Winter Camping Meals

Cold weather camping is much more harsh on yourat a rapid rate, not only trying to keep your body
body than camping in warmer seasons, so it iswarm, but to produce energy to hike as well.
important to place extra attention on taking care ofHigh protein snacks like jerky, nuts, and trail mix are
yourself by staying warm and eating the right foods.great for eating throughout the day regardless of
If you are camping in cold weather, you should allowthe type of weather conditions you are hiking in, but
yourself an additional 1,000 calories per day in yourare especially important winter camping foods. Dried
diet. Winter camping meals and snacks should befruits are also very beneficial to your body during
very high in carbohydrates to fuel your body throughstrenuous cold weather activities like backpacking and
the extreme cold and should also contain plenty ofhiking. Bring along plenty of raisins, trail mix, and fatty
fats and proteins.type snacks. Chocolate is even a good snack for
Winter camping trips offer more flexibility for thewinter camping and backpacking trips and it won't
types of foods you can pack because the coldmelt along the trail!
temperatures are much friendlier to foods that mayCamp cooking in the cold can be a tedious task, but
spoil quickly in the heat. Cooking and preparing yourit is very important to eat well and to stay warm.
camping meals in the cold, however, is much morePlan your winter camping meals ahead of time and
difficult. You will want to plan winter camping mealsconsider the fact that things take longer to heat in
that are easy and quick to prepare and that are justcold weather. Avoid raw vegetables because it will be
as simple to eat. Plan on packing a good bit morenearly impossible to cook them at camp. You can
food when camping in cold weather and pack severalprepare vegetables at home and simply warm them
emergency meals as well.to save time. Always cook with a covered pot or
Instant soups are simple winter camping meals thatpan to retain more heat in the cold and warm your
help warm you up on a cold night. Bring along plentymeals faster.
of hot drinks, like cocoa or coffee, and a Coleman 14Consider hearty winter camping meals that can be
cup percolator to keep your body temperatureprepared in a single dish and eaten with little effort.
higher before you wrap up in your sleeping bag forPrepared canned foods, like beef stew or chili, are
the night. Lunch will most likely take place on the trailgreat energy providers, but can be heavy to pack.
so plan easy to eat foods that are high in carbs andVary these heavier foods with light winter camping
proteins to keep your energy and strengthmeal selections, like foil packets of tuna, pasta, and
throughout the day. It is important to continue to eatbagels, for a healthy menu for your cold weather
all day long because your body will be burning caloriescamping adventures.