12 TRICKS TO IMPROVE YOUR TENT - CAMPING HACKS

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  • In this video we give 12 tricks, tips and hacks to improve your tent and help you make your next camping trip a better one. Thanks for watching and if you're into this sort of thing don't forget to hit subscribe, we put a new video out every week.
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  • @WhereWeWild
    @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +18

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    • @nomadmarauder-dw9re
      @nomadmarauder-dw9re 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Another tip via Blackie Thomas. Store your tent stakes in a zip closed pencil case. Unless they're too huge. Unlike the bags that come with the tent they're thicker and zips don't untie themselves.

  • @drunkenduncan7285
    @drunkenduncan7285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    #11 install a hardwood floor to add another layer between the ground the tarp the tent and the tarp . This will create a moisture free barrier and keep you warm and dry .

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Oh beautiful! 😃 You want to go with Ipe Wood, it’s the most water resistant, and will help keep the tent dry as well as provide another layer of separation between you and the ground. 👍🏽😎😁

    • @idapinkham1810
      @idapinkham1810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      🤣🤣

    • @TheTruthshallmakeufree
      @TheTruthshallmakeufree 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@WhereWeWild lol great response

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@TheTruthshallmakeufree Lol yeah a large percentage of people only like to comment something snarky or sarcastic for attention and to get likes on their comment… It’s pretty funny actually, and you get used to it. 😁🤙🏽

    • @TheTruthshallmakeufree
      @TheTruthshallmakeufree 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@WhereWeWild right because they can never. I’m happy you found a way to make humor of it n responded in the Same manner these ppl are dreadful n unhappy instead of just being grateful for the content I Olán on using all your trips we will be camping in 2 weeks looking for a tent now

  • @ItsMeMarioJr
    @ItsMeMarioJr ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I bought 2 mover blankets from Harbour Freight and use them for the floor of my tent. It's really comfortable.

  • @marilyn2
    @marilyn2 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm a very experienced car camper. I always enjoy seeing ideas that I may not have thought of. I will soon be taking young grandchildren camping for their first time. I love the glow-stick-on-the-door-zipper idea! In cold weather, I place a wool Army blanket on the tent floor. I keep a small whisk broom in the trunk of my small car. I truly enjoy my "real" car camping road trips, all over this country. Thanks.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s awesome! 😊😊😊 Haha yeah that glow stick can really help find that sneaky door zipper! 😂 Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for the nice comment and thanks for watching! Happy camping 🏕️😊🤙🏽

  • @Mark-yb1sp
    @Mark-yb1sp ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I looked in the dictionary under the word ‘Cool people’ and saw both of your pictures! Amazing. 😄
    But seriously, your ’simple hacks’ video has saved me some heart aches and made my camping much better.
    Question: do you have any camping videos that will help out a single dad with 3 kids who keep saying ‘ I’m bored!’
    Keep up the great work!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      “You ain’t cool… unless, you pee your pants!” 😃 Lol ahhh thanks man 👊🏽☺️ We really appreciate the compliment. Stoked the videos have helped you out! Hahahaha we haven’t embarked on the kids adventure just yet, but if and when that day comes I’m sure we are going to have to think up something! 😂🤙🏽

    • @violentdawg
      @violentdawg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All I can say is "welcome to 2023"... Sadly our kids and even adults today are so used to having so much at their hands like pc's, phones, etc and when it comes to just enjoying the outdoors they don't know what to do with themselves. Honestly it's not their fault, this is just today's teachings (if that makes sense). Everything revolves around the world while leaving out the wilderness. So you have to take the military approach and rewire them (take that lightly). Take them camping where they can fish/swim, teach them cooking over a fire, and just relax. Take some board games, cards, and I've seen some camp sites with enough space for even badminton, cornholes, horseshoe and what not. At the end of the day, sadly some people just don't like it no matter what you do or have. Hopefully some of my ideas help you.

  • @steverose3318
    @steverose3318 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hunters who use a tent know to find a larger tent bag.
    The factory one is very tight so that more tents can fit in a shipping box and on a store shelf.
    A larger tent bag takes stress off of the folds too.
    It's easier to get the tent back into as well.
    Reflective zipper pulls work well on the door and window zippers too.
    Spraying the screens with
    an insect repellent can work wonders.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice 👊🏽😎

    • @nomadmarauder-dw9re
      @nomadmarauder-dw9re 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've got a Cabela's 10×10 ft outback lodge. It fits nicely into a G.I. duffle bag. This bag is the newer type with a full length zipper. But the old style is just as good. And for car camping I go Ay Rab. Can't beat a nice rug!

  • @Michael-n2w9u
    @Michael-n2w9u 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Inside my tent I use a moving blanket on the floor. They're inexpensive and help keep the floor clean. A bit of cushion to walk on and help keep the tent warm inside and cozy.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice… those work great for sure 😎🤙🏽

  • @laurenheintz5369
    @laurenheintz5369 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Cargo blankets are great inside the tent on the floor. You can take them out and shake the dirt off. Soft!!!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Right on the moving blankets right!? They work great for sure! 😎🤙🏽

    • @nomadmarauder-dw9re
      @nomadmarauder-dw9re 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Go Ayrab. Nothing beats a nice rug.

    • @nynomadfjc3907
      @nynomadfjc3907 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Takes up significantly less space than 100sq.ft. of foam blocks in the vehicle too

  • @FolksieGuitarGirl
    @FolksieGuitarGirl หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    My best camping tip?
    Don’t waste any precious space in your beer/coolbox with those plastic iceblocks!
    Instead, make up your pancake mixture at home and pour it into empty 500ml plastic bottles, then freeze them.
    Use these to keep your beer etc cold.
    Then 2 or 3 days into your camp, once they’ve defrosted, you have pancake mixture ready to pour straight out of the bottle to cook.
    It’s basically edible coolant 😂
    And, let’s be honest, you’ll have drunk all your beer by then 😂
    You can do the same with milk. Keep just one bottle ready to use, but freeze any others and use as coolblocks. By the time you’ve run out of fresh milk, the frozen ones will be ready to use.
    But my pancake mixture bottles are by far my favourite hack!
    Everyone loves pancakes around the campfire 🔥

  • @softsophisticate
    @softsophisticate ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your tips. We have always camped light - a small 2 person dome tent and just take a mattress and bedding, couple of bowls and cutlery to eat with. No cooking stuff or table and chairs. Now semi-retired with more time to go on longer camping trips, yesterday we bought a larger tent with a separate living area - we won't know ourselves :). We are off next week for a two week trip to the coast. Thank you for the tip of the dust pan and brush. I will definately need this with the sandy beach. I have also bought a metal clothes rail to hang our clothes on. My husband is a lazy camper who hates taking too much stuff and moaned that he would have to take hangers.
    Just wait till he sees what else I want to take to give our new tent the full on glamping look - ha! ha!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha nice! 😁🤙🏽 Hope you have a fun and safe trip!

  • @DpuckFishingandOutdoors
    @DpuckFishingandOutdoors 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great tips. 1) I see so many people that use the tarp but leave it sticking out from below the tent. All that does is direct rainwater between the tarp and tent bottom. 2)noodle idea is great. Silly to see dark tent lines. 9-10) Great ideas. I gotta try that.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks man! 👊🏽😊 Haha yeah you can kinda get away with overlapping the tarp out here cause it never rains 🤦🏻‍♂️😂 But absolutely that’s a great point we should have mentioned it.

    • @TrevorH05
      @TrevorH05 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah… that’s a pretty common mistake. Definitely wanna keep your footprint smaller then your tent

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TrevorH05 I’m glad we didn’t have much overlap in this video at least lol but I wish we would have talked about it. Oh well that’s what comments are for 😁🤙🏽

  • @ricstormwolf
    @ricstormwolf ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ok, I have to give you credit. Those are some brilliant ideas. I never would have thought of them.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks 👊🏽😃 Really appreciate the nice comment and glad you enjoyed them! 😊🤙🏽

    • @nomadmarauder-dw9re
      @nomadmarauder-dw9re 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I go Ay Rab. Nothing like a nice rug to add some class.

  • @104mrcomedy
    @104mrcomedy ปีที่แล้ว +6

    for #7 i use a moving blanket inside the tent, its comfortable to walk on and the pup loves it.

  • @NoviceExpert
    @NoviceExpert 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I use some fluorescent flagging tape for the tent lines, much cheaper than pool noodles.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice that’s a good idea too! 👍🏽😊 But just so you know we got these pool noodles at the old 99 cent store! 😎😃🤙🏽

  • @kaitlinf6929
    @kaitlinf6929 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A few of those tips were valuable... especially how to fold the tent! Thanks

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you got a few things out of it 😊🤙🏽

  • @danielboone6631
    @danielboone6631 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Some of these "tricks" seem to be for back yard camping. A lot of stuff to have to pack in and back out.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If you have a car that you’re driving to a campsite you’re more than good taking way more than this stuff man. Its honestly not even much in this video 🤷🏻‍♂️😂 But if you’re not car camping and are looking for a backpacking style video this one obviously ain’t it. 😁🤙🏽

  • @Stacey-tb6vq
    @Stacey-tb6vq 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Extra tip if you are packing up your tent use colored hair ties to help organize the poles it helped us a few days ago to put up our tent

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice 👊🏽😃🤙🏽

  • @lesliegriffin3587
    @lesliegriffin3587 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thrift store, goodwill or yard sales........ get one of those big rolling suitcases. I put my air mattress, bedding, pillows, pop up lanterns and small battery operated fans in it. All my "bedding" gear is in one place when I grab and go. Also....old tool box can be used for your "kitchen". My small camp stove, small coffee pot, silverware, plates, cups and small pots and pans fit in it and easy to carry.😊

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice 😊🤙🏽

  • @beeski
    @beeski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Going camping this weekend and I’m borrowing two of your ideas. :-) Great video. Simple, concise and informative.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweet! 😃 Have fun! And thanks! Glad you got a couple ideas out of it 😊

  • @87kayley
    @87kayley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The tent pole/ rolling tip!!! 😲 Makes so much sense! 😀

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha gets it done 😊🤙🏽

  • @chrishughes1806
    @chrishughes1806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The ending was spot on.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol thanks 👊🏽😁 I thought it was fitting 😂

  • @chirogirl67550
    @chirogirl67550 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My husband and I are retired and we used to camp when we were first dating, but haven’t camped in decades now. Yesterday, we bought a White Duck Avalon tent and camping stove. Guess who’s videos we’re watching today.? You guys are just so cute and you have Great tips….I’ve written them all down. Incidentally, we also used to be gamers back in the day too…bought a PS5 not so long ago….and again, it’s the kids that are teaching us. Yes, you may have to leave some of the things you love along the way, but when you retire, you get them back and the world is your playground. Thank you for all the great tips!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahhhh that’s awesome!!!! 😃😃😃 And thanks so much you’re so sweet! ☺️ Really flattered you are enjoying our videos, hope they help and hope you have so much fun when you go! It can be stressful sometimes to like set up your camp and the packing and stuff but the best advice I can think of over all of this stuff is just remember it’s supposed to be fun! 😊🤙🏽

  • @brendanelson1592
    @brendanelson1592 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Instead of the hardship of fitting all those tiles together, I use an RV outdoor rug between the ground tarp and tent. Works great! I read the comments of using moving blankets inside, sounds like something worth trying next.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Yeah we only use the tiles for the open floor space infront of our air mattress when we go that route. Moving blankets are definitely worth trying, yoga mats aren’t bad cover space quickly as well. You can use a million different things 😁🤙🏽

  • @Journey-of-1000-Miles
    @Journey-of-1000-Miles ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am a blind person, and I have always done the rolling with the tent poles method.😊

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely the best way to do it! 😊

    • @elizabethingram9784
      @elizabethingram9784 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I’m disabled too, and I really like your tent rolling idea. Less work, better results. :)

  • @thecupandthelip626
    @thecupandthelip626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Great tips! I'm pitching a tent right now!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂😂 Thanks bud 👊🏽😁

  • @jackvoss5841
    @jackvoss5841 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Sweeping a tent floor will often build static electricity. Now, the floor is attracting and holding the dirt. Instead, use a dampened sponge to wipe the floor clean. Lighter, cheaper, and more effective. Then, rinse the sponge and squeeze it.
    Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Whatever works for ya man 🤙🏽

  • @Johnnyrouger
    @Johnnyrouger 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Try using a glow necklace or bracelet for your zipper pulls on the tent door to make it easier to find them at night and you can use them as the zipper pull. You can usually get a can with a bunch of them which is good bc
    Each one lasts only 1
    Night.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes sir! Any type of glow stick works great! 😃🤙🏽

  • @chloesamclutch
    @chloesamclutch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just slept in a tent we've had for years last night with one of our dogs to acclimatize him to tent camping with my safety net being set up outside our camper. It worked out well, however the tarps and the tent storing tip I certainly could've done it better. Will be in a colder climate with the dog the next time I do this around 35F probably in a campground so I may incorporate a portable electric heater also. I just used a surge strip for my electrical needs off a 110 extension cord. It was a test run with a safety net, reasonably successful, and looking to improve my setup!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice 😊🤙🏽 Was going to say be safe with those camping heaters as they put off some carbon monoxide but I was thinking of the gas ones 😁 That’s pretty sweet to have electricity out there!

  • @cheeseballs3825
    @cheeseballs3825 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pool noodles. Pure genius!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! 😃🤙🏽 Haha they work 🤷🏻‍♂️😊

  • @khendricks2647
    @khendricks2647 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Been years since we tent camped but we would use good size cardboard under the tent to give comfort against rocks. Cardboard is also an insulator. We took off shoes but would store in the tent.

  • @inspiringbuilds
    @inspiringbuilds ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good tips, bring a tarp, padded floor, fan, and even hanging an bug zapper is helpful. Keep up the great work!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! 👊🏽😊 Never thought about bringing a bug zapper, lol I wonder if it would just be like constant nonstop zaps out there ⚡️😂

  • @jazzyjazz3049
    @jazzyjazz3049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    If you’re camping in Australia, don’t leave that basket of shoes outside your tent, unless you’re offering homes to snakes and spiders.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha yeah good call 👍🏽😂 That is usually my concern even out here! I always at least turn them upside down and bang them out before putting them on. 😁

    • @Biffo1262
      @Biffo1262 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't leave it out in the UK either..... they'll be full of rainwater.
      So multiple tarps, foam floor tiles, pool noodles etc., I'm going out on a limb here and guessing you aren't backpacking?

    • @onlyheninthishouse1975
      @onlyheninthishouse1975 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You could not pay me enough to camp in Australia.

  • @rickbilliter6735
    @rickbilliter6735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's the first thing I do to my tents is treat the zippers with an old candle. Works great on Jeep softtops, too!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha nice! 😃🤙🏽

  • @libertyg4402
    @libertyg4402 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The last tip is genius!! Thank you!!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊🤙🏽

  • @POWERUSER-wy6bx
    @POWERUSER-wy6bx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Number 9: Wax Candle for zippers is AMAZING!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Works well in a pinch! 😃🤙🏽

  • @cheezyallen
    @cheezyallen 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I add cheating moving blankets to the floor of my tent and they are great!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice! Yeah the moving blankets are sweet 😊🤙🏽

  • @retiredchef238
    @retiredchef238 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I use a covered tote for shoes outside to keep out spiders, snakes, mice, etc.

  • @emmarowley1096
    @emmarowley1096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tent carpets are brilliant. If it’s colder I usually use the tent carpet in the sleeping area. I use those foam clip mats too at the door of my tent it also helps to keep the bathtub groundsheet in place.

  • @s.a.n.k.i
    @s.a.n.k.i ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pour some concrete on the ground, add two layers of tarp and a hardwood floor, then another layer of tarp and a few blankets.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahhhh you’re late! Someone already beat you to that comment brotha sorry haha 🤷🏻‍♂️😁

  • @HunterxDante
    @HunterxDante ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the dust pan and pool noodle suggestions. I'll definitly be adding those to my car camping lists. Instead of the foam mats I like to use moving blankets, its not quite as soft but its a lot easier to set up! 😁

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sweet thanks for the nice comment! 😊 Yoga Mats work well for that too!

  • @Augie13
    @Augie13 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I would bring the basket of shoes inside. Less chance of bugs and spiders to crawn in them at night.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally! 😊🤙🏽 For us it just depends on the situation and environment ya know, if the shoes are all wet or gross we don’t like bringing any extra moisture into the tent. Depends on what creatures live in that area too, haha like if you’re in Australia or something like that, definitely might have a problem leaving them outside 😬😂 Thanks for the comment! Appreciate you watching! ☺️

    • @MooKau_
      @MooKau_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WhereWeWild here in australia, its not really a huge problem compared to the drop bears... but yeah, we bring them into the tent.
      Small tents, we do north/ south. North is your head, south is door and feet. Anything messy or dirty stays south, and clean or unworn things go north.
      ... so boots come off, and stay inside door ;)

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MooKau_ Yeah you really have to watch out for those drop bears. Especially if you’re visiting Australia for the first time. 😳😁🤙🏽

    • @MooKau_
      @MooKau_ ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WhereWeWild they arent that bad so long as youve eaten vegimite daily for 5 weeks beforehand.. or just put some behind each ear before you head out ;)

    • @LoneHowler
      @LoneHowler 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@WhereWeWild you could get a reusable silica gel bag or two to toss in a closed container for the shoes so they can be kept inside

  • @jenniferleblanc7059
    @jenniferleblanc7059 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips! Surprisingly I figured out some of these on my own. I've been putting the floor tiles down for a while now. The ones i use are 2 ft by 2ft. My tent is 10ft square so I use 25 of them. I like to put them between my ground tarp and the tent floor. Makes a huge difference on my bare feet and when kneeling. I am usually setting up camp close to my vehicle, so i don't mind the extra equipment/bulk.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! And nice that’s awesome! 😃🤙🏽 There are so many different ways you can go about it all which makes it super fun. 😊 We actually really only have to cover a small portion of our tent with tiles cause of our sleeping pads or air mattress. Just the left over space you have to walk on or kneel on or whatever, so we don’t have to take too too many when we use them. Oh yeah haha car camping is always nice because it allows you to bring so much more stuff that you can experiment with, haha even if you don’t end up needing it. 😁🤙🏽 Backpacking you really have to have it all stripped down to a science and travel as light as you can obviously, which can be challenging but that can also make things fun and interesting as well. 😎 Thanks for the comment! 😃

    • @Johnnyrouger
      @Johnnyrouger 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I used to only use tiles beside my tent and not under it. But recently I camped and it got down to about 40. I was glad to have the extra foam insulating the mattress from the ground. And when the mattress deflated the foam tiles were a back up. That’s why I now tile the entire floor. And the 24” ones are great too bc you cut down in half the work you do putting them down.

  • @mrdeanvincent
    @mrdeanvincent 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Some decent tips for beginners. Good job.
    Folding your tent into thirds obviously only works for particular tents. Just look at the length of your tent bag to figure out how many times to fold the tent before rolling it. Also roll it as tightly as you can, because this makes it much easier to fit back into the bag.
    For those who don't want to lay a tarp and then a tent and then another tarp and then some rubber tiles... I sometimes just put a cheap rubber-backed picnic rug inside the tent. This gives a little extra insulation from the ground and it's sort of like having the comfort of a carpeted floor. It's also still easy to clean.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hahaha man it’s such a shame everyone thinks we were saying to use the tarp and the tiles at the same time inside the tent because we simply didn’t remove the tarp before we showed the next flooring option. Ruined this whole video. That’s all people hang up on. 😂

  • @blueskeleton7744
    @blueskeleton7744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I heard of the foam puzzle flooring method, great idea. All others were essential good ones too.. learned from you guys to keep a venting system so condensation won't build on walls inside, great point! But also it is a good idea to dig a drain trench all around the tent outside border of your tent(dig a drain away one at corners) and try to set up between two sturdy trees to run a rope and set up a tarp above the the whole tent jic a wet storm comes in at night.. You'll won't regret it during the day setting up even on blue skies.. " no such thing as bad weather, it's bad gear "

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment! 👊🏽😃

  • @jessicapayne8622
    @jessicapayne8622 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s a lot of flooring to carry with you if you’re going for a few days 😊

  • @gaila.8830
    @gaila.8830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow really great tips 😄
    Can't wait to put them into good use 😊👍

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks hope they help ya! 😃

    • @gaila.8830
      @gaila.8830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WhereWeWild 😊 not just me but many others I'm sure 👍 thanks

  • @gerardoneill8982
    @gerardoneill8982 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great tips and important too! we found bringing a 'dust-buster' type cordless vacuum helps with dirt AND flying or crawling pests that find their way in!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice! 👊🏽😃 And thanks really appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching ☺️🤙🏽

  • @barukkazhad8998
    @barukkazhad8998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those foam tiles are a top idea

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha thanks yeah they work pretty well! 😃🤙🏽

  • @JoeyBriggs11
    @JoeyBriggs11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These were great tips! thanks so much!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No prob! Hope they help you out! 👊🏽😃

  • @reneap9049
    @reneap9049 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great stuff!! Some new to me after camping 30+ years!! Thank you!!!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Glad you found it useful! 😃🤙🏽

  • @mariettawarkentin2799
    @mariettawarkentin2799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I learned a few new things!🙂

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great that’s awesome! 😃 Thanks for watching! ☺️

  • @brendabloom3535
    @brendabloom3535 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everything you just said...plus Rake the spot before you put down the first tarp to remove debris. And I personally prefer larger foam tiles and I add a moving blanket on top. Then I can bundle up the blanket, take it outside and shake it clean.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah the bigger the tiles you can find the better for sure! Can even use yoga mats instead to cover larger sections at a time. And nice the moving blanket is a great idea 😊🤙🏽

  • @space5776
    @space5776 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks guys. Really appreciate the tips

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem 👊🏽😃

  • @RussellCambell
    @RussellCambell 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Glow stick on zipper pull why didnt i think of that

  • @ricksundberg5659
    @ricksundberg5659 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    All solid advice!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it! 👊🏽😊

  • @hshalom9113
    @hshalom9113 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We used plastic flowers at each stake. They fit in the steak hole.
    Also the screw in nails are awesome!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Plastic flowers? 😃 That’s creative! 😃🤙🏽

  • @Candlewick14
    @Candlewick14 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The fan is genius.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They’re nice to have 😊🤙🏽

  • @fishingwithair8727
    @fishingwithair8727 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow - That was cool. I love the fan idea and the foam mats. All the tips were great. Thanks !!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Air! 👊🏽😊

  • @johnkuss1684
    @johnkuss1684 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you leave your shoes outside then also use your socks to close the opening so unwanted things do call them home

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s a good idea 😊 I just turn em over in the morning and give em a few smacks 😁

  • @brucedavidson5400
    @brucedavidson5400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I learned never to camp naked in my tent. Big windstorm blew my Coleman away, I panicked and cut my way out with a knife.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol what 😳😂 You might have to elaborate on that one sir! 😃

  • @TheBenchapman
    @TheBenchapman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very good hacks

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks glad you enjoyed them 😊🤙🏽

  • @ithacacomments4811
    @ithacacomments4811 ปีที่แล้ว

    We use those heavier mylar tarps. One to cover the floor, and one on top of our sleeping bags with a blanket over it when it is really cold. We have always been warm and dry.
    First time we tried this, we woke up with condensation all over the top tarp from our body heat hitting the cold tarp.
    Covering the tarp with a light blanket kept us dry.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome 😎🤙🏽 Condensation is a killer!!!! Even simply burying yourself and breathing into your sleeping bag can make you damp and cold! Waking up cold and wet is the absolute worst!!!

  • @curtriceennis2924
    @curtriceennis2924 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never thought about putting a tarp on the inside of my tent. Love that idea. Also, putting the foam tiles is a very smart idea. Seems it would make the floor of your tent much softer. TYSM for that idea, too. One I don't recommend, however, is the axing of your zippers. I've tried that before, and, it only caused my tent zipper to eventually get permanently stuck in place - open ! (LOL ! GO FIGURE ! DK WHAT happened, there ! 🤔) But, the pool thingys are a great idea as are the glow sticks. Just wish they made the glow sticks where they would NEVER lose their "glowing" capability. TYSM for sharing this video with us - very informative and useful info. 😻

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the nice comment, thanks for watching 😊 The floor you can use so many different things… tarps, yoga mats, tiles, moving blankets. You don’t have to use them all at once though 😂 The wax is kind of a last resort thing if it’s really bad. I wonder if it was so hot out that it melted yours and then got solid again and got stuck 🤔 And haha yeah I wish glow sticks did that too but I think you can buy battery powered ones 😎🤙🏽

    • @curtriceennis2924
      @curtriceennis2924 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just re-read my comment above. It was supposed to be "waxing" not "axing." 👎autocorrect 👎 Guess you figured that out, though. 😻 Thank you for the suggestion as to why that didn't work for me. Being "so hot out" sounds as if it was likely the reason. 😻

    • @curtriceennis2924
      @curtriceennis2924 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you also for your quick response. 😻 And, you're welcome. 😻

    • @rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594
      @rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Use spray silicone on your zippers.

  • @MrsBuniGu
    @MrsBuniGu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for these great tips.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem! Thanks for watching! 😊🤙🏽

  • @lovehomestead5744
    @lovehomestead5744 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    amazing as a new camper to be 😊everything I was trying to ask you guys, get the answer from different video you posted. Thank you so much.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! So happy to hear the videos are helping you out! 😃 Thanks for watching! ☺️🤙🏽

  • @SurgeWorld
    @SurgeWorld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice tips

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks hope they help ya out! 👊🏽😊

  • @lsmith992
    @lsmith992 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Obviously this isn't for backpackers.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Obviously. 😁🤙🏽

  • @kido907
    @kido907 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video guys 😄

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks glad you enjoyed it 😊🤙🏽

  • @GypsyCamp
    @GypsyCamp 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ideal camp! I will use it as a reference.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ☺️🤙🏽

  • @warren6899
    @warren6899 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    From South Africa guy ropes are great security multipliers... you know when somebody's prowling around

  • @glenwillson5073
    @glenwillson5073 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Don't leave your boots outside your tent in Australia. If you do, check them carefully next morning before putting them on. No prizes for guessing why.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol yeah that’s definitely a good call. 😊🤙🏽 Australia has some serious critters!

  • @gracievillarreal9641
    @gracievillarreal9641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANKS!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No prob! 😃🤙🏽

  • @remmid4678
    @remmid4678 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🔥🔥🔥 Great info simple hacks love it❤ thanks a bunch

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for the nice comment and thanks for watching 😊🤙🏽

  • @lubbylodrigue3261
    @lubbylodrigue3261 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks 😊😊

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome 😊😊😊

  • @koryholding1491
    @koryholding1491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow I love these

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome glad to hear it! 👊🏽😃

  • @Filce100
    @Filce100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Short and informative .

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching 😊

  • @ronmounts8075
    @ronmounts8075 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tie a 3 " long shroud line around each of the stake loops,, this way when you peg your stakes in the ground you definitely safe the sewn loops on your tent!!! Lasts ALOT longer for sure!!!!!!!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good stuff! 😎😃🤙🏽

  • @brbadventurer
    @brbadventurer ปีที่แล้ว

    0:26 Yes, I always do this it also keeps the floor of the tent clean if you are in a place that has a dirt tent pad.
    1:29 Yes! I don't know how many times I had to tell the kids to zip the door closed when they were younger.
    1:59 Meh, my tent has huge screened panels in the ceiling so we kind of have a window open all the time anyway.
    2:21 Since I used to be a back packer and kind of have a minimalist attitude, I will not be packing these rubber tiles in the Jeep
    2:56 Yep, I do this too, I have just done this to my Jeep soft top.
    3:03 Hmm ... IDK, does that attract bugs to the door?
    3:10 You bet, I don't like putting away a dirty tent, I always do this.
    3:17 Not all tents are created equal, Outbound Quick Camp Cabin Tent does not detach from the poles, see our review on my channel. Outbound Quick Camp Cabin Tent Review

  • @yaphet8574
    @yaphet8574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you make camping tips to defend yourself against bad people?

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We actually have a video about that. 12 tips to keep you safe while camping. Check it out 🤙🏽

    • @loraneilson1698
      @loraneilson1698 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bear spray worx really good. Lol.

  • @frankiimendoza7392
    @frankiimendoza7392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love it !!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear it! 😊🤙🏽

  • @radaraacf
    @radaraacf ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Everything up to going overboard with the floor coverings is great but the stuff about with floor for 1-2 nights isn’t worth it just put slippers or uggs on while inside

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha thanks hey that works too 😊🤙🏽

  • @phyllisarci332
    @phyllisarci332 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative!!

  • @donaldjacques7962
    @donaldjacques7962 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The tarp goes inside. Take your "ground sheet" , build a leanto over the tent ⛺

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds good. Especially in the rain. 😊🤙🏽

  • @elizabethingram9784
    @elizabethingram9784 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great ideas! Subscribed. :)

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed them! 😃 And thanks so much for the support we really appreciate it. ☺️🤙🏽

  • @dztdzt2024
    @dztdzt2024 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice idea, thanks !

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👊🏽😃

  • @lunabear4195
    @lunabear4195 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good ideas !

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them! 😊🤙🏽

  • @brendahowell5946
    @brendahowell5946 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks we always put a small piece of duct tape on the zipper at night to make it harder to get in

  • @edwardarci4072
    @edwardarci4072 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤ok finally got to subscribe. Love the posts and learned so much

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😃❤️

  • @skip6772
    @skip6772 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What brand and model of tent are you using in your video?

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha that’s actually an older tent we bought in a pinch at a KMART lol in the middle of nowhere on a road trip years ago! 😃😂 Believe it is called Northwest Territory Northwoods 6-Person Tent 😁🤙🏽

    • @skip6772
      @skip6772 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WhereWeWild Thanks!

  • @kevvyK875
    @kevvyK875 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Please don't close the zips at the bottom of the door....🐍🕷️ Love a tiny gap and a warm bed.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t close???? 🤔

    • @clearlyrebecca
      @clearlyrebecca ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@WhereWeWild I'm almost sure they mean zip it UP, so the zippers (and the tiny gap between them) are on the side or top of the door.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@clearlyrebecca Haha I was thinking maybe they meant don’t FORGET to zip! 😂🤙🏽

    • @matt7841
      @matt7841 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were speaking as if they were the spiders and snakes to enter the tent through the opening. It was a humorous post.

  • @1981pjt
    @1981pjt ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber here I love tent camping and Im going to use some of your hacks this summer thanks and can't wait to see more of your videos

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey thanks so much! 😃 Really glad you enjoyed the video! And cool we actually have a few of these types of videos hope you get something out of them! Thanks so much for the support and thanks for watching! Hope you have a great time this summer! 😊🤙🏽

    • @1981pjt
      @1981pjt ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WhereWeWild I'll definitely watch old and new videos of yours lot's of 💕💕 from Wisconsin 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

  • @anthonytuccillo6274
    @anthonytuccillo6274 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We got the cooler and stove covered! Toilet and hot shower though, then we’d be stylin! 😎🤙🏽

  • @mee8690
    @mee8690 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tips!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them! 😃🤙🏽

  • @jillefeldme9452
    @jillefeldme9452 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a carpet that fits in our tent.

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice! Haha 😃🤙🏽 Have had a lot of people recommend moving blankets also.

    • @Oldfashionedmawmaw
      @Oldfashionedmawmaw ปีที่แล้ว

      I do too!!

  • @dlighted8861
    @dlighted8861 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks I haven't camped in over a decade but just picked up a polyester tent in very good shape for only ten dollars. I set it up,aired it out well then waterproof sprayed it just in case. No lines to trip over and the poles are outside the tent so no need to crawl around inside like a blind baboon setting up poles.😁
    You gave very good tips especially using a couple of cheap tarps to save the tent and make it comfortable. A question though. Do you have any tips on what to do if you don't have poles to hang a light or fan from?

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice thanks glad you enjoyed them! 😊 Hmm I guess if there are no loops at the top of the tent to hang anything from you’d either have to fabricate something or put your lattern and or fan on the floor 🤔

    • @Johnnyrouger
      @Johnnyrouger 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I used to have small Coleman fans that had a strong magnet. You’d put the magnet outside the tent and the fan body, with a steel plate bottom inside and they’d connect and hold tight. I haven’t used them in years but I believe that I have seen something like that recently somewhere….

  • @Jakeb0079
    @Jakeb0079 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been camping with BSA for years these are solid tips!

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! 👊🏽😊🤙🏽

    • @benjaminclingaman7551
      @benjaminclingaman7551 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am an assistant scout leader and a eagle scout.

  • @yutubl
    @yutubl ปีที่แล้ว

    @tents floor on underlying tarp layer: especially if your tent bottom is already full filled with your matraces and sleeping sack a tarp as under layer will increase your tent lifetime, why I made good expierience doing so (which should also do not cover stone peaks or similar peaks)

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      You just don’t want it to stick out from under the tent in a rainy environment cause it will draw water under the tent. 😊🤙🏽

  • @naya6593
    @naya6593 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤❤thanks

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome ❤️❤️❤️❤️😊

  • @TDOLLA
    @TDOLLA 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ahh candle wax seems like a good idea. I just bought a used backpacking tent and set it up to check it out and do some repairs.. I use bar soap on the zippers to get them running better but now I am wondering if candle wax works even better?

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmmm never tried soap! But yeah the candle wax works pretty well in a pinch for sure 😊🤙🏽

    • @shantelwoods9064
      @shantelwoods9064 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use liquid soap or ChapStick I've never tried candles before.?

  • @peetsnort
    @peetsnort 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Look what sheep have.
    Lanolin
    Dilute lanolin enough with alcohol to be able to spray the tent.
    It works wonders. I think it breathable. It doe attract dust.but not much dust when it rains