Food and Camping

[PamNY]

+1 on freezing a jug of water for the cooler. Lasts longer and is less messy.

If you have a cooler, cheese and boiled eggs come to mind. Tuna or other fish canned or in packets would work. Smoked fish is a possibility, too.

How long are your trips? For short trips, you could make pasta or grain-based salads before you leave home (again, if you take a cooler).

You might take a small, disposable charcoal grill if you don't want to invest in a camp stove or build a campfire. It's fun to have at least one nice dinner. You could also make a grill out of an aluminum pan if you have a safe place to put it at your campsite.

When you get ready assemble camp cookware, check thrift shops and yard sales. I got a Coleman stove and all kinds of pans for little money. Sierra Trading post also has good deals at times.

You really are making me want to go camping.