Camping: A Look at Cooking Implements

Foods cooked out of doors smell and taste so good! Preparing and eating tasty meals is an enjoyable part of the whole camping experience.

If you are getting ready to head out into the wilderness, you’ll want to consider the cooking utensils you’ll need.

Mess Kits

Make sure to pack a cook set or a mess kit. Mess kits usually include cups, dishes, a fry pan, pots and saucepans, and a kettle. Cook sets usually stack or nest together for compact storage.

Cooking Over the Campfire

• A Camp Grill: If you prefer cooking over a campfire, bring a slotted camp grill that can be propped directly over the flames. A grill is a good item to have on hand because kettles, pots, and fry pans can be placed over these fireside toppers.
• A Broiler Basket: A broiler basket is another handy item. Broiler baskets come with long handles and are suitable for roasting meat, fish, or vegetables.
• A Long-Handled Camp Cooker: for toasted sandwiches, a long-handled camp cooker with a two-part hinge is a convenient tool for the job.

Griddles

If cooking over a stove is your preference, a griddle can be a lifesaver. Griddles come in different sizes and are made of sturdy cast iron or steel. A griddle can be placed atop a propane stove. Most griddles come with heat skirts; others have grooves so that grease can drain into reservoirs.

Propane Stoves

Portable propane stoves are designed for matchless lighting, with burners and removable grills for easy clean-up. A portable propane stove is a must-have when weather turns rainy and douses your campfire. Propane stoves also include wind baffles, which offer protection against gusts. Side panels offer extra space.

With these cooking implements at your disposal you’ll be set for camp cooking. After all, good food and good company make for great camping!