Knowing what to pack for a weekend camping with the family can be tough. We’ve made it easier on you by rounding up some must-have tools and gadgets that’ll make it a breeze to whip up some delicious campsite meals and treats.
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Stove to Go
There’s no need to rely on your fire-starting skills at mealtime with this handy camping stove. Powered by a propane tank, this Coleman stove has two independently adjustable burners, so you can fry up some eggs for breakfast and keep your coffee warm at the same time. Not sure what to put on your camping menu? Here are our top ten recipes to serve at a campsite.
Extendable Roasting Forks
As classic as using a fallen stick or twig to roast marshmallows is, this set of marshmallow roasting forks is the way to go. With a comfortable handle and telescopic pole that extends nearly four-feet, you and your family can safely make s’mores all night long. And for a twist, add one of these surprising ingredients to your s’mores.
Camping Cookware
Keep your bulky kitchen pots and pans at home at camp with a compact cookware set. This 11-piece set, including two pots, a skillet, spatula and more, has everything you’ll need to whip up a delicious meal, like one of these super-easy campsite recipes.
Collapsible Cups
Do the environment some good by skipping that pack of disposable water bottles and camping with these silicone folding cups, instead. Made of high quality, BPA-free and FDA-approved materials, these reusable cups combine the security of an attached lid and convenience of folding into a half-inch thick disk that can be thrown into a backpack.
Cast-Iron Pie Iron
Cook up the world’s best toasted sandwich with this heavy-duty pie iron. The three-pound iron is perfect for making anything from hash browns and eggs to monkey bread and cinnamon rolls. Want to go with a classic pudgy pie? Check out some of our favorite pudgy pie recipes.
Cooler on Wheels
A cooler that keeps items cold for multiple days doesn’t have to be $300+, and this Coleman cooler proves it. The 50-quart capacity ensures all your food and beverages will fit, and the two sturdy wheels mean you’ll be able to move the cooler around, even when it’s full to the brim. Need ideas on what to fill it up with? How about the best craft beer in YOUR state.
Cooler Light
Say goodbye to blindly rummaging around your cooler at night thanks to this motion-activated cooler light. Simply attach the light to the lid of your cooler, switch the light on, and the light will automatically turn off when the cooler is closed. Plus, this light is water-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about the ice!
Multi-Purpose Table
You won’t have to worry about your camping stove or grill melting your table with this extendable table. In addition to a spacious 4×2 foot plastic table top, there is a two-foot wire pull-out to hold a piping hot camping stove. Heat up your stove to make one of these camping comfort foods the next time you’re staying in the great outdoors.
Collapsible Bowl
Not only is this bowl perfect for washing everything from dishes to hands, it also conveniently collapses into a cutting board so you can chop, dice and slice, even when on-the-go. You can use this multi-purpose bowl to wash and prep any one of these delicious summer salad recipes that are sure to be a hit with your family.
Mesh Food Covers
Keep bugs and critters at bay with these mesh tent food protectors. Measuring 17×17-inches at their base, the set of mesh tents are large enough to protect your entire spread. Better yet, they’re built like an umbrella, so the food protectors can be collapsed and easily stored when your fest is over.
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