Foil packets are the easiest campfire meal.

Yes, and they’re almost impossible to screw up.

Cut a big sheet of heavy-duty foil—like 18 inches long. Double it if you’re feeling paranoid. Put your food in the center. Fold the sides up, then crimp the top so there’s a little air pocket inside. That steam is what cooks everything.

Throw the packet right on the coals, not the flames. About 10–15 minutes per side, depending on what you put in. Chicken and veggies take a bit longer; fish or pre-cooked sausage cook faster.

Classic combo: diced potatoes, carrots, onion, a chicken thigh or sausage patty, salt, pepper, a pat of butter. Seal it up and forget about it while you drink your beer.

No dishes, no stress.