Camping

[Pinky]

So we are going on holidays starting the 27th. We will be going out to BC for a reunion and will be camping along the way. I want to stick to my diet as much as possible, but not sure what to bring. We are staying in a tent trailer, so it has a VERY small fridge, plus we will have our coolers. We also have a stove, but that is it for cooking facilities, other then a camp fire. What should I bring? We can pick up fresh food as we need it, but I will not be able to make too much in bulk, like I usually do. Any suggestions?

[strongchick]

When hubby goes camping, he usually brings:

Canned tuna in oil and in water
PB
nuts
granola
jerky
canned beans

But he does camping w/o a fridge/stove and everything is over campfire.

You can also go to EMS or another similar outdoors store and look and see what they have. they often have camping food/gear.

Keep in mind if you're doing a lot of hiking you'll need lots of food for energy.

[northernstar]

Do you have a small portable BBQ? They're great for camping, you can cook everything on them. Easier than the fireplace (but, hey, you're supposed to be roughing it).

[rachel.]

maybe a tub of oats with cinnamon and splenda mixed in? then just heat it in a kettle over the fire or something? maybe stove baked?

Just an idea :p Can you tell I havent camped before? :lol:

[missfitlissa]

I just came back from a camping trip- it was hard!!! I brought along tuna, whole wheat pita, and a mixed grens salad bag, and a few veggies. Since I had access to a fridge and freezer, i bought some frozen chicken. As well, I was able to make stops along the way for different things, so it was ok.

[gin]

Sweet potatoes are a breeze on a camp fire - just wrap them in foil and throw them on the coals overnight. Fish is good wrapped in foil too. Shrimp on kabobs are easy, and cartons of egg whites make an easy breakfast. We cook with a tripod and it makes it possible to cook in a pan or pot.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/gin_2006/tripod.jpg

[Pinky]

Oooo, that thing is cool!! Where did you get it? I want to buy one.

[Blondell]

I've never really been camping so I don't know about the food--but for all that is sacred DO NOT FORGET TISSUE!! :eek: :lol:

[gin]

I got mine from the Bass Pro shop. It's called a camp tripod. I bet you could get it at any hunting/fishing/camping type store.

www.basspro.com

The one I have is the 'tripod campfire grill." It comes with the grill part.

[paramedic]

A couple notes;

Make sure there isn't a camp fire ban on before you leave as we have them most of the season.

I find we eat like kings when we camp because you have to plan out every meal ahead of time. These are our favorite menu's.

Steak on the fire, with grilled veggies. Peppers or asparagus
Fish in tin foil with slices of lemon, grilled veggies.
Take tin foil add sliced yams/sweet potatoes, onioins and meat. Wrap up and throw on coals while you do afternoon activities.
Kabobs! Meat/peppers/pineapple/onion/cherry tomatoes

And if you do not want to induldge in smores a healthier option would be banana boats. Take a banana in peel cut a slit down the front scoop out min banana add some chocolat chips and mini marshmellows. Wrap in tinfoil and roast on coals. Make sure to keep the peel on. :p

Hey can I come with you?

Tell me where you are going and I can give you activity ideas. I ahve camped in every corner of this great province.

[Pinky]

Tell me where you are going and I can give you activity ideas. I ahve camped in every corner of this great province.


Actually, we are going out to the Shuswap for a family reunion. I think we will head out through Banff. We would like to make it to Golden the first day, but that will depend on how well DD travels. We usually go back country, out by Nordegg, South Ram area. But with DD, that isn't really feasible yet, she is 19 mos. We haven't planned where we are going yet, just gonna wing it. Any suggestions?

I LOVVVE banana boats!

[absolut_blonde]

Second what everyone else has already said, and also:

-egg beaters in a carton (we usually only have access to a cooler, so eat these for breakfast the first morning)
-canned salmon in addition to the tuna
-fruit like apples, etc, tends to keep well

We usually bring hashbrowns, too... you could probably make sweet potato hashbrowns by shredding them beforehand and then storing in a large baggie.

[Pinky]

Wow, these are all great ideas! Thanks everyone. I am so pumped to go, I have been wanting to go camping in BC for years now. We used to do it all the time when I was growing up. I wonder if BC fruit is in season....?

[paramedic]

Originally posted by Pinky@Jun 14 2006, 10:34 AM
Wow, these are all great ideas!* Thanks everyone.* I am so pumped to go, I have been wanting to go camping in BC for years now.* We used to do it all the time when I was growing up.* I wonder if BC fruit is in season....?

Cherries, strawberries and necterines will be in season than. Probably not as cheap in the Shuswaps as here. Are you going house boating? Sicamous, Salmon Arm? I love that area.

If you stop just before Revelstoke you could go hot springing too. :woohoo:

[Pinky]

Originally posted by paramedic@Jun 14 2006, 10:28 AM

Cherries, strawberries and necterines will be in season than. Probably not as cheap in the Shuswaps as here. Are you going house boating? Sicamous, Salmon Arm? I love that area.

If you stop just before Revelstoke you could go hot springing too. :woohoo:
My dad lives in Salmon Arm, and my aunts and uncles live in Chase/Scotch Creek area. The reunion is in Scotch Creek. No houseboating, but I gather we are going rafting. :woohoo:

I don't care if the fruit will cost more, it is worth it! ;) Good call on the hotsprings, I am sure we will be in that area at some point.