Question by justkidding505: What are some excellent meals to have when camping and how ought to i cook them ?
I want to go camping in the late summer season of subsequent year and I was wonder what types of food I must eat and how I should really cook it.
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I made use of to definitely like blueberry pancakes with fresh blueberries and real maple syrup when camping.
Ideal to stick with easy foods that take only one pan. Immediately after all, you’re CAMPING! Tinned soups and stews are best bets.
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Question by maria: What are some helpful products to take on a camping trip?
We just purchased an RV. Can you give me a list of products to hold on hand in the camper? I’m terrible at producing lists. Do you have a lot of a long time of camping knowledge? What is the one particular item to under no circumstances leave property not having?
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27 Responses to “Q&A: What are some excellent meals to have when camping and how should really i cook them ?”
Well, unless you have some sort of stove you can always cook hot dogs over a campfire. if you do have a stove you should go get a heavy duty pan for camping and cook eggs and bacon or whatever you eat at home. Pack a cooler with plenty of ice so your food doesn’t go bad. Bring plenty of snacks and don’t forget the smores!! LOL I love camping!!
Have fun!!
p.s. you can cook/eat anything while camping. It may be smart to bring some healthy stuff too especially if you’re going to be active during the day. Like fruit……and protein….
If you are going to cook over an open campfire is one thing and if you bring your own charcoal or gas fired grill is another because there are so many ways to cook with each method. Of course if you bring your own charcoal or gas fired barbie and cooler/refrigeratot, you will cook like you do at home with the same thing. If a campfire it will be quite a bit different although similar. Depends on how much you want to rough the experience.
take some corn on the cob, cover it in butter and wrap it in foil, then just throw it in the fire for a while….mmmmmm……you can also do this with baked potatoes and apples (use sugar and cinnamon instead of butter) We usually take some canned beans or other canned vegetables and you can just poke a hole in the top and throw them in the fire as well. Then there’s the obvious, hot dogs, marshmallows and smores
Shish-k-Bobs! Those are always a must when we go camping. Pre-chop your onions and peppers, have your mushrooms washed (use fresh) and you cherry tomatoes ready. Chop you meat into hunks, add your marinade and freeze in zip log bag. Take frozen meat with you, and allow it to thaw in the cooler. (takes about 2 days) When ready to eat, assemble bobs and roast over camp fire (bring foil).
Enjoy!
You’ll need a portable propane cooker.
Our staples are: pancakes/syrup for breakfast. (get the kind where you only need to add water) You can add pecans and/or bananas to the batter for added flavour.
For lunch we like easy and satisfying Kraft dinner with tuna or bagels with cheese and peameal bacon.
If you plan to barbecue the first day freeze your burgers or meat the day before to keep it super cold. Prepare potatoes in foil with butter/herbs ahead of time. You can do this with corn on the cob as well. Another option for dinner is spagettini cooked on your propane cooker served with a fresh (uncooked) sauce of chopped plum tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. (with or without fresh basil leaves/parm cheese)
For snacks we bring the usual:
hot rods/nuts/seeds/jerky/oranges/granola bars. If the lakes are clean make your own juice with a small powdered juice package and lake water. (this saves a LOT of room in your bag)
I’ve also had ‘jiffy pop’ popcorn cooked over the campfire. Doesn’t always work out perfectly but it’s fun! Oh, and don’t forget to bring a bit of oil and seasonings if you’ll be catching and eating your own fish. Good luck and HAVE FUN!!
SMORES!!!! Graham Crackers, Hershey’s Chocolate bar, and the big Marshmellows…..All you have to do is stick the marshmellow on a stick and put it over the fire until slightly browned then throw it all together!!!! So delicious.
Itailian sausage is good (easy),Chorizo and eggs or sausage, Hot dogs, keilbasa, hamburgers, etc.
If you get a coleman stove with the little propane tanks you can make practically anything you would make at home.A hibachi grill is bonus too.
Have fun!
bacon and eggs for breakfast,steak and onions cooked in the same pan for tea, the smell will drive any other campers in the vicinity mad with hunger
First thing is to have a good seasoned cast iron skillet and pot with you (with lids). You can cook anything with it. Beans and hot dogs. Burgers, fried chicken, steaks, chops, bacon, pancakes, sausage, eggs, and fried or smothered potatoes.
depends on what type of camping your doing and what your bringing…
if you are strictly backpacking no cooler style..bring a pan and pot they have some for camping that are portable. We usualy bring oatmeal with raisens and don’t forget the brown sugar…it stores well and tastes great in the morning out in the woods…also canned stews and soups are good..also bisquick makes those just add water pancakes that are always good and easy. Also spaghetti is easy…just bring a can or jar of sauce. (don’t forget a can opener…haha) Hope this helps..
“Camper’s Breakfast Hash” – 8 servings
1/4 cup butter; cubed
2 (20 oz.) pkgs. refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1 (7 oz.) pkg. brown-and-serve sausage links; cut into 1/2″ pieces
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
12 eggs; lightly beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
Melt butter in large skillet; add potatoes, sausage, onion and green pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned, turning once.
Push potato mixture to the sides of pan; pour eggs into center of pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat; stir eggs into potato mixture; top with cheese. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
“Grilled T-Bone Steaks” – 4 servings
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. Montreal steak seasoning
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 T-bone steaks, 1″ thick
In large resealable plastic bag, combine first 10 ingredients. Add steaks; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
Drain and discard marinade. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness.
“Campfire Taco Salad” – 6 servings
6 snack-size bags (1 oz. each) corn chips
1 (15 oz.) can chili without beans
3 cups (12 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup sour cream
1 (8 oz.) jar mild salsa
1/2 medium head iceberg lettuce; shredded
Cut the top off each bag of chips; set aside. Place chili in saucepan; cook on grill over medium heat for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of chili into each bag of chips. Top with cheese, sour cream, salsa and lettuce.
“Pineapple Doughnut Dessert” – 10 servings
5 cake doughnuts
3 tbsp. butter; softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 (20 oz.) can sliced pineapple; drained
10 maraschino cherries
Cut doughnuts in half horizontally; spread with butter. For each packet, place 2 doughnut halves cut-side up on a 12″ square of heavy-duty foil.
Sprinkle each with about 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Top each with a pineapple slice; place a cherry in the center. Seal foil tightly. Grill over indirect medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
“Dinner in a Packet” – 1 serving
1 boneless pork loin chop (4 oz.)
1 medium potato; sliced
1 large carrot; sliced
1/4 cup frozen peas
1 tbsp. onion soup mix
Place pork chop on double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18×14″). Top with potato, carrot and peas; sprinkle with soup mix. Seal foil tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until meat juices run clear, turning occasionally.
“Breakfast Sausage Patties” – 4 servings
1 lb. ground turkey
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. rubbed sage
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. vegetable oil
In large bowl, combine all ingredients (except oil); shape into 8 patties. In large skillet over medium heat, cook patties in oil for 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear; drain on paper towels.
“Banana Oat Pancakes” – 6 pancakes
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 egg
1 1/3 cups milk
1 cup mashed ripe banana
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
Maple syrup
In large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Combine egg, milk, banana and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with syrup.
Matches, Sleepy bag, Bug Spray, Advil, Bottled Water.
Enjoy ur trip
RV’s aren’t camping!
Surprisingly, Fritos will help in making a fire. If you light them with a lighter, they stay burning for a really long time, since there is so much oil in them. Try it, it’s fun.
Baby wipes are very handy if you camp where there is no shower.
A pocket knife has more uses than any other tool. Keep a couple of those around and maybe a knife sharpener.
Beer and a first aid kit.
I am surprised it has not been mentioned—-can opener some cans have ring pulls but they can break. Then the necessary others— good torches—-have a place to hang them so that they will be found and put back when finished with, matches cig lighters are handy too. hatchet,pliers (type with tools attached in handle), tooth brushes and kitchen paper, soap. and shampoo, plastic wash basins and of course the insect spray and the sun guard !toilet paper useful if not essential and hand spades for the digging. There are a lot of things but hopefully some you can do without—remember you have limited space less is better than more and strict organisation very important apart from all that have lots of fun and if things are forgotten make do without—-it’s a challenge ! and before I go water just in clean containers smaller better than large but good to have variety !
A metal hot dog device for roasting hot dogs on. Wind up flash lights, lighters,diposible dishes,napkins and plastic sporks.beef jerky, small ice chest ,ice, sodas and or bottled water, swim clothes, towels, water shoes, tarp, folding cloth chairs -with soda holders, newspaper + wood–for camp fire cooking.Maybe a very large skillet and pot holders, also lemonade to drink to ward off skeeters
well.. for me the most use full item in camping is… your waterproofing materials such as the plastic bags…
these are some useful items for your trip..
bag, sleeping bag, tent, climbing shoes, black shirt, pants and underwear, burner, gas butane, ground sheets, earth pad and windbreaker or jackets..
toilet paper.
first aid kit!!!.
super glue( works great on gashes)
Toilet paper.
Big knife.
multi tool.
canned food.
matches, lighter, some sort of fire starter.
Rifle.
bug spray
Jug of water.(incase you over heat or need to drink it)
Bottled water
Beer and booze. got to have the beer.
well we been doing it for a few years, an first thing is a first aid kit, then a light, bat ties,matches,,,food,…it dint hurt to have a tools kit with you, like pl ires, a knive, ,jumper cables, fix a flat,,you never know what you going to run into, an rope, is a good thing to have,, bug spray,, i found if something going to happen it will, so be ready for any thing,.. an a cell phone,, but it great to be out doors,also you know to carried water,, an flat ware, an plates,
http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/Checklists.htm
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Camping Checklist (compliments of camping.about.com)
Shelter and Bedding (essentials)
__ tent
__ tarp
__ sleeping bag
__ sleeping pad
__ headrest
Cooking and Dining (essentials)
__ water
__ food
__ cooler
__ camp stove
__ mess kit
__ can opener
__ charcoal
Clothes
__ t-shirts
__ shorts
__ jeans/pants
__ socks
__ shoes/boots
__ camp shoes
__ hat/cap
__ sweater
__ rain poncho
__ underwear
__ swim suit
__ laundry bag
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________
__ _____________
Personal Hygiene
__ tooth brush
__ tooth paste
__ wash rag(s)
__ towel(s)
__ soap
__ comb/brush
__ nail clippers
__ razor
__ toilet paper
__ _____________
__ _____________ Shelter and Bedding (optionals)
__ book
__ cot
__ comforter
__ throw rug
__ pillow
Cooking and Dining (optionals)
__ charcoal chimney
__ smoker
__ Dutch oven
__ hot dog sticks
__ pie irons
__ chairs
__ folding table
__ table cloth
__ butane lighter
__ screen room
Cleaning Items
__ broom
__ dust pan
__ whisk broom
__ lawn rake
__ dish pan
__ detergent
__ dish rags
__ ppt scrubber
First Aid Kit
__ personal medication
__ bandages
__ aspirin, Tylenol
__ medical tape
__ sterile gauze
__ elastic wrap
__ antiseptic wipes
__ antibiotic cream
__ burn ointment
__ sunburn lotion
__ hydrogen peroxide
__ scissors
__ tweezers
__ eye wash
__ sanitary napkins
__ snake bite kit Chuck Box
__ salt and pepper
__ herbs and spices
__ cooking oil
__ pot holders
__ paper towels
__ napkins
__ plastic trash bags
__ tongs and spatula
__ aluminum foil
__ measuring cups
__ plastic silverware
__ paper plates/bowls
__ plastic cups
__ zip lock bags
__ knives
__ cutting board
__ cork screw
Miscellaneous Items
__ binoculars
__ bird guide
__ bug spray
__ bungi cords
__ camera
__ candles
__ cards, games
__ cell phone
__ clothes pins
__ compass
__ duct tape
__ fishing gear
__ flashlight
__ frisbee
__ GPS
__ kites
__ knife
__ lantern
__ matches
__ pen and paper
__ rope
__ shower bag
__ sun block
__ tools
__ water filters
__ whistle
__ _____________
__ _____________
Alright here ya go – The most important items…
first aid kit – knife – rope for clotheline – matches and lighter – flashlight and extra batteries – a good pillow – flip flops while relaxing – aloe vera – sunscreen – dryer sheets (works just as good as bug spray) – compass – thermometer – good ol’ mallet
This way you are armed, can see at night, can sleep good, can relax, if you are hurt you can heal yourself, you can find your way, and keep bugs away from you…..That is pretty important stuff.
Have fun!!
Duct tape. I NEVER camp without it. I’ve repaired canoes, patched clothing, repaired tents, made bandages, and even attached a homemade spear point to a spear shaft. (Bad tempered bear) May I also suggest a blank journal. Take it every time, and jot down notes each day. It makes great reading, and brings back memories.
I’m a tent camper and go 3-4 times a year since I live close to a mountain range with plenty of places to camp for free. I have a tote that I dubbed the camping box it’s stocked with some things such as….
duct tape (all important)
tarp
rope (clothesline weight)
sunblock/bugspray
batteries
good flashlights
small first aid kit
pocket knife
pain reliever
foil
tongs
plastic utensils/paper plates/paper towels
salt and pepper
kitchen knife (made a sheath out of cardboard and duct tape)
beer cozies
can opener
baby wipes
It’s also handy to have a jumpstart box
A garden hose and scrub brush on a mop handle. Several nesting buckets & dishpans. A handbroom and small rechargeable vac. A big old marine battery to replace the one that came with the RV. 5-6 gallon jerrycans for water, and big funnel with tubing to get the water from the bottles into your resevoir. Boxes of disposable plastic gloves for “black water” dumping. Indoor-outdoor carpeting to create a porch area. Those orange plastic blocks to drive up onto so as to level out, they are helpful. Always have an outdoor shelter of some sort, a small grill, and folding tables and chairs or it can get awfully crowded in that RV. Those stacking 2x2x2 foot resin patio tables; you can carry several in a small space and they make good foot stools and step stool as well as tables. Keep one or two set up by the door, just like you need a entryway table to set things on at home.