When I've camped in the past, I've nearly always done car camping, and had ice readily available to refill the cooler when necessary. But I want to start making the transition towards camping and cooking in a way that wouldn't involve that much "stuff", especially at rendezvous, and I'd really like to ditch the cooler entirely. I think I've got a decent idea of what sorts of food could go without refrigeration for a couple of days when it's not too hot- I know those brutally hot days change the equation, so lets assume spring/fall type weather. Under those sorts of circumstances, I think I could use/store eggs, breads, crackers, waxed cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies, pretty much anything dried, grains, etc for at least a couple days. Canned items are ok, although less than ideal because of the trash that comes along with them.
I'm trying to put together meal ideas that don't require refrigeration. Many of the food ideas in the "recipes" forum seem to be for cooking with refrigeration and/or freshly killed fish/game. Even my old standard peanut butter and jelly is running into problems with moldy jam!
I would be grateful if you could share cooking ideas that you have that would not require a cooler. Otherwise, oatmeal, jerky, and vegetable soup are going to get real old, real fast! OK, that's an exaggeration- I do have a few more ideas than that, but I'd really like to hear some of your ideas!
I'm trying to put together meal ideas that don't require refrigeration. Many of the food ideas in the "recipes" forum seem to be for cooking with refrigeration and/or freshly killed fish/game. Even my old standard peanut butter and jelly is running into problems with moldy jam!
I would be grateful if you could share cooking ideas that you have that would not require a cooler. Otherwise, oatmeal, jerky, and vegetable soup are going to get real old, real fast! OK, that's an exaggeration- I do have a few more ideas than that, but I'd really like to hear some of your ideas!