Many campers take only cold, dry foods that require no refrigeration or preparation, such as gorp and other trail mixes. In fact, many dried foods are available in sporting goods stores that are lightweight and require a minimum effort to prepare. Others prefer to eat in style, packing coolers full of steaks and other perishables. We at PTOP are members of the latter group of campers. Having quality food during days that are busy and active when lots of calories are burned makes the camping trip much more pleasurable.
Many campers simply cook their food over open fires.
They do this by using simple roasting methods or by using a grill designed for use over campfires. Some campground fire pits have built-in grills. Other campfire accessories are also available, such as pot hangers and tripod grills. But campfires are not allowed in some areas. In that case, a fire pan or some sort of camp stove is required for cooking.