 • 11 people found helpful Sprinkle a little sulfur powder on your socks before heading outside to repel chiggers. Recreation pests + camping + outdoors + hiking + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,144 • 15 people found helpful Place a tarp below your tent to prevent moisture from seeping in and to protect from heat or cold. Recreation camping + outdoors + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,892 • 11 people found helpful Save old cookware for camping trips. Recreation camping + cooking + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,718 • 12 people found helpful Before camping or hiking, wrap a decent length of duct tape around a permanent marker to bring along. You'll have both duct tape and a marker. Recreation packing + camping + outdoors + hiking + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,818 • 16 people found helpful Fill milk jugs or soda bottles with water and freeze for chilling a cooler. Food & Drink camping + outdoors + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,183 • 18 people found helpful • 1 List Keep a tent and basic camping supplies in your trunk in case the opportunity arises. Read More Recreation camping + car + outdoors + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,049 • 14 people found helpful Wrap duct tape around a water bottle fifteen times. Not only will you keep a firmer grip on the bottle, but you will also have a ready supply of duct tape. Recreation fishing + camping + outdoors + hiking + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,831 • 13 people found helpful Bring extra twist ties when camping for tying fishing poles and s'mores sticks together, to secure tent flaps, and even tie items to tree branches. Recreation camping + outdoors + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,038 • 12 people found helpful Help preserve your camping tent by placing a tarp underneath it to limit wear and tear of the floor. Recreation camping + outdoors + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
