Camping Food Checklist
Don’t forget to bring enough food (and water) for your entire trip. Here is a list of items you can bring.
Everyday Meals
No-Cook Items
Fast and Easy
- Peanut butter
- Breads
- Tortillas
- Cheese
Hot Meal Items
Put It Over a Cook Fire
- Rice
- Soup mixes/ Bouillon cubes
- Dry pasta
- Sauces
Meat Items
Carnivore Eats
- Hot dogs
- Sausage
- Tuna, canned/pouch
- Chicken breast, canned/pouch
Durable Veggies
Robust Additions for Any Meal
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Peppers
Instant Meals
Quick Items for On-the-Go
- Freeze-dried meals
- Instant mac & cheese
- Cup noodle/ Freeze-dried ramen
- Chili
Hydration
Water
Hydration Essentials for Any Trip
- Purification Tablets
- Filters
- Jugs
- Reusable vacuum bottles
Hot Beverages
Warm and Soothing
- Tea
- Tot cocoa mix
- Coffee, ground/instant
Dehydrated Beverages
Flavor Variety in Little Packets
- Powdered milk
- Juice packets
- Iced tea
- Sports/energy drink mix
Breakfast
No-Cook Items
No Heat Required
- Dry cereal/granola
- Breakfast bars
- Fruit jam
- Bread
Hot Breakfast Items
Great Eats in the Morning
- Instant oatmeal
- Pancake/muffin/biscuit mix
- Powdered/fresh eggs
- Bacon
Snacks
Dried Energy Snacks
Keep Your Energy Up
- Trail mix
- Nuts
- Dried fruit
- Meat jerky
Salty Snacks
Satisfy Your Snack Cravings
- Crackers
- Chips
- Pretzels
- Popcorn
S’mores Ingredients
A Campfire Tradition
- Chocolate
- Marshmallows
- Graham crackers
Fruits
Healthy and Energizing
- Apples
- Bananas
- Grapes
Seasonings and Condiments
Optional Cooking Additions
Spice Up
- Spice kits
- Salt/pepper
- Dry herbs
- Cooking oil/spray
General Kitchen Supplies
Cooking Set-Up
Kitchen Basics for any Meal
- Camp stove and fuel
- Portable kitchen counter/table
Fire Starters
Don’t Forget the Heat
- Flint
- Matches
- Lighters
Heat Source
Fuel Your Fire
- Charcoal
- Propane
- Lighter fluid
- Butane canisters
Cooking Supplies
Cookware
Pots and Pans for Camping Cuisine
- Frying pan/griddle
- Stock pot
- Sauté pan
- Dutch oven
Cooking Utensils
Stir Your Pot
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Tongs
Prep Utensils
Get Cooking with the Right Tools
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Can opener
- Vegetable peeler
Optional Prep Tools
Make Wilderness Cooking Easier
- Pot holders
- Bottle opener/corkscrew
- Dish towels, quick-dry
Eating, Cutlery, & Storage
Eating Utensils (disposable plastic or reusable metal)
Dig in with the Right Eating Utensils
- Forks
- Spoons
- Knives
- Paper towels / Napkins
Tableware
Serve Up Your Food
- Cups
- Mugs
- Bowls
- Plates
Refrigeration
Keep it Cool
- Hard box cooler
- Soft cooler
- Ice, ice pack substitute
Kitchen Clean-Up
Washing Dishes
Keep Your Kitchen Clean
- Wash bin or camp sink
- Sponges, pot scrubbers/brushes
- Biodegradable dish soap
Food Storage
Storage That Is Critter-Proof
- Bags for trash/ Recycling
- Re-sealable bags
- Air-tight food bin/ Canister/ Sacks
- Bear canister/ Bin
Optional Kitchen Set-Up Items
These items are optional so take a look through and see if you need them for your trip.
Beverage Dispensers and Containers
Keep that Coffee Hot!
- Hot/cold Thermos
- Portable coffee maker/French Press
- Hot water kettle
- Collapsible beverage dispenser
Portable Barbecue Grill
Going to bring a grill for your camping trip? You can always cook over a fire, but if you’re looking for an easier cooking method you can bring a grill. A gas grill will require a propane tank. A charcoal grill will require charcoal. Don’t forget to bring the grill rack, grill forks, heavy-duty foil, and sticks for roasting hot dogs, marshmallows.
Optional Prep Gadgets and Tools
If You Are Cooking For a Big Group
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Hand crank chopper/blender
Luxury Optional Camp Additions
For the Park Avenue Folks
- Low-wattage appliances
- Egg holder
- Kitchen organizer
- Hot water boiler
76 Quick and Easy Recipes For Your Next Camping Trip
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