Marshmallows and hot dogs on a campfire are typically what come to mind when I think of camping food. However, I can’t live off that for multiple days in a row. Plus, this camping trip is vegetarian friendly! I searched the web for a good camping food guide but ended up coming up with one on my own. Having hearty meals that don’t need to be refrigerated was a bit of a challenge. Luckily, I’ve come up with the ultimate camping food guide and go-to grocery list to help you enjoy your trip into the wilderness with a full belly!
EQUIPMENT
Kettle
When camping it’s good to pack light! So only the necessary equipment is best! A great tool to have is a kettle. This is amazing for coffee, tea, and “just add water” meals. Oatmeal, instant noodles, and dehydrated meals are all examples of foods that just need hot water and are easy to pack!
Portable Propane Stove
Now, this depends on where you are camping out! Currently, in BC there is a fire ban so a portable propane stove is a necessity. However, if you are able to have a fire you can also use an over-fire camp grill.
Camping Cookware Kit
If you can, leave your pots and pans at home and get a portable cookware kit. If the kit all fits into one it will save space and will be easier to carry if you have to hike to a camping spot.
Rope
Depending on where you camp you need to be super careful of having food around to prevent animals. As much as I think bears and wolves are beautiful animals I don’t want them coming to visit me in my sleep. So for that reason, all groceries stay in the car. If you don’t have a vehicle nearby your camp out you can use a rope to hang food up high from a tree when not being
GROCERY LIST
When purchasing groceries it is important to consider the shelf life of the produce. Aim to buy fruits, veggies, and food items that don’t need to be kept in a refrigerator to last. It also helps to pre-plan meals to ensure you are buying too many or too few items. Below I have created a grocery list to go along with a 3-day meal plan!
VEGETABLES
Carrots
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Mini Potatoes
Onion
Garlic
Ginger
FRUITS
Apples
Avocado
Bananas
Mangos
Nectarines
Pineapple
Strawberries
GRAINS
Bread
Instant oatmeal
Instant noodles
Pasta
Rice
Dairy
Almond milk ( if you can find it in juice box sizes is ideal…Organic produce store is best place to look)
Free Range Eggs
SAUCES & SPICES
Butter
Brown Sugar
Cinnamon
Peanut Butter
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Chilli flakes
Soy sauce
Hot sauce
Try out this incredible Fire Roasted Cinnamon Apples recipe!
Stay safe, enjoy the wilderness and eat good baby!
August 31, 2021 at 2:11 pmThis so useful! Thank you 😊
August 31, 2021 at 9:47 pmThank you!
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