14 Easy Camping Meals *NO COOLER REQUIRED*

Today I wanted to share some easy camping meal ideas that don't require a cooler. I love to cook at camp, and having a cooler allows me to bring a larger variety of foods and ingredients to cook with. But maybe you don't have a cooler, or you don't have a large cooler - whatever the reason, I wanted to give you some easy camp meal ideas - no cooler or fridge required...
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Amanda Outside: Sharing camping and hiking tips and food ideas so you can get outside more... and eat great food while you're at it!

[@amanda.outside]

Thank you for watching! 💚 What do you think of this list? Did I miss anything? Comment below!

[@angelaslatzer9263]

Dehydrated hash browns, Costco sells them by the case!

[@yulan0921]

This list looks fantastic, will really help me in my first car camping trip! I was looking for ideas that wasn't pre-made backpacker meal bags and not needing a cooler, and this delivered!! However it's really lacking in veggies info, which is really needed for some people to keep things going smoothly. If you have any ideas for veggies without a cooler that'd be great please! :) Keep up the awesome content.

[@sarahmonteiro2733]

@@yulan0921 carrots are my go-to! They last several days outside of the fridge/cooler. Cucumbers will do well for 2 days, tomatoes keep well for more than a week (but they're delicate, so you have to keep them in a container). Peppers, zucchinis, and eggplants also last 2-3 days (even more if it's not too hot) outside of the fridge/cooler. You can also buy or make dehydrated veggies :)

[@yulan0921]

@@sarahmonteiro2733 Love it, thank you!! :)

[@homeuser5951]

To the avacado toast add Everthing Bagel seasoning equals yum.

[@Oldsparkey]

Backpacking I use a zip lock bag with some Aunt Jemima ( just add water ) pancake mix in it. On the bag I put the water amount needed. In camp add the water , squish it around to mix it. Then take a knife and cut off a small corner of the bag. Using the zip lock like a pastry bag squeeze out the amount needed in a small non stick backpacking pan.I like the 6 inch one from Evernew in titanium and none stick. When the stack of pancakes are done I use individual packs of Honey as syrup on them. The individual packs of different flavored jells ( you get with toast at the restaurant ) also works quite well.

[@theunbannedhacker1237]

Same, I do a similar thing with fish fry as well. Nothing beats a fried trout sandwich for lunch after a morning of fishing in the wilderness :D

[@jessicathompson236]

Individual peanut butter/nut butter, seed spread, jam, honey, maple syrup, salsas, taco sauce, mayo, mustard, ketchup, relish, humus, black bean dip, pinto dip, chocolate, bone broth, olive oil, butter, coconut milk, coffee, tea, 3 in one coffee mixes, cocoa packets etc (There are even dual packets of nut butter and jam/chocolate and also chia jam too!) There are so many good individual packets of stuff now.

[@RellHaiser1]

In Canada we have a product called Milk2Go, it comes in small 200ml bottles (less than a cup of liquid, a US cup is 237ml) but it's shelf-stable for several months without refrigeration as it is ultra high temperature pasteurized. Very handy when camping.

[@anettasimpson2224]

Would love to see more ideas that don't involve processed foods!

[@alk945]

I love that these are also great products to keep on hand for people living in earthquake prone areas or natural disasters like tornados! Because these are good for emergency kits!

[@kimberlyc84]

I love that these are things that kept my teens from "starvinggggg" over the years! 😊 Hubs and I are embarking on our own excursions minus the kids and these ideas are what we do on a daily basis give/take. Less is more🏕️

[@humblecourageous3919]

I'm 100% vegetarian for 49 years. You can get tofu in box containers that don't need refrigeration from Amazon (I had some for a year till I used it up.) Mix it with quick cooking quinoa (10 minutes once boiled.) Cook tofu in butter and soy sauce. Another vegetarian dinner is Worthington canned vegie chicken. I cook some potatoes to go with it. Trader Joe's has some good Indian food packets. Also they have an artichoke antipasto. I cook some noodles and mix in the antipasto that comes in a glass jar. Also, though we drink fresh milk at home, when we go camping we take boxed almond milk. That way we can take all the "milk" we need for the trip without having to take up cooler space.

[@rym6829]

Glad you mentioned the ramen its a staple especially to Koreans thats probably #1 for our list xD. We always make a variation called (Budae Jjigae) Korean Army Stew. So you cook ramen and add some eggs some spam (i know most ppl hate spam you can sub w/sausage or ham) and add some vegetables and aromatics. Then everyone digs in on one giant pot!

[@andyberry4346]

when you're making pancake mix, put it in a squirty bottle, like a cleaned out ketchup bottle. that's what i have. then just squeeze it directly into the pan.

[@Outdoors202]

Great tip

[@SuzanneWho]

I discovered powdered whole milk in the Mexican food aisle. NIDO is the brand and it makes a better milk, not as watery as 2% etc powdered milk. Also, you should put the tortilla in your skillet (or over a flame) before using. Uncooked tortillas right out of the package are hard to digest. After building your tortilla meal, you can also put it back in the skillet to get some color.

[@ArtParty4ULasVegas]

I never thought I would, but added Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) to my camp box pantry. When rehydrating it, I use packaged gravy mix to taste as a seasoning which it takes the flavor of. Brown gravy, pot roast seasoning, taco seasoning... and you've got a good protein.

[@shubhendu15]

TVP look like a powdered form of soya chunks (mostly available in Indian stores). Even after rehydrating, TVP have some raw flavor after. Any suggestions to improve them !!

[@ChrisAndEmilie]

Thanks for the ideas! As campers that go off-grid for weeks at a time, we appreciate food that doesn't spoil without refrigeration!

[@joethegeographer]

While ramen continues to have its place as a cornerstone camping food, I've recently started using dried Lomein noodles with a high quality bullion, which makes for a nice change.

[@jamespayette7574]

Instead of bullion try Better Than Bullion, many flavors…I especially like garlic.

[@kitty4536]

@@jamespayette7574 I believe Better Than Bullion requires refrigeration once opened, because it's so concentrated unless you are cooking for a crowd you will use just tiny bit at a time.

[@jamespayette7574]

@@kitty4536 yes, it does need to be refrigerated after opening.

[@SuzanneWho]

@@kitty4536 Better than Bouillon should start making little sealed cube packs that could be opened individually. I don’t think companies realize how many people camp and/or supply up for emergencies.

[@dannyl2598]

Thank you. These are great ideas. I work in remote locations and in areas where fast food is not always convenient. I keep some of these thing in my work truck and now, thanks to you I'll have a even better selection.

[@Heidi914]

PS contrary to popular belief eggs do not need to be kept refrigerated you don’t want them hot but room temp is perfectly fine, also they have shelf stable precrooked bacon, a great alternative to dry cereal or pancakes. Something about bacon and eggs camping makes me smile 😊.

[@CosmicSeeker69]

excellent point - same with Tomatoes too -

[@troyprater8631]

Not the eggs from the grocery stores they have been washed and lose the coating they need to be stored in the fridge. Farm fresh eggs that aren’t washed can be kept out of the fridge though.

[@kriscent1]

That's not true. If you have farm fresh eggs that come straight from your chicken then they can be set out at room temperature. If you have eggs from the grocery store, they have to be refrigerated because they are washed and soaked which ruins the outer shell and does not protect it from bacteria anymore. So eggs from the grocery store have to be refrigerated.

[@IronicleseAndSardoniclese]

A agree about the eggs. But I have wondered about recoating store bought eggs in some sort of oil to replace the natural coating or possibly storing them in ash. I’ve seen this done before but not sure if it was done with store bought eggs and if so, were the bacteria levels tested to see if it worked….ill be going down the rabbit hole now. Also if you like pickled eggs, that may be an option, although again, not sure if bacteria levels have been tested after not being refrigerated.

[@Chriztina97]

I loved boxed soup at camp. Last year I made tomato soup and served it with fresh bread from a little bakery in town near the campground. So delicious! Another tip: check out bakeries and cafés if you are near a town for any extras to round out a meal, like cinnamon buns. We wrapped in tinfoil later that night and had ooey-gooey amazing and warm cinnamon buns.

[@stevesjourney7000]

I live off my motorcycle full time and going to store is a rare thing and space is at a premium. I do find that tortillas instead of bread pack better and last so much longer. Peanut butter/honey tortilla rollups are a go to Thanks for a great video

[@amrinarosyada4196]

Can you also share how you'd prep a camping trip for when the weather is rainy?

[@StephsHealthMatters]

Great question!

[@amanda.outside]

That's a great video idea!

[@silby77]

Great suggestion! For me if rain is in the forecast a couple extra things I bring are extra dry socks, rain jacket or poncho, and a couple of extra towels. A camp stove has saved me when it may be difficult to start/keep a fire in rainy weather. Also if you have the room in your vehicle a canopy is a life saver!

[@tmoss017]

Bring a big tarp. Hang it off several trees. Or an easy gazebo.

[@NewLife-qj9mx]

@@silby77 one thing I find very handy - an old throw rug for outside your door (tent or vehicle )

[@ej2957]

Thank you Amanda for all that you do for the outdoor camping/hiking community I always find great value and new ideas in every video you post keep up the Awesome! Work

[@amanda.outside]

You are so welcome! I really appreciate your comment!

[@cruisepuppy]

My husband is about to retire and we are about to start camping. Your channel is EXACTLY what we were looking for to know where to start and what to cook, pack, etc. Subscribed!

[@LLPcan]

I take the instant stuffing mix with me and you can use it on just about anything. Especially thickening soups and it goes well with the instant potatoes and canned chicken.

[@summernash8331]

oh helllllllll yes!

[@carolclarkson4859]

Make your own freeze dried meals has been game changer for us. We invested in a freeze dryer and it has made camping/back packing so easy and the meals taste unbelievable. Keep waiting for you to show this.

[@jack-gf6jw]

And did you spend three grand on a freeze dryer Tom?

[@carolclarkson4859]

@@jack-gf6jw got the one that is closer to 2k. Made tons of sense because we have a small garden as well.

[@jack-gf6jw]

@@carolclarkson4859 that's awesome man I'm jealous

[@amanda.outside]

I have a dehydrator and make meals with that, but I've never thought about buying a freeze dryer! That's a whole new level!

[@carolclarkson4859]

@@amanda.outside Yeah, the results have been impressive. They are at sportsman's warehouse.

[@evakonopka121]

And some of these are great ideas for beginners learning to cook!

[@kimdarling2673]

One thing I do is make mac&cheese with 1 pound of dried macaroni noodles, a can of evaporated milk, and a small block of velveera-type cheese. None of it needs refrigeration, and it makes enough for our family. I also sometimes bring flavored boxed rice and cook it up with whatever leftover veggies I have and add canned chicken to it for a type of fried rice.

[@jjhikespa3600]

Thank you for the great meal ideas! I will be adding them to our family camping trips this summer. Your videos have helped me so much in getting more organized and having more fun camping. Bananagrams has become a family favorite! You are a gem!

[@outdooroutfitters3658]

What a great video! Thank you sharing these simple ideas.

[@AFizz-cw3on]

Great list. Let's not forget jerky, another good source of protein. I add it 2 rice and potato.

[@janeelizabethwebster3057]

Yay perfect video! Started my camping pantry bin because of you so all of these are great things to put in 😊

[@amanda.outside]

Definitely! A lot of these items are staples in my camp pantry bin. I love having easy quick meals on hand. Thank you for watching 😁

[@jeffbarger4776]

Great job. I like how you mix organic with not so healthy. Proving that moderation is key. Nice variety and very useful. Thank you and camp on!

[@wildfamilyvan967]

Absolutely LOVED this video! We have a large family and these ideas will make our meals much faster! ❤️

[@amanda.outside]

I'm so glad!! Thank you for watching!

[@barbarahalbert8033]

Love it!! Such great ideas!! Thank you for sharing!

[@rescuehoundemtd]

Another great video. I love how you make it all look so easy. You ROCK

[@VikingSpirit942]

This is a great idea generator for my first camping trip with my son..thankyou!

[@annaoutdoors]

This video was so helpful! Thank you!!!!

[@dracus6877]

Really great video for food choices. To save on pack space for a camping trip! Because Coolers and firewood are the two of the items that takes up alot of pack space in the car. Much appriciated!

[@Nedreck11]

Great suggestions. Thanks for this list

[@perryknetter8577]

Great job Amanda your so full of energy and Happiness God's Blessings on all your adventures

[@elysificated]

Thank you so much!! So handy to have all these ideas in one place. I hadn't heard of the tuna before. Some of them are so obvious but easy to overlook, so thank you for enumerating!!!

[@amanda.outside]

You're welcome! I'm glad this was helpful. 😁

[@blakehuddleston2580]

Good ideas, thanks. To expand on the oatmeal, I use one packet of instant oatmeal with dried fruit and either quick oats or old fashioned oats, add cold or hot water and stir in powered milk or even a non-dairy creamer.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

As always...great video. Thank you.

[@Color-Theory]

Every single one of those items sounded easy and delicious! I'm going camping for the first time next weekend and I'm definitely gonna bring some ramen with me! I'd bring shells and cheese but it sounds harder to clean!

[@danicegewiss862]

We love ❤️ Kodiak pancakes. I make rice and beans and put them on tortillas for burritos. Suddenly Salad salads are a favorite meal option for us when we go camping.

[@lyndagooch-campbell684]

I usually watch mre and camping videos and you actually had some new and unique ideas. Completely different than the usual. Nice job.

[@rebeccaclementz3756]

Regarding tuna packets, you can get different flavors in chicken and salmon as well. The Bumblebee brand comes with a mini spork.

[@jessicathompson236]

They also have beef and pork. You can get pouches of meatballs too

[@judithduffy6672]

Pepperoni that doesn't need refrigeration great for your pasta and marinara sauce with pasta. Also vacuum packed cheese sticks. Fresh Yard eggs are good for up to two weeks no refrigeration, do not wash til you use.

[@lyndawilson1874]

Great ideas Amanda! Thank you so much! We love car camping! Ontario Canada is so huge it takes days of driving to really get true North! 😀👍🏼

[@sophia-O]

i was just thinking, I can't wait for her next video 🤔🏕

[@SunflowerGirlRV]

Hi Amanda! Yes I am so glad I came across this video... I am living down in Alabama ..the heat index is in the mid to high 90's with 90% humidity.. I do put damp rid hanging bags in my van and it keep all my dry foods in a cooler (no ice) just to keep the excess heat away from everything... Plus I put reflectix on the inside n out side if it .. I keep the cooler inside the van .but I'm working too..so.. It sits in the van in the hottest part of the day

[@SamanthaFusco]

Great video! I was just talking to my brother about planning a simple trip with no coolers. Funny enough totally forgot about PB sandwich and tuna!

[@brendahobbs6072]

Wow! Thank you for so many good ideas!

[@AveMonica]

Great video... love these ideas!

[@StephsHealthMatters]

I love seeing a new video pop up from you Amanda! Thank you

[@amanda.outside]

You're so welcome!

[@chris123chris82]

Im going portaging for the first time. All meal ideas are really helpful

[@JasonFerguson1283]

Excellent video! Great ideas! Basically how I like to eat at home!

[@MrRhinorocket]

These ideas are awesome!!

[@noraward4741]

Sooo many great ideas! Thank you!🌲☀️

[@tipsystreats]

Some great camping ideas , thanks!

[@melikedenizhalat5403]

And again, superb useful video from Amandaoutside, thx:)).

[@Patriotalliance]

Add the instant potatoes to your soup to thicken it up, delicious.

[@soccerelite8807]

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

[@erict5878]

One of my "go to" meals is the noodles and sauce packets and add the tuna or beef to it. Found usually by the potato packets at the store. I have also added things like corn or carrots or green beans. It's a whole meal in one pot!

[@weekendnomad5038]

My husband ate a lot of this in his bachelor life lol 😂

[@gaila.8830]

Great recommendations 😊 Thank you for sharing

[@caseybrewer8950]

Thank you very helpful. Knorr pasta and rice sides are good too.

[@DJ-bk3ry]

Great video, thanks for sharing! 💗

[@suzibee2156]

These are great!!! Thank you! Will definitely use!

[@amanda.outside]

You're so welcome! Glad you got some new ideas 😁

[@lisag5716]

Thanks, Amanda! Great ideas!

[@joycemoses2411]

To save water and time, I like to dehydrate the mac/cheese noodles at home. Then, add the cheese sauce at the camping location.

[@flowersafeheart]

Yes these are super fantastic ideas even though I'd substitute non-dairy for dairy for myself. Thank you! Your channel is one of the outdoor channels standing out most to me lately. Great channel. Happy travels to you

[@ginie2936]

Super helpful! Hi 👋🏾 thank you for the advice! Really appreciate it

[@KaraKirtley]

I'm really enjoying your content. Stocking up ideas for my trip to Colorado next month. Thank you! 💛

[@devinbraun1852]

Another great video. All your content is great, with some spectacular photo/videography, but I think you are the best KZbin reference for camp & backpack food. Keep it up!

[@humming_bird1118]

Love this video ! Thanks !!

[@MsNiNiCherie]

Hi Amanda! Great vid, and thanks for sharing! The mashed potatoes and tuna idea sounds interesting. Will give it a try! 😉👍

[@NinetyOneAdventures]

Awesome ideas! I'm trying to make a list of road trip meals! Thank you!

[@NickandRachel]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing this 🙌

[@lisamaurizi4274]

Wow! I would have never thought of the powdered milk if it wasn't for this video! Even though it was a staple in my youth! Thank you for the wonderful 'no cooler' ideas, as I'm planning a camping trip as we speak and don't want to have to bother with ice!

[@padelicious9093]

I just started watching your channel! Thanks a ton! ❤️✌🏻

[@amanda.outside]

Welcome to the channel! Thank you for watching!

[@Joeyfingis]

Great recipes! I love so many of these

[@shellbeeforreal3915]

going camping tomorrow and that honey peanut butter sounds so good!

[@sarahvera239]

Sounds so good and yummy

[@sarahlee9106]

these vids are very helpful. thank you!

[@HikerDudeDad]

Huge fan of the Idahoan potatoes... Careful though, some require butter and milk, so get the ones that only need water for backpacking. Also, marinate/rub steaks and freeze them. Then they are your ice pack and you can feast the first night! 👍🥩 Great videos Amanda, keep it up!

[@clinnyboy]

You can get almond milk in sealed cartons which require n o refrigeration until they're opened.

[@TheRoswell57]

Great ideas! Thanks!

[@allisonhadland7148]

Thanks for the great ideas! I love that tuna in a wrap. So good. And you really can't go wrong with a pb sandwich!

[@amanda.outside]

Peanut butter is a staple in my life 😂

[@marcbouley6331]

Awesome, great ideas....thank you🙂

[@treklinda1309]

So many good ideas!

[@sonlucaexplora]

Another great video! 👍🏼🛶🔥

[@amanda.outside]

Thank you for watching!

[@ekbolton2506]

Some great ideas, I do enjoy your vids.

[@manie9689]

Hi 🙋🏻‍♀️thank you for sharing your ideas.

[@fldays6798]

Great video thanks for a ton of new 💡 💡 idea's keep it coming from Florida

[@amanda.outside]

Glad you got some new ideas!! Thank you for watching 😁

[@ronschreiber3635]

some great tip's I never thought of thank you for the Info

[@heatherangellight8558]

Great tips!

[@joeykerr5517]

Great stuff! I don't cook much when camping unless it's just in a freezer bag. I think that's actually how I found you a few months ago.

[@GwenDeeful]

Thank you for the ideas

[@hsallam2008]

Thanks for the video ❤

[@AesthMed]

Great video! Thanks.

[@williamchristy3063]

I have the very same cooking setup for my hunting/camping adventures. However, I like to use the freeze dried meals where I just add hot water to avoid nuisance bears. I keep everything locked up in my truck or cargo trailer until I need a meal. I keep all food smells out of my tent.

[@sgardner6135]

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing them. Another item is Hormel entrees on the grocery shelf near the canned meats, etc. There microwavable, but we just open them and heat them in a pan. My grandson loves the Chicken Alfredo.

[@GlennGoryl]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@cyruserickson9085]

Very helpful Amanda

[@texascottagekitchen4247]

All great ideas!!