Hiking Backpack Zone

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?

One suggestion I have is to consider cooking a few meals before you leave on your camping trip. A great example is taco-seasoned meat which can be brought along for a “make your own” taco meal which your whole family will enjoy. Casseroles are another complete meal that can be prepared ahead of time; like all frozen foods, casseroles can be used in the cooler to keep other food items cold and will thaw out in time for meals.

Soups can be heated up quickly in the original can or in a sturdy pot over the campfire. Make sure that you remove all labels from any cans before you heat up the contents. Other canned items such as chili, tuna and salmon are also easy to store and prepare, just don’t forget a manual can-opener. If you are going to do a lot of hiking, dehydrated and freeze-dried food items and complete meals are a great way to cut back on the weight for the backpacks.

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.

For many people bread is considered to be a staple with a variety of meals. I suggest that you pick bread that has a crisper crust as this will help alleviate any potential damage that may occur during transportation. For recipes that require milk, dried milk is an excellent substitution and is typically packaged in a box. Another excellent type of camp food are potatoes and certain types of vegetables which are versatile and satisfying.

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