What Food Should I Bring For 3 Days Of Camping

No matter how great a camping trip you may plan, bad meal choices and poor food may tarnish your experience overall.

In the end, you may not remember how great of a time you had, but how bad the food was.

I am sure that you do not want to spend an entire week fussing about the food you may bring to your camping trip. So the rule is to carry simple food.

Food that is easy to carry, easy to store, and easy to cook, and the food that fills your stomach should be the priority.

Carry food items that you can cook on a campfire, such as sandwiches, potatoes, snacks, and rice.

You can try having different cuisines, campfires, or barbeque recipes. But as mentioned earlier, easy food should be your priority.

Let us dive into the food you can carry and how you can cook it.

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Food For 3 Days Of Camping

1. Breakfast

Breakfast is the first meal of the day. After long 7-8 hours of sleeping at night and not eating anything, this is the time when we are most hungry.

It will set the tone for the day, especially when you are camping.

So we need to start our day by eating something that satisfies our hunger and is healthy enough so that we do not feel lazy.

1.1 Scrambled Eggs

Eggs are light, fast to cook, delicious, and have a good nutrition profile overall. When we think of protein sources, an egg is the first and the richest protein source.

Eggs are easy to cook on a campfire. Even for the people who have not tried their hands at cooking, eggs are easy to cook.

You can boil, fry, or cook an omelet, whichever way you like. You can use eggs as fillings in your other meals too.

And yes, nothing is better than a coffee or tea to start your day. So have your choice of beverage alongside.

1.2 Pancakes

In cold camping weather, sweet and fluffy pancakes are a great way to start your day. These are classic breakfasts for camping mornings, and they are easy to cook on a stove or a campfire.

You can add dry fruits, cherries, bananas, and berries to make it taste more delicious.

Have this quick and tasty breakfast with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, whichever suits you. And you are good to go for the day.

1.3 Scrambled Potatoes

We have already added eggs to our breakfast list. Scrambled potatoes, similarly, can be prepared in no time and is mouth-watering.

You can add tomatoes, onions, sausages, pepper, butter, and some eggs to your scrambled potatoes. And you are all set with energy and to do adventure all day long.

1.4 Other Things For Breakfast

Here is a list of other items you can use for breakfast:

• Bread
• Fruits
• Cheese hash
• Juices

2. Lunch

Lunchtime comes in the middle of the day. You might be in the middle of some activity, hiking or trekking. So lunch needs to be handy and easy to eat.

2.1 Sandwiches

When we talk about handy food items, sandwiches are most easy to make, and you can eat them on the go. They are very convenient, and you can prepare them with different options.

You can experiment with various stuffing such as scrambled potatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, onions, vegetables, mayonnaise, etc.

If you have packed some patties, ham, and beef patty, you can even add them to your sandwiches. You can even use the leftover eggs of your breakfast in your sandwich.

2.2 Fish

There is nothing better than a riverside location as a camping spot. You can take advantage of the river in different ways.

You can enjoy the beautiful riverside location and also catch some fish. Take advantage of fresh fish and prepare a delicious meal for yourself.

You can cook the fish over the camp grill by wrapping them in foil packets and waiting until it gets ready. You can also choose to grill the fish and try campfire delight.

Alternatively, you can carry some fish cans. You can grill, fry, or put them in your sandwich.

2.3 Other Items For Lunch

• Cheesy wraps
• Tacos
• Tortilla meals

3. Dinner

What’s better than to end your day with delicious food. If you go for a filling dinner, you will have a sound sleep and not feel hungry in the middle of the night.

3.1 Pasta

Pasta is easy to prepare and will not let you starve in the middle of your sleep. It is an easy to go camping food. Here is a simple recipe:

• Boil the pasta.
• Fill it in the aluminum foil.
• Add your preferred sauces.
• And add the pasta to the sauce.
• Heat it over the campfire.

3.2 Barbeque Steak

Having a barbeque is delicious, filling, and fun. You can also try meals like burgers and hotdogs.

Just wrap these burgers and hotdogs with sausages and grill them over the campfire. You can always use the remaining potatoes or eggs as a filling.

It is also healthy to have some salad alongside dinner, if possible. 

3.3 Chili

If you want to experience the home-like aroma of the food, you should try the chili. It is a healthy and exciting camping meal you can enjoy.

Try making it more interesting by adding bacon and beef.

4. Snacks

Now we are done with the main meals for the day. But what about feeling hungry in the middle or craving midday snacks?

For the snacks, you can try a variety of items such as:

• Popcorns
• Peanuts
• Drinks
• Bagels
• Fruits
• Coffee or tea

But remember to carry these food items carefully. Like fruits, you can freeze them a day before if you plan to bring them.

Conclusion

Enjoying good food during camping is not difficult. One of the things that’ll enhance your camping experience is some good food.

Furthermore, it is not hard to plan meals for a three-day camping trip. The only rule to follow is to keep it simple.

References:

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