{"id":49359,"date":"2020-04-26T07:03:07","date_gmt":"2020-04-26T07:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laidbackcamping.com\/?p=49359"},"modified":"2023-10-17T11:01:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T18:01:11","slug":"keep-tent-clean-while-camping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/keep-tent-clean-while-camping\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Tent Clean While Camping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>keeping your tent clean when you\u2019re camping can be a challenge, and it\u2019s not something that a lot of people think about until they get there. Trekking in and out during the day and rummaging through your pack to find your gear in the dark will turn your tent in a pigsty fast.<\/p><p>To maintain a clean tent during your camping trip: <\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sweep out or vacuum your tent regularly, <\/li>\n\n<li>Leave your dirty gear at the door, <\/li>\n\n<li>Store and eat your food outside, <\/li>\n\n<li>Pitch your tent in the best location<\/li><\/ul><p>Everything\u2019s dirty in the great outdoors, and keeping your tent clean can seem like an impossible mission. Fortunately you don\u2019t need super advanced technology or a license to kill to get this mission done. Just  follow these simple steps in order to make your tent sparkle like new.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Clean-Tent-1024x714.webp\" alt=\"Clean Tent\" class=\"wp-image-49377\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4341736694677871;width:719px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Clean-Tent-1024x714.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Clean-Tent-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Clean-Tent-768x536.webp 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Clean-Tent-600x419.webp 600w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Clean-Tent.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ID 136379387 \u00a9 Tatiana Kozachenko | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67d8a5d1434c2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67d8a5d1434c2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/keep-tent-clean-while-camping\/#Cleaning_The_Inside_of_Your_Tent\" title=\"Cleaning The Inside of Your Tent\">Cleaning The Inside of Your Tent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/keep-tent-clean-while-camping\/#Keeping_The_Dirt_Out\" title=\"Keeping The Dirt Out\">Keeping The Dirt Out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/keep-tent-clean-while-camping\/#Deodorizing_Your_Tent\" title=\"Deodorizing Your Tent\">Deodorizing Your Tent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/keep-tent-clean-while-camping\/#Keeping_Food_Animals_and_Insects_Out\" title=\"Keeping Food, Animals and Insects Out\">Keeping Food, Animals and Insects Out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/keep-tent-clean-while-camping\/#Keeping_The_Outside_Of_Your_Tent_Clean\" title=\"Keeping The Outside Of Your Tent Clean\">Keeping The Outside Of Your Tent Clean<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/keep-tent-clean-while-camping\/#Organizing_Your_Space\" title=\"Organizing Your Space\">Organizing Your Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/keep-tent-clean-while-camping\/#Closing_Thoughts\" title=\"Closing Thoughts\u00a0\">Closing Thoughts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning_The_Inside_of_Your_Tent\"><\/span>Cleaning The Inside of Your Tent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>There\u2019s just something about dirt when you\u2019re camping &#8211; no matter how careful you think you\u2019ve been it still ends up everywhere. The good news is there are several easy ways to get the dirt out that will keep your tent nice and clean.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hand Broom<\/h3><p>Call me old fashioned, but I like using a broom and dust pan. If you\u2019re driving to your campsite then you can easily store a broom in the trunk, but if you\u2019re short on space you can still find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07QG1RDC8?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">small hand brush with dust pan<\/a> that will do the trick. A lot of people won\u2019t want to have to carry another thing, but I think it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07QG1RDC8\" data-aawp-product-id=\"17886\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Dust Pan and Brush Kmeivol Broom and Dustpan Dust Pan Brush Nesting Tiny Cleaning Broom Dust Pan and Brush Set for Table Desk Countertop Key Board Cat Dog and Other Pets Dustpan\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07QG1RDC8?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Dust Pan and Brush, Kmeivol Broom and Dustpan, Dust Pan Brush Nesting Tiny Cleaning Broom, Dust Pan...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Kxhrs8GBL.jpg\" alt=\"Dust Pan and Brush, Kmeivol Broom and Dustpan, Dust Pan Brush Nesting Tiny Cleaning Broom, Dust Pan...\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07QG1RDC8?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Dust Pan and Brush, Kmeivol Broom and Dustpan, Dust Pan Brush Nesting Tiny Cleaning Broom, Dust Pan...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Dust Pan and Brush, Kmeivol Broom and Dustpan, Dust Pan Brush Nesting Tiny Cleaning Broom, Dust Pan...        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Creative Design - Creative ergonomic designed dust pan and brush for comfortable grip. 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They\u2019re not so practical for a backpack trip, but if you want to bring a little extra comfort from home and have the space this is a good thing to grab. Just be sure you have a backup in case the batteries die or something breaks.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shake It Out Before And After Use<\/h3><p>The best defense is a good offense, and you\u2019re going to want to make sure you start with a clean tent. As you\u2019re going to set up, make sure you shake out your tent to get any dirt and debris that traveled with you from the last time. Likewise, give it a good shaking before putting it away when you break down.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tent-entrance-mat-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Tent entrance mat\" class=\"wp-image-49375\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:675px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tent-entrance-mat-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tent-entrance-mat-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tent-entrance-mat-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tent-entrance-mat-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tent-entrance-mat.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ID 124045997 \u00a9 Chernetskaya | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping_The_Dirt_Out\"><\/span>Keeping The Dirt Out<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Remember that line about the best defense? There are also many things you can do to prevent dirt from ever getting inside.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entrance Mat<\/h3><p>One of the easiest things to do is to put down a mat in front of your tent that you can brush off your shoes and gear on. There are mats that fold up so you can take them on the go, or you can go with a regular doormat.<\/p><p>A lightweight multi purpose mat like the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07C7N95VQ?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" target=\"_blank\">Oceas pocket balnket<\/a> can be used to keep your gear off the wet ground at nigh and double as a beach mat, yoga pad, or picnic blanket during the day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07C7N95VQ\" data-aawp-product-id=\"17887\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Oceas Outdoor Pocket Blanket - Ideal Sand Proof and Waterproof Picnic Blanket for Beach Hiking and Festival Use - Foldable and Compact Mat Easily Fits Into Small Portable Bag\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07C7N95VQ?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Oceas Outdoor Pocket Blanket - Ideal Sand Proof and Waterproof Picnic Blanket for Beach, Hiking, and...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51yhegksaEL.jpg\" alt=\"Oceas Outdoor Pocket Blanket - Ideal Sand Proof and Waterproof Picnic Blanket for Beach, Hiking, and...\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07C7N95VQ?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Oceas Outdoor Pocket Blanket - Ideal Sand Proof and Waterproof Picnic Blanket for Beach, Hiking, and...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Oceas Outdoor Pocket Blanket - Ideal Sand Proof and Waterproof Picnic Blanket for Beach, Hiking, and...        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aawp-check-prime\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07C7N95VQ?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave Your Dirty Gear Outside<\/h3><p>Another option is to simply leave your shoes and dirty gear outside. Now I know you have some questions about that idea, like what if it rains? What about bugs? If you\u2019re worried about moisture and creepy crawlies, you can always put your gear in a designated \u2018dirty\u2019 waterproof bag. That way the dirt stays outside your tent and nothing else can get in your stuff.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create An Outdoor Gear Space<\/h3><p>You can also put your <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/hammock-camping-store-gear-dry\/\">shoes and gear under a tarp to keep them dry<\/a> outside, which will allow for some ventilation as well. If you can find a way that works for you so that you don\u2019t have to bring the dirty stuff inside, you\u2019ll have a lot less cleaning to do every day.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re wondering what gear you should bring to get the most out of your camping trip, see our post on the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/what-to-bring-tent-camping\/\" >Essential Tent Camping Gear<\/a><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gear-outside-tent-1024x688.webp\" alt=\"camping gear outside tent\" class=\"wp-image-49369\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4883720930232558;width:658px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gear-outside-tent-1024x688.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gear-outside-tent-300x202.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gear-outside-tent-768x516.webp 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gear-outside-tent-600x403.webp 600w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gear-outside-tent.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ID 29768178 \u00a9 Stocksolutions | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deodorizing_Your_Tent\"><\/span>Deodorizing Your Tent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>No one wants to sleep in a tent that smells, and fortunately there are many easy and effective ways to deodorize a tent.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air Out Your Tent And Gear<\/h3><p>For mild odor, the first thing you can try is just airing the tent out for a few hours. Take out your belongings and hong or place them in the sun for a few hours. The UV from the sun is a natural sanitizer that will help reduce the odors before you place them back inside.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Deodorizing Spray<\/h3><p>If there\u2019s still some lingering funk you can also try spraying a fabric deodorizer inside. You\u2019ll want to be careful with scented ones, because some scents will actually attract bugs like mosquitoes. <\/p><p>Using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01IU4NFS6?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">natural lemon spray deodorizer<\/a> can actually help keep  mosquitos away because they are naturally repelled by the lemon scent. 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After soaking, be make sure to hang your tent or set it up outside in the sunshine to ensure it is completely dry before you pack it back in its bag.<\/p><p>If you accidentally stored a damp tent and you find mildew or mold, you can try soaking it in an enzyme-based odor eliminator. 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The best thing you can do to keep critters out of your tent is to store your food outside.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Store Food Outside Your Tent<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re camping in bear country, you\u2019ll really want to be careful with storing food. The last thing you want to wake up to is a bear tearing apart your tent. Many sites will provide a bear box if you\u2019re staying in a campground, but if you\u2019re camping in the wilderness then you can use a bear canister or a bear bag. These will keep other animals out too, but no matter what you put your food in, the important thing is you don\u2019t keep it in your tent.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eat Outside<\/h3><p>You also don\u2019t want to eat in your tent regardless of how you store your food. Crumbs are like dirt &#8211; it doesn\u2019t matter how careful you are, they\u2019ll still end up in your tent. That goes for food wrappers too because they carry food crumbs and scents.<\/p><p>Eating inside is a recipe for ants, not to mention rodents that will chew up your tent to get in as well. Eating inside just isn\u2019t worth the mess, having to worry about cleaning it up, and paying the price if you don\u2019t get it all.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eat-outside-tent-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"eating outside tent\" class=\"wp-image-49379\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:699px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eat-outside-tent-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eat-outside-tent-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eat-outside-tent-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eat-outside-tent-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eat-outside-tent.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ID 45591242 \u00a9 Tiplyashina | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping_The_Outside_Of_Your_Tent_Clean\"><\/span>Keeping The Outside Of Your Tent Clean<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Now that we\u2019ve gone through some ideas to keep the inside of your tent clean, let\u2019s talk about some outside the tent ideas. Keeping the outside of your tent clean will extend its lifespan and help keep odors and animals away.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find A Clean Location&nbsp;<\/h3><p>When scouting out where to pitch your tent, you want to keep cleanliness in mind. The ideal location is going to be in the grass, away from any trees that will shed excessive leaves, pollen, flowers, etc., and away from your fire pit.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Finding a grassy area is the best way to avoid dirt, both on the underside of your tent and from tracking it in. Tree debris is more of a nuisance than anything, but pollen will stain your tent, and leaves and flowers can leave residue if they get stored with your tent. You also want to avoid getting ash and smoke from your fire on your tent if possible, this will not only keep it cleaner but also reduce the chances of burn holes from sparks.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Coverings<\/h3><p>If you have to pitch your tent in sand or dirt (and even if you don\u2019t), using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01D8ER4L2?tag=lifeonroute02-20,aps,200&amp;sr=8-21-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTlFWMDlJQkRRQVVRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTY0NjA0MjlCRzg4RDIxOEVLOSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODMyOTc3MjVSQlk4MjZMU0M1SSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=laidbackcamping-20&amp;linkId=e25b8d2ac0c3338c0ae892821e27ba6e&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lightweight ground tarp<\/a> is a great way to keep the underside of your tent clean. Choosing a size that extends under the vestibule of your tent provides a nice place to set your gear and shoes to keep them off the ground.&nbsp;<\/p><p>To protect your tent from tree debris, you can get a fly to go on top or you can make your own by stringing up a tarp above it. This is a good way to get a little extra protection from rain, and will do a lot to keep the outside of your tent clean. 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You can hang wet items from them to dry, you can hook your gear to it to keep it away from dirt and bugs on the ground, and you can even run lights down it at night to illuminate your site.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Camping-gear-on-clothesline-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Camping gear on clothesline\" class=\"wp-image-49373\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:675px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Camping-gear-on-clothesline-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Camping-gear-on-clothesline-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Camping-gear-on-clothesline-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Camping-gear-on-clothesline-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Camping-gear-on-clothesline.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ID 60208166 \u00a9 Jzphoto | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hooks And Carabiners<\/h3><p>Bring along a selection of different sized carabiners and hooks to attach to the loops on the ceilings and sides of your tent. 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They&#8217;re also great for keeping small items together in a bag or bin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07FQV9TXY\" data-aawp-product-id=\"17891\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Nite Ize S-Biner MicroLock Locking Key Holder 5-Pack Assorted Colors Aluminum\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07FQV9TXY?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Nite Ize S-Biner MicroLock, Locking Key Holder, 5-Pack, Assorted Colors, Aluminum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41hERQZKmJL.jpg\" alt=\"Nite Ize S-Biner MicroLock, Locking Key Holder, 5-Pack, Assorted Colors, Aluminum\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07FQV9TXY?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Nite Ize S-Biner MicroLock, Locking Key Holder, 5-Pack, Assorted Colors, Aluminum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Nite Ize S-Biner MicroLock, Locking Key Holder, 5-Pack, Assorted Colors, Aluminum        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Mini double-gated carabiner with center locking lever<\/li><li>Lightweight aluminum construction<\/li><li>Twist-to-lock lever locks both gates at once<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07FQV9TXY?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designate An Interior Gear Space<\/h3><p>If you do decide to bring your gear inside your tent, having a specific place for it is a must. You\u2019re going to want to minimize the ability for dirt and debris to spread inside, so you\u2019ll want to keep it close to the main entrance. If you have space you can use some stackable plastic storage bins, or if not you can set it on a foldable mat or another bag.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Closing_Thoughts\"><\/span>Closing Thoughts\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Keeping your tent clean while camping is much easier than it sounds, and by taking a few simple measures you can make sure that the last thing you have to worry about on your trip is dirt.<\/p><p>When you\u2019re not camping, having your gear organized at home will also help keep it clean, and you will know exactly where everything is when you\u2019re ready for your next adventure.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>keeping your tent clean when you\u2019re camping can be a challenge, and it\u2019s not something that a lot of people think about until they get there. 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