Question:
Anyone have ideas for foods to take camping?
We're going on our annual camping trip in a few weeks and I've just started thinking about what I'm not going to be able to eat while there. We grill everyday, but I can't eat red meats yet and I don't want all the preservatives in hotdogs. I should mention, I'll be about 10 weeks post-op then. I can eat grilled chicken, but as far as the lowfat meals, I can't take a microwave,lol. Any suggestions appreciated!!! — Jessica C. (posted on June 13, 2003)
June 13, 2003
I have been camping several times since my surgery on 02/05/03. I take
shrimp in a cooler and I can eat it hot or cold, I plan the meals around
stuff I can eat. So we may have grilled fish,chicken, deli sandwiches (I
only eat the meat and cheese or I add it to a salad). I take a stash of
protein bars just in case! Have fun!
— Haziefrog
June 13, 2003
Try Boca Burgers. They have alot of protein and taste just like a grilled
burger. I love 'em. Have fun!!!
— Mimi S.
June 13, 2003
I take tuna when we camp. It comes in the 3 oz packages with no draining
involved so you can just open and eat. I also take shrimp in a cooler as
another poster stated. Boca burgers are good also. Great ideas from
everyone!
— TraciB
June 13, 2003
Beef Jerky and String Cheese!
— Debby M.
June 13, 2003
Do you drink protein shakes? When I went backpacking a few months ago, I
couldn't take liquid milk, so I mixed the powdered protein with powdered
milk and put it premeasured in ziplocks, then mixed with water in a cup
when I wanted it. You could also try dehydrating the things you like at
home or if you are car camping try canned meats like chicken or salmon,
tuna, etc. Have you tried peanut butter yet? That travels well, too.
Also, those little lunchbox cups of applesauce are nice. The first time I
went camping after surgery, I was really worried about what I was going to
eat, but once I was there it was fun to realize that I didn't really eat
that much, and it was just great to enjoy the outdoors. Don't forget to
bring plenty of water, of course! Cheers!
— kimlasavio
June 13, 2003
Jessica, thank you for asking this question and thanks to everyone who
gave suggestions. I'm going camping next weekend, first time since
surgery, and was wondering what to take. Cant wait to get back to the great
outdoors. ~Sidney~ Open RNY 10-23-02 down 100 and counting :)
— Siddy I.
June 14, 2003
Try taking tuna salad kits with you they come with mayo,pickles and
crackers. There great source of protein. Have you tryed soy hot dogs there
good and they are more healthy. Also take with you some protien bars if you
can tolerate eating them yet if not wait longer untill your tummy is used
to geting in bread products. I also make egg salad and take it with you. I
know yur 10 weeks out so be carefull. I was in and out of the hospital the
first 2 months.
— sheri B.
June 14, 2003
My husband is heading off to Boy Sout camp in a couple of weeks. (Assistant
Scout Master). He plans on taking some small cans of fruit packed in
juice, a box of small Detour bars, liquid protein packets from Vita4Life,
(can be taken "straight" or mixed with another liquid),
individual packets of string cheese, Cheerios, some packets of animal
crackers, and so forth. He also plans to take Crystal light and unsweetened
Kool-aid and Splenda packets. They won't have a lot of cooler space. Of
course, he may be able to find some things he can eat when they go to the
dining hall for meals. He is about 9 weeks out and still has problems with
some foods, so he will take "safe foods" he knows he can
tolerate. I would suggest you try any of the items folks here suggest
before you pack a bunch of it, and find out too late it won't sit well in
your pouch! Before I hear from the Carbo police, let me say that he will be
expending quite a bit more energy than usual while at camp, so the carbs he
plans to pack really are necessary in this situation. Have a great time!
— koogy
June 16, 2003
Deli meat and cheese is great!
— Nan G.
June 19, 2003
If you have electricity (wouldn't camp without it), you can take a small
microwave with you. But even if you didn't, I don't know how long you're
going for but I don't keep my frozen meals frozen anyway. I use them for
lunch while working, so I take one out of the freezer in the morning. It
saves on cooking time and I'm not hogging the microwave while everyone else
is waiting to use it also. I only do this with the meal I'm going to eat
that day. But it works out well. There are ways to modify the frozen meals
to make them do-able on a stove.
But other than that, everyone else gave great suggestions for foods you
have to do little to prepare.
Good luck and have a great time!!!
— Diane S.
June 19, 2003
Peanut butter, tuna or canned chicken, cheese and deli meats, protein
drinks.... just remember, you don't have to pack all that much since you
really can't eat too much! Enjoy the great outdoors!
— teresa M.
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