Camping does not mean you have to sacrifice delicious, home-cooked meals. Cooking away from home can be just as enjoyable and even more so when enjoying some fabulous cuisine in the great outdoors. With a little organization and preparation, you won’t miss anything from your home kitchen. Here’s how to plan for a splendid camp kitchen that will leave you coming back for seconds.
Organization
Start by organizing the fundamentals and basic needs. For starters, you’ll need:
- A large bin to store all your essentials
- A rotomolded cooler and plenty of ice
- Camp stove and fuel
- Folding table
- Lighting / lanterns
- Dishware / Tupperware
- Cleaning supplies
Essentials
Don’t forget to pack the basic kitchen gadgets like a can-opener, bottle opener, serving spoons, spatulas for flipping burgers, cutting knife, cutting board, pots and pans. Usually, just one skillet and one saucepan will do the trick. Depending on your taste, you don’t want to forget the usual spices you cook with; salt, pepper, garlic powder, olive oil (you’ll want to pack a condensed, sealed container of whatever possible rather than take a large container from home).
Dishware
For the right dishware, plan to pack 1 set per person of plates, bowls, cups, mugs & utensils. Have some Tupperware on hand for leftovers, you can re-use Tupperware that you packed prepared items in.
Cleaning Supplies
Be sure to pack cleaning supplies such as biodegradable dish soap, rags or a sponge, some trash bags and water for cleaning.
Food Preparation
Plan ahead with a menu and prepare your food as much as possible prior to leaving for your trip. If you want some grilled onions and peppers with your steak, cut them up ahead of time so you can just pull out your container of sliced veggies ready to cook. You can put all your veggies in a sealed baggie with some seasoning so they’re marinating the whole time and ready when you want them.
Pack up all your essentials for your camp kitchen in your large, clear bin which makes it easy to find things and keep all your food prep easy to access in your super cooler. It’s a good idea to throw some emergency food like instant oatmeal packs, beans or rice in your kitchen box in case you want a few more late-night snacks. If you enjoy a cup of joe in the morning, don’t forget your coffee and condiments to start your day out right.
Cascade Mountain Tech offers super, rotomolded coolers that keep your ice for up to 10 days, as well as comfortable camp seating and camp bedding. Check out our hiking trekking poles for an exhilarating adventure before you come back to relax at camp.
Cascade Mountain Tech was founded in the Pacific Northwest by outdoor enthusiasts with the goal of providing affordable adventure to everyone. Contact us with any questions on packing or preparing the perfect camp kitchen.
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