These Camping Lifehacks Will Save Your Life

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Heading out into the wild? Don’t just pack your tent and hope for the best—these camping hacks could literally save your life. From tricks to start a fire in the rain, to ways you can purify water in an emergency, these tips are pure survival gold. You’ll also learn how to keep wild animals away, signal for help, and stay safe when things don’t go as planned. Whether you’re a weekend camper or planning a big wilderness adventure, these hacks turn you into the friend everyone trusts when nature gets tough. Watch now, because knowing these could be the difference between a bad trip and a rescue story.  Animation is created by Bright Side.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/   Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV  Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Our Social Media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightplanet/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en   Stock materials (photos, footages and other):  https://www.depositphotos.com  https://www.shutterstock.com  https://www.eastnews.ru  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.

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00:00Ah, you're out in the woods. It's quiet. Hmm, too quiet.

00:05Then, heavy steps right outside your tent.

00:09You unzip it just a little, and there it is.

00:13A black bear is coming straight toward you.

00:16Heart racing, you grab the only thing within reach, a bottle of vinegar.

00:20So you pour some on a shirt, wrap it around a stick, and point it right at the bear's face.

00:25Oh no, stop, that's not safe.

00:28Your best move is to stand still and make some noise.

00:32Clap, yell, use a whistle.

00:34Most of the time, that's enough to scare a black bear away.

00:38Now, here's another life-saving trick.

00:41Set up your camping bag so your emergency kit is always easy to grab.

00:46Pick one pocket you can reach fast and put the kit there.

00:49Then swap out the zipper tab for a red reflective one.

00:52That way, when panic kicks in, you won't waste precious time desperately searching through every pocket.

00:58If you need to cool down, but the river is way below your campsite, don't worry.

01:04You can still get water from it.

01:07Grab a plastic bottle and flip it upside down.

01:10Make a small hole at the bottom and run a cord through.

01:13Then poke a hole in the cap and feed the cord out the other side.

01:18Attach a rock at the end of it.

01:19And that's it.

01:21Lower the bottle into the river, wait, and then pull it back up.

01:25Voila!

01:26Fresh water!

01:27But hold on!

01:28It's not safe to drink just yet.

01:31Even if the water looks crystal clear, it could still be full of nasty bacteria.

01:36And trust me, you don't want to get sick in the middle of the woods.

01:39If you absolutely have to drink it, boil it first.

01:43Let the water boil for at least one minute.

01:46If you're camping at an altitude above 5,000 feet, make it three minutes.

01:50Then let it cool naturally before drinking.

01:53And if it's a desperate survival situation, you can also get water from safe, non-poisonous plants.

01:59All you need are some plastic bags.

02:01Slip them over low tree branches with plenty of leaves that get good sunlight.

02:07Then tie the bag tightly, making sure one corner is pointing down.

02:11That's where the water will collect.

02:13The plastic traps the vapor, and as it condenses, you'll get a bit of water.

02:18It'll take several hours, and it won't be much.

02:20But hey, it's better than nothing, right?

02:23Now, it's getting dark fast.

02:25You reach into your bag for your headlamp.

02:28But, oh no!

02:29It must have switched on by accident.

02:31You put it on, and after just a few minutes, total darkness.

02:35The battery is out.

02:37To make sure that never happens again, here's what to do.

02:41Whether you use rechargeables or regular AAAs,

02:44change the direction of the middle battery around before you pack it.

02:48That way, there's no chance it can turn on by accident.

02:51And when you're ready to use it, just easily switch the battery back the right way.

02:56And it's all set.

02:58Now, being in total darkness is no joke.

03:00But you can make a lantern straight from nature.

03:03So, break off the lower branches of pine trees and check the wood inside.

03:08Some pieces have a golden amber color.

03:10That's fat wood.

03:12Hardened sap that burns like crazy.

03:14Shave it down, light it up, and there you go.

03:17A natural camp candle.

03:19And it lasts for a very long time.

03:21Just be careful where you light it.

03:24Keep flames away from dry grass, tents, or anything that can catch fire.

03:29If you need more light, hey, no problem.

03:32Grab a bunch of pieces, tie them together, and now you've got a real torch.

03:36Swing it around all you want, and you'll see that the fire won't go out.

03:41Now, speaking of fire, here's a great tip.

03:45Survival experts normally suggest wrapping some duct tape around your lighter.

03:49You already know duct tape can fix just about anything.

03:53Patching up holes in your tent, holding gear together, hey, you name it.

03:57But here's the bonus.

03:59It also makes a great fire starter.

04:01Duct tape burns fast and hot.

04:04So, it's perfect for getting your campfire going.

04:06Just remember, always handle fire with caution.

04:10Another clever way to use duct tape is to turn it into a blanket.

04:14Or is it a bag?

04:16Either way, here's how.

04:18Place a plastic bag against a tree trunk and wrap it tightly with duct tape.

04:23Shape it, then add two handles on the sides.

04:26And just like that, you've made yourself a duct tape basket slash bag.

04:31Use it to collect water from a river or carry supplies around your campsite.

04:35The best part is that it's super practical.

04:38You can fold it down small and it won't take up any space in your backpack.

04:43Hunger kicks in and you just realized you didn't bring a camp stove.

04:47But what you did bring is a whole stash of instant noodles.

04:51So, how are you going to cook them?

04:53Well, don't panic, there's a fix.

04:56Take an empty tin can.

04:58Cut the top in a cross shape and peel the metal back into a star-like opening.

05:03Careful, the edges are sharp.

05:04Now, on the side near the bottom, cut out a wide square and bend the metal out.

05:10Place the can on a safe surface.

05:12Drop in some dry wooden sticks and light it from the opening below.

05:16Just like that, you've got yourself a mini camp stove.

05:20And yes, it is good enough to boil water.

05:23Ramen night is saved.

05:25All you want now is a good coffee.

05:28But come on, you don't need to build a whole campfire for that.

05:32Just cut three small logs of the same length and split a little piece off each one.

05:37Line them up like this, put some small sticks in the middle and light up.

05:41There you go, coffee time!

05:44Wow, out of nowhere, a storm hits.

05:47And just as fast as it came, it's gone.

05:49Ooh, but now your tent is soaked, dripping with water.

05:54A simple hack is to use a window vacuum cleaner.

05:57Yep, the same kind people use at home.

05:59Run it over the tent walls and it sucks the water right off the fabric.

06:03Your tent will be dry in minutes.

06:05It's finally time to sleep.

06:08But then, zzzz, mosquitoes are everywhere.

06:13One bite, two bites, now you're scratching all over.

06:16Nope, not tonight.

06:18Grab a soda can and punch a few small holes in it.

06:22Next step, check the trees around you and look for chaga mushrooms.

06:26The dry brown inside works like fire starter gold.

06:30Cut it up, drop the pieces in the can, and light it.

06:33Now, hook your shoelace through the pull tab and spin the can.

06:38As soon as smoke starts coming out, those mosquitoes will finally leave you alone.

06:43One quick note, though.

06:45Don't breathe in the smoke directly.

06:46And be careful when spinning a hot can, as little sparks might fly out.

06:52And here's another clever fire starter.

06:54Reusing stuff from home.

06:56Grab some empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls.

07:00Stuff them with lint.

07:01Light it up, toss it in, and your campfire is ready.

07:04Easy, huh?

07:06You crawl into your tent and wish your headlamp could light up more space.

07:11Easy fix?

07:12Wrap it around a big water jug.

07:14The light shines through the water.

07:16And boom!

07:17You've got yourself a giant lantern to brighten the whole tent.

07:20And bring glow sticks with you.

07:23You know, the thin ones people wear as bracelets at parties.

07:26Crack them, and they'll shine in neon colors.

07:29Then hook them onto your tent ties.

07:31That way, you can spot them easily at night.

07:35Falling asleep isn't easy, because you keep worrying someone strange might come in during the night.

07:41But there's a simple way to feel safer.

07:43However, all you need is a carabiner.

07:46Clip it through the two zippers inside your tent.

07:49Great!

07:50Now anyone trying to open it from the outside won't get in.

07:53At least, not so easily.

07:55And if you are camping alone, here's an extra tip.

07:58Sit out two chairs by the campfire.

08:01It makes it look like you are not by yourself.

08:04Combine that with the zipper trick, and you can finally relax at night.

08:07So, close your eyes, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the wild without the worry.

08:14That's it for today.

08:15So, hey, if you pacified your curiosity, then give the video a like and share it with your friends.

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