Durable food – On a camping vacation, you spend most of your time on the road, traveling from one place to the next.
Often there isn’t a supermarket near your roof tent or it’s already too late in the evening to go shopping.
So that you don’t go hungry and can always find something to eat if you need to eat quickly, you should buy a basic supply of non-perishable food at the start of your trip.
This way, you won’t have to constantly go shopping and can enjoy a carefree and carefree vacation in nature.
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The basic equipment for cooking when camping
Especially when you’ve been on a long day trip and come back to the campsite late in the evening, you don’t usually want to worry about where to get your dinner.
A certain amount of food will make your life in the great outdoors much easier.
Especially basic things like oil, spices, sauces, long-life milk, coffee and tea are needed for cooking almost every day and should therefore be included right from the start.
Foods such as pasta, rice, canned vegetables and couscous are also popular and durable travel companions that you should always have with you.
That’s why you should take non-perishable food with you
Quick and easy to prepare, you can conjure up a nice and tasty dish with a sauce or any spices, for example, without having to go shopping.
It’s best to buy special transport boxes at the start so that you can store all the food you need.
This means they don’t take up much space, are always ready to hand and don’t go off.
The advantages of long-life food:
- Basic equipment is always to hand
- Delicious dish can be cooked when time is of the essence
- Not everything has to be bought new on vacation
- You don’t have to rely on the nearest supermarket
- Can be kept for the whole vacation
Packing list: Food for the road
Especially as a camping beginner, it’s helpful to think about a checklist of non-perishable foods before you start your camping trip.
You should stock up on these foods and store them in your car or camper:
- Sufficient water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Oil (for cooking and seasoning)
- Spices (salt, pepper, paprika powder, etc.)
- Onions / garlic
- Vinegar
- Sauces (tomato sauce, mustard, ketchup)
- Milk
- Noodles
- Rice
- Couscous
- Canned vegetables
- Spread (Nutella, honey etc.)
- Muesli
Need more tips?
Read all about cooking while camping here.
Cook delicious dishes: Meat, vegetables & co.
If you stop by a grocery store in between or plan to cook something special one evening, you can supplement your food supply with fruit, vegetables and bread.
Do you have an integrated fridge?
Great, then you can also stock up on meat, fish and cold cuts for breakfast.
Supplemented with your basic stock of long-life food, you can enjoy a special and delicious meal even when camping.
Provided, of course, you have a camping stove and the necessary crockery or even an integrated kitchen in your caravan.
Alternatively, you can also browse directly here for products in the cooking category to be as well equipped as possible on the campsite and make the most of your outdoor vacation.
Checklist: Shopping while camping
If you are planning a bulk purchase or are simply passing a supermarket, it is advisable to pack these foods in your shopping basket:
- Bread / Toast
- Cold cuts (sausage, cheese, etc.)
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Meat
- Fish
With your long-life food and a few freshly bought foods, you can make a delicious meal even when camping! 
Tips!
Recipes and dishes
What do I cook at the campsite?
Many people associate camping food directly with simple fare such as pasta and rice.
However, you can theoretically cook and bake anything you would at home.
Equipped with the right food and possibly a barbecue, gas stove and gas oven in your luggage, nothing stands in the way of your usual dishes.
To give you some ideas and tips, you can find recipes for quick, simple but delicious dishes for camping here:
- Spaghetti with cheese / tomato sauce
- French fries in the gas oven
- Fried potatoes with scrambled eggs
- Grilled dishes: steak, chicken, vegetables
- Grilled corn on the cob
- Grilled cheese
- Burger
- Vegetable pan
If you’re looking for more tips and ideas for delicious recipes and dishes when camping, read more here: Cooking meat and vegetarian food!
More articles: Crockery, utensils & refrigeration at the campsite
Alternatively, you can find more articles here that you can read and that could be useful for your camping vacation:
Can and bottle opener
People often pack a basic supply of long-life food in the form of tins at the start of their vacation.
Once you arrive at the campsite, however, you need to be able to open them if you want to cook a meal from them.
That’s why you should definitely think about a suitable can opener.
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Tableware: an essential set for camping
Of course, you don’t just want to sleep in a traditional tent and eat off the ground or with your fingers at the campsite, but you should also think about the right cooking and eating utensils to get the most out of your vacation.
As a rule, you already take a basic set of durable food with you at the start of your vacation, but you still need the right pots, plates and cutlery to prepare a delicious meal at the campsite in the evening and make the most of your time in the great outdoors.
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Cool box: variants and advantages
Sitting together around the campfire, enjoying the relaxed peace and quiet and having a cold drink or two are all part of the experience.
This alone makes it worth buying a cool box for your camping trip.
Whether in a roof tent, tent trailer or camper – you can easily take all the food and cooking ingredients with you that normally need to be cooled.
This means you don’t have to do without anything at the campsite and can enjoy a carefree but eventful and unforgettable time. Read more here:
