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A fter months of traveling with no place to permanently call home, I have discovered tricks and trades to the art of tent living.

 

Time for your self- Where to find it, how to keep it

Time for your self is essential for sanity when traveling and living in community. Tenting has become a great opportunity to retreat into your own space.   The first step to making your tent your home is to be creative.   Find a way to transform the four nylon walls of your tent into a haven of your own.

 

 

1.          Small Space Solutions

When arranging your tent, start with the most important items.   It’s usually best to place big or bulky items against a wall.

I recommend placing your bed on the wall with the door so you can better utilize the space on the other walls.

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WHEN PRACTICAL MEETS DECORATIVE IN A SATISFYING AND UNCLUTTERED WAY

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Here are some ideas for making the most of your space for storing small and large belongings

2.          Using your resources:  



    • I took the fruit box from the market, texturized and painted it to make set of shelves for storing smaller items.   This adds a hint of organization and style while finding a creative outlet in rural Africa.  

3.          Transforming your backpack into a dresser:



    • Contrary to popular belief, tent living does not mean wrinkly clothes.   Empty out your backpack and place your smaller items like underwear, socks and sleep wear inside.   Then the top compartment and the bottom compartment make great shelves for setting out nicely folded clothes.

4.          String and clothes pins :



    • Utilize the interior clips on your tent for hanging string.   This provides a unique and vintage look for hanging pictures, hats, or any creative decorative that pleases you.

 

5.          Keeping Warm:

South African winters consist of warm sunny days and chilly starry nights.   How to enjoying a fresh afternoon breeze and stay warm at night in your tent.           


  • For a pleasant afternoon in your tent, enjoy a fresh breeze by securing your side panels back.   This will allow the warm sun to shine through while the breeze regulates the temperature          

  • At night boil water before bed and fill your nalgene .   Place the hot water bottle in the foot of your sleeping bag for a warm and cozy sleep.


    • Make sure your tent is all zipped up and your rain fly is staked out on all sides to keep the inside of your tent dry from the morning dew.

 

6.          Brownie Points:

Complimenting your space with color can be tricky in such a small setting.  


  • I recommend neutral colors (if possible) such as browns, creams, whites or grays to control the majority of your space.   But don’t forget to have fun accenting with small fragments of color

 

7.                   Craft Corner:

      Finding ways to be creative and personalize your belongings allows you to use your space just like you were in your own home.


  • Here I took some old worn out material and cut the usable print out and cross stitched it onto my pillow case.   It was a great project that made me feel almost like I was inside a real home.  


  • There are other creative ways to feel at home as well; like writing letters, deco paging, ect.                 


Don’t forget to check back for part two!


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