Who The Heck Likes To Go Grocery Shopping????

Well I do...but only if it means that I need food for an upcoming fishing trip. Shopping for groceries for a do it yourself fishing trip is a very important task and has to be planned out to the last packet of crystal light drink mix...otherwise you could end up very hungry and drinking lake water by the end of your trip. My family plans out every meal for every day and then counts every item of food for one person that would be needed for the number of days of the trip. That number is then multiplied by 4. There are a few tips that make the weight of the food a little less daunting. One tip is, of course, to eat fish a couple of nights. This keeps the weight down considerably. Another tips is to take along no pop or other drinks in cans or bottles. Crystal light packets are very small and light and make great kool-aid type drinks.

I struggled with trying to find the best way to show you how we pack food for a do it yourself trip. I finally just decided to give you the list for our upcoming trip. Keep in mind that this list feeds four people for 8 days. Our grocery list includes:

BREAKFAST:

36 Orange Crystal Light Packets

36 Bagels

36 Large Donuts

LUNCH:

144 Slices of Bread

36 Slices Of Turkey

36 Raisin Boxes

108 Small Candy Bars

72 Crystal Light Packets

18 Cans of Pringles

36 PB & J Sandwich Filling

DINNER:

(plan for 4 nights of fish dinners)

2 Pound Hamburger

2 Box Hamburger Helper (add water only)

9 Packages of Idahoan Potatoes

9 Bags of Frozen Veggies

72 Crystal Light Packets

8 Packages of Ramen Noodles (for the ones that do not feel like fish)

4 Sirloin Steaks

16 Hamburger Patties

16 Buns

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:

Salt and Pepper

Butter Canola Oil

Fish Batter Paper Towels

Season Salts Paper Plates

Garbage Bags Ketchup

Sandwich Bags Plastic Utensils

Cream Cheese Extra Jelly

As you can see...this list has been exacted to a science. There is no extra food (because there is no weight to be given up for extra food), but there is enough to keep everyone full. You can always pack some snacks as part of your weight if you want to leave a lure or two or maybe a pair of pants behind. I like packing a bag of beef jerky and some cashews because both of these items are full of protein and will keep you FULL for a long time.

Keep in mind that if some camps offer to buy the food for you or to fly in the food ahead of time. This usually means that you can get beer and other goodies flown in, as well. These options cost more so understand that up front and ask about the cost. But if you are willing to pay, these are great options to take advantage of.

Hopefully, our list will help you plan your grocery list for your next trip. If you just take a look around the grocery store, there are lots of ways to keep the weight down and yummy options that can be both nutritious and good. Do not be afraid to experiment with new items if you really, really have a craving for something. Just always keep in mind the weight and try to substitute.

Happy Shopping ~

LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe

P.S. Make sure to look back in the archives of Miss Rikki...she has some great tips on shopping healthy for your next fishing trip!!!!!