When you’re packing for your camping trip, don’t forget the cookware! Preparing meals in the great outdoors can be a fun and rewarding experience, but you’ll need the right tools. We’ve compiled a list of the essential camping cookware for you, so get packing!
The Big Stuff
These are the large items you’ll probably have to carry on their own.
Cookware Storage/Organizer
Of course, you need some way to store and carry all your camping cooking equipment. Whether you use a plain cardboard box, a big plastic bin, or a specialty item like the ActionPacker, this should be the first thing you pack.
- CONVENIENT STORAGE: Stackable set is sized to fit standard bags of corresponding...
- FEATURES: Silicone gasket produces an airtight seal and hinged lid makes filling...
- INCLUDES: Set includes a 4-quart flour keeper, 2.5-quart sugar keeper, 1.5-quart...
Foldable table
Unless you know for a fact that your campsite has picnic tables, you should plan to bring a folding table with you. It’s hard to prep a meal without a flat surface.
- All purpose table constructed of powder-coated steel and high-density...
- 48-inch x 24-inch molded tabletop ; Seating Capacity: 4
- Folds in half for easy storage and transport; Great for taking on the go
There are many varieties of coolers on the market, but for camping, you’ll need something that’s high quality and easy to move.
Camp Stove
Unless you plan to cook over an open fire, you’ll need a camp stove. They’re relatively inexpensive, and most of them use propane for fuel and don’t require electricity.
- COOKING POWER: Up to 22,000 total BTUs
- 5 ADJUSTABLE BURNERS: For precise temperature control
- WIND-BLOCKING PANELS: Shield burners from wind and adjust for various pan sizes
Collapsible Sink/Dishwashing Tub
After chowing down, you need a way to wash your cookware and dishes. A collapsible sink will take up less space and be easy to transport, but any large tub will work.
- VERSATILE BASIN: The Collapsible Dish Tub is perfect for washing dishes,...
- DISHWASHER SAFE: This portable, collapsible dish tub features raised feet that...
- MANY USES: Take it camping to use as a dish tub, use it as a drink carrier at...
Prep Gear
Before you cook, you need to prepare. Here are all the items you might need, depending on what you plan on making.
Can Opener
Tin cans are a staple of camp food. Don’t make the mistake of forgetting the can opener.
- Locking mechanism securely locks cutting wheel in place to ensure a consistent...
- Smooth & easy turning crank handle is made of a soft-touch design and helps...
- Durable cutting mechanism is made from the best high-grade, sharpened stainless...
Wooden Spoon
A good wooden spoon is essential both in the kitchen and at the campsite. It’s great for prepping, but can also be used instead of a spatula during the cooking process.
- Made of solid beech wood
- Safe for non-stick cookware
- Natural oil finish
Measuring Cups
If you’re really tight on space, look for collapsible measuring cups. Otherwise, any old measuring set will do.
- Stainless steel measuring cups and spoons set
- Measuring cups: 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup, and 1/4 cup
- Measuring spoons: 1 tbsp., 1 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1/4 tsp
Knives/Knife Bag
You don’t need to buy a particular set of knives for camping, but you will need a way to transport them safely. A knife bag is an excellent option for easy travel.
- Professional Chef's Knife Bag made of PVC laminated 600 denier polyester canvas...
- Double stitched reinforced elasticized pockets
- Fully zippered cutlery case with protective flap & padded carry handle
Cutting Board
Whether you prefer wood or plastic, a sturdy cutting board is a must for food preparation.
- Durable Rubber Border: make food prep easier than ever with the most durable...
- Larger Sized Boards: 3 generously sized boards; the largest board measures 16 by...
- Deep Juice Grooves: deep grooves along the border of the cutting board help...
Metal Strainer
People often forget strainers on their camping cooking gear checklists. But if you plan to make pasta or rice, it’s an essential tool. You can also use it to remove food debris from your dishwashing water.
- Durable, Anti-Corrosion, Rust Resistant -This upgrade fine mesh strainer is made...
- Three Perfect Size For All Straining Task- With three diameters (2.8”, 4.8”...
- Extra Fine Mesh, Fast Draining, Easy Cleaning - Our special designed weaving rim...
Aluminum Foil
Many camping recipes involve wrapping your food in aluminum foil, and you can also use it to line your pan and wrap up leftovers.
- 200 SQUARE FOOT ALUMINUM ROLL: This package contains 1 Reynolds wrap aluminum...
- ALUMINUM FOIL: Backed by over 70 years of quality & strength, home cooks of all...
- LOCKS IN FLAVOR: Use this versatile kitchen foil to cook packet meals, tent...
Vegetable Peeler
If you’re packing any fresh root vegetables like potatoes or carrots, don’t forget the vegetable peeler!
- Swiveling twin blades with flexible action easily peel potatoes, apples and...
- Soft, oversized handle designed for repetitive strokes
- Comfortable non slip grip, even when wet
Mixing Bowl
You’ll need at least one big bowl if you’re mixing any ingredients.
- SIZED FOR EVERY TASK - With A range of 6 Sizes—¾, 1.5, 3, 4, 5, and 8...
- STAINLESS STEEL - Features an attractive mirror finish for an elegant look...
- DURABLE YET LIGHTWEIGHT - Our lightweight stainless-steel bowls—ideal for...
Cookware
Now that your food is prepped, it’s time to cook! Not all of the items in this section are strictly necessary, so it’s up to you to decide what you’ll need for the dishes you’re planning to cook.
Over-the-Fire Grate
Whether you’re forgoing the camp stove, or you have a few items that would taste better on a grill, an over-the-fire grate is a necessity if you’re cooking over the fire.
- SWIVEL GRATE: Make your campfires go beyond roasting weenies and marshmallows....
- GREAT FOR COOKING: Wood-fired meals provide bold flavor and juicy taste. They...
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: You need a swivel grill that withstands harsh environments...
Matches/Grill Lighter
Matches are an essential item for any camping trip. You’ll need them or a grill lighter to ignite your camp stove or start a campfire.
- The multi-purpose lighter no one should be without. Whether you're heading to a...
- Long lasting flame. Longer wand keeps hands safe from fire
- Refillable & Adjustable flame. Visible fuel supply. Adjustable flame height.
Fuel
Whatever heat source you’re using, you need a way to fuel it. Make sure you have more than enough propane for your camp stove and keep a good stock of firewood with you for the campfire.
- The Coleman Propane Camping Gas Cylinder provides 16oz of clean-burning,...
- Standard CGA 600 Connection Fits Most Portable Appliances, Grills and Lanterns
- Lightweight and Portable
Heat-Resistant Gloves
Unless you enjoy burning off your fingertips when you cook, you’ll need potholders or heat resistant gloves. We prefer gloves because you can also use them while building your campfire.
- ✔PRO DESIGN - Best design for Barbecue Pits and Pitmasters With An Insulated...
- ✔COMFORTABLE & FLAME RESISTANT - The Pit Glove has a soft jersey cotton liner...
- ✔PREMIUM NEOPRENE COATING - The FDA compliant neoprene rubber coating is...
Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Anything that’s going directly on your camp stove or fire should be cast iron. It doesn’t melt over high heat, and it distributes heat evenly for perfectly cooked food. A Dutch oven is essential for boiling water or making soup or stew.
- 6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- Broil, braise, bake or roast in the oven up to 500 Degree F
- Sauté, simmer or fry on any stovetop
Cast Iron Skillet
An 8 or 10-inch skillet should be big enough to cook any meal while being small enough to fit on a camp stove.
- Cast iron cookware is less smoother than the Non-Stick cookware.
- Iron deficiency is fairly common worldwide especially among women so cooking...
- Hand wash even before first use and dry immediately; rub with a light coat of...
Cast Iron Griddle
If you’re doing all of your frying directly over your campfire, we recommend getting a cast iron griddle. You’ll have more surface area for your food, and you don’t need to worry about propping it up or using a grate.
- Rear grease - Blackstone has updated the grease Management on this unit. All...
- Replace your standard grill - replace your grill or BBQ with a Blackstone...
- Restaurant style cooking - with 720sq inches of flat top grilling, This griddle...
Nonstick Fry Pan
A nice cast iron skillet should be nonstick, but if you’re cooking eggs or anything else on the delicate side, you should invest in a nonstick pan that’s rated for high heat.
- EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN: The 12-inch nonstick skillet has sloped sides which deliver...
- COOKING AND CLEANING: Proprietary Quantanium nonstick interior is reinforced...
- EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING: This piece has a cool grip handle which are solid...
Tongs
If you’re grilling, tongs are a must. Using a spatula on a grill is an exercise in futility.
- Top Quality - This DRAGONN kitchen tongs set is constructed from top quality...
- Easy-To-Use - Our kitchen tongs are cushioned and have non-slip handles and...
- Safety First - Lift and flip on the grill easily and safely with these heavy...
Spatula
Of course, you still need to bring a spatula along for when you cook on a pan or stove.
- Nylon Square Turner has a broad surface for flipping eggs, grilled cheese and...
- Sturdy nylon is safe for non-stick cookware
- Heat resistant to 400°F
Metal Skewers
You can’t have a campfire without roasting marshmallows!
- This Skewers Keep your food from spinning/rolling and it makes getting an even...
- Safe material Food Grade quality 18/8 stainless Steel skewers
- Environmental Design Reusable shish kabob skewer
Eating
Now that you’ve cooked your food, you need a way to eat it. Instead of using disposable items that are bad for the environment, you should invest in reusable flatware and utensils.
Collapsible Water Jug
In the spirit of eschewing disposable cookware, you can find a variety of reusable water jugs at camping stores or online. A collapsible version is ideal because it won’t take up as much space once it’s empty.
Enamel Plates and Bowls
Plates and bowls made from enamel are more durable than ceramic and sturdier than paper or plastic.
- Classic outdoor dinnerware set ideal for camping and picnics
- Made of durable crack-resistant enamel
- Timeless blue speckled design
Silverware
You don’t need to bring your fancy silver, but you should have several sets of forks, spoons, and knives. Stainless steel is easy to clean and won’t rust.
- Include 20 piece utensils, consist of 4 dinner knives, 4 dinner forks, 4 dinner...
- Durable, constructed by high quality rust-resistant stainless steel, durable for...
- Craft, mirror finished surface, simple appearance with no redundant annoying...
Insulated Mug
You can use a travel mug for your morning coffee, or you can get a regular mug made of insulated metal and plastic.
- Seal it in: Leak proof lid (when closed) for on the go activities
- For the long haul: Drinks stay hot up to 7 hours or cold up to 18 with...
- Lend a hand: Easy one handed drinking
Insulated Tumblers
If you’re camping in the summer, you need a way to keep your beverages chilled. Insulated tumblers don’t break as easily as ordinary glasses, and they’ll keep your drinks frosty even in the heat.
- These Ramblers come standard with our YETI MagSlider Lid, the only drink lid...
- Our Ramblers are BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and have a No Sweat Design to make...
- Dracut is a durable coat of color that won't fade, peel, or crack through...
Water Bottle
If you’re planning on camping frequently, you should invest in a Nalgene water bottle, because they’re lighter and stronger than other materials.
- Polar POLAR Thermal Insulated Bottle Bottle Polar 24oz Starburst
Clean-Up
We know clean-up is the worst part of cooking, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore it. Make it a little easier on yourself by bringing these cleaning essentials.
Dishwashing Gloves
Campsites typically don’t have dishwashers, and the water temperature needed to wash dishes safely will scald your bare skin, so you’ll need to bring some heavy-duty dishwashing gloves with you.
- DRIP-CATCH CUFF: Playtex Living Reuseable Rubber Cleaning Gloves feature extra...
- ODOR-RESISTANT: No more stinky gloves! Ultra-Fresh technology prevents gross,...
- NON-SLIP GRIP: With premium protection, excellent fit and enhanced comfort, the...
Biodegradable Soap
You need soap for dishwashing and handwashing, so find something that’s safe for both.
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Sanitizing Tablets
If you don’t trust your water source 100 percent, you can use sanitizing tablets to make sure that it safe. While their primary use is for drinking water, you should also use them for your dishwashing and tooth-brushing water.
- Case - 6 bottles of 150 Steramine Sanitizing tablets Each
- 1 tablet per gallon of water - makes 150 gallons of cleaning solution
- Used by the bar & restaurant Industry worldwide
Sponge
You need a sponge to wash dishes. Duh!
- NON-SCRATCH: The amazing O-Cedar Scrunge kitchen sponge has a unique non-scratch...
- TOUGH ON MESSES: O-Cedar's Scrunge Multi-Use Scrub Sponge is a powerful,...
- RINSES CLEAN: Our scrub sponge features a rippled scrubber surface that breaks...
Chamois Cloth
Chamois is super absorbent, making it handy for drying dishes and soaking up spills. You should bring a few of them with you since you won’t have a clothes washer handy!
- Soft and gentle to the surfaces, do not leave washing marks
- Super absorbent, abrasion resistance
- Ideal for cleaning car, window, mobile phone, camera, mirror, glasses, watch,...
Trash Bags
You’ll need trash bags for your garbage, obviously, but they’re also useful for keeping clothes and shoes dry in the rain.
- LARGE LAWN AND LEAF GARBAGE BAGS—This package contains 38 Hefty Strong large,...
- SUPERIOR PUNCTURE RESISTANCE—Composed of signature Hefty quality and...
- TOUGHNESS YOU CAN TRUST—Collect leaves, grass clippings, twigs and sticks from...
Ziploc Bags
Ziploc bags are never not handy in the kitchen, whether it’s indoors or outdoors. Store your food, marinade your meat, make instant pudding—the possibilities are endless.
- This Ziploc variety pack features storage gallon, quart, sandwich and snack bags...
- Easy open tabs address multiple bag needs excellent closure Easy grip
- Use for mealtime to snack time
Tupperware
Don’t waste your leftovers just because you’re camping. Pack some nesting or collapsible Tupperware for easy food storage.
- Plastic food storage containers feature Easy Find Lids that snap on to container...
- Great for fridge and cabinet storage, crafts, and more
- Nests easily with other containers for compact storage
Paper Towels
Although we tried to focus on reusable items, sometimes there just isn’t a suitable alternative to paper towels. However, you can buy recycled or biodegradable paper towels to minimize your impact on the environment. Make sure you dispose of them properly.
- Pack contains 12 Family Rolls of Bounty white Quick Size paper towels, 12 Family...
- This pack contains 60 more sheets per pack which means 6 extra days’ worth of...
- Bounty, the Quicker Picker Upper
Dish Towels
If you forgo the chamois and paper towels, a good ol’ dish towel will do the trick.
- VALUE PACK – The 12-pack provides you with ample flour sack towels for all...
- COUNTLESS USES – Due to being highly absorbent, these towels are great for...
- LONG-LASTING MATERIAL – Manufactured using 100% Pure Ring Spun Cotton, and...
Extras
By now you should have all the essentials, but what about the little extras that make camping more comfortable?
Plastic Egg Holder
Typically, we advise you to stay away from single-use kitchen gadgets; however, if you plan to bring eggs on your camping trip, a plastic egg holder is a great way to keep them from breaking!
- Tote up to two dozen eggs or an array of snacks in this two-tiered tray set.
- Includes (1) Snap N Stack 2-layer food storage container with egg holder trays
- Airtight, portable stacking containers and lid snap together with locking tabs
Beer Opener
There’s nothing worse than bringing your favorite adult beverages on your camping trip, then realizing you don’t have any way to open them. If you plan on drinking (responsibly!), you better pack a bottle opener.
- ✔ THE MOST RELIABLE OPENER ON THE MARKET
- ✔ BARTENDER APPROVED - used by bartenders worldwide
- ✔ PERFECT FOR GIFTS, PERFECT FOR PARTIES - pop bottles
Shatterproof Wine Glasses
You could drink your wine out of a tumbler or coffee mug, but if you want to feel fancy, look online for shatterproof wine glasses.
- ★ STAINLESS STEEL WINE GLASS COLLECTION: These stainless steel stemmed wine...
- ★ PREMIUM QUALITY & ELEGANCE: Made from high grade 18/8 stainless steel, they...
- ★ BETTER THAN GLASSWARE: They’re shatterproof, dishwasher safe, BPA free,...
Insulated Growler
If you want to bring beer with you while you hike, try an insulated growler. It will keep your beer from going flat, and it’s easier to carry than a six-pack.
- FRESH, COLD & CARBONATED: To keep your beer tasty, fizzy and cold for up to 24...
- LARGE CAPACITY: This growler can store up to 64oz / 4 Pints / 2 Qt / 1 9L of...
- FUNCTIONAL DESIGN: The built-in heavy duty handle makes it easy to carry and...
Coffeemaker
If you’re a caffeine addict, a coffeemaker isn’t just an extra luxury; it’s a necessity. A French press is convenient for camping because it doesn’t require electricity, but you could also get a stove-top percolator if you prefer the taste.
- Brews multiple k-cup pod sizes: (6, 8, 10 ounce) – the most popular k-cup pod...
- Large 48 ounce water reservoir: Allows you to brew 6 plus cups before having to...
- Descaling: An important part of cleaning your keurig brewer. This process helps...
Hand Grinder
If your coffee cravings can’t be sated by pre-ground coffee, you could consider bringing a hand grinder to grind your own beans manually.
- Built-in Adjustable Grind Selector The Manual Coffee Grinder by JavaPresse...
- Convenient, Portable & Easy to Use Convenient hand crank mechanism eliminates...
- A Freshly Ground Cup of Coffee to Start Your Day JavaPresse Manual Coffee...
Kettle
If you’re more of a tea drinker, or you want to boil water for your French press easily, a stove-top kettle is a good investment. If you’re short on space, you can even find collapsible models.
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Windscreen
A moderate to severe wind can make it nearly impossible to cook outside. Luckily, there are foldable windscreens available for this exact purpose. You can get a small one that’s designed just to protect your camp stove or campfire, or you can get a larger version to protect your whole campsite.
- Large Size: Folding windscreen camping stove (unfold size) 32.7''X 9.5''. (pack...
- Design Detail: The bottom vent allows airflow circulation. Built in pegs to...
- Flexible: Ohuhu stove windshield has 10 removable plates to fit different size...
Tablecloth
You have no idea what’s happened on that campsite picnic table. Put your mind at ease and bring a tablecloth.
- Spill proof fabric! all liquids bead up for an easy clean
- Perfect for everyday use. Machine wash with cold and gentle cycle
- Creates a wonderful and luxurious setting for your family and friends to enjoy...
Camp Chairs
Some people wouldn’t consider camp chairs to be an “extra,” but it depends on how committed you are to roughing it in the wilderness. If dry logs aren’t enough for you, pack a few camp chairs, at least for when you’re eating.
- Built-in cooler: Keeps up to 4 cans cold and easily accessible
- Hours of comfort: Thanks to fully cushioned seat and back
- Convenient features: Side pockets, mesh cup holder, adjustable arm heights
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