Food For Thought When Camping
Planning what you eat while camping is critical—being outdoors makes everybody hungry. Your options depend on the type of camping. For example, if you are backpacking, you have to choose food items that are light in weight. Still, before you buy a ten-day supply of freeze-dried spaghetti, check to see if the backpacking foods you are considering are going to be something you will want to eat after seventeen miles on the trail. It’s worth trying them at home to make sure they taste good to you. You also have to consider how you plan on preparing your food—using a small stove, building a fire (where allowed), or only eating ready-to-eat meals.
If you are “car camping,” where you have your vehicle nearby, you have more choices. You can carry along a cooler not just for drinks but also for perishable foods that are to be eaten within about twenty-four hours. You can also use your car to restock your supply, if necessary. And, you have more choices about how you plan to cook—you can use a propane stove or bring along charcoal and a grill.