5 Multi-purpose Items to Keep In Your Camping Kit

Howdy Guys! Today I have a neat article for you on five multi-purpose items to keep in your camping kit. I tried to stay away from obvious things like paracord and knives and give y'all some new information. I hope you learn something!

1) Tinfoil

Tinfoil is a very multi-purpose item to keep with you. First off, you can wrap food in it and cook directly in the coal bed of your fire. You can use it as a makeshift plate, or to wrap food in it for ease of carrying. Another potential use for the stuff is as a very makeshift trout/bass spoon lure.

2) Ziploc bags
I carry Ziploc bags in my camping kit mainly to put skinned small game into when I am hunting, but they have many other uses! First off, you can store food or water in them and it stays clean. But they are also waterproof when sealed, so you can put things like fire tinder or even your phone in them to keep them dry. And lastly you can use them to keep sections of your kit together and dry.  


3) Carmex
I carry Carmex in my kit as a fire starter (with cotton balls) because of the petroleum, methanol and beeswax in it, but obviously you can use it to keep your lips unchapped! I'll give you a little tip here; when you are camping in cold weather, keep the Carmex in your pocket during the day, and in your sleeping bag at night. This will keep it from solidifying. 


4) Handkerchief
There actually are quite a few ways to use a handkerchief in the woods! You can use it to wipe your dirty dishes out with, then wash it out. You can soak it in hot or cold water and put it on your neck for soothing purposes, or ( if its relatively clean) use it to pre-filter water in a dire situation! Think of it as a reusable paper towel and use it accordingly.

5) Good pliers
Pliers are useful for so many things. I prefer good strong needle-nose pliers because of the versatility. you can use them to get a hook from a fish's mouth, to move coals around in the fire, or to grab a hot pan. They will also help with basic maintenance such as bending a wire cup handle back into place, etc. Make sure they have wire cutters!


Well, there you have five multipurpose items and some of the ways you can use them. 
Thanks for reading and have fun!

-Caleb