The best camping cooking gear is lightweight, well thought out, and packs down to a compact size for portability. GSI Outdoors leads the way in this category. Their Bugaboo Camper Cookset includes everything to feed 4 people. Pots, pans plates and mugs all nest together and can be stored easily.
You will need fuel for your camping stove, so pack either a canister or propane or butane (if this is what you use at your campsite). A lighter will be needed to ignite the stove. A pot scrubber or a sponge can help keep your cookware and cookware clean.
A camping table can be an important piece of kitchen equipment when camping. It's especially useful if you don't own a picnic or car camp. Basic camp tables are sturdy and portable, and can be used to sit. Premium versions have extra surfaces and storage. Some camp tables come with windscreens, or arms that can be used to hang utensils.
The ultralight utensils are great for camping. MSR's engineers designed innovative ultralight cookware and nesting kits that provide full functionality in a backcountry-friendly design.
Stainless steel or aluminum cookware is an excellent choice for camp cooking because it's hardy, lightweight, and durable. You can use it for grilling, sauteing, and roasting if your campsite has an open fire. Try ceramic or nonstick dishes that are heat-resistant and can withstand subtle temperature changes when cooking, baking and sautéing food like eggs.
Spatulas in a camp kitchen are essential because they make it easy to stir food, mush, and scoop. Choose a plastic, silicon, or nylon spatula for nonstick pans, or a metal one for cast iron.
For a good camping stove, you can't go wrong with the Coleman Classic Propane Stove with two burners, but if you want a more versatile design, look for a model that offers multiple fuel compatibilities. Some models are foldable so they fit in small backpacks.
Other camping cooking equipment is essential to a well-equipped backcountry kitchen, such as a washing-up bowl and liquids, a couple of sponges, and tea towels. Keeping these essentials in your gear will ensure your campsite is well-kept and you're not stuck with dirty cookware when the weather takes a turn for the worse.
After your meal, it's also important to clean your pots. Bring a double sided washcloth for rinsing them and a Dry Lite cloth. A small bottle of Wilderness Wash is an easy and effective solution for sanitizing your camp cooking equipment, too.
Overlanding campers often choose to use a multi-burner, larger stove powered by either propane or butane. These systems save space and can provide more warmth than a backpacking stove.