□ Dish clothes & dish towels ‐ Use to wash and dry your pots, pans, and dishes.
□ Steak / paring knives ‐ Regardless of your meal plans, it doesn't hurt to have sharp eating knives on the trip.
□ Large water jug ‐ You may not have a water spigot on your campsite. Filling a water jug and setting on your
picnic table will make it convenient for you to have access to water on your campsite during your trip.
□ Stove top coffee pot ‐ If you're a coffee drinker, you may want to brew your own each morning. If not, you can
simply use instant coffee or tea bags. Either way, this pot is useful for heating water.
Priority 2 items
□ Stock pot with lid ‐ This pot is perfect for heating water, and cooking large items such as corn on the cob or
popping popcorn.
□ Frying pan with lid ‐ This is a basic for camp cooking. Many meals can be prepared in a frying pan.
□ Metal spatula ‐ A basic for cooking with the frying pan.
□ Trivet ‐ If you're cooking something extremely hot, you will want to protect your tablecloth and picnic table
when serving.
□ Thermos ‐ This can help to keep coffee or soups warm for longer periods of time without using up your
propane, gas, or firewood.
□ Propane or liquid gas stove ‐ To cook food or heat water, you will need some type of heat source. If you don't
choose firewood, then this will be the most efficient and convenient method.
□ Propane canisters (full) / liquid fuel ‐ If you choose a propane or liquid gas stove, then you will need to bring
the fuel for it. Make sure you have enough for all of the cooking you will be doing for the duration of your trip.
□ Dutch oven ‐ This cast iron cooking pot is versatile, and can be used to cook and bake many meals like
breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.
□ Tablecloth / clips ‐ A flannel backed vinyl tablecloth will instantly transform an outdoor picnic table from dirty
to clean. And they are easy to keep that way as you simply wipe clean at the end of each meal. The clips will
help keep the tablecloth on the table in the wind.
□ Measuring cups ‐ If you plan to do more than basic meals, you will need these to measure ingredients for
recipes. To eliminate bringing these, you can pre‐measure ingredients and bring them in reusable containers.
□ Measuring spoons ‐ If you plan to do more than basic meals, you will need these to measure ingredients for
recipes. To eliminate bringing these, you can pre‐measure ingredients and bring them in reusable containers.
□ Cooking oil / Pam spray ‐ If you plan on cooking more than basic camp meals, these will be a staple for meal
preparation.
□ Plastic food storage bags or containers ‐ Use for storing food, snacks, and to save leftovers. Ziploc style bags
work well.
□ Small and/or medium sauce pan ‐ Use for cooking side dishes.
□ Cooking utensils ‐ Bring a variety of utensils for various cooking needs: ladle, long handled spoons, serving
spoons, straining spoon
□ Pie irons ‐ These can make quick and simple camp meals.
□ Mixing bowls ‐ If you plan to cook more than basic camp cooking, these will come in very handy.
□ Cutting board ‐ For meals that require chopping and cutting ingredients, this is a must.
□ Napkins ‐ Use during snack and meal times. If you want to be environmentally responsible, use a
handkerchief/bandana that can be hand washed at night to be used again the next day.
□ Steel wool pad / Brillo ‐ Use to scrub really dirty pots and pans.
□ Griddle ‐ Use to make pancakes or to fry bacon.
□ Chip clips ‐ Use to keep opened bags of food fresh.
□ Plastic wrap ‐ Use to store food or leftovers.
□ Wax paper ‐ Use for food prep or for leftovers.
□ Collapsible water carrier ‐ As long as you have something to hold water on your campsite, you don’t
necessarily need this. It is very convenient as it packs very flat and stores well.
□ Tongs ‐ For grilling, frying, or cooking corn on the cob, these are a good thing to have on hand.
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