25+ Amazing Camping Hacks

Camping. It seems like everyone is talking about their upcoming trips and plans for the summer. Growing up I didn’t camp much so it isn’t my favorite thing. Josh on the other hand, went camping A LOT. His mom loves the smell of campfire. Me? Not so much. He has turned our kids into fans of camping and we have a trip scheduled for next month. Wish me luck!
Last time we went, I scoured the internet for recipes, printables and more. I thought you might enjoy some of the favorites that I found. As always, please click on the link to go directly to the source.

HACKS:
If you do some of these hacks before you leave, you will save your sanity. They are meant to make life a little easier while being away from home.

Make your own Fire Starters from Dukes & Duchesses
Make your own Single Use Antibiotic Packets from Brian Green

Tic Tac Spices from Seattle Sundries

Use mason jars for matchstick containers from Craftaholics Anonymous

How to food prep for camping from Echoes of Laughter

How to set up kitchen boxes from Living on a Latte

Organizing a camping kitchen from Echoes of Laughter

Make your own hand washing station from Do It and How – my friend did this on our trip and it was awesome!!

RECIPES:
Let’s be real – one of the best things about camping is the food. Or it can be the worst. With a little prep ahead, you can make the food be your favorite part of the trip. Delicious!

For Breakfast

Breakfast Burritos from A Thrifty Mom

Campfire Breakfast Burgers from Jelly Toast

Lumberjack Breakfast from Echoes of Laughter

Oatmeal to Go from Twin Dragonfly Designs

For Lunch/Dinner

Camp Cooker Pizza from Twin Dragonfly Designs

Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes from 733 Blog

French Bread Pizza from A Thrifty Mom

Perfect Picnic Sandwich from Echoes of Laughter —– *** I made these for our trip and they were amaaaaaaazing!

Campfire Philly Cheesesteak from Twin Dragonfly Designs

Potato Boat Dinner from Echoes of Laughter

Walking Tacos from A Girl and a Glue Gun

For Dessert

S’mores in a Bag from a Girl and a Glue Gun

Campfire Eclairs from Fabulessly Frugal

Cinnamon Rolls on a Stick from A Thrifty Mom

S’mores Campfire Cones from Frugal Coupon Living

Reeses S’mores from A Thrifty Mom

FOR THE KIDS:
While there are about 3920392093203 things to do on your trip, inevitably the kids will say “I’m bored.” Check out these few posts before you go!

Camping Activity Bags from Creative Capital B