20 No-cook camping meals & road trip lunch ideas

collage of slads and wraps - no cook camping meals to try

Take the hassle out of camping meal prep with these easy to serve no-cook camping meals

Don’t just think of boring old sandwiches when it comes to quick and easy camping lunches and making roadside stops. These no-cook meals vary from salads and wraps to easy soups that can all be served straight from your cooler without the need for a stove or a campfire – a total win for when there’s no time to set up camp or perhaps you’re camping with a complete fire ban and no open flames are allowed.

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No-cook camping meals

No camp fire allowed or can't set up a stove? Doesn't mean you can't enjoy some fun and tasty outdoor meals, ready packed and easy to serve outdoors - why not give these no-cook meals a try - breakfasts, lunches and healthy snacks on the go that can keep for hours and still taste great!

Further tips for camping meals

The key to many good make-ahead meals is to make sure it doesn’t go soggy; nobody likes a limp sandwich from the cooler! This doesn’t mean no dressing and flavour, you may just need to take along the dressing sepearately and apply last minute before you serve.

If you are lucky enough to have a campfire for or stover for dinner but don’t want the hassle of preparing a full family meal – especially arrival day when you’ve just set up camp – make sure you check out our collection of pre-made camping meals over here.

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Further family camping inspiration

Ready to hit the road and head out on an outdoor adventure this summer? You may also like to check out:

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