Camping Food

It is wise to pack pre-chopped vegetables the night before the trip and pack them in zip lock bags. Veggies such as carrots and onions stay fresh and are best to add to side dishes and mixes.

Purchase pre-packed salad for a fresh supply of lettuce. Bring along cheese that are pre-grated or buy one at the supermarket for convenience.

Dishes such as meat mixes and sauces are best pre-cooked.

Meals should be made as simple as possible. Hotdogs, marshmallows and burgers are good.

When cooking the corn over fire, it should be wrapped heavily with aluminum foil when cooked over fire.

Oil for grilling is best placed in a spray bottle for ease of use. Keep it inside a bag to prevent from spillage.

Soft-fleshed fruits such as bananas and apples are easily bruised in packing. It is best to bring firm ones such as oranges.

When bringing along chips, it is best to buy those that are contained in canisters to prevent crushing of the bag.

Flat tortillas are easier to pack than bread and taste good, too.

Powdered juice is easier and lighter to pack than carbonated drinks. Freezing the juice in reusable containers is more economical because it can act as a cooling pack. The cooler should be stocked with drinks that are going to be consumed on the day itself. It is best to fill it before going to bed for next day's use.

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Camping Sites
There are many camping sites across the continent. Both public and private campsites cater to the campers' different needs. National, provincial, state parks and national monuments (or other similar areas) are some of the 310,000 public campsites in the USA. There are backcountry campsites are a...