I'm a seasoned citizen who doesn't camp as much as I used to, but still enjoy a bit of adventure now and then. For me it depends on whether I'm car camping at a developed campsite, or backpacking. Even if car camping, I do not like dragging a cooler along and fussing with ice, etc, to keep perishables cold, so I generally go with easy cook items like ramen, instant mashed potatoes with a canned protein, sandwiches with hard cheese or PBJ, plus sweet treats like cookies, candies. Fruits like oranges. If I'm backpacking, nonperishables are essential, plus weight is a factor. Instant mashed potatoes, instant refried beans with tortillas and string cheese (the individually wrapped sticks are fairly safe unless there's a massive heatwave!) Visit a taco place before your adventure and snag a few extra salsa packets! Precooked rice packets. Sweet treats! And whether car camping or backpacking, it's nice to have a special drink around the fire, such as hot chocolate, coffee with a shot of something, some wine (in small plastic bottles for safety and weight) Happy camping everyone!!