Food and Camping

**jessmarimba** · 08-23-2011, 09:55 AM

I LOVE cold pizza after running or biking. Or if you have a fire, pre-cook it and then just stick it in foil and re-heat.

Also good for cooking (or reheating) if you have fire but no cooking "stuff" are hobo packs (yay, Girl Scouts) - we would either let these cook for hours, or you can pre-cook meat & potatoes and then add the rest to re-heat. Essentially any meat, in small pieces, little potato chunks, and then whatever veggies you want (corn, tomato pieces, carrots, beans, broccoli, get creative) and wrap it in foil with some butter and spices, shove the foil packet into the coals/wood/bottom of the fire.

**Sky King** · 08-25-2011, 06:41 AM

keeping things cold - Buy a small chunk of dry ice - try 3 lbs to start. You may have to ask in the meat department. Be sure to wrap it well, It will keep things very cold - we set some cardboard over it as it will freeze everything if you aren't careful. BUT the positive is no melting ice, no need to pour off water and lasts a long time - 3 days for us.
My DH has an extremely high metabolism (wish I did) he eats six times a day (at least) so having attractive food is always a challenge am stealing some ideas from this thread

**Catrin** · 09-07-2011, 04:22 AM

I've been borrowing camping supplies, but have been taking advantage of post-Labor Day sales. I got THIS tent - though elsewhere for $100 off retail

The electric box at the campsite I reserved for this weekend is quite some distance from where I will pitch my tent, so I need a long extension cord. There is also a chance it might rain, so I need to make certain I get the right kind of cord.

Does anyone know if a "landscape" extension cord is the same thing as an "outdoor" cord? I am going to get an 60-80 foot cord...pretty much as long as I can afford to get. I figure an "indoor/outdoor" cord isn't going to be sturdy enough. The purpose for it is occasional use to blow up my air bed, coffee pot, power up my electronics, radio...nothing that really requires a lot of juice. It isn't like I am powering an RV

I didn't realize until I had already ordered it that the integrated pump on my air bed requires electricity - thought that is probably more friendly than a bunch of "D" batteries...and frankly I don't see myself camping on a non-electric site very often. Well, outside of certain events and I will need to do something different for those events.. ***** that I didn't notice it requires electricity to blow up....sigh

Thanks for the tip on dry ice, since I am taking chicken this weekend I will certainly look into it!

**kmehrzad** · 09-07-2011, 04:34 AM

Another great and easy dish is combining rice, lentils AND raisins then steaming them together. The raisins plump up nicely, add a touch of sweetness to the mixture and the lentils provide the protein. It's a favorite of mine.

**limewave** · 09-07-2011, 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by Catrin

Does anyone know if a "landscape" extension cord is the same thing as an "outdoor" cord? I am going to get an 60-80 foot cord...pretty much as long as I can afford to get. I figure an "indoor/outdoor" cord isn't going to be sturdy enough. The purpose for it is occasional use to blow up my air bed, coffee pot, power up my electronics, radio...nothing that really requires a lot of juice. It isn't like I am powering an RV

I don't know the difference b/w the cords . . . It seems like you could find what you need at a Home Depot or Lowe's. Or you could check out the "camping and outdoor" section of your local general store. My car has a built-in air compressor which is surprisingly handy.

**Chile Pepper** · 09-07-2011, 06:29 AM

I like to freeze a hearty beef stew to take camping. It works as an ice block the first day or two and then makes an easy dinner, just heated over the camp stove.

**Catrin** · 09-07-2011, 07:45 AM

From what I can tell there isn't any difference between the two kinds of cords. I just need to make certain that what I get has a high enough amperage for what I will use it for.

I won't have a camp stove, and won't be picking one up. Eventually will get a propane grill over the winter, and will get a "hot pot" for this weekend. Since I will almost always have electricity, a cheap hot plate will do everything a camp stove would do for me, and there is something quite nice about having a propane grill - even if I don't have a fire.

I did order a couple of campfire cooking tools - double-sided thing where I can toast sandwiches, and long forks for sausages/marshmallows/etc. I am thinking the forks would also work for quartered pre-roasted chicken breast..mmmmmmm THIS weekend I will have a fire

I am really looking forward to this weekend, the evenings are projected to get down to the high 50's, so I might get a little chilly. I did spring for a 30 degree sleeping bag so that should be fine. I will know by the end of the weekend if I need warmer clothing for fall camping!

**limewave** · 09-07-2011, 08:18 AM

I believe most campgrounds offer 30 amp service. Some have 50 amp service for large RV's.

**Catrin** · 09-07-2011, 08:24 AM

Yes, my chosen site offers 30 amps. I do know massive RVs park in that campground, I've friends who are there almost every weekend with theirs.

**withm** · 09-07-2011, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by Catrin

I've been borrowing camping supplies, but have been taking advantage of post-Labor Day sales. I got THIS tent - though elsewhere for $100 off retail

The electric box at the campsite I reserved for this weekend is quite some distance from where I will pitch my tent, so I need a long extension cord. There is also a chance it might rain, so I need to make certain I get the right kind of cord.

Does anyone know if a "landscape" extension cord is the same thing as an "outdoor" cord? I am going to get an 60-80 foot cord...pretty much as long as I can afford to get. I figure an "indoor/outdoor" cord isn't going to be sturdy enough. The purpose for it is occasional use to blow up my air bed, coffee pot, power up my electronics, radio...nothing that really requires a lot of juice. It isn't like I am powering an RV

I didn't realize until I had already ordered it that the integrated pump on my air bed requires electricity - thought that is probably more friendly than a bunch of "D" batteries...and frankly I don't see myself camping on a non-electric site very often. Well, outside of certain events and I will need to do something different for those events.. ***** that I didn't notice it requires electricity to blow up....sigh

Thanks for the tip on dry ice, since I am taking chicken this weekend I will certainly look into it!

Can you use your bicycle pump to inflate the air matress? Taking an extension cord seems to defeat the purpose of camping. Electronics? Why not just take a book and enjoy reading in the quiet solitude of the campsite? Please re-think the radio. If you need music take an Ipod. Your neighboring campers may not appreciate being forced to listen to someone else's music. I've done lots of car camping but never brought along any device that requires electricity. If you need all those things, why not just stay home?

If you google camp stove, you can find all varieties of gas or propane or alcohol stoves starting as low as $10-$15. Look in your local paper - I bet someone has one to sell. Check Craig's list too.

**Catrin** · 09-07-2011, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by withm

... If you need all those things, why not just stay home?

If you google camp stove, you can find all varieties of gas or propane or alcohol stoves starting as low as $10-$15. Look in your local paper - I bet someone has one to sell. Check Craig's list too.

Withim - We all go camping for different reasons - and believe me - every time I've gone camping at this park I've had to listen to quite loud music from other campsites - my low level music isn't going to disturb anyone. The radio is a way to deal with that...if it is quiet I won't use it..but that campground is a huge party on the weekend, generally speaking, especially at this time of the year. I don't go for the camping, I go for the mountain biking.

I appreciate that you are giving me advice from your experience, but there are many ways to camp. I am not comfortable using propane at this time, next year I might experiment further but this year I choose not to go that route. I am paying for an electric site and am going to use it

My reason for going camping might be different than yours, but I am sure I enjoy it just as much.

**Irulan** · 09-07-2011, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by withm

Can you use your bicycle pump to inflate the air matress? Taking an extension cord seems to defeat the purpose of camping. Electronics? Why not just take a book and enjoy reading in the quiet solitude of the campsite? Please re-think the radio. If you need music take an Ipod. Your neighboring campers may not appreciate being forced to listen to someone else's music. I've done lots of car camping but never brought along any device that requires electricity. If you need all those things, why not just stay home?

If you google camp stove, you can find all varieties of gas or propane or alcohol stoves starting as low as $10-$15. Look in your local paper - I bet someone has one to sell. Check Craig's list too.

Everyone's idea of "camping" is different.

Question for you, would a battery operated or propane operated item be "better" than one that plugged in?
I camp mostly primitive style, and we have a few essential that require some sort of power, battery operated headlamps and a propane stove mostly.

I read on my electronics while camping. I can take more books in less space.

I personally don't go to campgrounds that offer electrical outlets much as I can't stand being that close to people and their RVs. I totally agree with not invading audio space. But as for the other stuff - who am I to judge other's ideas of camping? I'm sure some folks think that my style of camping is not for them as much as I think their style of camping is not for me.

What any one person "needs" while camping is a completely subjective list.

**kmehrzad** · 09-07-2011, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Catrin

I am really looking forward to this weekend, the evenings are projected to get down to the high 50's, so I might get a little chilly. I did spring for a 30 degree sleeping bag so that should be fine. I will know by the end of the weekend if I need warmer clothing for fall camping!

Catrin, Count on the sleeping bag to be good for 40+ degrees ... From the research I've done, the bags are usually 10+ degrees off (colder). Wouldn't hurt to err on the warmer side by bringing your wool. :-)

**Catrin** · 09-07-2011, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by kmehrzad

Catrin, Count on the sleeping bag to be good for 40+ degrees ... From the research I've done, the bags are usually 10+ degrees off (colder). Wouldn't hurt to err on the warmer side by bringing your wool. :-)

Good I got the more expensive sleeping bag then...I suspect that a trip to Good Will will be in my short term future as well, I just realized I've no jacket that actually FITS me, not one for camping that is

**ridebikeme** · 09-08-2011, 04:08 AM

Catrin,

I'm glad that you are enjoying camping; it truly is such a relaxing atmosphere! I agree with many here that "camping" means something different to everyone, but in reality it's simply about getting " outside." Perhaps the same thought process as people riding... it's about the adventure NOT about what you are using or not using. So enjoy yourself and have a great time!!

Keep us in the loop as to how your weekend goes; I'll definitely look forward to reading it!

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