READY, SET, GO
CAMPING trips can seem very stressful for families and
those who only go camping once or twice a year. However,
it doesn’t need to be. Take the time to plan your trip in
advance so that everything is practically ready to go and all
that’s left to do is pack the truck on the day.
Plan two to three weeks out by writing a menu for
every day you are away, and then break down that menu
into a shopping list. That list should be sectioned off into
categories (deli/fresh produce/non-perishables/perishables)
to make it easier when at the shops.
Prepping the food before the trip makes it easier once
you’re at camp. Pre-chop all meat and vegetables and
vacuum seal them to keep them fresher for longer. A great
idea is to freeze them flat so that they can go straight in the
fridge/freezer standing up on their ends like books. Labels
make it easy to determine what each packet has in it.
A fully stocked pantry box – a pre-packaged meal kit – is
a fantastic way to take the stress out of packing for a trip.
By having the box already stocked, you just need to top it up
with fresh items like garlic, onions and potatoes. Having one
box makes it so easy to pack in the back of the truck.
Also keep all non-perishables and kitchen items like
dishwashing liquid, scrubbing brushes, garbage bags, snap-
lock bags, utensils and cooking appliances in one big box.
Think about the items you currently use the most in your
kitchen at home, and pack these items.
The remaining bulky necessities that need to be packed
are bedding and clothing. The easiest and simplest way
to pack and transport these items is by using a large
duffel bag. These bags are showerproof, dustproof and
are made from a hardy material, so they can be thrown
around and won’t get damaged. Whack the duffel bag on
the roof rack and ratchet-strap it down. It will be the last
thing to go on and one of the first things to come off once
you arrive at camp.It helps to have someone
guiding you through the
more challenging areas.
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