Domesticated House Hubby - Outdoorsman Edition

Today, I am continuing my list of practical gear to bring on a camping trip.  This time it is kitchen gear, along with some tips for specific items, as posted on the Parks Canada website, I have included a link at the end of the post.

Kitchen Gear:

• Mess kit (Plate/Mug/Bowl/Utensils): Plastic or steel plates, mugs, bowls and utensils are best as they are sturdy, quite lightweight, and reusable. 

• Camp stove: There are many types of camp stoves, so get advice to find a model that is ideal for you.

• Fuel: Fuels come in many different shapes and forms so be sure that you have the right one for your stove or lantern. 

• Large bowl: A large bowl is useful for mixing ingredients while preparing meals at the camp site.

• Cutting board: A cutting board will come in handy to chop ingredients while preparing snacks and meals. 

• Spatula/Wooden spoon/Strainer/Tongs: Consider which meals you are preparing and remember to pack the utensils you will need to cook them. 

• Pots/Frying pans: Bring pots and pans that are designed for fire cooking if you plan to cook on the fire. 

• Oven mitt: A pot holder or oven mitt will keep your hands comfortable when you move your pots and pans to and from the stove or fire. 

• Pot gripper: Some camping frying pans and pots do not come with handles and use a clamp-like gripper to pick up and move the pan or pot. 

• Dish Pan: Bring a large plastic container or bin you can use to fill with water and wash your dishes in.

• Biodegradable dish washing soap: Be sure your dish soap is biodegradable, and dispose of it in sinks or drains not in lakes or on the ground. Check out the “Camping Basics” section to learn more. 

• Food cooler: Your cooler is not wildlife-proof so be sure to store it properly at night or any time you are not at your camp-site. 

• Waterproof matches/lighter: If you don’t have waterproof matches or a lighter, keep your matches in a waterproof container or bag. 

• Can opener: If you don’t have a can opener on your pocket knife a separate one will be handy. 

• Tablecloth: Bring a sturdy plastic, reusable tablecloth.  It will be easy to wipe off after meals and it won’t be damaged by rain. 

• Aluminium foil: Aluminium foil is handy around the camp-site, especially for cooking on the fire and wrapping up leftovers. 

• Paper towels: Just like at home, paper towels can be handy to help clean up spills and messes. 

• Garbage bags: A few garbage bags are handy for storing all your garbage.  Don’t forget to store your garbage in your vehicle at night

• Candles and holders: Candles or tea lights on the picnic table will shed some light on your picnic table, especially if you do not have a lantern.  A wind proof candle-holder is recommended.

Parks Canada