Hi Sarah, when we camp my rule for sides is they must be finger food (chips, baby carrots, trail mix (yes this can be a side), apples, bananas, etc). I try to eliminate as many dishes used/needed as possible. If you're camping w/young ones it might be a good idea to ask them before the trip "What do you think would be good to eat?" and see what they say (sometimes children can be picky eaters...). If everyone is a grown up then too bad, they get what they get. =)