I gather pinecones at home and take these camping to use as tinder. Great fire starter.
- C. Miller |
I freeze small plastic water bottles and place and place them in the cooler to make the ice last longer, plus I always have nice cold water to drink.
- C. Miller |
The most all purpose camping item is gallon size ziploc bags. Use them for cooking (omelets in a bag, boiling corn), to store food items, to store toiletries for the trip to the shower, to store kid's small toys, to store wet swim clothes... etc., etc.
- R. Anderson |
When camping or picnicing you can use a new fitted single sheet for a tablecloth this fits most picnic tables and won't blow off on windy days.
- D. Salerno |
I use large plastic tubs with a tight fitting lid to store dry food. I use a shorter one for spices, sugar, coffee and other small items. It is easy to take them outside and they are protected against rain.
- C. Fronk |
Whether you're RVing or tent camping, arrive before dark. It's much more difficult to set up your site if you can't see what you\'re doing.
- Adrienne |
I use the Sterlite plastic 3 drawer system with the deep bottom drawer, to store my pots and pans, utensils etc. I set it right next to my table. It's light weight, very convenient.
- Heidi |
When camping for extended periods bring a second Ice Chest with a layer of dry ice on the bottom to ensure you have plenty of ice for the entire trip.
- Troy G. |
If you have access to a Food Saver or similar device, seal up an extra set of light clothes and a book of matches. Vacuum packed items are water proof and take up less space.
- Troy G. |
After doing your dishes in the woods hang them to dry in a mesh laundry bag you can pick up at your local dollar store or 5 & 10. Great time saver since your pots/pans and plates don\'t blow off the picnic table anymore.
- Ed |
Save your lint from your dryer for fire starter. It works great and it's free!
- Karen |
I made up a few sheets of information and store it in a folder. This includes a copy of my driver's license, medical information, emergency contacts, and other essential information if I am not able to speak for myself. I also include allergies and special medication or conditions.
- Karen |
I do a little river running with a group of guys and do the cooking. I have found that by precooking the food, freezing it and placing it in a cooler it helps keep everything cool. When it is ready to use it is somewhat thawed and I can just put the parts together. I can have a full meal on the table (canoe) in less than an hour off the river.
- Richard |
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