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Camping Food
& Recipes

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Backpacking Food

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Camping Tips
& Planning

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Backpacking Tips & Gear

Quick & Easy Camping Meals

Save time at the campsite and get our best menu ideas for your next campout (without the fuss)!

Plan Your Next Camping Menu

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Make Ahead

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No-Cook Meals

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Campfire

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Breakfast

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Lunch

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Dinners

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Hi, we’re Megan & Michael

Fresh Off The Grid is your resource for great food in the great outdoors!

If your ideal day in the outdoors is one that ends with a delicious meal, you’re in the right spot! Our site is full of great camping & backpacking recipes and all the tips you need to stay fueled for your adventures.

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Camping Meal Ideas

Stop stressing over your camping menu—we’ve got you covered!
Start with these great meal ideas.

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31 Easy Camping Recipes

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47 Foil Packet Meals

Serving chili and cornbread from a Dutch oven

21 One Pot Camping Meals

Sizzling mixed vegetables and meat chunks grilling to perfection on an outdoor flat top cooker.

29 Blackstone Recipes

Backpacking Meal Planning

As avid backpackers ourselves, we know the importance of packing the right food to stay fueled.
Here are our top resources for planning your backpacking meals.

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63 Easy Backpacking Food Ideas

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11 One Pot Backpacking Meals

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33 Homemade Backpacking Recipes

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All Backpacking Food Posts

Learn to Dehydrate

Take your adventure food to the next level and create your own delicious meals by learning the ins and outs of dehydrating!

Let’s get started!

Car Camping

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Ultimate Camping Checklist

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The Best Camp Cooking GEar

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the 5 Best Camping Stoves

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How to Pack a Cooler for Camping

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How to Wash Dishes While Camping

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All Camping Posts

Backpacking

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Ultimate Backpacking Checklist

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The Best Backpacking Cooking Gear

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7 Best Backpacking Stoves

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All Backpacking Posts

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