50 Great Pantry Food IdeasMost of us begin camping trips by loading a cooler with fresh meats, eggs, cheeses and vegetables. As those supplies begin to disappear, it's nice to have a stash of emergency foods that don't require refrigeration. These foods can save the day when rainy conditions prevent you from grilling. They're also great for backpacking, survivalism and pantry stocking!
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These all natural chicken packs don't need refrigeration
To give you an idea of how long this product will remain fresh, I ordered a case of these packs on April 24, 2019. Expiration dates on the package indicate that the packs will remain fresh until April of 2020. If you desire a longer shelf life, look into Sweet Sue brand chicken chunks. The Sweet Sue packs can be stored for two years. As for taste, I find the Valley Fresh brand to be more flavorful than Sweet Sue, but that's probably because it contains more sodium. I'm guessing that the "natural" brand adds more sodium to make up for the lack of chemical preservatives.
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These tortillas stay fresh for six months
Most tortilla brands expire within weeks, but Old El Paso tortillas are generally labeled to last for six to eight months. Best of all, they're so thin that you can slip them into just about any type of handbag or backpack. Tortillas can be filled with chicken, tuna, beef or fresh fish cooked over an open fire. Whether you're cooking food from the cooler or catching dinner from the lake, you simply can't lose!
Hot Tip: For tasty chicken tortillas on the run, bring a sandwich bag stuffed with hot or mild sauce packets. Taco Bell says their hot sauce packages are best when used within 120 days, but I've personally enjoyed them up to six months after storing them with my camp supplies. |
The easy way to make mashed potatoes and gravy!
Who doesn't love Dinty Moore Beef Stew?
Freeze dried chicken has a shelf life of 25 years!
Beans deliver tons of protein when meat is scarce!
These boxed meals come with their own sauce packets so you wan't have to carry jars
Tomato Parmesan Rotini
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White Cheddar and Herb Pasta
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High protein pancake mix delivers dense nutrition when meat is scarce
Individual meal packs are ultra convenient during storms
Campbell's Slow Kettle Soups now come in family sized tubs
Dry soup mixes can feed an army, and they're lighter to pack and carry
Sausage sticks are great with cheese and crackers
Crackers are great with tuna, peanut butter, jelly, cheese and dip!
Granola cereal is great for making trail mix
Add mixed chocolate and peanut butter chips to trail mixes!
Instant sea food at your disposal!
Add bread crumbs to make salmon or tuna patties!
Organic cereal bars are great for breakfast on the trail
These individual peanut butter and jelly packs are sold by the case!
Oatmeal is an old friend to keep you warm
Speaking of warmth...
Folgers singles can save you from lugging a coffee pot
Pet milk is great for coffee or recipes that require milk or cream
Vienna sausage is great with baked beans!
Brown sugar baked beans will never let you down
Canned ground beef is great for wilderness spaghetti and soup
Canned potatoes are great when fried!
Powdered eggs are a favorite among backpackers
Canned ham is great for adding to omelettes
Corned beef hash is a camp breakfast tradition
Bacon jerky is delicious with powdered eggs!
Spam is a camp food tradition! Fry it and serve it with eggs.
Almond butter is a great alternative for folks with allergies
Protein bars can keep you alive in an emergency
Hide these treats from your kids! They're meant to keep you well nourished on the trail, but they won't do any good if you can't keep them in stock. Two of these bars will provide all the protein and nutrients you need for the day. That's a great comfort if you get stuck on the trail on a long hike away from base camp.
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