Fortunately, clean air and natural scenery can add spice to even the most modest spread.

The right way to pack food

When preparing your menus, think of ingredients that keep well and are light and compact; They must also generate as little waste as possible.

• Before going on an excursion, remove the unnecessary packaging from the food.
• Carry dry and loose food in sturdy plastic bags.
• Transfer oils and spreads like honey and peanut butter into plastic pots with the screw cap.In warm, dry climates, pack high-moisture foods.
• The cold draw much more in the energy reserves of the body, which is why it is advisable to carry a lot of carbohydrates during the winter.
• When planning your meals for a long expedition, linger more than usual on the balance of food and everyday needs.
• For shorter stays, a normal and balanced diet is sufficient.

Start the day with a hearty breakfast

Lunch in the woods, even more than at home, is the most important meal of the day. A cup of coffee and a small piece of toast is not the best preparation for rigorous physical activity.

• It is advisable to consume a large bowl of muesli or oatmeal, perhaps adding dried fruit or honey.
• Hot drinks help you get on the right foot and toast or biscuits with jam or peanut butter complete the meal.
• Conventional foods, such as eggs, are in fact only practical for RV, but bacon is usually good in a bag.
• For something more substantial, pancakes are ideal for camping.

Lunch Suggestions

Few campers bother to cook lunch.

• In winter, it may be useful to light the stove to prepare soup in a bag or an infusion of tea, but most meals consist of assorted cold meats, cheeses and possibly some fresh fruit.
• Large rye bread or crackers combine well with cold cuts, strong cheeses, and canned fish.
• The variety is important, which is why small things to eat nibble energy such as olives and nuts are useful.
• Fresh vegetable salads such as cucumbers and celery are preserved if transported properly.
• If you are in the bush for a week or more, you can carry a suitable container, a few seeds and grow a fresh and nutritious supply of crisp shots.

Cook a consistent supper

After a tiring day in the woods, most people want a fast but consistent meal.

• Instant dinners often recommended in advertisements for hikers generally, do not correspond to your own recipes composed of fresh ingredients.
• Nevertheless, lyophilized meals are useful for long journeys where every gram counts.
• The traditional evening menu is a hot soup followed by a simple stew or a dish of rice or pasta.With a little ingenuity and some herbs and spices, such dishes are easy to prepare.
• Fresh meat travels poorly in a backpack, but avid carnivores can replace them with canned and seasoned meats.
• Vegetables such as onions, carrots, sweet potatoes and garlic go well in curries, stir-fries or tomato-based sauces.
• To add spice, use herbs and spices, but also grated Parmesan cheese, coconut cream powder, dried mushrooms, dry peppers and tomato paste.

Sweet sweets you should try

For something sweet, the camper’s classic dessert is a dried fruit simmered in a little water and served with custard.

• If you cook over a campfire, other solutions consist of a smothering of fruit or whole apples in the oven in a paper.
• For those who really like sugar, they can always fall back on chocolate or a handful of what hikers call “SCROGGIN” – a bag full of dried fruits, nuts, and other snacks to nibble on the rest areas Or at any time between meals.

Consider these tips and prepare delicious meals that will provide you with energy for long days of camping.