Food Planning
Group meals can be the best part of camping with family and friends. But handling who brings what can make planning more hectic than it needs to be. Here are three simple options for food planning:
- Fend for yourself: In this case, everyone brings their own food and drinks. People can choose to share what they want, but the bulk of meals are bought for yourself, making shopping and prep much easier.
- Share: Instead of sharing every single thing, make a list of group foods that can be split up and brought by various individuals or families. This list can include chips, crackers, juice, water, soda, salads, fruits, and vegetables. This allows everyone to partake in the meals, while also ensuring there will be a variety of options to choose from.
- Take turns: You can assign different meals to different groups of people. Everyone is responsible for buying, preparing and cooking food for one or two meals over the course of the trip.
More: 5 Camping Meal Ideas for a Large Group
Coordinate Group Camping Gear
A major benefit of group camping is having more gear to use. Sharing means everyone can pack a little less, but still have everything they need and more. There are a variety of camping items the group can share.
- Tools
- Water toys and floats
- Cooking utensils
- Camping stoves
- Tents
- Ropes
- Tarps
- Bug spray
- Candles
- Flashlights and lanterns
Group camping is a fun way to spend time together in a setting that offers activities for children and adults. When planned properly, it's an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
More: 11 Signs You Had a Memorable Camping Trip
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