Essentials

Cooking during camping is a fun activity. Whether you are camping on a weekend or for a week, don’t just rely on ready-to-make meals instead prepare some tasty meals using these camping cooking tools. We’re here with a list of cooking tools and essentials to keep food fresh for longer that are easy to use and will fit into your backpack conveniently.

Cooking Tools

Cooking Over an Open Fire

If a fire pit setup is there on your campsite, you must take a cast iron, cast iron Dutch oven, or cast iron skillet for cooking. You just have to put some coal and allow them to heat in the pit. Place the cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven directly over the open fire. From cakes to baked eggs, there are endless recipes that can be cooked using a cast iron.

A broiler is another cooking tool that can be used over a campfire for preparing meals.
Burgers, toast, vegetables and grilled cheese sandwiches can be cooked to perfection in it. The best part about the broiler is, it is lightweight.

Prepare meals with camp stoves 

A camp stove is a perfect option when you don't want to cook over a campfire or you don’t have a campfire at your campsite. There is only a requirement of a fuel canister and lighter to cook tasty meals. You may also need a flat top to place your camp stove for the hassle-free cooking experience.

Start your day with delicious eggs and bacon by whipping them in a stove. Additionally, coffee can be prepared in a percolator to boost your energy for the whole day.

Cooking tools for backpackers

For backpackers, camp stoves and cast iron skillets are not a good option. They require to pack lightweight cookware such as a small pot and the fuel canister. Usually, stoves and pots are available in a set, but you'll need to purchase fuel separately.

Though the kitchen setup of backpackers is small, there is a lot of scope of creativity. All you need to know is different recipes to cook during backpacking and camping.

Camping Food Storage Systems

When you live outside, you must ensure that your food is fresh. Once, you have prepared your meals using the above cooking tools, store them in storage containers to keep them protected against bugs and dirt. These containers can also be used to store ingredients for cooking.

Air-tight containers

The air-tight containers can be used to store non-perishable food items like dry cereals, oatmeal, bread, canned fruits and vegetables, etc. For camping, a medium-sized container is perfect as it has enough space to store food and it won’t become heavy and uncomfortable to carry.

Portable Fridge

For those who are going for a tent camping, a portable fridge is an ideal pick. It keeps your food fresh and cold for longer.

Cooler

A cooler is an alternative for a portable fridge. You should put a lot of ice in the cooler to keep food fresh.

So, these are the kitchen essentials that’ll give a joyful camping experience. Pack the required cooking tools and food storage systems on your next camping trip.