How to dine outdoors in style.
While the minimalist is content to rehydrate a pouch of
freeze dried food
, the gear-oriented camper enjoys hearty, camp-cooked meals. There is a variety of easy-to-prepare camping foods available, but many people like cooking from scratch in the outdoors. So, a more elaborate camping stove is required – something with more than one burner and adjustable flame.
Or bring some iron bars to rig a pot hanger right over the fire for slow-simmering that 3-alarm chili.
You’ll also need a cooler and ice or ice packs for your fresh food.
If your going to be hiking a long way the weight you need to carry becomes a big issue.
Consider using
freeze dried foods and army rations.
They can weigh up to 90 percent less due to the dehydration process.
Pie irons are essential for making campfire favourites such as
smores and yummy fire grilled pizza sandwiches.
Other equipment for the cooking portion of your camping checklist includes:
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