Food Storage

Learn how to store food safely while camping and outdoors, including keeping food fresh, protecting supplies, preventing contamination and managing food waste.

Food Ration Planning: Scout Camping and Expedition Guide

Activity Overview Difficulty: ModerateTime: 30–60 minutesLocation: Campsites, expedition bases and suitable outdoor planning areasBest for: Scouts, Explorers, Patrol Leaders and experienced Cubs with supervisionSkills: Meal planning, nutrition, portion control, budgeting, packing and expedition planning Food ration planning means working out what food is needed, how much is required and how it will be stored, carried…

Read More Food Ration Planning: Scout Camping and Expedition Guide
How to Store Food While Camping

⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Food can become unsafe surprisingly quickly when you’re camping, particularly during warm weather. Keep perishable food cold, prevent raw and cooked foods from contaminating each other, wash your hands before handling food and follow the storage instructions on packaged products. If food has been left at an unsafe temperature for too long…

Read More How to Store Food While Camping