Outdoor Kitchen Checklist

Note: This list is intentionally extensive. Not every chef will bring every item on every trip.

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Hardware basics

(suggestions for backpackers and campground campers)

• Stove
• Windscreen
• Fuel
• Fuel bottle(s)
• Cookset (1, 2 or more pots)
• Frying pan
• Pot grabber
• ______________________

• Food-storage canister
• Water bottles
• Plates, bowls
• Mugs/cups (measuring cups)
• Utensils (with knife)
• Matches/lighter
• Fire starter
• ______________________

Kitchen deluxe

(suggestions primarily for campground campers)

• Coolers
• Cutting board/surface
• Paring knife
• Spatula
• Whisk
• Bottle opener
• Corkscrew
• Measuring spoons
• Hot-cold vacuum bottle
• Portable coffee/espresso maker
• Rolling ice cream maker
• Camp furniture (chairs, table)
• Dutch oven
• Tablecloth
• Lantern
• ________________________

• Kitchen organizer
• Grill rack
• Foil
• Egg holder(s)
• Biodegradable soap
• Pot scrubber/sponge(s)
• Quick-dry towel
• Drying rack; clothesline with clips
• Trash bags; resealable bags
• Hand-crank blender
• Extension sticks/roasting items
• Camp sink
• Collapsible water container(s)
• Funnel(s)
• Saw and/or axe
• ________________________

Mornings

(choose according to personal tastes and needs)

• Coffee
• Dry cereal/granola
• Quick-fix oatmeal
• Breakfast bars
• Batter mix
• Syrup
• ________________________
• ________________________

• Tea
• Powdered milk
• Freeze-dried eggs/breakfasts
• Cocoa/drink mixes
• Fruit (fresh and dried)
• Jelly/jam
• ________________________
• ________________________

Midday/evenings

• Energy food (bars, gels, trail mix)
• Bagels
• Dried meat
• Peanut butter
• Freeze-dried meals
• Rice
• Durable vegetables (e.g., carrots)
• Recovery bars and drinks
• Cooking oil/spray
• Salt/pepper
• ________________________
• ________________________

• Soup mixes/bouillon cubes
• Crackers/chips
• Cheese
• Fig cookies
• Drink mixes
• Pasta and sauces
• Chocolate/sweets
• Marshmallows
• Spice kit
• Herbs
• ________________________
• ________________________

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