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Unofficial’s 10 Must Know Camping Hacks
10) Duct Tape Water Bottle
Whether it’s an emergency situation or you need a coozie, duct tape is a crucial part of any camper’s arsenal. Make it easier on yourself by eliminating the negative space and wrapping your duct tape around a water bottle.
9) Gallon Water Jug + Headlight = Makeshift Lamp

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8) Eggs In A Bottle
For some reason every outdoor shop has plastic egg holders that promise to keep your eggs from breaking. But why even bother with breaking eggs at camp when you can bottle egg yolks and put them in the cooler. Seems like a no-brainer to us.
7) Empty Laundry Detergent Dispenser = Portable Hand Washing Station

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6) Doritos Are Great Kindling
Yeah, it’s weird.
5) Vinacafé Vietnamese Coffee Packets
This obscure item is a necessity once you’ve had it. Perfect for backcountry coffee, Vinacafé already includes cream and sugar– just make sure you’ve got an escape plan.
4) Apple Pipe
No explanation needed.
3) Gallon Ice Cubes

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2) Egg carton filled with match light charcoal = Ultimate Firestarter
Instead of bringing an egg carton filled with eggs (see #8), put match-light charcoals pieces in their place. The result? One really easy way to get the fire going.
1) Hand warmer wrapped in a sock for cold mornings.
Nothing is worse than waking up cold on a camping trip. In order to remedy this issue, grab a hand warmer, shake it up, and place it in a sock before throwing into your sleeping bag.
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