Camping Food Suggestions For Your Camping Outings
Gray Rollins
When camping, it is important to take plenty of food and water
to remain nourished. These items should be easy to store, easy
to carry when out on the trail and easy to keep fresh. Non
perishable and dried items are best to take, but perishable
items can be used if you have access to a refrigerator or
cooler that will maintain the cold for the duration of your
trip.
There are specialty stores that carry food supplies
specifically meant for camping. However, these items can be
expensive. They usually consist of pre packaged food and meals
that are freeze-dried. Often the food is bland and may not be
as nutritious as a fresh meal.
With a little planning, however, it is possible to have
nutritious, easy to prepare meals right from the grocery store.
There are many foods that are light weight, easy to store and
non perishable. Cereals, nuts, dried fruit and candy are great
snacks and can be mixed for an energy boosting trail mix. All
those ingredients are readily available in a grocery store and
can be made up before leaving and stored in an airtight
container. Adding some packets into your backpack will provide
a healthy snack while on the trail.
Always bring plenty of water for hydration and cooking. Don’t
forget you’ll also need water for cleaning dishes after
cooking. You can also bring drink mixes and coffee or tea to
mix with the water for a pick me up in the morning. Any foods
that require simply adding water are great. Cup of soup packets
where you just add some water and let it steep are great for a
quick and easy warm meal or snack. They are great for cold
weather to help keep warm.
Canned meats, meats that do not require refrigeration and
canned vegetables are a good source of nutrition. Tuna fish and
canned chicken can be used in numerous recipes. Making stews out
of canned meats and canned vegetables will provide you a hearty
meal that is easy to prepare and easy to clean. Salami does not
need to be cooked and is great on crackers for a snack. Beef
jerky is a traditional camping snack that will provide
nutrition and boost energy while on the trail. Just remember
though that if you take any canned goods to also bring a can
opener.
For sweets, candy and dried fruits are excellent. But who can
resist a traditional s’more? Marshmallows, chocolate bars and
graham crackers are lightweight and can be carried and stored
with ease. Sitting down to a fire while roasting marshmallows
and melting chocolate onto the graham cracker is a fun way to
satisfy the sweet tooth.
Remember that when you are camping you will need to carry items
with you on hikes and nature walks. Choose items that are
lightweight and do not require a lot of cleaning. Bring a
variety of meats, cheeses, breads, snacks and sweets. Camping
is a temporary state and you should concentrate on ease of
preparation and fun. Do not worry that you may not be getting
the most balanced meal or gourmet food. There’s plenty of time
for that at home. Enjoy the campfire, keep your energy level up
and have fun.
About The Author: Gray Rollins is a featured writer for
DreamCamping. To learn more what to eat while camping, visit
http://www.dreamcamping.com/campingfood/ and
http://www.dreamcamping.com/campingrecipe/
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