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Some Great Food Suggestions to Take Camping

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.

Any food that is in a can or soups is another great idea for camping. This is simply because the soup or contents can be heated up quickly within its container or by using a sturdy pot over the campfire. Just remember to pack a can operator that can be operated by hand. Are you planning on doing quite a bit of hiking? Well, you will want to pack food items that are lightweight and that will not spoil. Freeze-dried or dehydrated meals are a great option for backpacks.

If you are like most people, you will probably go camping in warmer weather. With that being said, make sure that you select foods that do not require refrigeration for your trip. Typically, frozen meats are safe for the first night out even without a cooler as long as they are frozen solid, wrapped in foil, and tucked into towels or clothing. To make sure that your family is eating plenty of protein, canned or dried beans, peanut butter, tuna or canned chicken are excellent choices.

As far as bread is concerned, choose bread that has a crisper crust as this will help to prevent damage during transportation. Dried milk is extremely easy to incorporate into recipes that use milk and tastes great, even if you don’t like drinking it by the glass! Potatoes are an excellent camp food as they are sturdy, versatile and satisfying. Bring along some tin foil and you can make baked potatoes over the campfire.

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