If you have ever been on a camping trip, you will know how hard it can be to cook for several days. Some campers don’t have the luxury of having a kitchen or electricity, they rely on gas-powered cookers or cooking stoves to provide the main course and make life easier.
Camping cooking will be unique to the experience so be prepared. The following suggestions are based on my personal experiences with camp cooking.
In the beginning, when you first start camping, try using a gas grill to cook. It is an easy way to prepare food that can be cooked in minutes and won’t spoil if left in the sun too long. A gas cooker is especially good for camping as there is no need to light a fire, and often you don’t even need to bring fuel.
Always remember that your cooking should be hot pots, hot pots, and not stoves or grease. This means you will need to store the stove in the tent.
However, when camping, there are some possibilities that you will want to cook with cooking stoves. These are more expensive than gas stoves, but you will find they will get the job done.
You need to measure the amount of food you want to cook for the night. An empty camp stove is the most efficient and economical choice because you don’t need a propane tank or electricity. Some people prefer to camp using these because they are not noisy and don’t use up a lot of space.
Cooking stoves usually come with a lid and on a sunny day, you will be able to cook a nice meal for around $20.00. Sometimes camping stoves can be more expensive so keep that in mind when planning your meals. Again, this isn’t meant to discourage camping in the summer but to offer a quick solution for easy camping meals. The next meal in the night is usually dinner so be prepared to go shopping for ingredients. However, if you have gas, you will be able to search and find almost anything that is edible. The traditional foods will be something that is cooked in a gas cooker and include hamburgers, chicken, or steaks.
If you don’t have gas, you can purchase cheap and easy to cook items like pasta, bread, and sandwiches that are similar to traditional meals. For those who like vegetables, there are many ways to cook them and the variety will keep things interesting.
Finally, store all food in your camping bag, this means you need to buy paper liners that can hold anything from pasta to hamburger. You can also use foil but the chances are that you will find a great deal at the end of the trip.
Be prepared for any problem that you might run into on your trip, and you will be well on your way to enjoying your trip. Allowing yourself some preparation will save you time and money and allow you to relax while you travel.
