| One of the best aspects of camping is cooking | | | | and regular spoons. Don't forget the hot |
| in the great outdoors. If you like to hunt or | | | | pads, potholders and oven mitts for the pans |
| fish, this task can be even more exciting. | | | | right off the fire. |
| However, before you become excited about the | | | | |
| prospect of setting up a kitchen under the | | | | Dutch ovens are favorites for campers, |
| big blue sky, there are several things you | | | | especially the type with legs. They are ideal |
| need to consider. You must be prepared to | | | | for roasting or baking. They can also be used |
| take the correct cooking utensils with you. | | | | for stews or soups. You really don't want to |
| Without these, the only thing you may find | | | | leave home without it because of it's |
| yourself cooking are some marshmallows on a | | | | multiple uses. Although a little heavy to |
| stick! | | | | cart around, it will make cooking much |
| | | | easier. |
| Although you can just rummage through your | | | | |
| kitchen for pots and pans for your camping | | | | If you prefer not to go through the trouble |
| trip, keep in mind certain cooking tools work | | | | of starting a fire in a pit for your cooking |
| best on a kitchen stove, and certain tools | | | | needs, you can bring a camp stove. They are |
| work best over an open fire, exposed to the | | | | offered with the ability to adjust heating |
| elements. Bringing your kitchen wear is fine | | | | temperatures. There are many types available. |
| if it's not your good set, and you don't | | | | There are smaller, lightweight models for |
| really care if it gets ruined. But remember, | | | | backpackers and larger models for family |
| it may not stand up to the harsh treatment it | | | | camping. But if you do intend to use the fire |
| may receive | | | | pit, make sure you bring a shovel, ash |
| | | | bucket, poker to put out the fire and have a |
| Cast iron is always the best choice when | | | | bucket of water on hand for any emergencies. |
| buying pots and pans for campfire cooking. | | | | |
| This will tolerate use over an open fire and | | | | You don't have to eat sandwiches for every |
| any other abuse, which may come with outdoor | | | | meal while camping and you don't need to fill |
| living. Be sure they have lids and lips on | | | | a trailer with all your cooking tools. By |
| them for placing hot coals to enable cooking | | | | using some ingenuity and planning you can |
| from the top and bottom. Handles are also a | | | | have some hearty homemade meals with just a |
| necessity for easy management. These are | | | | few items. Decide whether you are going to be |
| great for cooking meats and casseroles. And | | | | cooking over a fire pit or on a portable |
| you can even use them for baking. | | | | camping stove. Bring a pot for boiling and a |
| | | | pan for frying, or even your Dutch oven. |
| Bring the longest utensils that you are able | | | | There are even folding pack sinks with |
| to work with, since they can keep you further | | | | handles for the easy clean ups. Don't forget |
| away from the fire and prevent burns. Cast | | | | utensils to mix, stir, serve and drain. Sit |
| iron tools are also one of the best choices. | | | | back and enjoy roughing it in the woods, and |
| You should bring spatulas, forks, and slotted | | | | don't leave that can opener at home. |