![]() Decant large containers of food into something smaller to make packing for your camping trip easier. Large strawberry containers protect bread. I find a smaller bottle to store the right amount of maple syrup. In the days ahead of our camping trips, I start saving takeout containers and emptied jars and bottles. For every 2-3 days of camping, plan for a meal that uses up those leftovers. We tend to plan for each meal while we are out in the wilderness, but the longer we’re gone, the more leftovers we end up with. Having a good cooler to keep your food cold is important, but properly preparing and packing your cooler will ensure everything stays cold and safe to eat. Don’t forget to write down everything you’ll need for your camping meals. It can be easy to forget ketchup for the hot dogs or mayo for the sandwiches. Consider everyone’s preferences and dietary restrictions by planning meals everyone can and will eat, and let each person participate in the meal planning. And don’t plan to feed a big crowd when you don’t have one to avoid storing too many leftovers. If you’re planning meals that include foods someone doesn’t like, you’ll waste time and effort (and likely food) on that. Since we couldn’t start a fire with wet wood and our foil packets wouldn’t be as good cooked on the camp stove, we feasted on ramen noodles we packed as a backup plan. On more than one occasion, our camping meal plan has been disrupted by unexpected rain that soaked our firewood. Have a backup plan for meals usually cooked over the campfire if rain is in the forecast. On hot days at the campground, you may want to plan no-cook lunches, so you don’t need to cook over a campfire or camp stove. Add measuring cups, large bowls, and any other equipment to your packing list required for your menu. But make sure you do have the camp kitchen essentials you need. ![]() Just like we leave the hammock at home if the campground doesn’t allow anything attached to trees, we’ll leave the pie iron and campfire cooking grate at home if we don’t need them for our meals. We don’t like to travel with anything we don’t need. Or, if you’re arriving back at your campsite late, plan a quick meal before bed. Plan a quick and easy camping breakfast if you’re getting an early start. Consider Cooking Timeĭon’t plan meals that take much cooking or prep time when you’re out adventuring all day. Frozen items should last a few days, so freezing ahead allows you to use those ingredients later in the trip. Make sandwiches with deli meat early in the trip too. Cook raw meats on the first or second night. Plan to Use Perishable Foods FirstĪnything that needs to stay cold should be used early in your trip. (You can use it for more than camping – I’m using it right now to plan meals and pack for our beach trip next week!) Tips for Planning Your Camping Menu 1. Our camping menu planner template (snag a copy for yourself below!) has most of the work done for you and makes meal planning a breeze. Whether it’s butter for the pan to make pancakes or the can opener for the baked beans, you can ensure your outdoor meals go off without a hitch. ![]() ![]() Knowing how to plan food for a camping trip leads to less waste and makes packing easier.įrom backcountry to RV and campervan meals, a camping meal planner ensures you don’t forget anything you need for your camping menu. ![]()
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