17 Camping Hacks From ViralNova.com

If we haven’t said it before - we are great fans of ViralNova. In fact, we follow lots of viral sites including Buzzfeed, Distractify, LittleThings, Mashable and quite a few more too. We find we get so many great camping insights - from the sublime to the bizarre from these sites.

In the article below from ViralNova we kind of take exception to their headline. Almost none of these hacks or tricks is suited to “Roughing It In The Woods”.

There are some great tips here on family camping. Tip one - making a list - is something we have covered before. Trust us - having a packing check list is probably the single best thing you can do to make your camping trip a success.

We have included 5 of ViralNova’s 17 Tips/Tricks below. If you want to see the rest - follow the link at the end of this article.

Want To Rough It In The Woods? Make Sure You Do It Right With These Simple Tricks

You’re often greeted with a look of horror when you tell people you’re going camping, as they imagine shivering on the cold ground while doing unmentionable things with possibly rash-inducing leaves.

Calm down, guys. Camping isn’t actually that bad if you do it right. And be honest with yourself. Don’t pretend like you’re Les Stroud and then end up miserable for the next few days. Once you’ve decided where you’re going, there are still lots of little things you can do to make your trip easy and comfortable.

1. Make a list before you go.

This seems obvious, but write down every single thing you’re going to need before you start packing. This way, you’ll be sure not to forget anything.

2. Learn to make a proper fire.

No, dumping out a bunch of charcoal brickettes and dousing them with lighter fluid doesn’t count. You’ll look like an idiot. Many campgrounds will actually sell bundles of wood complete with a starter stick and instructions on how to build a stable fire that will last you all night.

3. Cook with tinfoil.

Cooking in tinfoil is perfect for grills and fires because it keeps moisture and flavor locked in. It can also double as a serving tray.

4. Put pancake batter in a plastic squeeze jar for breakfast.

You will need a pan to cook said pancakes, but pre-made batter in a squeeze bottle makes preparing breakfast easy and neat.

5. Pack frozen bottles of water in coolers.

Plastic bottles only, please! These blocks of ice will keep your food cold and cut down on the amount of bagged ice you’ll have to buy and transport. Once the water melts, you can drink it. If you have a decent cooler (like, not a Styrofoam one), the jugs should stay frozen for a few days.

If you have liked any of these tips and tricks please go on over to ViralNova.com to see all 17 of the tips in the original article.