Little Gadgets That Come In Handy On Messy Campsites
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Gadgets are handy in the home, but they come into their own on campsites when you don’t have anything else you can fall back on.
But what should you bring with you to reduce the mess and make your living arrangements more comfortable outdoors?
That’s the topic of this post. We look at the gadgets that come in handy on messy campsites and how you should use them.
Portable Vacuum
Top of the list should be one of those portable electric car vacuums. These are indispensable when you inevitably spill bread crumbs all over the floor. Instead of waiting for the mice to start helping themselves to them, you can clear them away in a jiffy, like they were never there.
Portable vacuums aren’t expensive. They’re the sort of item that discount stores have on sale regularly, meaning you can usually pick them up for a few bucks. Plus, once you have one, you don’t have to only use it for the campsite; it’s handy for keeping sofas and vehicles perfect, too.
Pocket Bellows
Going old-school, you might also want to bring a pocket bellows with you while camping. These collapsible objects are handy when you want to restart a fire without breathing in gallons of smoke and blasting ash everywhere.
What’s nice about these bellows is that they let you target the embers accurately instead of blowing dust. You can then heat them up a bit more and get them to set your new kindling alight.
Better yet, you can use these pocket bellows in combination with a real campfire pit. Allowing the air to enter at the right angle prevents embers from scattering everywhere.
Leaf Blower
If you go camping during the fall or winter, making your leaf blower cordless and battery-powered is also useful. You can blow away leaves and prevent the inevitable sludge buildup that occurs when conditions are cold and wet.
Leaf blowers are a handy fix because they are so portable and fun to use. Even kids like blowing away leaves and piling them up somewhere out of the way that won’t interrupt the fun.
Solar-Powered String Lights
Another gadget you want on messy campsites are solar-powered string lights. These keep the whole area illuminated and provide easy guidance for walkways, and so on.
Solar panels can take up space, but most sit on top of your tent and collect power to store in an onboard battery. Then, light sensors switch on the string lights and dusk, providing you with a cozy space to spend the evening.
Multi-Tool
It’s not much of a gadget, but having a multi-tool to hand whenever you’re on a messy campsite is critical. These give you pliers, scissors, a knife, and much more in a pocket-sized gadget for cutting ropes and opening cans.
These days, multi-tools are inexpensive. They’re produced to high quality en masse because of the number of tradespeople who need them, but they also come in handy for campers who are constantly facing new issues and challenges.
Waterproof Dry Bag
Another item you’ll want to bring with you to a messy campsite is a waterproof dry bag. These are essential when traveling and camping in wet conditions.
Waterproof dry bags are usually made of the wonder material, Dyneema, and provide a place to store wet or muddy clothes away from tents. They won’t always stop the smell, but they can prevent soggy items from coming into contact with other tent materials.
Collapsible Silicone Washing Up Bowl
Collapsible silicone washing-up bowls are also well worth exploring. These pack away neatly but also allow you to do the washing up on the go, so you don’t wind up relying on disposable cutlery and dinnerware.
These collapsible options work in simple ways. You simply empty the water and press them flat into the bench. These are useful for storing and cleaning cookware instead of leaving items strewn around the site.
Magnetic Hooks
You also want to bring some magnetic hooks with you when you go camping. These allow you to make better use of vertical space and keep metal objects out of the way, like flasks or metal cookware.
Broom And Dustpan (Compact Version)
Finally, it’s handy to bring a compact broom and dustpan with you while camping. These let you clean up in a hurry and are ideally suited for bigger messes that simple vacuums will struggle with . For example, if you spill all the porridge on the floor, it can be a bit of a cleanup job unless you have the right tools.
