Camping! How do I eat?

Try "hobo" meals where you make a packet out of tin foil and add the food to the inside and cook it either on charcoal or on the coals of a campfire. Pieces of cut up chicken with green pepper, onion, spices, and some veggies (i use canned carrots and potatoes) can be very satisfying done that way. Sometimes a spoonful of cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup keeps it a bit moister, but you don't have to add that.

You can take apples, bananas, wholewheat bagels, peanut butter.....

You could corn on the cob, veggies....

Try "hobo" meals where you make a packet out of tin foil and add the food to the inside and cook it either on charcoal or on the coals of a campfire. Pieces of cut up chicken with green pepper, onion, spices, and some veggies (i use canned carrots and potatoes) can be very satisfying done that way. Sometimes a spoonful of cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup keeps it a bit moister, but you don't have to add that.

Was going to say the same thing. I LOVE these things.

Pack plenty of fruit to take with you. The fiber will help fill you up and keep you full. Green apples, bananas, oranges, etc. are all non-perishable.

go cave man and eat what you kill lol

Try and have a good time, first of all. one burger or hot dog won't kill you.

try to get some fruits such as bananas, apples, oranges, grapes.

bring some nuts, whole wheat bread, crackers, bagels.

You can even grill up some veggies and put some olive oil or something on them for flavour.

just have a fun holiday and get back on the horse when you return....i have strict rule of not over thinking things when im meant ot be relaxing

I would be inclined to eat what I want for the week or however long you are going. I dont know about you, but when I go camping it involves a LOT of walking, hiking, wandering, general calorie burning, so its unlikely that you will put on a ton of weight. Just prepare things as healthily as you can, eat lots of fruit and veg and don't worry about it too much

Its a holiday, enjoy yourself, take a break from your usual daily life (including calorie counting) and get back to it when you get back.

I take type of porridge pots that you just add boiling water too and fruit for breakfast (they come in lots of flavours and are warming!), Salads fro lunch and whatever the heck I want for dinner, coz after hiking, kayaking, swimming, cycling, bodysurfing etc - You have the calorie room to enjoy a good camp dinner and BEER!!
Most of all Enjoy your break and worry about it when you get home!

eggs are easy to cook camping out low cals and versitile too x :blushing:

Campfire chili is a family favorite of ours. Just make it like you would at home, only now do it over a campfire.

What sort of camping trip is it? Are you going to be active the entire time? Is it a hiking/camping trip or RV? If it is a trip where your activity level is going to be far higher than normal, you can probably enjoy what you normally would, just watch portions a little.

For burgers, switch to 93/7 meat, the leanest. You can make a lean burger with fat free slices for under 400 calories quite easily. And it is high in protein, low in fats, and with a whole grain bun and veggies, good source of nutrient-dense carbs.

If you have refrigeration, get a carton of egg beaters to make omelets in a cheap skillet on the grill. You won't have to worry about eggs cracking in the cooler, and egg beaters taste good and are low in calories. And every grocery store in the US has cheap skillets you can use to cook in. No need to spend a ton on the backpacking ones.

Top sirloin (the small, almost triangle shaped ones) are low in fat compared to other meats.

Buy a pre-made veggie tray or two. Normally, I'd say cut your own, but it's a vacation, so why bother when Wal-Mart has the huge ones. Just don't eat the dip, obviously, and if you have to have dip, Bolthouse Farms makes great reduced cal dressings.

Sweet potatoes or small potatoes store well. Raw or canned veggies - if you buy canned, you can cook right in the can. Green beans, etc...

I will be going camping (field trip) myself in a few weeks. I am planning on maintaining my calorie limits and staying close to my macro targets. Not having access to an oven is a bummer but apart from that, I can cook just about anything that doesn't require an oven. The only limitations I have will be space in the esky (chiller box) and carrying capacity. I intend to continue to eat a healthy diet while I'm away.

The other thing to consider if you go camping is your likely energy expenditure. Bushwalking (with full packs), kayaking & etc, then you're going to need more calories and you should log those activities as exercise and take advantage of the bonus calories as you'll more than likely need them.
kind regards,

Ben

You can make an 'oven' by taking a biscuit tin and putting whatever you want to cook in it (on a rack if you are feeling adventurous), shoveling embers into a small pit, sitting the tin on top and covering the lot with grass or whatever and then soil/sand.

You can cook anything camping you can at home if you have a dutch oven. If you are going to grill I would make Kabobs. Beef, Pork or chicken on a skewer with your favorite things, ie. cherry tomato, onion, bell pepper, pineapple, mushroom yellow or zucchini squash. Best to put items in a tupperwear that won't leak with your favorite marinade for the trip or even better overnight. Crazy low calorie/ high protein and very delicious when cooked over coals or in a dutch oven over a flaming fire.

The Hobo packs are something everyone will enjoy - you will not feel like your preparing special food for you. We make 3 packs wrapped really well in foil - if you try one big one it may not cook as well. And with the 3 medium packs - it gives us options, because my daughter does not like the onions or hot sauce. Be careful that you do not Drink your calorie limit - that my issue when camping. I grab the beer or soda or other....when I should be grabbing the water.

I am new to the group and enjoy it so far....thanks for the invite.