Great Cooking Tips For Your Camping Trip

By Carole Ashley


Traveling to the great outdoors and communing with nature is a enjoyable way to get out of the city and breathe in the fresh air. While you want a taste of living in nature, a camping trip doesn't have to mean eating cold food and freezing at night.

Some campsites don't allow fires so contact the facility ahead of time or check out their website for information. Providing a great way of making your camping experience more enjoyable and comfortable in any case are cooking stoves and heaters that are designed for the outdoors.

Camping stoves come in a variety of sizes and with a range of features. You should choose one that will best suit your needs. If you'll be hiking with your equipment then select one that is lightweight and small; there are ones especially made for backpacking.

You can consider a stove with multiple burners if you're planning on driving to your campsite and have a large family. Bigger and multiple dishes are what they would allow you to cook. There are even stoves that have a grill for making eggs and pancakes.

Special cookware for camping is made so you can make more than one dish at a time. You can cook multiple dishes by using heat from the bottom pot to the heat to the top one since they're stackable. Besides being able to prepare food more quickly, you can also conserve your fuel. By using as little water for boiling food and using the smallest pot or pan possible, you can conserve your fuel.

Various kinds of fuels which would usually depend on the manufacturer is needed for camping stoves. White gas (commonly referred to as "Coleman" fuel), propane, and butane are preferable and commonly used. Since they emit an unpleasant odor and are not as safe, kerosene and unleaded gas is still used but are not preferred. Coleman fuel should be your first choice since it is the safest and burns clean without odor or charring. Propane is pricey and doesn't burn as hot but it is the cleanest burning fuel.

Fuel canisters come in various sizes and choosing the right size for your needs depends on how much cooking you'll be doing and for how long you'll be camping. It would be best to cook sparingly and stick to a small canister if you're hiking with your equipment.

Some campsites provide cooking facilities but it will be more convenient and less burdensome to bring your own cooking source. You can ensure that your camping trip will be enjoyable if you plan ahead and bring a cooking stove.




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