If you consider yourself outdoorsy in any way, we have quite the treat for you!

Whether it’s backyard camping with the kiddos, or up in the mountains, these awesome tricks and tips are sure to impress!

Foam tiles

Use the kids’ foam flooring as extra padding in your tent.

 

DIY lantern

Strap a headlamp to your gallon of water to make an easy lantern.

Tin can bread

You can find the recipe for this yummy bread.

Know your plants

Some of these poisonous plants can easily be confused. Know your leaves to protect yourself and your family.

Light a match

Stick some sand paper on the top of your match box (in this case an empty baby food container), so you can easily light it.

To Go Toothpaste

Dab these on a let them dry. Then you get put them in a plastic bag for on the go teeth cleaning. Just pop one in your mouth and add water.

Campfire Cresent rolls

You can also fill them with yummy stuff like pizza toppings or Nutella!

Tic Tac spices

Store and organize your spices in empty Tic Tac cases.

Single-use pouches

With a straw and lighter, you can make single-use pouches like these for toothpaste or ointments.

Single serve coffee

With a little dental floss and a coffee filter, you can learn to make your own here.

Coffee packs

Or, you can just bring a handful of these single serve packs.

Candle lit

Create a cozy and romantic atmosphere with these DIY candle sticks.

Water station

Make your own hand washing station with an empty detergent bottle.

Hanging pot rack

With nothing more than a belt and some hooks, you got yourself a hanging rack.

Campfire cones

Make yummy treats with the family!

Pill bottle first aid kit

Small and compact, this can be thrown in your pocket while hiking.

Pancake mix

With a bit of a shake, you can make these over the fire!

DIY washer

Make your own washing machine with a plunger and a bucket!

Fire starter

DIY fire starters are easy with an egg carton and charcoal.

Toast some Starburst

Sounds silly, I know. But grill these yummy candies over the fire until they are soft and bubbly for a fun and unique treat!

Grilled Polenta

Polenta cakes are an easy starch to pair with tons of meal options.

Cinnamon rolls

Oh man, does this look decadent or what?

Mark your trail

With this bio-degradable tape.

Hunt for treasures

Create a cool scavenger hunt for the kiddos.

Portable potty

Make your own portable john, with a milk crate, a bucket, and a toilet seat.

Wax fire starters

Cotton swabs dipped in wax make for awesome fire starters.

Freezer bottles

Freeze gallon jugs of water to use to keep your food cold, and to drink.

DIY tick repellent

Learn how to make this easy and all-natural tick repellent below.

Camping is such a fun activity for families to do together. So grab this list, pack up the car, and go get some fresh air in the great outdoors!