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1. 33 Awesome Family Camping Hacks
and Tips
1.Use glow sticks as nightlights
Using glow sticks is one of the camping hacks that
our kids really enjoy. Glow sticks are a great way
to provide a little light in your tent that isn’t too
bright for sleeping. Just hang one or two in your
tent and you will have just enough light to see if
you need to get up in the middle of the night.
2. Arrive before dark
Arriving at your campsite before dark will make
things much easier. Setting up a tent and other
necessities become a lot harder when you try and
do it in the dark. It’s a good idea to plan and arrive
at least 2 hours before sunset. That should give
you enough time to set up your gear and get settled
before it gets too dark.
3. Place dry firewood under your car
It’s a good idea to place dry firewood under your
car so that if it rains it will remain dry. There is
nothing worse than waking up on a cold morning

2. and not having any dry wood to start a fire.
Keeping wood under your car will ensure it’s
always try and ready to use for your next fire.
4. Use fans inside your tent
When camping in warm weather, heat can be a real
problem. A great tip is to use a couple of tent fans.
Using these fans can make a real difference and
make sleeping a lot more pleasant. You can find
lots of great tent fan options on Amazon for really
great prices.
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5. For cold weather use a heater
When camping in cold weather it really helps to
have a small heater going in your tent when you
are going to bed and waking up. This makes it
really easy to get kids changed and in or out their
sleeping bags. Mr. Heater is probably the most
popular option but there are a bunch of options
you can choose from on Amazon.
If you have access to electricity then it is super
easy to use any small space heater. If you don’t
have access to electricity then you can use a

3. propane header like Mr. Heater Buddy. I don’t
sleep with the heater running because propane
heaters can produce carbon monoxide but I run it a
little before we go to bed and right as we are
waking up. Be cautious with propane heaters to
avoid carbon monoxide. Make sure to have proper
ventilation, use a carbon monoxide detector and I
wouldn’t recommend sleeping while the heater is
running.
6. Remove large objects on your tent site
Removing large objects like pinecones, sticks,
rocks, etc. will ensure you have a flat area to sleep.
While we remove the large objects, I actually like
to keep a layer of pine needles (if you are camping
in the pines) under the tent. It provides a thin layer
of cushioning and makes things a little more
comfortable.
7. DIY Camp shower
This is one of my favorite family camping hacks.
You can create your own camp shower/washing
station. Use a 2-gallon sprayer with kitchen
sprayer attached. You can even paint it flat black

4. to absorb solar heat. This is a lot cheaper than
buying a real camping shower and makes it super
easy to get kids clean after a long day of playing.
8. Solar-powered string lights
A solar-powered string of lights is a great way to
light up your campsite or tent in the evening. You
won’t have to worry about having access to
electricity or bringing extra batteries. There a quite
a few options to chose from on Amazon and you
can get them in different lengths, depending on the
area you are wanting to light. Personally, this set
of lights has worked great for us.
9. Bring a rug for the inside and outside of the tent
Dirt is always an issue when camping. If you want
to try and cut down on the amount of dirt that ends
up in your tent, bring a rug for botht he inside and
outside of your tent. Simply wiping your feed
before and after getting in your tent will help a lot
to control the dust and dirt that ends up in your
tent.
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5. 10. Freeze gallons of water to use in your ice chest
Instead of buying a bag of ice to put in your
cooler, freeze a gallon or two of water and place it
in your cooler. It will last longer than a normal bag
of ice, it won’t fill up your cooler with water, and
once it melts you will then have a gallon of water
to drink.
12. Use swimming noodles on the guy lines of
your tent
No one likes tripping of the guy lines of the tent.
Cut up a couple swimming pool noodles and place
them over the guy lines. It will make them a lot
easier to see, less likely to trip over, and is a very
easy camping tip.
13. Lots of bug repellent
Having to deal with mosquitoes and other insects
is never fun. Make sure you bring enough bug and
insect repellent for your entire trip. Additionally,
it’s not a bad idea to bring a few insect traps for
inside your tent and around your campsite. One
great campsite option is the Thermacell Patio
Shield. This will give you a mosquito-free area,

6. which is awesome for an eating area or a general
gathering area.
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14. Bring sunscreen and use it
Nothing is less fun than dealing with kids who
have a sunburn. While camping, kids will be out in
the sun most of the day. Using sunblock
throughout the day will prevent sunburns and
eliminate the complaining that comes from kids
when they have a sunburn. If you get the spray-on
sunblock it is super easy to apply and only takes a
couple of minutes.
15. Bubbles for kids
Bubbles are a great way to entertain younger kids.
They can spend a long time blowing bubbles and
chasing them. If you have slightly older children,
you can try a larger bubble maker as older kids
tend to have more fun with them.

7. 16. Use a screened-in canopy as a play area
For younger children, toddlers, and babies us a
screened-in canopy as a play area. This will keep
them from wandering off as well as keep the
insects away. Additionally, it makes for a great
bug-free eating area when the kids are not playing
in them. You can find a lot of options on Amazon
but our favorite one is this one from Coleman.
17. Ensure you have extra blankets
Extra blankets often come in handy. Whether it is
cold and the kids need an extra layer to stay warm
or you want to lay out a blanket for a picnic, we
always find a use for extra blankets. This camping
tip might not seem like a very special idea but
you’ll be surprised how often the extra blankets
will come in handy.
18. Lots of baby wipes
Baby wipes aren’t just for babies….they are for
everything. Seriously, you will be surprised how
useful they are and for how many things you end
up using them for. Things and kids get dirty when
camping and baby wipes will help you manage

8. that dirt and keep things and kids at least
moderately clean.
19. Bring sidewalk chalk
If you will be camping in a designated
campground with roads, sidewalk chalk is a great
item to bring with you. Kids love to draw and
color. What better than to let them draw on the
ground with chalk and spent time creating and
using their imagination.
20. Pre-cook as much food as you can
Cooking from scratch while camping can be
difficult. When possible, pre-cook as much food
before your trip and heat it up at your campsite.
There are a lot of great recipes that make cooking
while camping a lot easier. Try a few out and find
a few meals that work for you and cut down on the
amount of cooking you have to do while camping.
21. Plan games and activities
Having a handful of games to play as a family is a
great way to mix up your day and add some
additional fun on a camping trip. A couple of
board games or card games that your kids enjoy

9. playing are a great option when the sun goes down
and activities become more restricted.
Additionally, this is one of the best family
camping hacks if you might get rain.
22. Portable potty for really young kids
If you have young kids who are still potty training
or still need to go to the bathroom frequently, a
kids portable potty is a great item to have. The best
use for it will come in the evening when getting
ready for bed or in the middle of the night when
your child just can’t hold it any longer.
Having a small portable potty for #1 needs is a
great way to prevent the need from trekking
through the woods in the middle of the night to use
the bathroom. I would definitely recommend that
this potty be only used for #1 needs. With #2
needs, I’m sorry, you’re out of luck and will need
to trek through the woods to the bathroom. You
don’t want that smell in your tent.
23. Pack socks and underwear in Ziploc bags
When things get wet, having dry socks and
underwear will go a long way helping everyone

10. feel more comfortable. Hopefully, you’ll stay dry
but if it does end up raining and your gear gets
wet, you’ll be grateful to have some dry socks and
underwear for your self and your kids. Packing
important items like socks and underwear in
Ziploc bags will ensure they stay dry if things
happen to get wet.
24. Suspend a tarp over the top of your tent
Having a tarp over the top of your tent will help
you in a couple of different ways. If you are
camping in warm weather, adding some shade
directly over your tent will help to noticeably
lower the temperature inside your tent.
Additionally, if it does end up raining having that
extra layer of protection will help to safeguard all
your camping gear from getting wet. You can find
lots of different sizes on Amazon, which allows
you to get the best fit for your situation.
Additionally, you can find more tips about rainy
camping in our post with tips for camping in the
rain.
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11. 25. Keep a rolling checklist
Start a camping checklist and make sure you keep
it for your next camping trip. It is much easier to
start with what you had on your last outing and
add to or subtract from it. It will help you ensure
you don’t forget anything and within a couple of
camping trips, you will have an ultimate camping
checklist customized to you and your family.
26. Dryer lint inside used toilet paper rolls
A super-easy way to start a fire is to prepare some
free firestarters from things you usually throw
away. Save a few of the cardboard toilet paper
rolls from used rolls and fill them with dryer lint
from your dryer.
These DIY firestarters light easy and are a great
way to get your campfire going without having to
search around for lots of kindling.
27. Bring solar stake lights
Taking kids to the bathroom in the middle of the
night is never easy but you can make it easier with
solar-powered stake lights. Use these stake light to
create a path to the bathroom so that you don’t

12. have to worry about finding a flashlight in the
middle of the night.
Additionally, these stake lights offer a great way to
light your campsite at night. If you have younger
kids, it is a great way to create a perimeter around
your campsite and tell your kids they are not
allowed to go past the lights when it is dark.
28. Manage dirt with a handheld broom with
dustpan
No matter how much you try, when camping with
the family, you are going to end up with a lot of
dirt in your tent. Bring a small handheld broom
and dustpan to quickly clean up the dirt that is
tracked in.
You will be surprised at the amount of dirt that
finds its way into the tent each day. A quick clean
once a day can keep that dirt under check.
29. Extra rope always comes in handy
Whether you need to make a clothesline, hang
food in the air at night, or whatever else, extra rope
is a great item to bring along. We always find a

13. use for it and are always glad we brought it with
us.
30. Bring a pack n play or toddlers
If you have an infant or young toddler, consider
bringing a pack and play. A pack n play is a great
place to have your infants sleep at night. Similarly,
you can bring it out during the day, which gives
you a place to play them down while you need to
do other things.
31. Use a warm bunting for toddlers
Keeping infants and toddlers warm at night can be
challenging because they don’t stay under blankets
or in sleeping bags. A great option is to find a
bunting that is suited for the temperatures you will
experience.
Buntings are great because it is basically a
wearable sleeping bag for infants and young
children. We’ve use buntings on multiple
occasions and they have worked great for our
needs.
32. Bring medicine for common ailments

14. Inevitably our kids end up getting sick at the most
inopportune times. Being prepared for some of the
more common ailments will go a long way. We
always bring extra medicine for the kids. Medicine
for colds, headaches, coughs, diarrhea, and upset
stomach are the most common medicines we
bring.
33. Plastic storage bin bathtub
All kids get dirty but young children tend to get
the dirtiest. They end up rolling around in the dirt
and in some cases even trying to eat it. Keeping
them reasonably clean can be a challenge. An easy
solution for bathing is to simply bring along a
plastic storage bin as a makeshift bathtub. It is
portable, light, and inexpensive.
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