Recreational Holidays

A Helpful Guide to What Types of Food to Take on a Camping Trip

Are you planning a family camping trip and unsure of what types of food to bring with? Well, it is really up to you! You can prepare food that is easy or meals that take time, you decide! In order to make the most of your trip, plan ahead on what types of food you will be bringing along. You will want to count out the number of meals that you will need for the duration of your trip as well as how much expected storage space you will have. Additionally, will you be using the campfire to cook your meals or a portable stove?

A great way to make the most out of your vacation time is to prepare a few meals prior to leaving on your camping trip. This will free up time at the campsite to enjoy other activities. A few convenient and easy foods to bring along are taco-seasoned meat for “make your own” taco meals and casseroles. Like all frozen foods, casseroles can be used to keep other food items cold in the cooler and will thaw out in time for dinner.

Pre-made soups are also easy to store and heat up rather quickly, either in the can or in a sturdy pot. On a side note, if you are going to heat up the soup in the can, make sure that you have removed all of the labels first. Canned chili and other meats such as tuna and salmon are also easy to store and prepare. If you are going to be doing quite a bit of backpacking, then you may want to choose dehydrated/freeze-dried camping food as you won’t have to keep it cold to avoid spoiling and the weight will be reduced making it easier to carry in your backpack.

Try and avoid bringing any food items that normally require some type of refrigeration. Frozen meats will be safe left out in the cooler for the first night as long as they are wrapped in tin foil and tucked into towels or clothing to retain the cold. Additionally, you will want to bring along food items that contain protein such as nuts, peanut butter, tuna, or dried beans; especially if your family is active!

Bread is a great item for sandwiches and toast; try and pick bread that has a crisper crust as this will protect it from damage during transportation. For any recipes that require milk, an excellent substitution is a package of dried milk. Your family will never know the difference! Don’t forget to pack potatoes and vegetables as they are a great side item for any meal.

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