What are some good non-perishable foods for bringing along when you go camping?

Answer 1

Dried fruits
Nuts
Trail mix
Peanut butter & jelly
Canned fruit & veg (bring a manual can opener)
Sugared cereal can be used for snacks
Apples last a long time
Jerkey
Marshmallows for roasting
Juice
Canned meats
Bread last a long time
Applesauce
Those canned breakfast drinks like boost

Answer 2

Pasta
Tomato Sauce
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Cold Cereals
Boxed, Can or Bottled Fruit Juices
Bottled Water
Canned Vegetables
Canned Meats, Tuna
Canned Fruit
Canned Soup or Pre-made Dinners
Pre-made Puddings
Crackers
Potato chips
Granola bars
Canned Snack Foods

Answer 3

I am guessing by camp that you actually aren't GOING to this college, So I'll throw out your options of eating where you like or bringing in your own fridge. The healthiest of foods are almost always fresh because they don't contain unnatural preservatives or salt (also a preservative). If you have no choice and must eat non-perishables I would recommend trail mixes or nuts. Also canned fruits are fairly healthy (lots of sugar used as a preservative, but pretty much the only way you would get any fruit that is not fresh). Popcorn is actually pretty healthy (excluding those extra buttery ones) and one of my favorite snacks. Perhaps the healthiest option may be to buy some type of granola/health bars. Delicious and nutritious!

Answer 4

Pasta
Tomato Sauce
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Cold Cereals
Boxed, Can or Bottled Fruit Juices
Bottled Water
Canned Vegetables
Canned Meats, Tuna
Canned Fruit
Canned Soup or Pre-made Dinners
Pre-made Puddings
Crackers
Potato chips
Granola bars
Canned Snack Foods


or eat only fresh vegetables and fruits for this u no need to carry all because this items are available at all places

Answer 5

I like to bring along a trail mix made out of little chunks of beef jerky, cashew, almond, and pecan nuts, mixed in with craisins, raisins, and little pieces of candy-coated chocolate. The chocolate is really the only perishable in the bunch, and then only because it melts if you're not careful.

If you don't like that idea, try bringing along some packets of instant oat-meal. I mix in ready-to-eat bacon (without cooking it, so it's more like jerky) and berries or dried fruit. (Be careful you know exactly what kind of berry you're adding in if you pick them on the trail. Some berries are deceptively healthy looking, but actually quite poisonous.) Once I've mixed in my dried meat and something sweet, I add a little hot water, and eat the whole thing out of the packet as a paste. It sounds really gross, but it's actually quite tasty, and very nutritious.

The goal is to balance the simple carbs with some complex carbs and proteins, so that you get an instant energy spike, followed by a sustained flow of energy. The jerky provides salts, and the fruit provides sugars, both of which work to replace lost electrolites in your blood. The oatmeal is a handy medium, and also good for your bowels. No one wants to have the runnies on while the trail!

The primary problem with my mixes is that they tend to get boring if they're the only thing you have to eat. Try a variety of dehydrated foods. My golden rule is, if it's dried, I'll bring it along. As long as you have something to purify water (or a good source, plenty of jugs, or the equivalent), you''ll never have to worry about not having food. Just add water to these dried foods, cook, and eat like a king. Dried foods also tend to be less weighty than hydrated foods, in case you're hiking a long distance with them.

If you have a military discount store in your area, look into purchasing some MREs (Meals Ready to Eat). If you take them out of the boxes and only pack the packets themselves, it'll lighten the load a little. Some of those meals taste very nice, but it depends on which brand you buy. You might end up with cat-food flavoured Ick.

Answer 6

All depends on your taste and how long and where you plan to go. All nuts and dried fruits are great. Anything in can if you don't forget the opener ;-) Just don't forget to have nothing open kept in boxes because the smell could bring you unwanted company unless kept in a well closed car. Forgot that #1 rule once and not only did I loose all the ginger cookies but the back pack was destroyed!

Answer 7

It depends on whether you have the ability to heat water. If not, jerky and trail mixes are great. If you do, then couscous and instant oatmeal are good. Believe it or not, if you dip a fresh egg in melted wax, it can be taken without refrigeration. Check out Backpacker and visit REI or a camp store, they have some good dried food. Instant soup is easy too.

Answer 8

You can always bring trail mix. Which is great to eat on the go. Anything in a can such as soups or chilli which can be put over the fire in the can for easy cooking. Just don't forget to bring the can opener.

Answer 9

Jerky, Chips, Bananas, Pop tarts, Apples, peanut butter and Jelly Sandwiches

Answer 10

Health food stores have instant vegetarian chili and lentil soup in freeze dried form in bins. . Not bad once they are reconstituted. Easy to prepare. Cooked seasoned beans and cooked rice in the bags are good...provided you do not have to share your sleeping bag with any one and remember to sit FACING the campfire. Tuna in the bags and tortillas are good for quick sandwiches. Popcorn is also a good camping food. After you finish with your stew pot. Just put the popcorn in and agitate it over the campfire.