3 simple hacks to trick out your backwoods kitchen

Kitchen sink

Here’s an easy way to clean your hands and dishes without contaminating the water you plan to treat for drinking. First, fill a bucket with clear water (a collapsible bucket is best on a camping trip, as it saves on weight and space). Punch a dozen holes in the bottom of a plastic bottle and tie it by the neck to the bucket’s handle so that it suspends over the side. When you want to wash, simply dunk the bottle in the water to fill it, then suspend it back over the side so that the water trickles out.