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29 Best Camping DIY Projects EVER!
DIR By: Penny
Date: June 30, 2022, 11:20 pm
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29 Best Camping DIY Projects EVER!
February 29, 2020 by Stacy Bressler
If you prefer to DIY your camping gear as much as possible,
you’re in luck – this is an ENORMOUS list of all the best
camping DIY projects I could find!
I know that I love to do it myself before buying it (well…
unless it’s a remodel, which we did terrible with and I would
pay for that!) when it comes to various camping gadgets. Spring
is ALMOST here, but I’m just getting stir crazy and want to
start making stuff!
After looking at wayyyyy too many tutorials, I wanted to put
them all in one place so that I could keep track of everything,
and I hope it is helpful to you too!
29 Best Camping DIY Projects To Try!
Try some of these time and money saving DIYs before your next
camp trip! Whether you like to add a personal touch to your camp
gear or just want to save some money, these DIY Projects are fun
and easy to do!
1
DIY Camping Doormat
Photo Credit: burtonavenue.com
Make your own DIY camping doormat with this cut file and
tutorial! Or even better, learn how to personalize it with your
own name to make your campsite personal!
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2
DIY Insulated Ice Chest Cooler Cover Tutorial
Photo Credit: dianarambles.com
If you don't want to have to keep buying ice during your camp
trip (or just want to keep your cool items even cooler!) make
your own DIY Ice Chest Cover! It's easy to make but will make a
giant difference in how cold your food stays!
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3
DIY PVC Ice Packs for Your Camp Cooler
Photo Credit: ehow.com
Save on the mess and melt from ice and make these PVC ice packs!
They transport alot easier and are just nicer looking in your
cooler!
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4
5 Gallon Bucket Portable Shower
Photo Credit: fivegallonideas.com
Camping for a long time off grid, or perhaps just camping with
kids who seem to ALWAYS need to rinse off? Make your own
portable bucket shower! Fill it up, leave it in the sun during
the day then rinse off with warm water at the end of the night!
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5
Easy DIY Toddler Camping Bed
Photo Credit: www.megforit.com
The fancy gear is nice, but you could honestly save yourself
alot of money if you DIY what you can.... like this camping
toddler bed! Easy to wash sheets, and it's super portable!
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6
How To Reupholster Camper Cushions The Easy Way
Photo Credit: www.organizationobsessed.com
I don't know about you, but I HATE our camper cushions - the
style is super dated and the kids have already made a couple
stains on them! This is a quick way to DIY your own covers for a
fresh look in your camper!
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7
DIY Camping Bucket Light
Photo Credit: burtonavenue.com
This has to be one of the most popular DIYs I see in the various
camping FB groups I'm in! This is for good reason though - they
are super fun to make and personalize, and look fun when you
have a couple around your campsite!
See also
21 Pretty Christmas Camper Decor Ideas (for all sizes of
campers!)
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8
DIY Camping Laundry Washing Machine Tutorial
Photo Credit: letscampsmore.com
I LOVE this DIY Camp Laundry Machine because my kids go through
clothes really, really fast! There are some specific shirts we
like for day use since they are nice and light (gotta keep cool
in the sun!) but it seems every night they add another layer of
s'more drippings! This is an easy way to keep them clean!
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9
How to Make a Quick and Easy DIY Toilet for Camping
Photo Credit: premeditatedsurvival.com
Even though we camp in a camper, there are many times we
boondock and don't want to fill up our tanks, and since I'm not
a fan of squatting for all bathroom activities... this is a
great solution! It's an especially good idea if you have little
kiddos who are newly potty trained or just are scared of getting
poked when the squat!
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10
DIY Full Toilet Camping Chair
Photo Credit: mylittlehomestead.com
For those who require a little more stability than a bucket,
this alternate camping toilet with a chair might be a good idea!
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11
DIY Camping Tablecloth Holders
Photo Credit: www.stockpilingmoms.com
These are an ADORABLE way to hold your tablecloth down while
camping! I know I am going to have my kids decorate each one and
make them a keepsake!
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12
Outdoor Drink Holder Tutorial
Photo Credit: www.positivelysplendid.com
Who needs a camp chair drink holder when you can now bring your
drink anywhere? I know my one drink holder spot in my camp chair
is usually filled up with other stuff (kid snacks, sunglasses,
phone for music etc) so having a separate drink holder could be
really helpful!
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13
DIY Cheap, Long Burning Firestarter Using Pinecones!
Make your own pinecone firestarers with just an egg carton, some
wax and a pinecones (and they burn for five minutes!)
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14
Adult vodka lemonade juice pouch camp drink!
Photo Credit: www.sheknows.com
Speaking of drunk related things... while this wouldn't fit in
the drink holder, it is sure as heck easy enough to sip on when
you're relaxing later on! Not only that, but they sound
absolutely delicious!
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15
Homemade "Shake and Pour" Pancake Mix!
Photo Credit: www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com
Ready to go homemade pancake mix is AMAZING while camping,
especially on those slow to start mornings! I like this one
because it seems especially yummy (but you could just buy the
box stuff if you aren't a cook!)
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16
DIY Mosquito Repellent Bracelet
Photo Credit: www.onecrazyhouse.com
If you love essential oils, then you'll love this all-natural
(and pretty!) way to combat mosquitos while camping!
See also
11 Top RV Surge Protectors and EMS to Protect Your Rig in 2022
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17
How to Pack a First Aid Kit for Camping
Photo Credit: adventuresofmel.com
While not technically a "DIY" it is still much cheaper to buy
only what you need and not one of the boxed sets they sell!
Especially if you are traveling to tourist destinations such as
National PArks... those things cost double there!
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18
Plastic Bottle Mosquito Trap
Photo Credit: www.instructables.com
If the bracelt or citronella candles just aren't doing it for
you, try this DIY mosquito trap you hang around camp! I will try
ANYTHING when it comes to getting rid of those suckers!
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19
Rolled Camp Kitchen Tutorial
Photo Credit: sewastraightline.com
I love how portable this set up is! We try not to cook in our
camper (smells, mess etc) so this is a great way to keep all of
our kitchen things organized and bring it out to the grill!
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20
Insulated Water Bottle Carrier
Photo Credit: www.peekaboopages.com
Give each kid (or heck, yourself!) their own insulated water
bottle carrier for when you hike around camp! Personalized gear
is always the best, and this could make a fun gift for the
camping kid in your life!
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21
Trailer Trash Bags Free Download & Printable
Photo Credit: letscampsmore.com
Grocery Bags are a hot commodity around the campsite! Whether
you use them for trash, recycle or as dog poop bags, it's handy
to have a central place to store them that will prevent them
from all flying away! It doesn't hurt that the storage container
will make ya chuckle!
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22
Homemade No Rinse Body Wipes for Camping
Photo Credit: adventuresofmel.com
Forget the store bought wipes and make your own no rinse wipes
that leave you feeling fresh!
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23
DIY Travel Spice Kit is Great for Camping! - DIY Candy
Photo Credit: diycandy.com
This is the perfect way to cut down on the number of spice
bottles you travel with! This is also great
for campfire meals and RV kitchen cooking (it includes the
printable labels so you can keep track of your spices!)
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24
Picnic blanket game board
Photo Credit: www.nelliebellie.com
I don't know about you, but I LOVE playing board games while
camping! This DIY picnic blanket game board is perfect for use
on the campgrounds picnic table or on the ground!
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25
DIY Pocket Camping Pillow for Kids!
I could totally see one of these on each of my kids beds in the
camper! It's a pretty and organized way to keep track of each
kids small items like their books, pencils, tablets and such!
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26
Super-easy Paracord Camp Chair
Photo Credit: www.instructables.com
I have ALWAYS loved these (have you ever sat in one? It forms to
your body perfectly!) however they are usually pretty expensive.
Here's a way to make one for your kids (or yourself!) for way,
way cheaper to "hang" around camp. LOL!
See also
30 Frickin’ Sweet Camper Van Floor Plan Layout Ideas
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Colorful Duct Tape Sit Upon Camp Craft
Photo Credit: theresjustonemommy.com
This is a great DIY to take with you on hikes, or while you are
walking around your campsite! It’s easy to carry around, and all
it takes to make is some duct tape!
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28
Magnetic Window Screens for Car Camping
Photo Credit: www.instructables.com
While this is written for car camping, you could modify the
shape and use it for other windows too! This DIY window screen
is a great way to keep your car/rig cool and get a little more
privacy!
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29
How to DIY BlackOut Window Covers for Your RV or Camper (NO
SEWING Involved!)
Whether you like a mid day nap or have kids who need to nap (and
need it dark!) this is a fun way to create some custom black out
window covers for your camper!
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30
Easy 5-Minute Wash Cloth Soap Holder
Photo Credit: happiestcamper.com
Bars of soap are WAY easier to bring than whole containers, and
this soap holder makes the bar go even further (and it's nice to
exfoliate a little!)
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