Bring disposable wipes or biodegradable soap for hand- and dishwashing. Plan on carrying bottled water for drinking. Otherwise, boil water or use water purification tablets. Do not leave trash in the wild. Burn leftover food and carry trash back with you.
Leftover food is only safe in a cooler if there is ice in it.
Discard leftover food if it cannot be stored with ice. Protect yourself by washing our hands before and after handling food. If you are camping for more than one day, there are a variety of foods that are lightweight and do not need refrigeration. This service is provided by the Federal Consumer Information Center of the U.S. General Services Administration .