Easy Camping Menu Ideas

Are you looking for some easy camping menu ideas?  Need something you can put together in a hurry when you're trying to tear down camp and get going for the day or pull in late at night with everyone hungry and grumpy?  There are lots of meals other than cold cereal or peanut butter sandwiches that can feed your group quickly and easily and make the camp chef feel like a star.  You do need to plan ahead and make sure you have the supplies and equipment you need on hand to make some easy camp meals.

Planning

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Any trip needs planning and camping is no exception.  If you're the one in charge of meals planning ahead is crucial.  If you're going on a short trip you'll probably want to plan out each meal ahead of time.  You can allow for a bit more flexibility for longer trips and plan some specific meals and other more general ideas for menus. When you're making your list for your camping pantry don't forget the staples that you take for granted at home.  Try to plan your menus to incorporate the some of the same pantry items or mix sauces and seasonings ahead of time at home so you don't end up packing your whole spice rack

Make Ahead Meals

If you want some easy heat and go meals for your trip make them ahead of time at home and freeze them.  A frozen portion of spaghetti sauce or chili will act as an extra ice block until you need it and once thawed will be a nearly instant meal with the addition of salad and bread.  Think of other meals that you can make ahead at home.  More work for you before the trip, but a snap to fix at the campsite and no worries about forgetting an ingredient.

Slow and Steady

Not all meals need to be ready in a hurry.  For those days when everyone is going to be in camp and you're looking forward to a relaxing evening why not try a dutch oven meal?  Dutch oven cooking can be as easy as using your crockpot at home.  Same idea of slow cooking over a low heat. A dutch oven meal needs minimal tending, but does need a steady heat over a long period of time so plan ahead.  It's one of my favorite camping menu ideas as it's something that can be put together at home or on the spot and then left to simmer without fuss. 

Easy Camping Menu Ideas

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