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Enjoying the outdoors, cooking over a flame, sleeping on the hard ground in a nylon tent can be fun for some and a make work project for others. Eating healthy can be a task when out in the wilderness. The important key to fun camping is planning and organization.
After several grueling camp outs I came to realize that it could be enjoyable if I had just planned more efficiently.
Here are a few ways to make your camp outs more desirable.
Firstly, prepare as much food as you can at home. Mix ground beef for burgers, shape the patties then lay each burger on a cut square of wax paper. Then stack them on top of one another and store them in freezer bags. By doing this a couple days ahead of time, the meat will be frozen and will keep the other foods in your camping cooler chilled. Another idea is to marinate chicken and store it in freezer bags also. Try to pack dry goods as opposed to fresh. You can still eat healthy; you just have to be more selective when shopping for your trip. Fruits, such as apples, oranges and bananas don’t require refrigeration so you don’t have to worry about spoilage. Wash potatoes at home and wrap them in foil for baking instead of having to do it at the campsite. Many vegetables are available in canned form, also ravioli and stews. I found the best way to keep my breads and snacks fresh was to pack them in a rubber tote. This is a handy way to carry all of your dry goods instead of plastic bags.
Coleman propane stoves are a great asset for camping. You will get much use out of it; they last for many years. It is much easier to cook on these since you can control the heat settings.
Remember to bring a large plastic tarp and rope for overhead if the weather turns ugly. Doing this when you arrive and set up your camp will alleviate getting soaked unexpectedly. As far as bedding goes, ‘think flannel’.
Flannel sheets under your sleeping bag will you keep you warm and decrease the moisture. Also large foam mats will make your sleeping arrangements more comfortable.
Flashlights or a lantern are a necessary item for nights in the wilderness.
Bringing extra fire wood and fire starter, such as ZIP is a good idea. You never know if firewood will be scarce where you are camping.
Raincoats and rubber boots are a must to keep you dry, in case of bad weather.
A few more items to remember are toilet paper, a Frisbee and a first aid kit.
Following these guidelines will ensure a fun camping trip.
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