10 Beach and camping hacks for summer
With the sun casting its warm embrace and nature in full bloom, summer offers the ideal backdrop for beach outings and camping excursions. Yet, amidst the splendor of these outdoor activities, challenges often arise that can dampen the spirits of even the most enthusiastic adventurers. That is why we have compiled here a series of ideas to equip you for an unforgettable day under the sun or a night amidst the natural wonders.
1. Refreshing mask
Make a refreshing mask for a hot summer day.
Things you’ll need:
- A diaper
- A piece of ice
How to do it:
- Extend the diaper on a flat surface
- Insert the piece of ice in between the diaper padding
- Place the diaper on your face to refresh
2. Portable toilet
Make a portable toilet for a day at the beach when you don’t have any toilet around:
- Make a hole in the sand
- Place a bag inside the hole
- Put a toilet seat on top
3. Sand easily off
Remove the sand that’s stuck on your body by using a simple product: baby powder:
- Spread the baby powder on your sandy body parts
- Rub the powder and shake the sand off
4. Chair on the sand
How to do it:
- Dig a hole in the sand where your hips can fit
- Place your beach towel on the sand, covering the hole
- Place your body on the towel, fitting your hips in the hole
5. Quick fix for a broken flop
The fix for your broken flip flops can be right on your head:
- Wrap a hair tie around the part of the flop that’s broken and hold the flop together.
6. Pool phone holder
Things you’ll need:
- A pool noodle
- A cutter
How to make it:
- Cut the upper part of the noodle
- Make cuts to the noodle making a cross
- Carve the cross to the width of your phone
7. Camping airmat
Make a comfortable bed for your camping tent, using plastic bags:
- Fill some plastic bags with air and close them tight
- Lay them on the ground and use them as a cushioning
8. Huge bubbles
Things you’ll need:
- Water
- Glycerin
- Dish soap
- Two wooden sticks tied at some distance by a rope
How to do it:
- Mix the water, dish soap and glycerin in a bowl
- Soak the sticks with the rope in the mix
- Take the sticks out and start making your big bubbles
9. Sparkling icepops
For these cool icepops you’ll just need gummy bears and a clear soda:
- Put some gummy bears in icepop molds
- Fill the molds with soda
- Insert popsicle sticks in the molds and freeze
10. Feet cleaning station
Things you’ll need:
- A shopping basket
- Stones of different types: Bumpy and big, medium and smooth, small and smooth
How to do it:
- Put the biggest and bumpiest stones in the bottom of the basket
- Continue with the smoother medium stones
- Put the smallest stones on the top
- You can step on the basket and pour water on your feet to get them clean