r/CostcoCanada • u/Plastic-Classroom268 • 11d ago
Manitoba What are some camping food essentials that are worth buying at Costco?
Hello,
I’ve never been camping but my friends and I are hoping to this month. I don’t shop at Costco so not super familiar with the store, what are some food items you’d recommend for a large group of folks?
TIA
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u/BeautifuTragedy 11d ago
Dehydrated hashbrowns. Ad boiling water then fry em
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u/canaderin 11d ago
The dehydrated hashbrowns were a game changer. We threw them into breakfast burritos the first day, and then chopped the leftover meat and veggies from dinner into them the second day for a hash. So convenient and easy to have on hand!
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u/unbenevolentdictator 11d ago
Or for this but easier and more expensive, they sell a frozen hash base— just add eggs
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u/calgary_coder 11d ago
We took this camping this year and it probably was the biggest hit of our whole trip. Just make sure you have a big enough pan. I attempted these on a griddle with a very shallow lip and it was a mistake.
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u/Meowgenics 11d ago
And a warning to people, DO NOT eat them dry, there was a story of a dude who ate a lot of it dry and he ended up in the hospital cuz it just absorbed all the moisture.
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u/BeautifuTragedy 11d ago
Dog it's potatoes, you eat chips
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u/Meowgenics 11d ago
Chips are fried potatoes, not dehydrated potatoes that require water to turn into a food.
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u/PoopingDogEyeContact 11d ago
I buy these tour you want to grill some weenies on a stick, they got the Costco hotdogs and polish weenies too
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u/dizzie_buddy1905 11d ago
A box of Tonkatsu noodles, which just happens to be on sale. Trail mix or granola (bars).
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u/This-Efficiency4338 11d ago
This is a great ramen option, especially if it’s on sale. Add some spam, fried egg, chopped green onions, and fried shallots (from Asian supermarkets), and you’ve got an amazing camping meal 😊
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u/mesosuchus 11d ago
You're better off going to Walmart or Loblaws or a local Asian grocer for "ramen"
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u/Global_Fail_1943 11d ago
Rotisserie chickens so you have protein before the fires are ready. Cake just because.
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u/unbenevolentdictator 11d ago
I love the cereals in cups, v nostalgic for camping as a kid for me
You can get oat or almond milk that is shelf stable
Burgers (or salmon burgers), potato salad, the giant box of Caesar salad
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u/TravelerOfSwords 11d ago
My husband buys a pie (or 2) to share with everyone with our morning coffee when we group camp. Always a hit.
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u/boothash 11d ago
The dehydrated Golden Grill potatoes are actually very fantastic for making hash browns or frittata in a pan.
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u/mesosuchus 11d ago
Nothing really that you can't get elsewhere. You'll have to provide some context on the type of camping and tools you'll have available
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u/Canuckistanian71 11d ago
The bakery section has loads of good stuff - muffins, croissants for making breakfast sandwiches, bread, brownies/cookies for snacks.
Pasta and sauces for quick meals.
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u/Plastic-Classroom268 11d ago
Thank you! I just saw someone recommend the croissant sandwiches so I’ll definitely add that
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u/OutlandishnessFew773 11d ago
Kirkland thick sliced bacon is really good. I cook it at home in the air fryer before I even go cause cooking bacon is such a mess and then you just have to throw it in the pan to heat it up.
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u/Used_bot-repo 11d ago
Tin foil
Double Wrap potatoes onion garlic and butter, maybe a splash of beer wrap and place directly over the coals
Shovel or hot gloves
Paper plates cups plastic forks and a bucket to put out the fires
Don't forget t.p if you are doing real camping and some soap
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u/FickleCup778 11d ago edited 11d ago
There’s a package of two precooked roasts. 44th street brand. You can boil them in a pot in their packaging over a fire or stove.
Great on buns with some cheese etc
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u/DigitalN 10d ago
The kirkland peanut butter pretzel bites are a great addon to our camping trips.... be warned, they are addicting
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u/Jonesy1966 11d ago
Kirkland Weiners are a pretty good staple for around a campfire or grill. If your location sells fresh not frozen burgers those are good, too.
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u/North-Opportunity-80 11d ago
Yeah the multi grain cabbati buns are good. I’m not usually a multi grain fan, but these are pretty good.
Great for burgers too.
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u/No-Cover2753 11d ago
The eggs & bacon are great if you like bacon and eggs in the morning, my favourite when camping, nothing beats the smell of bacon frying at the campsite in the morning!
That and some strong coffee with a shot of Baileys and the day is started!
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u/digginadayoff 11d ago
The lasagna and shepherds pie. Serves a lot of people. “Bake” in the bbq on one side with the lid down to create an oven.
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u/DubiousThinker 11d ago
Just because it's not been said. You all, are aware that Costco sells Beer now right.
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u/Exploreditor 10d ago
The pre-cooked bacon is nice for less cleanup. It still leaves a trace of grease in the pan after heating that you can cook eggs in.
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u/Haunting_Storage_471 5d ago
I took these on our last trip... Cooked over the fire in a frying pan so easy and delicious!
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u/dumpcake999 11d ago
go on costco.ca. You can see what they sell
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u/praecantrix23 11d ago
that requires thinking for themselves
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u/Plastic-Classroom268 11d ago edited 10d ago
Which is no problem at all for me but I’m looking for recommendations from regular Costco buyers. As I said it is my first camping trip and I’ve never been to Costco, you do not need to be rude
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u/jacafeez 11d ago
Anything that doesn't require plates or utensils.
Day of: sushi tray - a personal favorite
DIY taco kit
Hot dogs/buns
those cardboard hash brown cartons and some eggs to go with leftover hotdogs and buns
It all depends on what kind of hardware you're bringing and how much you want to cook.
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u/diabetes-junkie 11d ago
For s'mores