Good weather means road-trips, camping and eating around the campfire. Unfortunately, campers know that sandwiches get old. So do hot dogs, chips and pretty much everything that comes out of a bag; not to mention all sense of nutrition going down the drain. With a little bit of planning beforehand, however, it is easy to eat well, deliciously and nutritionally. Here are 5 tips for eating well while camping. 1. Prepare – While the thought of preparing food for a camping trip might sound a little daunting it is really easy. For about a week before the camping trip you can make extra’s to freeze and...

Whether in your backyard or deep in the wilderness, there is nothing quite like the feeling of a real fire. Not only does a fire provide warmth, but it also provides light for safety and a means to cook your dinner if desired. But, if you live in an area that gets particularly dry during certain parts of the year, you are probably aware of what “Fire Bans” and “Fire Restrictions” are, and what they mean for camping and fishing trips. Typically, these types of restrictions are on what is considered an “open fire”, consisting of a solid fuel such as charcoal, wood...

Just because you are out in the wilderness doesn’t mean you can’t prepare delicious meals. A camping stove is a very important tool in creating a great camp meal, but it doesn’t necessarily have to weigh down your back. There are several different factors to keep in mind when purchasing a camping stove. Here is a guide to help you through some of the major decisions you’ll need to make when picking out a camping stove: What type of fuel?: Most camping stoves use either compressed gas cartridges or liquid gas. When deciding between the two, remember that cartridge stoves are...

by Mia Kane When deciding to buy a small gas grill, there are some basics you need to consider. Most people looking to buy a small gas grill, are doing so because the space they are going to be cooking and grilling in is small, simple really. So you should first measure that space. Makes sense. Small grills are commonly used on small balconies, patio’s, veranda’s and courtyard gardens. So stand in that space, give yourself extra to move around the grill and then you will have a fair idea of what size grill you can comfortably fit into the space you have available. Another great thing about...

The bottled water trend hit with unnatural force and seemed to be more than a fad, but as a lifestyle advance, like automobiles or electricity. At one time, the idea of buying water seemed ludicrous. Almost overnight, no one left home without bottled water. It’s seen as a healthy lifestyle choice to have a bottle of water in your hand. Even if you never work out and eat fast food every day, that bottled water sends the message of health. Now that bottled water is a part of life, the impact of the trend is becoming unavoidable. The Beverage Marketing Corporation reported that Americans...

Dehydrated/freeze-dried camping food is great for hiking, backpacking, or camping meals because you don’t have to keep it cold to avoid spoiling. While coolers/refrigerators can work well in some situations, ice or electricity isn’t always available making dehydrated/freeze dried food very attractive. While removing the water helps preserve camping food it also has another benefit… Camping, backpacking, or hiking food that’s freeze-dried or dehydrated can reduce weight by sixty to ninety percent. If you’re carrying a backpack or other hiking gear with a few days worth of...

Finding the right camping stove for your style of camping is critical for a great family camping trip.  There are several choices you need to consider before you purchase a camping stove. rn First consider the performance or boil time of a stove.  Typically camping stoves are rated on boil time, or the time it takes to boil a quart of water using the proper fuel at the highest stove level.  The boil time can range from two and a half minutes for a camping stove to ten minutes.  You must also take into account the outside temperature as cooler temps can and will reduce the camping...

Are you sick and tired of not knowing what to bring or what to cook when you go camping? Do you either pack the entire kitchen (including the sink) or you bring the absolute minimum and then have to use a fork as a spatula or two spoons as tongs? If that sounds even the slightest bit familiar then you are in the right place. Over the past decade or so I have refined a list of 7 things that I use every single time I prepare for my next camping trip. These strategies are relevant whether you are car camping, primitive camping, RV camping, scout camping or large group camping. You can very easily apply...

Few people who have been camping will disagree that food always seems to taste better out in camp. Whether it is because of the fresh air, the additional exercise, or the company you have with you, is not that important. However, nobody wants to spend a great deal of time over the camp stove trying to create a masterpiece in culinary cuisine. Thankfully, there are many quick and easy meals you can cook on the camp stove. It is important to note that people not used to cooking on gas or white gas heat tend to either cook everything too hot or too cold. This is natural, and you shouldn’t kick...

Camping provides a great escape from the weekday routine. You can enhance your camping experience with innovative camping recipe. A camping recipe can be as easy or as complicated as you want as there’s no reason to fear camping cooking. Start your day off with a hearty breakfast that’s easy to make. A breakfast that’s satisfying and easy to make is pancakes. You can speed things up while camping by using a pancake mix, however, if you like to make your own pancakes from scratch then pre-measure your dry ingredients, for example flour, baking powder, sugar and salt, and seal the...