Top camping hacks to make your life easier in the great outdoors.

14th September, 2021

With the weather warming up across the country, there’s no better time to get outdoors and celebrate the arrival of camping season. However if you’ve been out of practice, you’re going to need to prepare yourself. So with the best hiking gear in Australia and these camping hacks, you can make your camping experience seamless, enjoyable and memorable.

Pack dry bags

Dry bags are designed to protect your gear and keep them from getting wet. They are more convenient than normal plastic bags, and they are also more durable. It’s safe to use dry bags even when you’re going past thorny bushes or rocky trails. You can also keep your phone and other electronics safe by putting them in dry bags too. At Explore Planet Earth, we have an array of day packs that are perfect for this.

Go to bed with a hot water bottle

Staying warm at night can be easy with a reliable quick tent and a sleeping bag that will protect you from all sorts of temperatures. Make it even easier by keeping a hot water bottle with you while you sleep. Tuck it between your legs, hitting your femoral artery, to keep the blood flowing in your lower limbs. If the water is too hot, you can wrap the bottle with a shirt first.

Bring water purification tablets

Regardless of how off grid you go on your trip, it’s smart to pack water purification tablets. This is because you never know whether you will have access to safe, clean drinking water. Drinking untreated water can cause infections and other health risks, so using these tablets are a great way to circumvent this problem without relying on boiling water. Simply fill up your water bottle from most water sources and drop a tablet in. These tablets quickly kill most pathogens in untreated water. They also slow down microbial regrowth, so the water remains safe to drink for 24 hours.

Burn sage in campfire

A natural remedy from keeping mosquitoes and other bugs away is to burn sage in your campfire. Simply wrap the sage in aluminium foil, wet it a bit, poke some holes and toss it in the fire. You’ll enjoy a bug-free night that smells great too!

Make camping easier with lightweight hiking tents and the best hiking gear in Australia from Explore Planet Earth!

Explore Planet Earth is a trusted source of high-quality camping gear and outdoor equipment suited for any adventure. Strap down with our durable backpacking tent to keep you cosy and comfortable at night. Keep your stuff stored safely and securely in our heavy-duty bags.

With Explore Planet Earth, you can make camping and hiking more fun! Send us an enquiry here or call us on 1300 174 876 for more info today.