Summer is in full swing and so is camping season. Before you head to the hills (or lake), consider how reusable bags might play a role in this year’s camping endeavors.

As the use of the grocery tote bag has increased in recent years so has its uses. From packing mall purchases to substituting as a gym bag, reusable mesh bags boast seemingly endless uses. The following are a few examples of how you can use reusable bags at the campsite.

Laundry

No matter who you are, if you go camping you will end up packing home plenty of dirty laundry. This is especially true for parents who haul their children to the great outdoors on the weekends. Reusable bags, especially those made of mesh and are breathable, can be used to sort and store dirty laundry. The more breathable the bag, the better, as this factor helps to reduce the growth of mildew. When you get home, throw the bag in with the rest of laundry so it is clean the next time it is needed.

Groceries

If you have been using reusable shopping bags for some time now, there probably aren’t a lot of extra plastic bags lying around the house. Utilize your grocery tote bags to pack your dry goods. This will prevent you from accidentally leaving plastic bags at Mother Nature’s playground and protect any wild animals that might be inclined to ingest the toxic material.

Keep Them Cold

For those boaters and river floaters who like to enjoy a cold one while chilling on the water, fill a strong, mesh reusable grocery bag with your favorite drinks and submerge them alongside the boat or raft. This same method can be used to pack the catch of the day.

Trash

For the trash that doesn’t end up in the campfire, use a reusable grocery bag to pack out leftover wrappers, cans, and papers.
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