How to Cook in the Rain While Backpacking

Many people love to go camping and explore thethen check the weather reports beforehand to
wild. However, many people are stuck in situationssee if it will rain or not.
where they are in tents and end up returning5) Make sure that any item you have that can't
home because they cannot cook food in the rainfit into the tent is covered with a tarp or any
or other situations. With these tips, you'll be ablewaterproof material to keep them from getting
to cook despite the downpour and enjoy awet. You don't want to take up something
comfortable meal while looking at the view.expensive and have it end up being broken.
1) Pack dry food items in plastic bags that can be6)Choose the easiest meal to prepare so you
sealed tightly so they don't get wet in the rain.don't need to put too much effort in the
Try to carry light food items as to not tire youpreparation. Try to bring some instant type meals
down when you are traveling, camping, orthat can be made quickly and without much
backpacking.preparation.
2) Make sure to bring a firestarter or waterproof7) You should do any preparations inside your
matches. If you aren't able to get these, then youtent before going out in the rain to start the
can simply use a lighter. Try to keep themactual cooking. Be careful of your surroundings as
protected from moisture by placing them inyou might trip and hurt yourself or end up spilling
sealed bags/containers. Try not to carry them inthe food.
your pocket as they are prone to getting wet.8)If possible, create a tent on the sides of your
3) Choose your campsite carefully and wisely.fire to make cooking easier and to keep it from
Look for a slightly elevated area to preventgetting doused by the wind and rain. This will
water from higher places from draining into yourdrastically decrease the chances of your fire
campsite. Also look for a campsite that will giveburning/getting put out.
you plenty of space to start a fire as well as aGoing camping is a good experience for everyone
large enough opening to get the smoke out fromwho love to explore. However, you must always
the flames.remember to be prepared for any type of
4) If the rain is coming down in torrents, wait forweather and look out for any kind of situation.
a few minutes to see if it weakens a bit. MaybeLearning how to cook in the rain will help better
you can have a better chance at cooking thatyour adventure despite the bleak surroundings.
way. If you do not want to waste your time,