I did not buy all of this at once. It took years to build out our camp kitchen, and these are the items we reach for most often.
I like keeping our family camp kitchen simple. The goal is not to bring everything. It is to bring the few things that make cooking at camp easier, faster, and less chaotic when kids are around.
Many of these items can be thrifted, bought secondhand, or just pulled from your kitchen if you already have them.
Kitchen Storage
- Gregory Alpaca 45 Gear Box - this one is all the rage right now
- Kelty Camp Galley Deluxe Bag - my current favorite because it rolls out, stays organized, and can hang from your vehicle
- Husky Camp Storage Bin - a solid budget-friendly bin option
- RTIC Cooler - great budget-friendly cooler
- Dometic Water Jug with electronic faucet - total game changer
Cooking Gear
- Coleman Stove - simple, reliable, and easy for car camping
- Best Deal on Pots and Pans + Cookware - the pot lid even has a built-in strainer
- Gerber Griddle Pan - no need for a fancier camp stove with a griddle attachment
- Camp Kettle
- Camp Toaster - works okay, but still fun
- Ultralight and Cheap Coffee Maker
- Coghlan Multi-Spice Set
- Lighter
- Tin Foil
- Roasting Sticks
Tableware and Utensils
- Snap Fold Bowls
- Sea to Summit Utensil Set
- Sea to Summit Cups
- Sea to Summit Camp Plate
- Sea to Summit Camp Bowl
- Can Opener
- Spatula
- Tongs
- Knives
- Cutting Board
- With kids we like having metal reusable straws
- Camping Table Cloth
Cleanup
- Dish Wipes - easier cleaning
- Camp Sink
- Sea to Summit Wilderness Wash
- Dish Sponge
- Hand Sanitizer
- We do bring paper towels, especially with kids
- We also like having reusable Stasher bags
- Trash bag
If you want the easiest version of this setup, start with storage, cookware, and cleanup supplies. The rest is optional and can be added over time.
