You know, I've done a lot of camping in a tent over the years so I write this from experience.  
We do car camping, not backpacking. I would Not suggest this for backpacking! ;) 
Before we left home we emptied my husband's tool box and made it our kitchen cupboard.

We put the most-used items in the top so a spoon or the sparker for the stove was always ready and easy to find. We put all the spices in the middle drawer along with the drinks. The bottom drawer held the less-used kitchen utensils. The top drawer (which is not open in the photo) held all the ziploc and garbage bags. 
We set this  on the bench at the end of the picnic table. The camp stove always sits at the end of the picnic table so having this sit right there while we cooked was Handy. All four people in our family agreed that this was a big step up from the bins we usually use. At night, we stored it in the truck along with the food. 

Photo and logo by Edward Preston. 

So, one day I was at a garage sale and I spotted this awesome galvanized tray. The only problem was it wasn't actually for sale. It was being used under their downspout. I offered them some money and since they were moving they sold it to me. We dumped out the water and sludge and I brought it home and cleaned it up. It's nice and deep so I was able to add a lot of gravel. Now, when we get home with wet, snowy, or muddy boots we put them onto this tray and the mess can drip there.  The rocks camouflage the dried mud and the tray catches the melting snow so it can evaporate. It always looks good!  

I installed this old Ikea curtain rod behind the door to our storage room. It is right off the entry so we have extra coats and shoes in the closet in here as well.  It allows me to quickly see and find a matching pair of gloves. It also has the advantage of being able to air out wet mittens so they are good to go for the next round of snowman construction. 

This particular curtain rod ring allows me to pinch a clothes pin. I got out the pliers and really mashed it into the wood so it won't slip out. As you can see, this is an old curtain rod. It's rusty, and consequently, it's been demoted from curtain duty. I am a strong believer in finding the studs when installing rods and shelves (or at least using anchors for one side). That is why the left side is snug against the door jam and so there is no room for a finial. That's all right for here because no one Ever sees it in this location. This would also work with S-hooks and binder clips to hold the bulkier mitts. Or, use a zip tie to hold a binder clip. 
This has worked for me and my two girls for a few years now. We also use a bin in the closet for the bulkier 
it's-minus-30-out mittens. 
Stay warm. Stay cozy.