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Packing List: Kitchen Kit
When cooking in the backcountry, don't leave home without...
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Tags:
- Camp stoves |
- Food & nutrition |
- Recipes |
- Stove
- Windscreen
- Fuel bottle
- Fire starter
- Stove repair kit
- Cook pots/lids
- Frying pan (optional)
- Pot gripper
- Small scrubber sponge
- Small sieve (for straining dishwater)
- Cup(s)
- Spoon(s)
- Bowl(s)
- Condiments
- Lighter/matches
- Dishcloth
- Extra plastic bags
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READERS COMMENTS
It's always good to take along necessary utensils-- a whisk, a spatula, a microplane grater, etc.-- depending, of course, upon your menu.
Posted: Aug 14, 2011 Rodent Whisperer
Bring along some heavy duty aluminum foil. Use it to cook your fish or cook up pancakes without adding weight to your pack.
Posted: May 12, 2011 BB
I carry a pack of tortillas with me. They make a great 'edible' dinner plate. No dishes to wash.
Posted: Nov 17, 2009 BigFoot
Thank you, for article "backpacking 101." I have been a day hiker in the past and now, I am very interested in doing some long excursions in the high country. thanks!
Posted: Mar 08, 2008 Greg R
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