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» SOME TIPS FOR SUMMER CAMPING

Filling the cooler

Are you getting ready for
a camping vacation? Here are
some tips for making the most
of your cooler.

BEFORE LEAVING HOME
• Use a large, well-insulated
cooler with a lid and a drain
plug.
• Store foods in airtight con-
tainers or zip-closure storage
bags. If necessary, double-layer
the packaging.
• Freeze prepared foods and
drinks before you’re due to
leave. This will help to keep the
cooler cold during your camp-
ing trip.
• Buy blocks of ice, as they’ll
last longer than ice cubes.
• Place meats and dairy
products next to the ice.
• Store drinks in a second
cooler.

AT THE CAMPGROUND
• The cover of the cooler
should be kept tightly closed
at all times; open it only when
necessary to keep the blocks of
ice intact for as long as possi-
ble.
• Keep the cooler in a shady
area, away from the sun.
• Try not to drain the wa-
ter out of the coo ler as the ice
melts; the cool water will con-
tinue to help keep the food
cold.
• Store the cooler in your ve-
hicle overnight or when you’re
away from the campsite. This
keeps it away from wild ani-
mals, some of whom have fig-
ured out how to open coolers!
Even if you have a camping about camp fires first. Don’t into aluminum foil packages You should take extra care
stove, it is possible to cook on cook the food in the flames, and cooking it over the coals is with perishable food items
a campfire as well. Just be sure but rather on a grill, over hot another fun way to cook when when camping.
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