31 Camping Hacks You Need To Know Before Your Next Camping Trip

Last Updated on September 24, 2021 by Christina


These 31 hacks are so great because they work with any kind of RV. Whether you own a pop up or Class A motorhome, these hacks will help you feel like a more prepared camper for your next camping adventure. From tips on handling bugs to hacks for more convenient storage, this list focuses on the little things we wish we found when we first started camping.

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2. You can do pretty much ANYTHING with a cast iron skillet – grilled brownies anyone?

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3. You can never have too many tips when it comes to mosquitoes, they can put a real wrench in a good camping trip… so come prepared!

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4. Have breakfast pre-made and ready to go in minutes!

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 5. Tic Tac containers are great for spices and take up less spacecamping

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6. Old Coffee-mate containers make for great storage and keep things fresh

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 7. Don’t let pesky flies ruin your dinner, keep flies away with lemon and cloves

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6.  Rub an onion on your grill to make it non stick!

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7. A egg carton and some coals will make starting a fire as easy as 1-2-3

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8. A belt and some hooks are great for hanging pots & pans, beach towels or grilling tools

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9. Campfire cones not only taste great, but are a great activity to keep the kiddos busy

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 10. Make a lid for any cup!

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11. Use a muffin tin to serve condiments

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12. Use a fitted sheet at the beach to keep sand off your belongingscamping

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13. Turn your watermelon into a giant Jello mold… can make these kid friendly or add some booze to make Jello “shots”

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14. Put dryer sheets under you table cloth or on your picnic table to keep bees away

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15. Use a shower caddy and a hook as extra kitchen storage

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16. Use a dollar store laundry bin to store beach toys and shake out the sand 

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17. Use PVC pipe and some strong double sided tape for extra bathroom storage

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18. Use shower caps to cover your shoes when you pack

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19. Use binder clips to hang things & free up counter space

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20.  Save condiments from restaurants and take them camping

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 21.  Pour boiling water into a cooler to make large batches of corn on the cob *genius*

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22.  Smores on smores… and this will melt the chocolate!

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22. Add grommets and use a bungee cord for a table cloth that wont blow away!

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23.  Use pill holders for a travel friendly medicine cabinet camping

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24. Add sage to a campfire to keep bugs away

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25.  Cut shoe holder racks and place around bed frame for hidden storage 

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26. Use an empty juice bottle for space saving bag storage

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 27. To prevent getting eaten… or bit… 

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28.  Who needs a pan when you have a campfire… campfire cinnamon rolls make a great breakfast 

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29. Prevent ants from spreading and getting into your RV with a little baby powder.

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30. Use a tie rack to store tank tops or scarves

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31. Use velcro and magazine holders for extra storage inside your cupboards

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