Use a bottle as a water lantern. Fill a translucent water bottle and then strap a headlamp (face towards the water) on the bottle for ambient light.

Struggling to start a camp fire? Damp a cotton ball or tinder with a few drops of sanitiser and it wont take long to start a camp fire. This is far safer than bringing gas.

If you dont want to bring bulky condiment containers, you can put the spices inside Tic-tac boxes and label them.

Add sage to the campfire to keep bugs and mosquitoes away for the night.

If you have an insect bite, use deodorant to relieve itchiness.

Instead of towels, use microfiber towels because they are very light, absorb water quickly, and dry in under an hour.

Always carry duct tape as it has several uses - repair a tear in your tent, insulate your shoes, or make a cricket trap to keep the bugs away.

Fill your water bottle with hot water and place it inside your sleeping bag. It will keep you warm at night, and in the morning, you will have some warm water to drink.

Use a vegetable peeler to make single use soap bars - save money and a huge mess.

Keep tent zippers from sticking by rubbing them with a wax candle.

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