Food Storage
Use bear-proof containers.
Non-perishables such as bread or crackers store in a canvas, plastic or paper bag.
Keep water stored in large jugs.
Always wrap containers such as dips and sauces in plastic bags.
Freeze all food or meat such as burgers overnight before you leave.
Food that must be refrigerated, pack tightly in a cooler before departure.
Take aluminum foil and ziplock bags for wrapping leftover food and storing ingredients.
Camp Cooking
Research the food regulations and requirements at the campgrounds.
Use campfire, coal cook stove, or a portable electric grill for camp cooking.
Make sure you have matches, lighter fluid, coals, kerosene or propane.
Bring your own tinder to use in the event your camping area is wet.
Before leaving check kerosene and propane appliances to make sure they work.
Before you go clean metal grills to remove rust and other debris.
Bring the bare minimum of pots and pans.
Bring paper plates and plastic silverware and cups.
Bring plenty of paper towels and napkins.
Make sure you have a tub for washing the dishes.
Take cleaning pads, sponges or cloths for washing the dishes.
Bring water purification tablets.
Cook food before you leave for camping.
Bring main ingredients of the dishes and meals you plan to cook.
Take cooking oil, seasonings and condiments.

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