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What food to pack for 10 day tent camping? firepit but if it rains then no firepit.No refrigeration whatsoever
By admin | May 5, 2008
goodguy asked:
So, what to do I pack for food if I am going on tent camping? no electricity. Have firepit but no firepit if it rains. Cannot chill food since ice does not remain frozen for 10 days. Please help. Is my option canned food? If so, what canned food should I buy to satisfy the food pyramid. I cannot even bring bread because sometime in the 10 days, it will be all green and unedible, right?. Trying to satisfy the food pyramid as well. Please help! Thanks
Please know as well that I cannot buy food or any other items along the way.
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5 Responses to “What food to pack for 10 day tent camping? firepit but if it rains then no firepit.No refrigeration whatsoever”
May 7th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
You need to invest in a coleman stove and an outfitter. If you are going camping for 10 days with no refrigeration, you really need to do your research.
An outfitter will (for a fee) provide all the equipment and food you need for your 10 days and instructions on how to use everything.
If you have to pack this on your own, look at an outfitter’s website for ideas on what they provide.
You also need to make sure you have a partner–don’t go solo.
When we went camping in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in MN when I was a kid, we would keep things cool by putting them in a waterproof bag and keeping the bag in the lake.
Good luck man–
May 10th, 2008 at 12:23 am
That really depends on whether you are going car camping or if you will have to carry it yourself from campsite to campsite. If you are going car camping you can bring any/all the canned food you want, bottled juices, canned meat, etc. If you are going backpacking stay away from canned as much as possible-it’s way too heavy. Bring powdered milk to add to morning oatmeal, coffee, hot chocolate, cream of wheat-add it to everything! It’s pretty gross reconstituted so add it to food; you get the nutrition and you can’t even taste it. Hard cheese like charp cheddar will hold up a full 10 days without refrigeration(trust me I’ve done it). At night just jam it into a backpack full of extra clothes and stuff and let it chill outside, leave it in it’s backpack and it will stay cool enough during the day as long you don’t put it in the sun or a hot car or something. As for bread you could have oatmeal,crackers, cream of wheat, pancakes from a mix, pastas, and rice to name a few. I you just can’t live without actaul bread Orowheat Country Potato Bread will last the whole trip. As for protein peanuts and peanut butter are your best friend;any kind of nuts really. Jerky, canned tuna(the only canned meat I will take backpacking), and summer sausage will hold up well for a few days once opened. Veggies: fresh fruits that will hold up are citrus, apples, cucumbers, potatoes.Just go to the grocery store and see what they have sitting out in the produce section; most of it isn’t chilled. Canned tomato paste can be made into sauce for pasta(or just bring pasta cauce if weight is not an issue), most fruits and veggies dry very well and you can rehydrate them overnight or in boiling water and then add to meals. Remember to take snacks like granola bars and bring spices with you-something more than just salt and pepper. Those little single-serving packs of ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, soy sauce, etc are nice to have too.
May 10th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
i dunno
May 14th, 2008 at 4:45 am
As a civil war reenactor, I’ve learned a few things that may help, as I never use a cooler. I found a Polish market that sells cured bacon that does not need refrigeration - you can also make your own. Do a google for “charcuterie”. Also, potatoes keep well and are easy to prepare, although heavy to carry around! Boiled eggs will keep 3 days, if the shells are intact, so you could have that protein at the beginning of your trip. Hard cheese keep well if wrapped in cheesecloth (I’ve heard to dip in vinegar, but have not tried this) Also, many vegetables keep well. Wrap in a damp paper towel and ziploc, remove all air with a straw and keep out of the sun. I also make beef jerky, hard tack crackers, dried fruits, some hard cured sausages, nuts, and am willing to scavange for anything fresh that looks good - like leeks or mushrooms (be careful with this unless you are sure!) You may need a few canned goods to keep you going 10 days, but I have done up to four with no fridge and no suffering. I’ve even taken yogurt and it keeps about 3-4 days, but doesn’t taste too good warm! Also, instant coffee and tea can make a meager meal seem better. Oh, and you can bring pancake or biscuit mixes, so if you can have firepit, these are easy to mix-put powdered milk into the mix and just add water. Hope this helps!
May 15th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Check with a store such as REI that may have meals ready to eat (MREs) from military surplus.