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Camping Essentials

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I LOVE camping! I’d go every weekend if I could. That said, I’m always looking for ways to improve the experience. I’ve been compiling my camping essentials for many years now, and I’d like to share a few with you today.

This past weekend, my daughter and I went on a girls-only camping trip. I typically “rustic camp”, meaning we don’t have electric or water hookups at the site. Even though we use very traditional sites, I still bring plenty of “essential” gear to have a comfy time. Here are my top favorites from this trip-

Water

While we didn’t have a water spigot directly at our site, we did have access to one that was shared for all campers. Let’s just say the water that came out of that hose wasn’t totally clear. I was very glad to have brought my Clearly Filtered water pitcher with me! It was a really good test to showcase the amazing filtration power of Clearly Filtered. I actually felt comfortable drinking the water we collected once it had been filtered.

Dishwashing

Speaking of water, I also spent a fair amount of time using it to wash the dishes at our campsite. I use a collapsable bin and fill it with water that has been slightly heated in a percolator over the campfire. Then, I add a little soap and scrub with a dishcloth. This time, I had the opportunity to use my new Norwex netted dish cloth! I was very excited to try it out. The small holes create a lot of small ridges that effectively scrub the dishes. Due to a lack of fabric surface, it also doesn’t hold on to much food debris, oil, or water either! It’s lightweight, was very easy to clean out, and dried quite quickly when hung on the clothes line. I definitely recommend the Norwex netted cloth for camping!

Fun

After getting set up, cooking over the fire, and cleaning up from that, we went and explored the campground. The place was well-kept, and very kid-friendly. There were two separate playgrounds, a disc golf course and a private pond with a beach. We even rented a pedal boat and took a few laps around the pond. The kids really enjoyed it!

Bugs

While we did have a great time, we unfortunately also found ourselves bitten by mosquitos and one camper even got stung by a yellow stripey frenemy. I realize that insect repellent doesn’t keep all the pests away, so I had purchased a Bug Bite Thing a while back. It’s a wonderful and compact extraction tool that saw a fair amount of use this weekend! We used it to pull mosquito venom out of our bites, and it was thankfully very helpful after the hornet (or wasp?) sting as well! She told me the majority of the pain went away instantly!

Bed Time

When it was time for bed, our favorite product to use was Earthley’s Good Night Lotion. The magnesium in the lotion helps melt away all the struggles of the day, balance blood sugar, and allows your muscles to relax. It was especially helpful to use on the children, which allowed them to settle down and easily drift to sleep. It’s very effective when you’re trying to sleep at home, too! We use it almost every night.

What are your favorite amenities when you go camping? I’m always looking for new gear, so please let me know!
<3 Skye

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