Camping Hack: Rock Heat Reflector

Category: Tough Weather Camping Hacks

Camping Hack Difficulty: Medium

Stack rocks behind a fire to reflect heat into your shelter.

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Use unscented baby wipes for a quick, water-free cleanup.
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Rub beeswax on a stuck zipper to lubricate it.
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Add 2 drops of unscented bleach per liter to purify water in emergencies.
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Poke holes in a bottle cap for a makeshift water sprinkler.
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Line a bread bag with ice to keep perishables cool.
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Melt old candle stubs into a jar for a reusable light source.
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Add charcoal to a dying fire to keep it burning longer.
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Make up stories based on cloud shapes for campfire fun.
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Use coffee filters as biodegradable toilet paper alternatives.
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Coat cotton balls in petroleum jelly for a cheap, effective fire starter.
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Mark your trail on a map with a pencil tied to your pack
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Store toilet paper in an empty coffee can with a slit to keep it dry.
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Stuff dryer lint into a cardboard toilet paper roll for a free fire-starting bundle.
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Cover blisters with duct tape to reduce friction and pain.
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Patch small tears in tents or bags with duct tape.
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Use earplugs to block out campsite noise for better sleep.
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