How to Plan a Family Camping Menu

Step 5: Stay Organized

Lastly, all great chefs know the value of an organized kitchen. With an outdoor cooking space, it's even more important for you to make sure there's a place for everything (and everything stays in its place). 

Organization starts with packing. Some best practices include:

  • Make your lists, and check them twice.
  • Label your coolers: This makes it easier to grab food, drinks and snacks quickly.
  • Label your boxes and bags: Labeling containers as "cookware," "plates, cups and silverware," etc., will help locate items when you arrive and ensure that family members know where to replace items after clean-up.
  • Group all kitchen items together in the car: This makes it easier to double-check that you haven't forgotten anything before you head out.

Being Executive Chef of your family's camping trip requires a little work now to enjoy a relaxing trip later. With the right planning, prepping and packing you'll have a perfect family camping menu. For more information and tips, check out our Beginner's Guide to Family Camping.

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About the Author

Jessica Sanders

Jessica Sanders is the former online editor for ReserveAmerica.com. After many years of camping and hiking in the Northeast, she's exploring what the West has to offer and sharing all of her knowledge with you. She's a s'mores master, campsite connoisseur, writer, runner and lover of all things outdoors. Follow her on Google+
Jessica Sanders is the former online editor for ReserveAmerica.com. After many years of camping and hiking in the Northeast, she's exploring what the West has to offer and sharing all of her knowledge with you. She's a s'mores master, campsite connoisseur, writer, runner and lover of all things outdoors. Follow her on Google+

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