Camping Food List (Printable PDF Checklist)

Three smores about to be cooked on sticks over a campfire.

For the inexperienced camping cook, sorting out the camping food list can be quite daunting. But really, the secret is in the planning. Plan each meal well before you leave, create an ingredient list from it, and Voila, you have your camping food checklist sorted!

The easiest foods to take on a camping trip have a long shelf life, are sturdy travelers, filling, and nutritious. Many simple meals fit this bill, and even the most inexperienced camper will be able to create delicious camp meals that will keep everyone happy!

Have a look through our camping pantry list and see if the ingredients are there for your favorite meals, or check out our camping meal suggestions and create your ingredient list from there. Either way will work as long as you plan your menu and then grocery shop for it.

Start simple with your camping food list and as you gain confidence and proficiency, start to branch out and dabble in more adventurous meals on your family car camping weekends away! Bon appetit!

Start with easy camp food like porridge before moving onto harder recipes on the campfire.

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