Food Checklist???????

[jvalens]

Whats a basic food checklist when going camping. I know it depends on the number people going, their tastes, and the type of cooking that is going to be used. But what are the very basic provisions, food wise, when going camping. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

[Waterfowler84]

Also depends on the style of camping, and how long you wil be going for.

Basics are hotdogs(buns/ketchup/mustard/relish etc.)
Hamburgers (cheese,buns,ketchup,mustard etc.)
Steak
Pre made salads i.e. pasta salad, fruit salad.
Soda/Beer
Sandwich makings (favorite meat, or PB&J, great for hikes or backpack lunches)
Chips (i reccommend pringles for easy carry along)
Of course Smores fixins
Pie Irons (Bread, butter, meats and cheeses, pie filling, or fruit and powdered sugar)
Potatoes are always easy to make and easy to store
mac and cheese is a favorite of my family
Seasonings or Salt and Pepper
Trail Mix
Fig Newtons
Ho Hos (or any Little Debbie treats)

Don't forget to keep perishables (meats and dairy products) closest to the ice if using a cooler for food storage.

The best food you can get while camping is food you "catch" yourself. Try some fresh fish with lemon zest seasoning, or spice it up with cajun seasoning.

This should start your list decently

*Great topic by the way!!*

[jvalens]

Thanks alot man, really appreciate somebody taking the time to respond to my questions. I really liked the soda/beer part of your list. The reason why I asked this question was because of the first time I went camping, my friend was in charge of the food. And man, was he unprepared. he brought along stuff that was bizarre to make in the woods, so we ended up buying some food along some shack that was on the forest preserve. The thing was, this "shack" was a two hour walk from were we were. Thanks again!!!

[Eaglebait Ranch]

When Susan and I travel, we take:

For breakfasts:
Granola and mix with flavored yogurt/s
Instant, individual flavored oatmeal
Coffee
Bagels, flavored cream cheese, p/butter
Fresh/dried fruit
Lots of water for hydration

For Lunch/s:
Whole wheat/flour tortillas to make "wrap" w/ whatever filler we bring.
Dried salami
Cheese varieties
Variety of nuts
Fresh/dried fruit
Newtons: Fig, Apricot, blueberry, etc
Dark chocolate covered raisins, or just Dark chocolate.
Lots of water for hydration

For Dinner:

Usually some sort of pasta dish, the ingredients we have prepackaged into individual meal zip lok bags prior to the trip - for minimizing work, effort, clean up.
Coffee/tea: a decadent cookie or dark chocolate thingy

For Later................. Wine, brandy, whatever ;-)

Yes, general camping foods were mentioned by others, but this is kind of what Susan and I focus on.

Hope this helps some....

[jvalens]

never thought of bringing dried fruit along with us. I will defiantly keep that in mind.

[pricey106]

I got lots of time on my hands this morning so I will post my food list. Now mind you our camping trips nobody goes hungry. Here is what we had for our last camping trip. There was 5 adults and 3 children age 5 to 8. We also expected visitors and guests.
I am losting the items as if they were on my shopping list. Feel free to comment or add on. Would be be greatly appreciated.
3 dozen eggs (roughly 1 dozen per day)
1 bag brown and serve sausage (about 3 pounds, 48 links)
5-6 pounds bacon
2 loaves bread or bagels
15 pounds potatoes (used for almost all meals, and they don't go bad fast anyway)
3 pounds sliced cheese
2 pounds butter
40 burgers (home mixed, formed and frozen, and individually wrapped in press and seal wrap, then vacuum packed in packs of 8. Alot of work, but they are worth it. I will do it e every time.)
5 pounds hot dogs
buns for hot dogs and hamburgers
7-8 pounds chicken ( I do half bone in breasts, and half leg quarters, frozen when packing, we use it on our third night.)
8-9 pound pork roast or shoulder (for pulled pork, recipe will be posted soon)
3 bottles bbq sauce
ketchup
mustard
relish
5 pounds onions
3 dozen of your favorite rolls (we like sams club kaiser rolls) for pulled pork
Milk (amount always varies depending on who drinks it)
orange juice (I like the frozen concentrate)
soda
beer
juice packs for the kids
graham crackers
chocolate
marshmallows
cookies
chips
potato salad
pasta salad
pickles
Baked beans

Don't forget a seasoning kit also. Here is what is mine.
salt and pepper
Seasoned salt
montreal steak seasoning
Small bottle vinegar
garlic powder
Hot sauce
chicken rub ( a secret mixture, use your favorite)
I think I got it all. Enjoy!!!!