Backpacking Kitchen Supplies Checklist

By REI staff

(Choose items to meet your trip needs and your personal preferences)

Kitchen Equipment
Expert Advice Image Stove Expert Advice Image Can/bottle opener
Expert Advice Image Winscreen Expert Advice Image Corkscrew
Expert Advice Image Fuel & fuel bottle Expert Advice Image Measuring cup
Expert Advice Image Funnel Expert Advice Image Drinking cup
Expert Advice Image Cook set, dishes Expert Advice Image Thermos
Expert Advice Image Cooking/eating utensils Expert Advice Image Egg carrier
Expert Advice Image Frying pan Expert Advice Image Pot scrubber/dish towel
Expert Advice Image Spatula Expert Advice Image Large garbage bags
Expert Advice Image Small cutting board Expert Advice Image Resealable plastic bags (various sizes)
Expert Advice Image Paring knife Expert Advice Image Water filter/purifier
Expert Advice Image Sharpening stone Expert Advice Image Water-purification tablets
Expert Advice Image Pot grabber Expert Advice Image Water bottle(s)
Expert Advice Image Grill rack Expert Advice Image Collapsible water container

General Supplies
Expert Advice Image Biodegradable soap Expert Advice Image Napkins
Expert Advice Image Aluminum foil Expert Advice Image Paper towels

Breakfast ideas
Expert Advice Image Instant oatmeal Expert Advice Image Bacon
Expert Advice Image Granola Expert Advice Image Instant breakfast bars
Expert Advice Image Dry cereal Expert Advice Image Granola bars
Expert Advice Image Powdered milk Expert Advice Image Fruit (fresh, canned, dried)
Expert Advice Image Pancake mix Expert Advice Image Vegetables (fresh, canned)
Expert Advice Image Syrup Expert Advice Image Powdered drink mixes
Expert Advice Image Jams/jellies Expert Advice Image Instant coffee
Expert Advice Image Powdered eggs Expert Advice Image Instant tea
Expert Advice Image Instant cocoa

Lunch/dinner ideas
Expert Advice Image Instant soups Expert Advice Image Instant gravy
Expert Advice Image Instant noodles Expert Advice Image Canned meats/fish
Expert Advice Image Instant sauce packets Expert Advice Image Dried meats
Expert Advice Image Freeze-dried meals Expert Advice Image Peanut butter/jelly
Expert Advice Image Breads Expert Advice Image Other sandwich ingredients
Expert Advice Image Crackers Expert Advice Image Sandwiches (pre-made)
Expert Advice Image Pasta Expert Advice Image Eggs - hard boiled
Expert Advice Image Rice Expert Advice Image Fruit (fresh, canned, dried)
Expert Advice Image Cheese Expert Advice Image Vegetables (fresh, canned)
Expert Advice Image Bouillon cubes Expert Advice Image Raisins
Expert Advice Image Potato flakes

Desserts
Expert Advice Image Fruit (frsh, canned, dried) Expert Advice Image Cookies
Expert Advice Image Nuts Expert Advice Image Candy bars
Expert Advice Image GORP Expert Advice Image Marshmallows
Expert Advice Image Instant pudding

Drinks
Expert Advice Image Water Expert Advice Image Nondairy creamer
Expert Advice Image Coffee Expert Advice Image Powdered drink mixes
Expert Advice Image Tea Expert Advice Image Fruit juices
Expert Advice Image Powdered milk

Basic food supplies
Expert Advice Image Butter/margarine Expert Advice Image Salt/pepper
Expert Advice Image Cooking oil Expert Advice Image Spices
Expert Advice Image Sugar (white, brown, powdered) Expert Advice Image Condiments

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