Campingaz Camping Kitchen Grill Stove

 We bought this cooker after a long long look at all the others on Amazon and other sites, and are pleased we did so. The grill option is great. It's easy to use, and really does 'grill healthily' as it claims, as the fat from the sausages and bacon etc actually does fall through to the pan underneath. As you have put water into this bottom pan (as they tell you to do), it makes it very easy to wash afterwards. I highly reccommend the carry bag for this grill. It's nice and big and you can store all your bits such as matches, the booklet, the gas head thing etc - very useful. One thing - when you are cooking up your nice grilled breakfast (and toast too - it does 'campfire' style toast which is my favourite), you will suddenly realize that you need a cup of tea! But you're using the grill for grilling, and the grill takes up both rings of the stove!! We are therefore planning to buy another, smaller stove to deal with this problem - then we can be grilling and making tea or cooking something else at the same time. I think it's worth it as the grill is so fantastic - I wouldn't be without it. We took this stove to a pebble beach near our campsite, and had burgers and sausages for all the family, fab. We then also took it to a sandy beach the next day, but this I don't reccommend as the sand gets in everywhere, and is harder to clean off the stove once you get home. I am hoping to be able to buy the 'wind-flaps' for the sides of the stove, as there are slots for these but they weren't included. Not that we needed them this holiday, but might for the next one. All in all, a great stove.--maiamum See more

Campingaz 5 pcs aluminium trekking kit

 This is a good basic camp cook set. The items seem well made and are certainly compact. The handle fits the larger pot well, but not so well on the others. Not to say it doesn't work, just doesn't feel so good. Otherwise a simple set that looks like it should last years. It does what it should for us anyway, hence four stars. See more

Camping Coolbox

This is an excellent product that is capacious yet not over large to carry. It works well and the mains and 12 volt leads mean it is so adaptable. There is a gentle hum from the fans when running inside the car but it is at a very acceptable level. It would help to have space to include the plug within the lid in some way and I find it frustrating that the handle comes off so easily, but all in all, a very good purchase.--I. Friars See more

CAMPING PICNIC BASKET

 

Confidence Picnic Basket New from Confidence is the fantastic four person picnic hamper/picnic basket. This innovative design provides you with a deep and spacious insulated carrier ideal for food with complete with a self contained four person picnic service. Main Hamper Features: * Fitted with foldable carry handle with foam grip * Zipped access to insulating basket * Bag dimensions:24cm X 31cm X 38cm Carry bag with four person service includes: * Satchel style bag with shoulder strap * Bag dimensions: 27cm X 25cm X 9cm * 4 x Stainless Steel Knives/Forks/Spoons with plastic handles * 4 x 9" Melamine dinner plates * 4 x plastic wine glasses * 4 x Cotton Napkins (32cm X 32cm) * 2 x Salt/Pepper shaker * Cheese knife * Bottle opener. See more

Coleman PVC Double Wash Basin

Kitchen patrol, otherwise known as "KP," certainly isn't the best part of camping, but with the Coleman Double Wash Basin, it's at least over in a hurry. The double-sided, collapsible sink lets you wash and rinse your dishes simultaneously, saving time and getting you back to the outdoor fun as quickly as possible.

Four handles allow you to pick up and move the durable basin, which is constructed of rugged PVC material. The basin measures 20-by-six-by-ten-inches (W x H x D), and each "sink" is ten-by-ten inches (W x D). Six support rods keep the entire device sturdy, even when full of water and dishes. See more

Coleman 12-Piece Enamelware Dining Set

I think in every Western there is a shot of guys sitting around a camp fire after a long day of riding/bulding a railroad/working a gold mine/robbing banks and trains/etc. In almost every shot, the guys are eating unidentifiable food off of blue tin plates. Well, you can't necessarily be in the movies, but you can have the plates. 

This set consists of four plates, four bowls and four mugs. Each piece is very sturdy is enameled in that famous blue (or red) with white specks. Kind of like looking up at a clear night sky when you're out camping. The pieces are sized well and should hold up to a lot of use outdoors. 

But here are the three reasons to get this set. First, the set is well made. You won't have to worry about sawing through your paper plate (and your leg), or your plastic plate flipping over. You won't have to worry about your hot coffee melting through the flimsy paper cup, or your half-eaten plastic bowl of cereal blowing away. 

Second, hauling paper and plastic dinnerware to a campsite or a picnic site creates garbage. Garbage attracts pests and animals. Garbage stinks and creates litter. Garbage eventually has to be buried somewhere to rot, sometimes for hundreds or thousands of years. Or you could just use this set, wash it off and then use it again. Your call... 

Third, it just looks cool. Plain and simple. 

The bottom line is good value, good for the environment, good purchase for you!--Mike  See more

GSI Outdoors Infinity Deluxe Tableset - 4 Person

This dishware set is a great add to my tent trailer! It wears well and washes well. I escpecially love the insulated cups with lids. They work GREAT with hot chocolate and keep my drink toasty warm. The cups and lids, while plastic, don't lose their shape with the hot liquid either. I washed the set when I first received it in my dishwasher (top shelf). Everything came out great. The only thing I noticed is that the lids to the bowls came out a little warped, but they snapped back into shape when I put them on the bowls. I highly recommend this set to any avid campers who want something more substantial than paper plates & bowls, and styrofoam cups.--T. Benecke  See more

Coleman 12-Piece Stainless Steel Enamel Flatware Set

This a great and well packaged set. The lightness of the utensils may make some think of them as cheap, but if I'm backpacking, I'm happy about that feature! They were the perfect set for our camping trip and were plenty durable for four guys using them for steaks! Along with the enamelware set it is a great relief to not have to worry about additional trash in the middle of nowhere. Great and exactly what I expected.--Jassica Rowe  See more

Coleman 24-Piece Enamelware Dining Kit & Cutlery Set

I really appreciated having this set for our most recent camping trip. It was nice not to have to use paper products. We have only used it for one trip so far but all of the pieces including the utensils seem to be of good quality. The plates and bowls are also a nice size. The only complaint I have is that the spoons are too big. They are soup spoon size and I prefer a smaller spoon. It also makes it difficult for my kids to use the spoons. I am very happy with this purchase and plan to buy an additional set. It would be nice if there was a storage bag or if the box it came end would hold up a little better for storage.--M. Buttry  See more

GSI Outdoors Kitchen 23

I ordered this kitchen set and arrived fast than expected (international shipment). At a first glance when deciding to buy it, I was expecting something cheap, made of cheap plastic and relatively small. Today I received it and I have a nice suprise. Except for the towel, the sponge the greater and the whisk, everything is made of plastic but not cheap plastic. It's bigger than expected, the organizer case's measures (as stated in the product label) are: 12"x8.2"x3.2" and weights 2 lbs. 4 oz. It has an adjustable (velcro) handle in one side. The cutting board is about 9.1"x5.9". Measures of the rest of the utensils are: forks, 7.8"; knives, 8.2"; spoons, 7.3"; spatula (folded), 6.5"; serving spoon (folded), 6.5"; cheese grater, 5"; whisk, 6.75", bottles, 2.3 fl. oz. What I try to do is give a general background of the size of this kitchen set and its utensils. 

It comes with additional slots to add some other things of your own. I added a small chef knife, a similar plastic bottle with antibacterial gel and another one for spices, and a can opener, and there is room for maybe a couple of some other things that maybe you would like to add. 

In my opinion this is not suitable for backpacking because its size and maybe it is a little bit heavy and probably you would like to use that space to put some other things in your backpack. However, if you are like me, in the sense that we like to go camping and carry evertyhing in a vehicle, this is great. I'm sure you won't regret about it. 

Finally, just be aware that the small spoons that appear on the picture are not included and the product description only mentions a 12-piece cuterly set (4 spoons, 4 knives and 4 forks). See more

GSI Outdoors Bugaboo Camper

Enjoy a gourmet feast while camping in the great outdoors with the Bugaboo Camper outdoor cookware set. The Bugaboo Camper set--which stacks conveniently and stores in a welded stuff sack--is reconfigurable for everything from two-person backpacking to four-person car camping. 

The tableware stacks up and nests inside the pots for easy carrying.

The set starts with three pieces of traditional cookware: a 3-liter pot, a 2-liter pot, and a 9-inch frypan, all made using Bugaboo technology. Made of high-quality aluminum, Bugaboo pots and pans are light enough for backpacking, yet heat evenly enough to satisfy the most demanding camp cook. Plus, each piece is fully formed and then coated with two layers of durable nonstick coating for added scratch-resistance. The pots also include two lids with built-in strainers and a folding gripper that locks on to the pots to provide a secure handle while cooking. The color-coded tableware steps up when it's time to eat, with four 14-ounce insulated mugs, four 14-ounce bowls, and four 7.5-inch plates. The tableware is made of GSI Outdoors' lightweight, flexible Cascadian material, a chemically inert, BPA-free polypropylene design that remains resilient when exposed to both hot and cold temperatures. Moreover, Cascadian pieces won't absorb food odors like other plastics and are completely recyclable at the end of their service life. To keep you from spilling when drinking or sipping from the bowls, the set includes four Sip-It lids as well.
The Bugaboo Camper's best trait, however, may be its stackable design. The pieces nest together gently and fit inside a rugged stuff sack. Not only does the sack make storage and transport easy, but it also doubles as a sink or washbasin in camp, so you can quickly clean your dishes without hassle. See more

Texsport Black Ice The Scouter Hard Anodized Cook Set

 

This is a set for the backpack gourmet who values comfort, but who has to make some sacrifices for weight. I wanted a reasonably light cookset for two that was small enough to be packable by an overnight kayaker -- which isn't the same as a backpacker since my boat can carry twice as much weight and gear as I can -- that is of decent quality, is durable and cleans up easily. I was tired of scrubbing egg residue out of my very old and tried-and-true stainless/copper bottom set. 

It's hard complain. This is ideal for two to three campers, distributes heat very well thanks to the dark, anodized finish, and my stove (a Brunton Talon), a firestarter or lighter, camp soap and a nylon cleaning rag all fit inside the kit which fits inside my backpack or dry bag. 

There are a few tradeoffs: I have used cookware with these style handles for years. What I have learned carries to this set as well: The handles are prone to being loose and swinging without being moved into position and they are not lockable. Still, I prefer this style to those with a single detachable (and potentially "losable") handle for all pans in the set since I sometimes cook with more than one pan. The skillet is a little smaller than I'd like and it has high sides. In fact, it's definitely more of a half-pan than a skillet. I won't be frying up a trout in it without some serious knife work. 

Again, these are more tradeoffs than criticisms. 

Light, yes, but not titanium light or backpacker-on-the-Appalachian-Trail light. Cheap, yes, but not aluminum cheap or titanium expensive. Teflon cleans VERY VERY easily, but, being Teflon, it will certainly eventually scratch or wear out. Durable, yes, but only time will tell and that Teflon won't last forever. 

My final note is that it compares nicely to my camping friend's MSR Blacklite system. I am pleased with the price and with the set. For those who cook for large groups, or hikers who want a cookset to weigh less than an empty tuna can, look elsewhere. But if you want to do more than boil water for a freeze dried meal (like cook up some fish, potatoes and eggs) without a lot of extra weight, this is a very good choice. See more

How To Prepare A Cooking And Clean-Up Kit For Camping

By: My Camping Tents

Photo by Matt Picio

When you're camping you want to be organized to make sure you have everything you'll need for your outing.  One area you'll want a list for is your cooking and clean-up equipment. To make any meal preparation easy it's good to have a cooking and clean-up kit as part of your camping gear. You want to ensure your campsite has the essentials for cooking your campout meals.  Time around the campfire during meal preparation and cooking is a real family bonding experience.  Here are some tips to help you organize your camp kitchen.  A couple of large plastic boxes with fold-over lids from the local Walmart will do nicely to store your cooking and clean-up accessories.

This is what to pack in one box:

Pots and pans that fit inside of each other to save space

A non-stick frying pan

A metal and a plastic spatula/flipper

Cutting board, knife and fork

Can opener

A mixing wisk

Aluminum foil

Eating Utensils - the hard plastic washable kind and of course lots of disposable ones

Lots of cups - the hard plastic washable kind and disposable ones too

Matches and a couple camping lighters

Paper towels and plastic bags (for leftovers and to wrap food in)

Spices (salt, pepper, garlic salt, etc.)

Instant coffee and hot chocolate

Some spare food - like a couple of packages of Macaroni and Cheese and a can of Ravioli, just in case you run out of food or for emergencies

Plates and bowls (hard plastic and paper)

Pack these items in the second box:

Camping gear for cooking over a fire:

Old newspaper

Kindling or fire starters

Campfire tripod or grill to place over the fire

Barbecue cleaning equipment

To keep your campsite clean and your cooking materials sanitary, these clean-up items are essential:

2 buckets (that fit inside each other) or 2 plastic tubs (that fit inside each other) for washing and rinsing dishes

Dish Rags and towels

Scouring pads

Disposable wipes

Detergent

Plastic storage bags

Trash bags

These are many of the camping gear essential items you might need for your Campsite Cooking and Clean-up Kit. There will be additional items you wish to have, but try to keep your list to essential items only.

Remember to have a list of your essential items so you won't forget anything that could be a show stopper – like forgetting the spatula for your morning pancakes.

My Camping Tents - About the Author:

I've been tent camping for over 35 years and as a retired Airborne Ranger, have experience in wilderness survival. For more information on camping tents and camping hiking gear, please visit us at http://mycampingtentsandmore.com. We carry a nice selection of camping gear from tents to flashlights at reasonable prices. Check us out!

How To Decide On The Right Foods And Cooking Accessories For Camping

By: Gregg Hall



Camping is a great way to get away from stress and get back to nature. Planning what to bring on the trip may seemdifficult because aside from the regular gear that you will need, you also have to consider what type of food to bring and what tools you will need to prepare it. There are ways to make planning your camping menus a lot easier.

What Cooking Tools Do I Need?

There are a few basic tools that every camper should bring with them. One of them is a camp stove, so you will be able to prepare hot meals. There are various kinds to choose from. 

The best kind to get is one that allows you to adjust the heat, so that you will be able to boil, simmer and fry. The next thing that you will need is a good set of cookware. Depending on what you will be cooking, you should be sure to include a pot to boil water in and a fry pan. You will also need to bring a lot of water with you, not only to cook with but also to drink.

What Types of Food Should I Bring?

Since camping may also include a lot of physical activity, such as hiking, boat rowing or swimming, it's important to keep your strength up by eating 3 meals a day. 

Breakfast: Include milk, so that you can have cold cereal in the morning. If you prefer a hot breakfast, brings eggs, since they are a good source of protein and easy to cook. You can either fry them or boil them. 

Lunch: For lunch, you might want to make sandwiches. Instead of bringing a loaf of regular bread that can be easily crushed, consider tortillas or pita bread. Another bonus to bringing this type of bread is that they are flat, so they are easy to pack. If you don't want to bring cold cuts, consider peanut butter as an alternative. It's easy to pack and provides a good source of protein.

Dinner: Dinner will probably be your biggest meal. Some people like to fish when they go camping and plan to eat their catch, while others have to rely on what they bring. Good dinner foods to bring with you are dried beans, cheese, rice or couscous and bouillon cubes. Beans are an excellent source of protein and rice and couscous provide energy giving carbs. You can simmer beans and rice or add extra water and bouillon cubes to make a hearty soup. Bring a small collection of spices with you, like salt, pepper, garlic powder or other spices that you enjoy to season your food with. 

By planning easy meals to prepare on your camping trip, you will be able to eat well while enjoying getting back to nature.

About the author
Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as RV Accessories and Camping at http://www.rvandcampingplus.com 

Eggs Are A Star Of Breakfast Camping Recipes

By: Tom Ambrozewicz

Photo by ed daybeh

Breakfast camping recipes can be as quick and simple as you want, or you can prepare a large feast for your entire family or group of campers. Depending on the type of equipment you have, you can make a quick breakfast sandwich that doesn't even require a campfire, or you can prepare a dutch oven egg bake that can feed six or more people. 

Eggs are a morning favorite, and many breakfast camping recipes include eggs as the main ingredient. Egg breakfasts make a great energy-providing meal that will fuel you throughout your day outdoors. 

Egg breakfast camping recipes are also a great choice for the campground since the number of eggs can easily be altered to feed as many or as few people as you desire. Here are some tips to make your camp cooking breakfast egg dishes as good as they can be.

Add a little water to your eggs when you whip them up, or some milk if you have that available. This will make your eggs extra fluffy.

When scrambling eggs, be sure to stir constantly to avoid burning them. Also, if you are using a dutch oven to bake an egg dish, be careful to monitor thetemperature of the dutch oven and not burn the bottom of the eggs. Burnt eggs will ruin the taste of your entire dish.

Be creative and try your favorite ingredients with your egg dishes. Includingvegetables such as green peppers or mushrooms will make your eggbreakfast healthy and tasty.

To avoid bringing extra cooking equipment with you to the campsite and to skip any timely preparation, whip your eggs before you leave home and store them in a portable container.

Breakfast camping recipes, including egg breakfast dishes, can be found online. Taking a quick peek at some easy breakfast camping recipes before you set out on your camping trip will allow you to have some tasty dishes in mind and ready to prepare on a hungry morning. 

Bringing along the right ingredients, you can prepare an adequate breakfast in just minutes. If you would like to avoid taking with you bulky cooking equipment, try breakfast camping recipes that are simple sandwiches but will still provide you with a warm meal. For example, to prepare a hot breakfast bagel, all you need is some aluminum foil. 

Open up a bagel and add your favorite deli meat, such as smoked turkey. Top with cheese, close the bagel, and wrap in aluminum foil. Placing the wrapped bagel near the campfire will produce a warm
sandwich with melted cheese, perfect for a camping breakfast.

About the author
Tom Ambrozewicz is CEO/President of http://www.CampingManiac.com combines his love for the outdoors to help you with information that will enhance your camping experiences and make your adventures memorable. Check his latest bestseller book at http://www.campingmaniac.com/ebook.html 

4-day Camping Menu Plan

By: Myrtha Chang



Photo by CamperMike

A family camping menu should be:

1. Easy and quick to prepare.
2. Requires only a few ingredients and
3. Those ingredients are easy to store at camp (not prone to spilling, spoiling, space-hogging).

Here is our family's 4-Day Camping menu plan. We have tweaked it over the years and I'm sure you will tweak it some more for your family's style and needs.

4-Day Camping Food Menu Plan

1st Night: Lloyds BBQ Ribs, corn, coleslaw and potato salad

Wrap ribs in heavy-duty foil, heat, open a can of corn and serve with ready-made coleslaw and potato salad. First night is celebration night. You've put up the tent, you've build a campfire, you've unpacked your gear. So kick back and relax. By the way, Costco is my favorite place to get a big tub of potato salad and coleslaw.

DAY 1 ==========
Breakfast: Blueberry Pancakes, sausage and eggs
Lunch: Chili dog and leftover coleslaw/potato salad
Dinner: Grilled marinated steak tips, baked potatoes & camping onions. If no grill: Easy Pork Chops and bread rolls
Dessert: S’mores

DAY 2 ==========
Breakfast: Cereal and fruit, corny cakes
Lunch: Tortellini and tomato sauce
Dinner: Meat loaf sandwich & Italian Wedding Soup (canned)
Dessert: Mini Camping Pies

DAY 3 ==========
Breakfast: French Toast, sausage and eggs
Lunch: Chowder in bread bowl or grill burgers and hot dogs
Dinner: Ham, beans and baked sweet potatoes
Dessert: Peach Mallows

DAY 4 ==========
Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage and eggs
Lunch: Foil-wrapped Surprise (Whatever's left in camp kitchen)

Do we stick religiously to this menu plan? Of course not. But being prepared gives me the freedom to be more creative and flexible.

The recipes are pretty easy to guess. If you need the camping recipes, tips and shortcuts for this 4-day family camping menu, email us at camping_menu@aweber.com and it will be sent out to you automatically.

The menu does require a camping stove. If you don't own a camping stove, watch our video on the 4 criteria to look for in a camping stove at www.joyofcamping.tv

Myrtha Chang - About the Author:
For more camping videos: how-to tips, shortcuts, camping recipes and camping gear guides, go to JoyOfCamping.TV. Or request our 28-page Easy Camping Recipes book by sending an email to camping_recipes@aweber.com

10 Tips For Camping Cooking

By: Jeff Schuman



Photo by kewlio

Camping cooking can be some of the best cooking there is. With the environment and smells and then add the wonderful taste of food off the fire, nothing is better. There are several different methods that can be used when cooking while camping including with camp stoves, charcoal, wood fires, foil cooking and more. Depending on what you're making and how you like it cooked sometimes decides what method you'll use. There are, however, several camping cooking tips to consider before going out.

Tip 1: Freeze Meat

Freezing the meat ahead of time will keep it fresh and keep other foods cool as well.

Tip 2: Plan ahead of time

Measuring the right amount of ingredients needed for meals ahead of time and putting them in ziplock bags helps ensure a great meal. Also preparing soups and chili and freezing them makes for quick camping cooking to reheat and eat.

Tip 3: Easier cleaning method

To avoid food from sticking to the pans apply oil on the grill. Also, putting liquid soap on the outside of pots and pans before placing them on the fire protects from smoke and fire danger while also providing an easier clean-up.

Tip 4: Keeping matches dry

Many camping cookbook recipes require a fire and there is no better way to start a fire then with matches. One method to help keep the matches dry in case it rains is to place matches in wax and then when needed just scrape the wax off and light the match.

Tip 5: Cooking hamburgers thoroughly

One camping cookbook secret for cooking hamburgers thoroughly is to place a hole in the center of the hamburger the size of your finger. The hole will fill in during the cooking and the center will cook the same as the outside.

Tip 6: Keep food and drinks in separate cooler

Keeping your drinks in a separate cooler from food helps keep foods colder longer avoiding any kind of spoilage.

Tip 7: Cooking on or over coals

Camping cooking can be difficult to make sure you don't overcook or undercook any food. If you cook on or over coals (wood or charcoal), this helps provide a steadier and even heating for the food. This will allow you to control the food better.

Tip 8: Cooking chicken

Camping cookbook secret with chicken is to cook the chicken halfway and then place the sauce of your choice on it. This will prevent the sauce from burning onto the chicken.

Tip 9: Water bottles for containers

Keeping water bottles when you're finished with them are great for camping cooking containers, for instance placing salad dressing, oils, or any other liquid substance.

Tip 10: Too much salt?

Adding too much salt when you're preparing a good camping cooking meal happens to the best of us. You can fix this by peeling a potato and adding the potato, as the potato will absorb the excess salt from the dish.

These are just a few camping cooking tips to consider. There are several more tips like this that are worth checking out, and if you really feel like making some good meals you might consider purchasing a camping cookbook to get the best of your meals.

Jeff Schuman - About the Author:

Easy family camping recipes. Impress everyone with fabulous camping recipes on your next camping trip. http://www.team-schuman.com/cb/camping-cookbook.html