No-fires camping

No-Fires Camping

When "Extreme-Danger" fire restrictions are in effect, stoves and fires are not allowed in the backcountry. What to eat? Here are some ideas ...

Cold Food:

Snacks:
     • Chips
     • Chocolate
     • Cookies
     • Energy Bars
     • Cereal Bars
     • Fruits
     • Dried Fruit
     • Nuts
     • Cheese - hard cheeses last longer
     • Crackers and ...
     • Jerky
     • Prepared meats - salami, tuna, sausages, spam, smoked salmon, ...
     • Precooked meats - chicken, tinned hot dogs, ...

Meals:
     • Granola/cereal & milk
     • Pancakes (pre-made)
     • Yogurt
     • Sandwiches - Peanut butter, jelly, banana, tuna, ...
     • Wraps - Chicken, cheese, ...
     • Bagel sandwich - bagels last longer than bread
     • Pasta
     • Cheese Board
     • Salad - add meat, cheese, pasta, etc
     • Mexican - burritos, chips, bean dip, guacamole, salsa, ...

An example of no-cooking food use

Hot Food:

Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) (usually heaters not included, need to be purchased separately)
     • BePrepared (Small orders possible)
     • Ready Store (Small orders possible, free shipping but higher prices)
     • Google shopping

Beverage Bags (for beverage powders, heater not included - alternatively, put powder+water in previously-used heater pouch, fold and heat ala an MRE)
     • The Epicenter
     • MRE Depot