Pool Noodle Camping Hacks

Using pool noodles for camping can be a creative and versatile solution. Here are some fun and practical pool noodle camping hacks:

Tent Padding:

• Cut pool noodles to the length of your tent poles and slide them over the poles. This adds extra cushioning to prevent injuries and makes your tent more visible at night.

DIY Camp Seat:

• Attach two pool noodles together to form a circle, securing the ends with duct tape. Place it on the ground, and you have a comfortable and insulated seat.

Bed Bumpers:

• Place pool noodles alongside the edges of your sleeping pad or air mattress to prevent rolling off during the night.

Flashlight Diffuser:

• Slide a small section of a pool noodle over the end of a flashlight. This softens the light and creates a makeshift lantern for your tent.

Drink Holder:

• Slice a pool noodle into smaller sections and attach them to the side of a camping chair to create convenient drink holders.

Clothesline Protector:

• String a clothesline between trees for drying clothes. Cover the line with a pool noodle to avoid creases and marks on your clothes.

Campsite Marker:

• Cut a pool noodle into smaller pieces and slide them over tent stakes. This makes them more visible and less of a tripping hazard.

Campsite Lights:

• Insert glow sticks inside hollow pool noodles to create colorful and safe pathway lights around your campsite.

Protection for Gear:

• Slice a pool noodle lengthwise and attach it to the edges of your kayak or canoe to prevent scratches and dings.

Campfire Seating:

• Create a ring of pool noodles to use as a buffer between you and the cold ground when sitting around the campfire.

DIY Floating Cooler:

• Use a pool noodle to create a floating cooler by threading it through the handles of a plastic container. This keeps your drinks cool while you’re in the water.

Bug Deterrent:

• String pool noodles around the bottom of your camping canopy to act as a barrier against crawling insects.

Remember to use waterproof and weather-resistant materials when necessary, and always consider safety precautions when implementing these hacks.

Try these hacks on your next trip to Knoxville Campground.