21 Camping tips, tricks and hacks

These pictures make it seem like we are a camping family. We are not. We call this faux camping. 

On two different occasions we have worked with local photographer Stephen Matera on two separate campaigns for Kelty camping gear. The funny thing is, we don't camp. We only "camp" with the safety of a photographer nearby and we NEVER spend the night. What are you crazy?! 

We have heard though that there are families that enjoy camping. I know that summer is a popular time to pitch that tent and spend the weekend in nature, so if that's your thing, I have gathered 21 camping tips, tricks and hacks just for you. 

1. Homemade Fire Starters for Camping - Dukes and Duchesses
2. Repurposed TicTac Boxes for Travel Spices - Seattle Sundries
3. Foam Floor Tiles- A Little Campy
4. Campfire Potatoes on Grill Recipe - Cleverly Simple
5. Fire Starter - Over The Big Moon
6. 10 Reasons to Take Your Kids Camping This Year - The Homespun Hydrangea
7. DIY Firewood Rack - 50 Campfires
8. 7 Essentials for C.A.M.P.I.N.G. - Housewives of Frederick County
9. Brilliant Camp Kitchen Organizer - Starling Travel
10. Unwritten Camping Rules You Need to Know - Penny Pincher Jenny
11. DIY Mason Jar Match Holder - 17 Apart
12. Make Your Own Emergency Toilet - Mom With A Prep
13. 10 Must Bring Items for Camping This Summer - Making of a Mom
14. Easy Outdoor Candle Stakes - A Subtle Revelry
15. 7 Ideas for Campfire Pie Irons - Northern Cheap$Kate
16. 7 Fun Kids Camping Games - Making of a Mom
17. DIY Hand Washing Station - Do It and How
18. 10 Cheap Camping Ideas - Tips for an Inexpensive Camping Trip - Thrifty Jinxy
19. Easy Fire Starter - Over the Big Moon
20. 7 Kitchen Hacks For Camping - Just 2 Sisters
21. 7 Tips for Camping with Little Ones - Making of a Mom

  Enjoy your time in that tent. I'll stay right here in my nice warm bed! dislaimer: this post may have affiliate links. By clicking on them and purchasing through them, I may receive a small commission. These small purchases help me to continue to keep writing content and creating at Holy Craft. Thank you!