When embarking on a camping trip you need to consider several factors when it comes to working out which foods to take:
- The length of your trip
- The conditions – will it be hot or cold?
- The number of people
- The gear you will take such as your bags
- Your dietary requirements
It is true that one can not be too fussy when it comes to eating on a camping adventure however food need not be as bland as it used to be in the old days.
These days you can buy pre packaged camping and hiking foods. These packs of food are either dried or freeze dried and are manufactured to last longer than regularly packaged food. They can also endure climates which fresh foods can not.
You may also be interested in learning some recipes for camping. You can use camping stoves in the outdoors to cook and this is always a good change from pre packed cold foods. If you are camping for a long period of time and have a car with you then your camping equipment such as tents and stoves can be carried in the car. If you do not have a car then a stove is probably out of the question as they can take up quite a bit of space in the bag.
Campfires can also provide a cooking facility for hikers and backpackers so consider that if you’d like to cook your own food. Just make sure you are allowed to make a fire in the area which you are camping.
Dehydrated camping foods such as fruits, nuts and meats are excellent sources of energy. You will also need to drink alot of water, particularly in warm climates. Ensure you find out about any water sources and whether or not they are safe for drinking. It’s best to boil your water before drinking anyway just to be on the safe side.
If you decide to cook food then you will need a thermometer to check the temperature of the cooked meat. Meat can be contaminated with bacteria such as E. coli if not cooked for long enough. Meat should be cooked until its entirety reaches 160F degrees.