This mum’s ‘genius’ trick claims to make camping so much easier – but why did it leave people ‘gagging’ at the thought?
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As we all know, one of the great joys of life is having the time and opportunity to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether it's a stroll through the park, a day at the beach, or a nice weekend (or longer) camping trip, there's nothing quite like fresh air and natural beauty to rejuvenate the spirit.
But as lovely and refreshing as camping can be, we can also acknowledge that there are some inherent challenges to face when preparing for an excursion in the wild.
Packing efficiently, keeping food fresh and still flavourful, and making full use of the limited storage space in the car can be a struggle, leaving many of us frustrated and stressed before we've even set off on our adventure.
This is why we're always on the lookout for handy tips and tricks which can make these tasks more manageable, allowing us to focus on relaxing and enjoying our time in nature.
And recently, an American camping enthusiast, who goes by the name 'A Mind Full Mom' on Facebook, shared a fantastic egg-packing hack that promises to make camping trips 'so much easier' for everyone.
Instead of packing delicate, fragile eggs individually or in their original cartons (which can break easily during transit), this mum 'decants' her eggs into an empty plastic bottle before setting out on her camping adventure.
By doing so, she ensures that the eggs are not only secured and protected but also prepped and ready to be used for delicious scrambled eggs over the campfire.
While a little unorthodox, one can’t deny that it is a space-saving solution.
'I saw this floating around and had to share it with any campers. Thirteen eggs in a water bottle!' the mum wrote on Facebook.
'All ready for scrambled eggs and takes up very little space.'
The post quickly went viral, attracting over 12,000 likes and thousands of comments from eager campers. Many of those who reacted to the post praised the ingenious packing method.
'This is GENIUS! I hate cracking eggs at camp,' one commenter exclaimed.
'I've actually used this when camping. So much easier to put in the cooler,' another happy camper piped in.
Others admitted to using the same technique and shared their own experiences.
‘We do this all the time. Learned it working at a bakery. We've kept them that way for much over a week just fine,’ one shopper replied.
However, as much as this clever trick has its fans, it seems not everyone is thrilled with the idea of bottling their eggs for a camping trip.
Some users responded with a strong feeling of unease, sharing comments such as, 'I haven't gagged this hard for this long at a food concept in forever, and I'm afraid I may be actively dying,’ someone claimed.
‘I understand the convenience. It's just the concept and process of bottling *gag* eggs I *gag* can’t,’ another quipped.
If storing eggs in a plastic water bottle is too gross for you, you can always try fitting the eggs inside an insulated bottle that has a wide enough mouth to fit the eggs.
This keeps the eggs colder for a longer period. This also keeps them fresh, and the best part is that you won’t have to break the eggs.
This isn’t the first camping advice to make waves online. A few months ago, an inspired Kmart shopper came up with a time and space-saving method for camping enthusiasts.
Sharing to a popular Facebook page, the mum revealed how she invested in Kmart’s Large Modular Drawers to create a storage space for all her camping needs.
She said that keeping all your family's camping items – such as food, cooking utensils, first aid, towels, and cleaning supplies – properly organised in labelled boxes can save you hours in pack-up time, as you can simply move the boxes from the garage to the car when you're ready to go.
‘Being the perfectionist I am, I had to come up with a storage solution that was easily accessible and still allowed room for tents, sleeping bags, etc.,’ she said. You can read the rest of the story here.
Members, if you have your own camping advice to share, please send it our way! We love hearing about the creative ways you make the most of your leisure time.
But as lovely and refreshing as camping can be, we can also acknowledge that there are some inherent challenges to face when preparing for an excursion in the wild.
Packing efficiently, keeping food fresh and still flavourful, and making full use of the limited storage space in the car can be a struggle, leaving many of us frustrated and stressed before we've even set off on our adventure.
This is why we're always on the lookout for handy tips and tricks which can make these tasks more manageable, allowing us to focus on relaxing and enjoying our time in nature.
And recently, an American camping enthusiast, who goes by the name 'A Mind Full Mom' on Facebook, shared a fantastic egg-packing hack that promises to make camping trips 'so much easier' for everyone.
The mum shared the ‘space-saving’ method online. Credit: Klaus Nielsen/Pexels
Instead of packing delicate, fragile eggs individually or in their original cartons (which can break easily during transit), this mum 'decants' her eggs into an empty plastic bottle before setting out on her camping adventure.
By doing so, she ensures that the eggs are not only secured and protected but also prepped and ready to be used for delicious scrambled eggs over the campfire.
While a little unorthodox, one can’t deny that it is a space-saving solution.
'I saw this floating around and had to share it with any campers. Thirteen eggs in a water bottle!' the mum wrote on Facebook.
'All ready for scrambled eggs and takes up very little space.'
The mum shared this photo online. Credit: Facebook
The post quickly went viral, attracting over 12,000 likes and thousands of comments from eager campers. Many of those who reacted to the post praised the ingenious packing method.
'This is GENIUS! I hate cracking eggs at camp,' one commenter exclaimed.
'I've actually used this when camping. So much easier to put in the cooler,' another happy camper piped in.
Others admitted to using the same technique and shared their own experiences.
‘We do this all the time. Learned it working at a bakery. We've kept them that way for much over a week just fine,’ one shopper replied.
However, as much as this clever trick has its fans, it seems not everyone is thrilled with the idea of bottling their eggs for a camping trip.
Some users responded with a strong feeling of unease, sharing comments such as, 'I haven't gagged this hard for this long at a food concept in forever, and I'm afraid I may be actively dying,’ someone claimed.
‘I understand the convenience. It's just the concept and process of bottling *gag* eggs I *gag* can’t,’ another quipped.
If storing eggs in a plastic water bottle is too gross for you, you can always try fitting the eggs inside an insulated bottle that has a wide enough mouth to fit the eggs.
This keeps the eggs colder for a longer period. This also keeps them fresh, and the best part is that you won’t have to break the eggs.
This isn’t the first camping advice to make waves online. A few months ago, an inspired Kmart shopper came up with a time and space-saving method for camping enthusiasts.
Sharing to a popular Facebook page, the mum revealed how she invested in Kmart’s Large Modular Drawers to create a storage space for all her camping needs.
She said that keeping all your family's camping items – such as food, cooking utensils, first aid, towels, and cleaning supplies – properly organised in labelled boxes can save you hours in pack-up time, as you can simply move the boxes from the garage to the car when you're ready to go.
‘Being the perfectionist I am, I had to come up with a storage solution that was easily accessible and still allowed room for tents, sleeping bags, etc.,’ she said. You can read the rest of the story here.
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