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Camp Site Tips and Tricks.
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Check out the BBQ Accessory Organizer for camping. Worked great on my Lifetime Table.
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I get a cheap rubber door mat and put it outside the tent entrance to help keep it cleaner inside. It doesn't take up much room and clean up when packing up is much faster. This is especially true in sandy areas.
Need some extra shade for the awning or a privacy curtain? Try a shower curtain. They clip right into the cross bars on the awning. Best part is, they come in different patterns.
Here’s one you may want to use when camping in bear country.
Milk/water gallon jugs can be great to use as tie down weights. Cut a big hole in the top but leave the handle to tie off to. It is useful for sandy or rocky soils where traditional spikes won't work.
Edit: they can be dumped and collapsed for lightweight travel
Edit: they can be dumped and collapsed for lightweight travel
Picked up this compact squeegee at Loves Truck Stop for my Overland trips. It works great to remove the dust/dirt and bugs off the windshield when on the trails. 
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I made a thermo cover for our Coleman Folding Oven from a welding blanket. I also use a digital thermometer to keep accurate temperature inside the oven. The cover works very well & helps keep the heat steady & inside the oven. The wife makes cinnamon rolls, casserole's, & other dishes that require baking. We keep our folding Coleman Oven & the fitted welding blanket cover when not in use in the shoe bag that came with our Smittybilt RTT. For our shoes we use the Compact Camping Concepts shoe hammock.
Another is cold weather camping is the Tepui RTT Insulator Insert. The one I bought from Scott @ Compact Camping Concepts fits my Smittybilt mod. 2783 like a glove. This make a huge difference in warmth. The install & removal only take 4 minutes putting it up & 4 minutes taking it down.
Another is cold weather camping is the Tepui RTT Insulator Insert. The one I bought from Scott @ Compact Camping Concepts fits my Smittybilt mod. 2783 like a glove. This make a huge difference in warmth. The install & removal only take 4 minutes putting it up & 4 minutes taking it down.
Here’s a good set up for washing and rinsing dishes in camp. Collapsible sink and hand sprayer.
Sounds like you are digging those inserts. Been leaning towards a Tepui myself for that reason. Having the option to easily add those in.
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If you let your dog roam free around camp unsupervised, or they like to go off exploring by themselves, remove their collar and use a HARNESS. While it's still possible to get hung up, they are much less likely to strangle if they get hung up. The first time i took my dog out off leash, I let him get out about 50-60 feet, before calling him back. After a couple of repeat sessions, he never went further on his own, aka....he self regulated himself. It gave me 'peace of mind' on not worrying on where he might be.
A tip I learned from @kkauweloa for cold weather camping is to use hand warmers in your sleeping bag.
I recommend using the Super Warmers by Hot Hands. Their twice as big as the regular hand warmers and last way longer. I used a bunch of them on my December trip to Alabama Hills when it got down to 28 deg. Toss a couple in the sleeping bag before you go to sleep and you’ll have a nice warm bag when you get in.
I recommend using the Super Warmers by Hot Hands. Their twice as big as the regular hand warmers and last way longer. I used a bunch of them on my December trip to Alabama Hills when it got down to 28 deg. Toss a couple in the sleeping bag before you go to sleep and you’ll have a nice warm bag when you get in.
Thieft? Cheap trail/game camera set up unobtrusively could capture a thief in the act. You might meet up with them later and dispense judgement.
After cooking bacon, I soak up the grease with paper towels and put them in a zip.lock bag. Save them as fire starters. Smells good too!
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The item I use the most are these little magnetic flashlights. I have probably a 6-8, though the kids usually have a few. They’re “2-in-1” so you can change the beam pattern, they’re magnetic, and they have a hook that’s super handy. I hang them in the tent (not overly bright, just enough), under the tent, on the awning, etc. I’m usually in/out of the RTT a few times a night with young kids and these are perfect to pop on/off. I couldn’t find the exact ones I have but I think they came from tractor supply ($2-3 ea), they look like below.
I did just purchase these rechargeable lights - going to give those whirl, try and use less batteries.
I also second the door mat. I also purchased a 6x8 plastic straw mat to put under our 270 awning (haven’t been able to use it yet). Anxious to try that but hope it reduces debris in the annex and trailer, and maybe some extra comfort for bare feet (weather dependent).
Lots of great ideas here!
I did just purchase these rechargeable lights - going to give those whirl, try and use less batteries.
I also second the door mat. I also purchased a 6x8 plastic straw mat to put under our 270 awning (haven’t been able to use it yet). Anxious to try that but hope it reduces debris in the annex and trailer, and maybe some extra comfort for bare feet (weather dependent).
Lots of great ideas here!
