5 Camping Hacks For Your Grand Junction Summer

When you're camping, your experience all depends on how well you plan ahead. It's important to have the right supplies, and it's important that you know what you're doing. In Grand Junction, you can find camping supplies at the following locations, REI, Cabela's, Sportsman's Warehouse, and Wal-Mart. Here are some camping tips and tricks to make your summer a little more fun.

Keep The Bugs Away

This one is very important. Make sure your tent has a screen on every opening, and don't leave any doors or windows open without the screen in place. Also, don't leave on unnecessary lights, as they can attract bugs. Make sure you pack bug spray, and if you want to go the extra mile, sage is a natural insect repellent, so burn some of that in your tent, it will give it a pleasant scent as well.

Keep It Spicy

No, I'm not talking about late night HBO spicy. No one wants unflavored food while they camp, old candy containers, like Tic Tac containers, are a great way to bring spices from your kitchen with you when you camp.

Keep Your TP Safe

If you're camping on a site without facilities, then you'll be providing your own facilities. A great way to keep your TP safe and dry, is to pack it in a coffee can.

Always have a Kindling Plan

Your fire is going to keep you and your party warm, and might be how you have to cook your food. Finding larger firewood probably won't be much of an issue, in Wester Colorado. However, finding proper kindling can be tough at times. Pack a bag of Doritos, that no one is allowed to eat, because if you have no other option, Doritos actually make Kindling.

You Can Cook Anything In Foil

Seriously, though, you can cook anything in foil. So make sure you bring some with you.

Whether you've been camping your whole life, or this is your first time, these simple camping hacks will help make your camping experience more enjoyable. Remember, it's all about planning ahead!