How to create a makeshift camping lantern
All you have to do is grab your water bottle and fill it generously with water. If you’re using a plastic water bottle, pull off the label for a cleaner aesthetic. Turn on your cell phone and activate the flashlight. Place your phone under the base of the water bottle so the light points upward. The beam will then illuminate the water bottle like a lantern. The best part about this hack is its three-in-one utility: use your bottle for water, your phone for camping footage, and the two together for an effective light in a pinch. Now, you have one less thing to worry about when packing for your camping trip.
If you can, avoid using ice water to fill up your makeshift lantern, as the bottle may sweat onto your phone. For an added effect, you could try different colored water bottles or food dye to change the hue of the water. Bonus points if you bring your phone’s backup battery bank, so you never have to worry about being without power. With such an effortless life hack, you’ll never look at your water bottle the same way again.
