Car Camping Solution: How To Make A Magnet Window Screen
Camping out of your car is an ideal way to explore nature without compromising comfort. After all, cushioned seats provide a more comfortable place to rest than a sleeping bag on the ground, and sometimes you just don't have enough energy to build a tent after a tiring day of trekking to a campground. You also don't have to worry about wild critters finding their way into your tent.
When you want to hit the hay without all the work and pests, sleeping in your car makes a lot of sense. However, you want to make sure you're getting fresh air from outside. At the same time, opening the windows all night will let insects in, and keeping the car running for hours at a time could drain your battery. That's where magnets come in.
Supplies Needed
- Disc magnets (or block magnets)
- Fine-meshed tent/fly screen
- Duct tap
- Scissors
Directions
- Form your window cover. Measure your car window or hold the fly screen directly against it. Then cut the screen so that it extends beyond the surface by between 1 to 2 inches.
- Attach magnets along the perimeter with duct tape and ensure they are spaced evenly.
- Stick the screen over the open window. You can also sew the magnets in place if you prefer the cleaner look. However, the tape has the added benefit of protecting your paint from scratches.