Camping Food List

Camping in the backcountry does not mean eating tree bark, leaves and suspicious berries. Instead, with an action plan, you can make delicious, nutritious meals -- similar to home. The key to eating while camping is preparation. Also, if you're camping with anyone who has food allergies, take this into account. Moreover, you should strive for easily prepared foods that require minimal preparation and clean-up.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Camping stove Utensils Flatware Paper towels Dehydrator
Camping stove
Utensils
Flatware
Paper towels
Dehydrator

Step 1

Make a list and go shopping. Excellent trail foods include: pasta, rice (instant), dehydrated vegetables, dried fruits, and instant mashed potatoes. If you're used to brown rice, you'll want to avoid this in the backcountry -- 45 minutes of cooking time means using an inordinate amount of precious fuel.

Step 2

Dehydrate your own food. Buy a food dehydrator and make snacks and cooking items. Making your own beef jerky is a bit more involved, but by slicing vegetables and fruits to 1/8th inch thick, you can make ingredients to add your backcountry dishes.

Step 3

Pack condiments. A few days before your adventure, go to local fast food restaurants and pick up as many self-contained, individual packets of condiments as you can. These will add spice and flavor to any dish that ends up bland. You'll be surprised how versatile relish can be.

Step 4

Purchase bars for snacks. Seek high-energy, high-calorie snacks designed for snacking while exercising. Some options include: Luna Bars, Clif Bars, and Power Bars.

Step 5

Bring chocolate. Chocolate can give your body a sugar shock that'll help you while hiking. Chocolate can also be added to your favorite trail mix recipe that lacks sweetness.

Article Written By DB Jenkins

DB Jenkins is a professional freelance content provider. He has been running a successful freelance business for two years, and contributes regularly to many publications. His articles have appeared in "The Portland Alliance," "Portland Monthly Magazine," "in\ur Magazine," and The Tallahassee Democrat and Chronicle. He has a bachelor's degree in English from Clark University.

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