What do you sleep on when camping with kids?

SLEEPING PADS If your sleeping pad doesn't have a high enough R-Value you can increase it my adding a reflectix or a closed cell foam pad underneath it. Because my kids wiggle and move around so much during the night I've found it works better to have them share a double pad rather than individual pads.

What do kids sleep on while camping?

Junior ReadyBeds & SnugglePods are air beds with a thin sewn-in top sheet to keep your child in bed all night. SIMs are a self-inflating mattress. The structured interior is warmer and more stable than an air bed.

What food has protein for camping?

Easy protein for wild camping dinners: Eggs . Tinned mackerel, tuna, or other fish . Cured meat .

What is the rule of three camping?

Normally, the rule of threes contains the following: You can survive three minutes without breathable air (unconsciousness), or in icy water . You can survive three hours in a harsh environment (extreme heat or cold). You can survive three days without drinkable water.

How to plan a camping menu?

For some alternative easy camping recipes, consider peanut butter and banana wraps, grilled cheese sandwiches, tuna sandwiches, deli wraps, and quesadillas . Or bring veggies like corn, peas, and peppers. Sausage and pepper foil packets make a great easy lunch too, just don't forget the olive oil!

How do you plan food for a group camping trip?

Meal Planning for Group Camping The simple way to go about your meal planning is to jot down any meal ideas as a group . This way you can vote on the dishes that everyone would be willing to eat, determine which ingredients you'll need, and what food can be prepared for multiple meals.

Family camping recipes (2024)

40 Recipes

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These simple, quick camping recipes are full of flavour and are campfire ready. We have filling family feasts, tasty desserts and on-the-go snacks.

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BBQ sausages with smoky tomato sauce
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Light a barbecue and grill these sausages with a smoky tomato sauce, perfect for kids and adults. They're great for a family barbecue or a camping holiday
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Pancakes are the ultimate breakfast and these are particularly great to rustle up on a camping holiday, with no scales required!
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Served with summer berries and added chocolate chunks, this is an indulgent breakfast ideal for camping holidays
Halloumi burgers
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These veggie halloumi burgers in brioche buns are perfect for the whole family. Serve as a quick and easy lunch - they're also great on camping holidays
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Easy to make, these delicious energy-packed oat bars are an ideal snack to make on a camping holiday or to take on long car journeys
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Cheesy scrambled egg croissants
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These breakfast baps with creamy eggs are camping-friendly, but work just as well as a casual brunch
Easy s'mores
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Ever tried an American-style marshmallow s'more? It's a Bonfire Night-friendly stack of sweet joy, with cookies and chocolate spread thrown in for good measure
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Enjoy this crowd-pleasing tropical co*cktail with coconut rum, gin and pineapple juice. It will sit happily in an ice bucket for several hours, ideal for summer barbecues
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A paprika-spiced casserole that's campsite-friendly and warming for the tum- pinto beans stretch the dish a little further
No-oven pizza
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This superhealthy pizza, from Amanda Gould, is cooked in a frying pan making it the perfect food for camping
Raspberry honey flapjacks
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Make these easy raspberry honey flapjacks using just five ingredients. Serve with a cuppa for a perfect mid-morning pick-me-up, or freeze for a later date
Picnic trail mix
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Make this salty and sweet trail mix with nuts, dried fruit, pretzels and chocolate chips for a picnic with kids, or as a snack for movie night
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Have some residual heat left over on your campfire or barbecue? Toast up these sweet skewers with salted caramel drizzle
Sticky sausage baguettes
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Jazz up your bangers with a sweet honey mustard and soy glaze and serve in a French stick sandwich with salad
Lamb souvlaki skewers
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Make a big batch of these delicious Greek kebabs, then freeze some for a sunny day
Buttery baked corn on the cob
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The taste of warm, buttery corn on the cob is hard to beat on a summer day, and it makes a great side dish to spicy chicken
Epic summer salad
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Perfect for BBQs and buffets, our epic salad is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients – no cooking required. Serve it with lamb kebabs for an impressive summer feast
Campfire smoky bean brekkie
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Rustle up this fantastic smoky bean breakfast with chorizo, chipolatas, eggs and mixed beans. It's perfect for a camping holiday or serving dinner to a crowd
Stuffed peppers on the barbie
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Mary Cadogan's clever bbq recipe will impress all of your friends and family and have them coming back for more
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Make your strawberry ripple cheesecakes portable by packing them into jam jars, then enjoy on a summer picnic
Griddled salad jar
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This jar salad trend is a keeper! The dressing stays at the bottom of the container, and the leafy greens remain fresh and crisp until you're ready to serve
Shepherd's pie pasties
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These pocket-sized pasties make an old favourite portable
Pesto focaccia sandwich
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The fillings for your sandwiches are baked into the bread here, making this an easy picnic option. To make it veggie, look for a vegetarian pesto
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Pack these in tins for picnics or school fetes, or serve single bars with a dollop of clotted cream for dessert. Blackberries also work really well when strawberry season is over

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