If you love camping, then you know that there’s nothing quite like enjoying a cold beer at the end of a long day by the campfire. But keeping your beer cold while camping can be a challenge—especially when you don’t have access to a refrigerator. Luckily, there are several simple and effective ways to keep …
You’ve just woken up inside you’re tent, and the first thing that comes to mind is: Coffee (or maybe tea). But gosh darn it, it takes forever to boil water while camping! Some of the biggest challenges involved with boiling water include: Boiling water at camp doesn’t have to take forever The best way to …
I’m not a diabetic, but I certainly know people who are. Those who have diabetes and enjoy camping may be understandably concerned about managing their glucose levels while away from home and the comforts of daily routines. As someone who previously turned to overly processed and sugar-filled foods on camping trips, I know it can …
Eggs are a breakfast favourite on any camping trip—probably because they’re so versatile. Hello bacon and eggs, omelettes, quiches, and scrambles! But packing them? Good luck with that! It can be a total pain to try to figure out how to pack eggs for a camping trip when you have no idea. It’s an even …
When it comes to making meals on a camping trip, easy and convenient is always best. Canned food is great because it doesn’t require refrigeration, has a very long shelf life, and is ready to eat as soon as you open it. The big downside, however, is that canned food can be heavy due to …
Winter is a great time to go camping. No, seriously! It’s never too cold to go camping, and we’ve been known to venture out in extreme cold in the middle of February. But what to eat? And how? Roasting a sausage on a stick just doesn’t quite have the same appeal to it in the …
Milk is one of those staple items that can be hard to give up when you’re planning a camping trip. Since milk needs to stay cold, it can be tricky to keep it from spoiling during your trip. If you can figure it out though, it’s probably worth it. Milk makes the perfect addition to …
Bread is great for sandwiches, French toast, or even just with some peanut butter for a super quick snack. But knowing exactly how to pack bread for camping can be kind of tricky. First of all, you don’t want your bread to get squished. This is easier than you think when you’re trying to save …
Electrolytes include sodium, calcium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. Electrolyte mixes, which contain all or most of these minerals, are designed to help you rehydrate by replacing the fluids and electrolytes you’ve lost. The idea is to combine your mix of choice with water or fruit juice to help you replaces lost electrolytes through physical exertion …
When Ross and I went on our very first hot tent camping trip in -35°C (-31°F) weather in the middle of February, we definitely learned a thing or two about the effects of extreme cold. But one of the things we didn’t know going into it was how to keep food from freezing while winter …