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Camping Food

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Camping 101

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Backpacking
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Perfectly Grilled Corn on the Cob

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Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider

Pulled pork sliders.

Pulled Pork Sliders

Vanilla ice cream in a bag.

Ice Cream in a Bag

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Perfectly Grilled Corn on the Cob

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Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider

Pulled pork sliders.

Pulled Pork Sliders

Vanilla ice cream in a bag.

Ice Cream in a Bag

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Hi there!

We’re Megan and Michael and we love cooking outdoors! We started Fresh Off The Grid as a place to share our favorite camping and backpacking recipes. Our goal is to make it easy for you to enjoy great food in the great outdoors.

Camping Meal Ideas

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

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Megan cracking an egg into a skillet that is filled with sweet potatoes

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Michael sprinkling cheese over a skillet of pasta with a desert scene in the background

52 Delicious Camping Meal Ideas 52 Incredibly Delicious Camping Food Ideas

Michael cooking over a campfire

27 Easy Camping Recipes 27 Easy Camping Meals to Make Camp Cooking a Breeze

Megan cracking an egg into a skillet that is filled with sweet potatoes

18 Camping Breakfast Ideas 18 Easy Camping Breakfast Ideas

Michael lifting the lid off of a Dutch oven sitting in a fire pit.

29 Camping Dutch Oven Recipes 29 Camping Dutch Oven 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 backpacking food including tons of DIY recipes!

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63 Easy Backpacking Food Ideas 63 Easy Backpacking Food Ideas

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Best Instant Coffee for Backpacking 10 Instant Coffees for Backpacking

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DIY Backpacking Recipes 33 DIY Backpacking Recipes – Lightweight & Calorie Dense

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Michael sitting with his backpacking cooking kit and the Cascade mountains in the background

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Michael holding a backpacking pot filled with ramen with mountains in the distance

DIY Backpacking Recipes 33 DIY Backpacking Recipes – Lightweight & Calorie Dense

A backpacking tent with a mountain in the background

Vegan Backpacking Food Ideas The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Backpacking Food

Assorted instant coffee packets on a camp table next to a red mug

Best Instant Coffees for Backpacking 10 Instant Coffees for Backpacking

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!

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Camp Kitchen Essentials Guide Camp Cooking Gear Guide—Build the Ultimate Camp Kitchen!

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Camp Stove Buying Guide The 5 Best Camping Stoves of 2023

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Best Camp Coffee Makers The Best Camp Coffee Makers: Our Favorite Ways to Brew Coffee While Camping

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Megan cooking over a camp stove at a campsite

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Skillet on a camp stove with a camping scene in the background.

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Megan holding a cup of coffee with a campfire in the background

The Best Camp Coffee Makers The Best Camp Coffee Makers: Our Favorite Ways to Brew Coffee While Camping

Overhead view of backpacking gear laid out on the floor.

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Woman cooking a meal on a backpacking stove.

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Megan crouched on a log with the Katadyn BeFree filter cap and bottle

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Woman hiking in the Cascade Mountains with fall foliage

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Woman cooking a meal on a backpacking stove.

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Megan crouched on a log with the Katadyn BeFree filter cap and bottle

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Megan is sitting on the ground and is reaching into a bear barrel

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Go for a Hike

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The 10 Hiking Essentials to Safely Hit the Trail The 10 Hiking Essentials You Need to Safely Hit the Trail

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Megan hiking in the snow along a river

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Best Hiking Snacks for the Trail 19 Best Hiking Snacks for Your Next Day Hike

Megan is wearing a blue daypack and hiking on a trail among yellow aspen trees

What to Wear Hiking in Fall What to Wear Hiking in Fall & Tips to Stay Cozy and Safe on the Trail

Megan hiking in the snow along a river

Winter Hiking Essentials Essential Winter Hiking Gear

Flatlay of all the hiking 10 essentials with numbers

The 10 Hiking Essentials The 10 Hiking Essentials You Need to Safely Hit the Trail

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The Best Hiking Snacks 19 Best Hiking Snacks for Your Next Day Hike

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