Camping Cooking Gear Should Include Bare Necessities And Not Weigh Too Much

Eating in the wilderness is a whole new ball game in itself and requires careful planning that should include selecting and carrying the proper camping cooking gear. On a camping trip, you will be close to nature and thus your choice of available food may be limited and you may be constrained to eating canned food as well as simple cooked dishes. Your camping cooking gear will determine what type of food you will be able to eat.

A Camp Stove Is A Must

The items on your camping food menu can be limited, and you should make sure that certain essential camping cooking gear is on hand such as a camp stove, of which there are many types to choose from. One that you can adjust the heat is more preferable as it will allow you to perform different cooking tasks including boiling, simmering as well as frying.

Along with the camp stove, your camping cooking gear should include some cookware, which you can choose according to what you plan on cooking. A pot and frying pan are essential and so too is having plenty of water for cooking as well as quenching of thirst. In addition, you will need to have food stuffs that will provide you with strength and which includes cereals, milk, eggs and these may be supplemented with bread, cold cuts, peanut butter, which are easily packed and carried over long distances.

You will also need to bring along extra matches, who should be waterproof if possible and you could also do with a grate. In addition, your camping cooking gear must include essential items such as dishpans, washrags, towels as well as soaps and these can be carried in a plastic container. Since you don’t want to carry too much weight, it is a good idea to pack only limited amounts of cooking supplies, and these may include instant soups and remember to take along foods that (if you are in a group) everyone would like.

You should also include aluminum foil to wrap your potatoes, onions, carrots and butter and you should remember to seal the food packets well. You would also be well advised to bring along a hand crank can opener and have adequate sponges for washing pots and dishes. Sometimes, you may want a Coffee Percolator that can be used with a camp stove or on a fire to brew fresh coffee which is always a welcome item, and you should ensure that the pot size is large enough to cater to many drinkers.

Camping cooking gear would be incomplete without a corkscrew and take along a plastic cutting board and also include cooking knifes that are camp specific and plastic measuring cups should also be included.