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What Types of Food Should I 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?
Save some time and headaches by preparing a few meals ahead of time for your camping outing. Once you are at the campsite, you can spend less time on preparing meals and spend more time enjoying your family. For instance, a quick and convenient meal is to prepare taco-seasoned meat that can be used for "make your own" tacos or even a casserole. Casseroles, like all frozen food items can be used to help keep other food items cold in the cooler.
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.
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.
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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