What do you prepare ahead of time for camping meals? September 23, 2024 at 12:35 pm #41857 LindyParticipant Joined: Jan 2024 Posts: 68 Likes: 21LikeUp1::We patty up hamburger (but dont cook it) so we can easily throw them on the grill. And cook and freeze chili, soups, etc. that can be thrown into a crockpot or instant pot.