What camping/cooking gear is “must haveâ€

[TimJones]

Dutch oven for cooking

[bobhenry]

Rog, we have a list somewhere on this site that list what we all pack. (Don't look at Bob Henry's list cause I think he takes his entire kitchen.)

But Jack is right...we all take different things but basically the same thing...propane stove, coolers, lanterns, toilet paper...you get the idea. Let me find that thread and get back to you.

Hey Becca I just found your post !!!!

I'm gonna start dragging a seperate kitchen when I get it built !



Have you wore out your lid lifter yet ?

[bobhenry]

Here is a repost of the one I found on line......


http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=33301&highlight=loading+gear+list


Then I cleaned it up


Toaster Oven ~ yep
Microwave Oven ~ nope
Stove = camp stove and small charcoal grill
with charcoal , lighter and matches
charcoal starter chimney~yep
Oven =dutch oven
Hand Mixer manual hand mixer ~yep
Blender~ oh yeah amaretto shakes
Can Opener ~manual
Coffee Maker (unless you like a Press) ~you bet ya

Mortar/Pestle~ nah
Grill Pan or Griddle =cast iron griddle
Chopping Board~ yep
Mixing Bowls - At least 3 ~we have ingrid an it has 2 bowls use for everything
Colander or comparable strainer ~nah
Foil Pans ~nah
Spatuals - Atleast 3 ~well maybe 2 1 metal 1 plastic
Laddle ~yep
Fork ~yep
Tongs ~ yep great for dogs and brats on the grill
Straining Laddle ??maybe
Tupperware (food storage) - leftovers.
Peeler ~ nah a good paring knife
Micro Grater ~nah
Potato Masher or Ricer ~nah just use the manual mixer above
Juice Press (for oranges and other citrus) ~ nah mine comes in a jug
Measuring Cups and Spoons ~yep
Salt and Pepper Shaker ~ yep
Butter Bell ~naw just a stick or two please
Pam Spray~ yep cast iron's best buddy
Manual Can Opener ~as seen above
All of these in Stainless Steel: ~ nah to the whole goup a good cast iron skillet a deep chicken frier and the dutch ovens above and maybe 1 little sauce pan
8" Fry Pan
10" Fry Pan
1 qt Sauce Pan with Lid
2 qt Sauce Pan with Lid
3 qt Sauce Pan with Lid
3 qt Casserole with Lid
3 qt Saute Pan with Lid
8 qt Stock Pot with Lid (better yet to get one with a steamer insert so you can do veggies)[/color]

Roasting Pan ~ dutch oven for both
Lasagna Pan

Sheet Pans (for cookies) ~nah use the toaster oven or just drop them in the dutch oven
Pizza Pan ~ nah dutch oven to the rescue again
Cupcake Pan (for muffins and cupcake)~nahD.O. again
Loaf Pan~ nah dutch oven again
Cake Pans ~nah use the D.O. again

Wok - can't live without ???? not me

Lots of oven mits ~ yep

Forks, Knives (a good knife set is worth it), Spoons ~yep

Ice Cream Scoop ~ wtf ????
Pizza Cutter ~ nah use a knife
Space (very important) side table picnic table what ever

Spices!!! these selections should vary with your planned menu
Olive Oil
Onions
Garlic
Bread Crumbs
Bread
Potatoes
Chicken Broth
Sugar
Flour
Eggs
Milk

Brown Paper Bags ~in our case trash bags
Cooking Twine ~ nah
Ziplock Bags ~yep always handy
Roasting Bags ~nah stuff it in the d.o.
Aluminum Foil ~yep
Saran Wrap ~maybe
Parchment Paper ~yep
Dutch oven liners ~yep
Basting Brush ~ nah use a spoon or laddle above
Corn Cob Holders ~ nah omg fingers were here first
Paper Towels ~ yep
Hand Towels ~ yep

Apron i guess ~ she does I don't
Cleaning supplies to clean up after yourself dish soap hand sanatizer maybe we should place potty paper in here too ?
Plates, Bowls and Glasses (enough to serve atleast 4 people or 8 for a group) a definate yes
Serving Bowls or Dishes (if you want to use pots etc to serve from, get's some trivets or use oven mits) I like the pots keeps the food warm
If you like drinking then consider having appropriate glasses, a bar set, a wine rack, and cork opener.
Wine in a paper cup get ol what's her names goat she has to have "glass" wine glasses

We carry a lot of spices with us but we love to really cook when we are out ~~ no burgers and dogs for us
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OMG Becca's right

[bobhenry]

This is the single best thing in my galley.

You can still locate a few on e bay with a search for party ball or Ingrid party ball



6 plates 6 small plates 6 bowls 6 small cups 2 large serving bowls and a serving tray all in a soccer ball size orb made up of the 2 serving bowls.

Here is a current e bay listing with several great pictures of the set.Click Here

[Lawnjockey]

Jim, nothing personal, I mean I really have no idea if you are a panzie or not. I guess that is a sort of personal choice but if you want to take this opportunity to come out of the closet, thats fine with me.

I use a lot of fuel and I have seen white gas as high as $9.00 per gallon. The reason I use so much fuel is I light my off the grid fortified compond hidden in an undisclosed location in New Mexico with Colemen lanterns. I spend two weeks there every two months. I also engage in un-panzie like activities like hunting and flyfishing (slightly panzie like) which keeps me camping many weeks per year.

Honestly, you have to admit that fuel that can be had at any mini market or gas station is cheaper and more convienent. If one were just starting to accumulate equipment going all dual fuel would be the smart way to go. And by the way, since they are dual fuel you can use your Coleman fuel in them if you want but none of thhat panzie propane.

Real campers don't use propane or blue tarps.

Jocko

[Arne]

I read some of the above notes, which mentioned 'sets' of pans....

This not all of what I take, but I'll add to it later:

One pot big enough for what you need. Mine is 2 qt, I think. This is also used to heat water, add soap, wash dishes (small sponge and small brush for fork tines).

one big plastic salad bowl. Used for anything/everything.. filled with cold water to rinse washed dishes from above.

One skillet.

One can opener.

Paper plates and bowls. When I use them, I use 4 or 5 stacked together, which makes it very sturdy. When done, I throw the top one away.

Utensils, couple of knife, fork, spoon. I use the real stuff, not plastic..

Tongs for flipping steaks and bacon.

Spatula

2 cup Pyrex cup for heating coffee water for instant coffee.. also used for mac and cheese and soups, and I eat out of the cup... no sense wasting paper plates/bowls.

plastic cutting board, not too big.

salt/pepper...

One very sharp butcher knife for cutting potatoes, meat, etc.

paper towels on holder in galley..

One or two hand towels.

electric fry pan... no stove

microwave oven for heating 'stuff' in its own container... less washing..

for lighting.. all led battery powered.. no propane or white gas containers to haul... and usually, I camp in warm weather when it gets dark later.. hardly use the lights.

I try to keep it really basic, but even this might be over kill to some...

[legojenn]

This is the single best thing in my galley.

You can still locate a few on e bay with a search for party ball or Ingrid party ball

I was thinking of these:


GSI Kitchen 23


Bugaboo Camper

Add add a cast iron pan, coffee press, knives, condiments and spices and that should be just about everything needed for a trip.

[RogHodge]

WoW- take a kid to Disneyland for a day and there are two full pages when I return- excellent… (imagine a Montgomery Burns finger tapping)
I knew this would generate a LOT of answers- which is what I wanted to see. I am going to look over these lists and find some of the themes and construct the definitive list of minimalist must haves (yes there is some ironic incongruence to that statement)

Looks like Len and Jocko are real close
Arne does have a good minimalist list- lightweight too
“to build your galley to match your equipmentâ€

[CAJUN LADY]

Rog, we have a list somewhere on this site that list what we all pack. (Don't look at Bob Henry's list cause I think he takes his entire kitchen.)

But Jack is right...we all take different things but basically the same thing...propane stove, coolers, lanterns, toilet paper...you get the idea. Let me find that thread and get back to you.

Hey Becca I just found your post !!!!

I'm gonna start dragging a seperate kitchen when I get it built !

[bobhenry]

OH BABY OH BABY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Laredo]

don't forget that you need to be able to vary your gear a bit depending on your trip.

[caseydog]

My absolute must have items are a cooler, ice and beer.

Other than that, it is just a focus on what you must have for food, shelter, warmth and safety.

I am working to winnow out the things I take on every campout, and keep them permanently in the TD. That way, all I need to pack at the last minute is perishables. Having my other stuff always in the TD keeps my from forgetting things.

My tongue box has all my chocks, ropes and powercords. My galley has my pans, utensils and plates/cups.

You can really get carried away and try to pack the house to go camping, but I like to keep it to a minimum. For example, I have one 10-inch skillet that I can cook nearly anything in. I also have a Weber Smokey Joe for grilling. If I need some other pan or pot for a special thing I am cooking for pot luck, I bring it on the campout alone.

If you have your regular stuff permanently packed, it makes leaving home and packing out so much easier. And, I developed my regular stuff stash by trial and error. I am still tweaking it after each trip.

BTW, by tweaking, I mean adding AND subtracting. I have ditched a few items over time, too.

CD

[kirkman]

Beer! :thumbsup:

[legojenn]

Beer! :thumbsup:

For me, beer is a pick up along the way. I find American beer better, mostly due to the fact that the major breweries don't buy out every semi-interesting microbrewery down there. Now that I have said that it may not be safe for me here in Canada. I may be claiming refugee status on my next over the border run.

That being said, I don't drink much beer anymore and often just pick up a six pack of Genessee, Miller or something similary innocuous because it comes in cans. I still manage to bring some home.

[Py0tr]

Something like this..I think