Transform your camping experience with a fully-equipped camp kitchen. Whether you're a gourmet chef in the wild or prefer simple meals, having the right gear makes outdoor cooking enjoyable and stress-free.
Use this checklist to ensure you have everything you need for delicious camping meals. After your trip, clean and organize your gear so it's ready for the next adventure. A sturdy plastic storage bin is ideal for keeping everything in one place.
Camp Stove Cooking
- Camp stove
- Fuel and fuel bottles
- Matches or lighter
Open-Fire Cooking
- Fire starter and matches/lighter
- Hatchet or axe
- Firegrill
- Roasting sticks
Camp Cookware
- Pots or pot sets (small and large)
- Frying pan (cast iron recommended)
- Plates and bowls
- Cups and mugs (some double as measuring cups)
- Cooking utensils (spatulas, tongs, big spoons)
- Cutlery (sporks are classic)
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Can opener
- Coffee maker
- Water bottles
- Water jug
Food Storage and Clean-Up
- Portable camp table
- Cooler
- Food storage containers
- Reusable bags
- Aluminum foil
- Biodegradable soap
- Quick-dry dish cloth
- Pot scrubber/sponges
- Pot scraper
- Garbage bags
- Portable sink
For Gourmet Camping
- Ice cream ball
- Popcorn popper
- Hand-crank blender
- Unbreakable wine storage and glasses
- Unbreakable growlers and beer glasses
- Flask
- Corkscrew and bottle opener
- Epic s’mores recipes
Your camp kitchen gear can enhance your outdoor adventures in many ways. From festivals to beach outings and road trips, these essentials ensure you’re always ready to whip up a meal.
