Great Car Camping Gear and Campfire Tips and Fireside Cooking for National Campfire Day!

Aug 6, 2022

There’s no better way to say farewell to summer and hello to the pending fall weather than a great campout! And of course, as the nights get cooler and the days shorter, a great campfire is an absolute must!

Today is national campfire day, and we thought it fitting to share fun and easy ways to camp in your vehicle! No matter if you’re just taking a little nap on the side of the highway on an epic road trip, or you’ve made plans for a wilderness adventure as a weekend getaway, you’ll find lots of useful content on today’s blog. We’ve got tips and tricks for campfires, campsite meals, gadgets and gizmos to camp in your car without a tent, and more.

Here’s some easy hacks to staying safe while using your car as a campsite:

Make sure the space you choose for your car campout is a legal parking area; some spaces may require temporary passes, permits, or registration.
Choose a flat, shaded area so your car will be stable and cool, and make sure the parking brake is engaged to avoid accident or injury.
Adhere to posted signage and any warnings for roving wildlife, natural disaster prone areas, areas available to hunters/bowman, etc.
Charge your electronics while you’re driving and ensure they’re fully powered before you turn in for the night. Otherwise, choose a portable solar charger or battery pack for your car and electronics.
Ensure all of your food is safely stowed in a container with a secure lid or a cooler.
Hang a battery operated headlamp or battery operated lantern nearby for safety especially in case you need to take a bathroom break, check on your pets or human companions, or just do a little late night reading.
Make sure your windows are open to provide proper ventilation and air circulation; you can DIY your own mesh window covering or buy a car tent mesh window cover.
Make sure you have given your location to a family member or friend for safety, and check in with them before you turn in for the evening, and again when you wake up, for safety precautions.

Check out this really cool camping conversion for a car:

Great Car Camping Gadgets

Buffing Hero’s Non-Inflatable Car Mattress is under $200 and a great portable mattress for backseats, hatchbacks, and more.

Portable Camping an with LED Lantern and 40H Battery Life is great for circulating air and keeping cool while resting for less than $20.

EcoNour Car Window Screens for Camping 2 Pack is under $20 and keeps the bugs and pests out but lets fresh air in and is under $20 a pair.

Tips and Tools for Making a Great Campfire:

Adhere to any posted signage that allows or prohibits bonfires, firepits, grilling, etc.
Follow one of the 5 methods of building a campfire.
Check out Smokey the Bear’s tips for maintaining a safe and sustained campfire.
Do not light a campfire or ignite anything near a vehicle as it is a fire hazard.
Learn how to choose the right area of a campsite to build your campfire or fire pit.
Snag yourself these essential campfire tools

Wonderful Campfire Recipes to Try on Your Next Campout

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