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