The Best Foods to Take When Camping
Start writing a post
food

The Best Foods To Take When Camping

foods to take on your next camping trip

34
The Best Foods To Take When Camping
https://www.pexels.com/photo/vegetable-salad-on-top-of-white-ceramic-plate-764925/

We've listed the best foods to take on your next camping trip. We've focused on foods that you can take on a long hike, and then get out of your bag ready to eat when you're all pitched up. These tips would also be great for anyone camping at a festival as you'll be in the same general conditions, and the foods we recommend will work just as well. We've also gone over the types of food you should avoid to save you from taking food that's too heavy or will spoil.

When camping, there are a couple of things you should find out, which will impact what food you take with you. The first is access to water. Check the campsite you're staying at and see what kind of water access you have. If you're at a paid campsite, you'll most likely have water access of some sort, but if you're wild camping, this won't be the case. Take this into consideration as if you have water access, you won't have to bring your own which will save a lot of space. The next thing to think about is the type of fuel and cooking setup you're going to use. Most of the foods we go over in this article will need cooking, and there's nothing better than a hot meal at the end of the day. The main thing to consider is how much fuel you'll need for your stove to heat the water needed to make hot drinks and food for the length of your trip.

The final thing to think about is the cost of the food you're taking. If you're going to a festival, there will be food available, but this is generally very expensive. The cost of meals for a day can get very costly if you eat stand food three times a day. When camping, convenience is the main thing you'll have to pay for. If you buy pre-made meals that have been pre-packed and ready to eat, they can cost more than making the food yourself. But then, this is how you can have a hot meal in less than 10 minutes, which is perfect after a day of hiking.

Backpacking meal suggestions:

Repackaged food: For your main meals, we suggest either buying pre-made meals as mentioned above, or making calorie-dense food yourself, and then repackaging it into ziplock bags to minimize the amount of space it takes up.

Snacks: For snacks, we recommend food that can be easily accessed on the move. This may be in the form of energy bars and gels that can be consumed on the go, or seeds and nuts that have lots of calories, and won't spoil. Virginia peanuts are a great choice here.

Spices and condiments: If you're camping for a long time, it can get tiring eating the same foods over and over again. Some good hot sauce or other sauces and spices can turn a dull meal into a tasty one very quickly.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

58261
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

37530
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

959155
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

193144
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments