About camping-food

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Camping-food can be good

If you want to chow down on good camping food, then you have to carefully consider the type of camping you will do. Check out what the cooking facilities will be like at your proposed campsites.

If you can light an open fire then pack your own grill, possible you may have to carry your own firewood and of course fire proof cook wear.

If you intend carrying your own stove, then consider getting one the highly efficient multi-burner gas stoves. They are far more environmentally friendly and you have a lot less chance at starting a forest fire.

Also for couple or solo campers and hikers the new generation of lightweight stoves that use methylated spirits, other liquid fuels or gas are ideal.

What else do you need?

Well like any kitchen it’s the little things that help.

Always carry a can opener, plus a spare for emergencies.

A small roll of aluminum foil, a small plastic cutting board, plastic bags for scraps and dirty cookware, zip-lock plastic bags for storing dry foods in (leave the boxes and packing at home, less weight and less waste out there,

And dont forget matches, the long stick type are good, plus an disposable lighter, some newspaper for kindly, not too much as this is also weight (I like the thin phone book pages myself),

And pack a small sponge/scourer, a tea towel, some paper towels.

Remember camping-food can be good, it's up to you!

Choosing the Right Cooking Equipment

Again consider the type of camping expeditions you have planned. If you take short trips then a simple camping-food menu plan with basic supplies will be all you need but remember watch your weight!

1. A single pot with a lid that can be also used as plate

2. A drinking mug or cup

3. A knife, fork and spoon

4. A pot handle or grabber to pick up the hot pot with

The best option is to choose a well designed, compact and lightweight back pack cook set. These are a nesting arrangement that saves a lot on space. Some even allow storage of micro stoves inside the set. The choices are aluminum which is light and economical although they tend to get battered along the way. They are also good heat conductors and are well suited for simmering those favorite camping-food stews.

Stainless steel pots, are tough but heavier and I don’t like the tendency for food to stick and burn on hot spots. Titanium is great and very light and also very expensive. Non stick pots are also good, very economical and easy to clean although they scratch easily so taking plastic utensils is a must

Remember camping-food can be good, it's up to you! Bon appetite!