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
- ________________________
- ________________________
Last updated: Dec. 2009
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