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Pack-in friendly and built around the fire: a camping board of shelf-stable sausage, hard cheese and dried fruit.

By Jimmy Wilson · Updated October 26, 2026

Camping Charcuterie Board: the finished board
Serves
4–8
Board
12–14″ board
Prep
10–15 min
Cost
$30–$50
Level
Beginner

Get the full plan Shopping list with amounts, placement and timeline.

Why it works

Whole summer sausage, a pepperoni stick and jerky are made to keep without refrigeration until they're opened, and unopened vacuum-packed aged cheddar and Parmesan are the most travel-proof cheeses you can buy. Slice them at the campsite and nothing goes warm in a pack.

Dried mango and apricots add sweetness, trail mix and dark chocolate add energy, and a few drops of hot sauce wake up the sausage. Rye crispbread and Triscuits survive a backpack. Once opened and sliced, eat it within 2 hours.

Timeline

  1. Night beforeSeal everything airtight; pack the board or a cutting board.
  2. At campWipe down a flat surface and lay out the board.
  3. + 3 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.

Questions

What charcuterie doesn't need refrigeration?

Whole, unopened summer sausage, pepperoni sticks, jerky and other shelf-stable dry sausages, plus hard cheeses like Parmesan and vacuum-packed aged cheddar, for short trips. Once opened, keep them cool and eat them within a couple of hours.

What crackers survive a camping trip?

Sturdy ones like Triscuits, rye crispbread and pita bread.

How much should I pack?

About 2 to 3 oz each of meat and cheese per person per snack.

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