A paintbrush has always been in our camping kit. Which one depended on what was found in the shed before packing the car or trailer.
Recently we inherited a classic old brush. Its history, size and quality mean it now has its own special place in our camper trailer.
We often overlook the simple things we can utilise when camping and the various uses we can put it to.
The humble paintbrush has a lot of uses in the bush.
5 camping uses for my paintbrush
1. Cleaning up for a roadside stop
Firstly, we use our brush to remove the dust from the side of our camper trailer when we want to enjoy coffee and cake on the side of the road.
2. Getting rid of dust
Give your vehicle some TLC by brushing off the built up bull-dust from the hard surfaces and ledges of your car.
3. Gear maintenance
Sweep the bottom of the groundsheet or the swag before packing it away to maintain your gear and keep it from getting dirty over time.
4. Keeping your swag clean
You can use it to clear the sand and grit from our feet before climbing into the swag. This prevents the interior of your sleeping quarters from feeling crunchy and gritty, and will also keep your sleeping bag, liner and pillow in better condition.
5. Dusting off your camp oven
Dust the loose ash and coals from the Bedourie camp oven before lifting the lid, that way you won’t be showered with blackened ash when you lift the lid up.
There’s a myriad other ways of using this versatile piece of camping equipment. Grab one out of your shed, pack your camping gear and head off on a new adventure outdoors.
Have you got some other uses for a paintbrush when camping? We would love to hear your ideas in the comments section below.
Born and bred in Adelaide I escaped to the bush after finishing teachers college and have basically been there ever since.
I’ve seen a lot of bad post… this one takes the cake. And really advertising through it!!! Bad form Bob.