Cooking outdoors is not as simple as taking out the pots and pans you have in your kitchen cupboards. Due to limited space, and the fact that you can only bring along a certain amount of items when camping, you must choose the right camping cookware to make the most out of your meals, and make the best tasting dishes. These are a few of the basics to keep in mind when selecting the cookware.
1. Go with multifunctional pieces -
Don't buy kitchen appliances and utensils that only serve a single purpose. Consider using pot lids as plates, or using pot holders to serve as utensils. At home specialty items might work best, but when you are outdoors, you have to think quickly on your feet, and bring as little as possible with you.
2. Consider ease of use -
Burners are easy to set up and won't blow out easily in windy or wet conditions. You want items that can spark up quickly, will hold the fire consistently to cook your meals, and also items which are easy to store and take up little space in your backpacks.
3. Know the fuel source -
Most camping cooking gear can use propane, gas, or electric start up. Depending on which is easiest for you, there are different types of cookware to choose from. Know which source of fuel is plentiful, is easy to store and carry, and is cheapest, this will help you choose your cookware for camping.
In addition to these factors, consider the material, whether to choose auto ignition or other controls, lighting sources, and other relevant factors. Depending on your budget, and space, you will find a variety of options to choose from when purchasing camping cookware. This checklist will help you choose the right pieces, those which are simple to work with, and those which will produce a tasty meal, with as little effort as possible.
