| Oftentimes people get so excited for their camping | | | | and bringing along a portable mini grill gives the cook |
| trip, they often don't put much thought into the | | | | lots of options for dinners. This also works well with |
| cooking they'll be doing. This can be a big mistake | | | | campgrounds that don't allow open fires. Some other |
| because once you're out in the elements hiking, | | | | tools available to the camp cook are grills that sit |
| fishing or swimming, food will soon be on your mind! | | | | overtop the fire, and metal tripods to hang your |
| There is nothing worse than eating quick meat and | | | | kettle over the open flame. |
| cheese sandwiches for every meal. What you decide | | | | For hikers, lightweight kitchen tools will be essential. |
| to bring will depend greatly on the type of camping | | | | Many outdoor stores offer an entire section of tools |
| you want to do. | | | | specifically for hikers that are both lightweight and |
| For the group 'roughing it' not a lot of camp kitchen | | | | can fit into the hiker's pack. Waterproof matches will |
| equipment will be needed. Oftentimes a cast iron | | | | also be very necessary as there is no food without |
| grate to place over the fire is enough for these | | | | fire, and there is no fire without a good match to |
| diehard roughnecks. A dutch oven is usually a great | | | | light it. |
| addition to the camp kitchen as it can be used to | | | | When camping, it's important to be hyper aware of |
| cook nearly anything. There are dozens of recipes | | | | your fire and the weather conditions. If the wind is |
| available online for cooking with a cast iron dutch | | | | too high, many campgrounds will prohibit fires for the |
| oven over an open fire. A smaller sized skillet may | | | | day, and never light a fire if there are trees nearby. |
| also be something to consider, and don't forgot a | | | | There have been way too many forest fires due to |
| coffee tin for those early mornings! | | | | irresponsible campers lighting fires. It is essential when |
| For those camping with families the options are | | | | out in the woods to not only know and obey the |
| endless. The cast iron pie maker is a favorite of | | | | laws, but also have respect for the natural area |
| camping moms everywhere to make hot sandwiches. | | | | you're using. Remember, take only pictures and leave |
| If staying in a campground, electric is often available | | | | only footprints. |