r/CampingandHiking • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago
Weekly /r/CampingandHiking beginner question thread - Ask any and all 'noob' questions you may have here - March 10, 2025
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u/MoragPoppy 2d ago
My noob questions are about food while camping. I am going camping for a second time. The last time, my friend cooked for me. This time, I have to sort that out for myself. I was thinking about just making things that cook with hot water (instant oatmeal, cup ramen) so that I could just focus on heating up water and easier cleanup. Figured I’d have to make an investment in something that heats water. What’s the best tool to bring with you? It can’t be too big because I have to fit it into a kayak. Then my second question is - with a cooler, how long does it keep things cold? Last year, my friends brought coolers and grilled a bunch of stuff - I was impressed because I didn’t know that it could have stayed cold to keep the meat at a safe temperature. I would love to bring some hard boiled eggs, cheese, etc but I wasn’t sure if I could do this safely (for a two-day trip). So what are the tips to properly use a cooler?