Different styles of camping call for different ways to cook. Luckily there are several various methods you can use to cook your meals while in the great outdoors. I’ll help you figure out all of the items that you need to pick up in order to prepare meals while camping. Whether you are backpacking to secluded locations or camped in the woods next to your car, a delicious meal is always nice at the end of a big day.
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As much fun as summer activities can be, there are many people who prefer the cool chill of winter to enjoy their adventures. I personally find it difficult to choose a favorite season but I have definitely spent my fair share of nights enduring the frigid cold in the snowy mountains. It helps to be prepared for the low temperatures that you will undoubtedly encounter. My cousins and I used to joke that you can always add layers if you are cold. But you are limited on the layers you can remove when you are too hot.
Water purification tablets are one of the many ways that you can turn dirty water into clean, safe to drink water.
Even though you may be camping near what seems to be relatively clean water, chances are it has more bacteria than you realize and can potentially make you sick. It is a common occurrence for people to become ill for various reasons after drinking questionable water when they are left with little or no choice. If you are unprepared this can happen especially in emergency situations as well as when you are traveling abroad. Water purification tablets are one of the many ways that you can turn dirty water into clean, safe to drink water.
When you’re camping it can help to categorize your gear so you don’t forget anything (cooking, day activities, night time arrangements ext). One item that I typically overlooked as a beginning camper was my pillow. For many avid campers a lightweight pillow is an absolutely necessary part of their sleeping gear. Anytime you plan on spending the night in the outdoors it helps to be comfortable, a good night’s rest makes the adventures of the following day much more enjoyable.
Water Bottles for Camping and Hiking
When you are camping there are a lot of items that you could indeed go without if you really had to. The one thing that is absolutely crucial to your survival in any situation is a clean source of water.
There is nothing like a warm, hearty breakfast on a cool morning. Biscuits & Gravy will fill you up and keep you full all day – giving you the energy you need for your day’s adventure.
Being able to start a fire is undoubtedly one of the most important skills that all campers should be fairly confident with.
A fire will give you the extra warmth that you need. It will also let you roast your marshmallows for s’mores. It can be difficult for even the most experienced campers to start their fire in some of the more harsh conditions such as rain or heavy winds. There are plenty of techniques that you can use but having some kind of firestarter really is the most efficient way to go.
Coffee Maker and Kettle | Options for your Camping Trip
Waking up to a hot cup of joe on the riverside is one of my favorite ways to start my day. For many people, myself included, coffee is non negotiable come morning time. If you know that you are going to want coffee while you are camping then you better come prepared or you will be kicking yourself on those early groggy mornings.
Hungry? Cold? This 3 Bean Stew will fill you up and warm you up. Plus, it smells delicious as it cooks! Enjoy this meal on your next camping trip.
Ingredients for 3 Bean Stew
- 6 slices of Bacon
- 1 Onion
- 1 pound Hamburger
- Large Can of Pork ‘n’ Beans
- Can of Kidney Beans
- Can of Garbanzo Beans
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
Gear Needed
- Cutting Board and Knife from the Running Trade 7 Piece Camping Utensil Set
- Frying Pan and Stew Pot from the OUTAD Portable 10 Piece set
- Cooking Grate
Cooking Directions
- Chop up your bacon and your onion.
- Fry onion, hamburger, and bacon.
- Combine all of your ingredients in a pot and let simmer on your campfire for about an hour
- Enjoy!
I want to hear from you!
Did you try the 3 Bean Stew? Did it turn out well? How would you change it? Do you have a camping recipe that I should try?
If you are going on a day hike or weekend camping trip a shower may not be your highest priority. However, they are quite a luxury to have for those longer camping trips. Most of my buddies that I camp with on extended trips are all fine with bathing in the river, but that can be rather cold at times. Having a camping shower provides you with warm water to freshen up after a long day in nature, which can prove to be much needed.