The best camping equipment is portable, light, and designed with a lot of thought. GSI Outdoors' Bugaboo Camper Cookset is the best in this category. It includes all you need to cook for four people, including pots, pans and plates that nest together.
You will need fuel for your camping stove, so pack either a canister or propane or butane (if this is what you use at your campsite). For lighting the stove you will need a cigarette lighter. You can also use a pot brush or sponge to keep your cookware clean.
The camping table is a must-have piece of equipment for camping, especially when you are car camping or boondocking without access to a table. A basic camptable is sturdy and mobile enough to sit down on. Premium versions come with extra surfaces and additional storage. Some camp tables come with windscreens, or arms that can be used to hang utensils.
The ultralight utensils are great for camping. MSR’s engineers have developed a range of ultralight, backcountry-friendly utensils.
You can use aluminum or stainless steel cookware for camping because they are lightweight, hardy and durable. You can also use it to roast, grill and sauté if you have an open campfire. If you're cooking delicate foods, use ceramic or nonstick cookware that is heat resistant. It can handle the slight changes in temperature while simmering, baking or sautéing.
Spatulas in a camp kitchen are essential because they make it easy to stir food, mush, and scoop. Choose a silicone, nylon, plastic or plastic spatula for nonstick or cast iron pans.
The Coleman Classic Propane Stove has two burners and is an excellent camping stove. However, for a more versatile model, consider a model which can be used with different fuels. Some models fold up so that they can fit into a small backpack.
Other camping cooking equipment is essential to a well-equipped backcountry kitchen, such as a washing-up bowl and liquids, a couple of sponges, and tea towels. These items will keep your campsite clean, and prevent you from being stuck with dirty cooking equipment when the weather gets bad.
After your meal, it's also important to clean your pots. Bring a double sided washcloth for rinsing them and a Dry Lite cloth. Wilderness Wash can be used to sanitize your cooking equipment at camp.
Overlanding campers often choose to use a multi-burner, larger stove powered by either propane or butane. These systems can be more compact and offer more heat compared to a standard backpacking system.