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Before embarking on a camping trip, make sure you understand the food provisions needed for such an excursion. Follow these simple instructions to ensure an enjoyable and rewarding camping trip filled with delicious treats and very little hassle.
Bear-proof
Make certain you bear-proof your food in bear-proof, air-tight canisters. Bears can smell food miles away and will destroy your campsite to get to it.
Non-perishable Food
Stock up on food that does not require preparation and will not spoil easily, like trail mix, cereals, fruit roll-ups and energy bars.
Foil
Bring along plenty of aluminum foil or foil pockets which you can use to cook meats or vegetables (particularly potatoes) over the campfire.
Camping Stove
While there’s nothing quite like cooking food on an open fire, a camping stove can provide plenty of convenience as well. Available in various sizes and price ranges, a two-burner tends to be sufficient for most campers.
Frozen Water Bottles
Keep drinks and perishables cool by surrounding them with frozen bottles of water. It saves on space, and the frozen water comes in handy once it has thawed out.
Camping in the great outdoors involves a little preparation and planning, especially when it comes to meals. You often won’t be close to camp stores or grocery stores and even if you are, you might be having too much fun to drag yourself away.
Pre-made meals let you take care of the major cooking at home and relax during your vacation. Once you finish hiking, swimming, fishing or any of your other activities, just heat up the meals. Using a pre-made meal is also helpful when you’re too tired from setting up the campsite to do any cooking.
Soup
Make your own soups at home and store in a metal thermos or similar item. The insulation of the thermos keeps the soup warm until you’re ready to use it.
Alternatively, store the soup in plastic zip bags or storage bowls and pour into a large kettle to heat on the campfire. Look for heartier or thicker soups, including stew and chili.
Bring along crackers, cheese, sour cream and other toppings to let your family make their own bowl. Thinner soups, including chicken noodle and tomato pair well with quick sandwiches, thrown together at your campsite.
Tacos
Tacos are another quick meals you can make at home and take camping. The only thing that requires cooking is the taco meat. Add a packet of taco seasoning and store until you’re ready for dinner.
Heat up the taco meat over the fire when you’re ready to serve. Chop tomatoes, olives, lettuce and other vegetables for the tacos and pack cheese, taco sauce, sour cream and other toppings.
Let campers top their tacos with their favorite choices and also bring along an alternative: taco salad. Grab a bag of taco or cheese flavored chips or tortilla chips. Crumble the chips and serve the taco meat and toppings over the chips. Read the rest of this entry »
If you have never been camping before, you probably have no idea what you are missing out on. Camping can be an incredible adventure that allows you to experience the great outdoors. Before you head off on your camping trip, you need to do some planning. Read on to learn how.
1. Pick your camping location. There are campgrounds scattered throughout the country that you can use for your trip. You should base your selection on the climate of the area and what facilities are available at the campground.
2. Print out a map of the area so you can familiarize yourself with the area before your camping trip.
3. Make a list of items that you need to bring. Be sure to include clothing, toiletries, sunscreen, bug spray, food and sleeping gear.
4. Check off the items on your list while you are loading up your vehicle. This ensures that you don’t forget anything.
5. Decide on your sleeping arrangements for the trip. You can camp in a tent, use an RV, or rent a cabin.
6. Bring a cell phone in case of an emergency. This is especially important if you plan to camp alone.