Hello happy campers! If you're getting ready to head out into the great outdoors on a camping trip, I bet you're looking forward to all that camping has to offer. Hiking, fishing, kayaking, sightseeing, cooking over an open fire--all reasons that nearly 20 million Americans take to the highways every year on RV trips. But before you can hitch up the trailer and head out of the neighborhood, you have to pack for your getaway. And if you're like me, you dread packing up the kitchen. For my campfire meal staples, like freshly caught grilled walleye and campfire cones, there are so many things that I need in order to make them, such as aluminum foil, measuring spoons, and spices. So I've put together a kitchen essentials checklist for you to use when packing for your adventure. I've included all the basic utensils, cookware, supplies, and tableware to ensure that your kitchen is fully stocked and your bellies are full. Happy campfire cooking!
Cookware & Cooking Utensils:- Frying pans - 8", 12", and other various sizes if you have room for storing them
- Iron skillet - To cook over an open fire
- Saucepans - 2-½ quart and other various sizes if you have room for storing them
- Griddle
- Potato masher
- Soup Pot - 4-5 quart is an easy size for storage
- Mixing bowl set - Nesting mixing bowls are perfect for small RV kitchens
- Strainer
- Serving dish or platter for meat
- Cooking knives
- Cutting board
- Long-handled square turner, serving spoons, spatula
- Whisk
- Pizza cutter
- Can opener
- Measuring cup set
- Measuring spoon set
- Hot pads
- Baking pan
- Roasting pan
- Casserole dish
- Cookie sheet
- Pie pan
- Pie irons
- Favorite cookbook (or recipes from our Lakeshore RV What to Eat blog)
Cooking Supplies: - Aluminum foil
- Plastic wrap
- Wax paper
- Napkins
- Paper towel
- Garbage bags
Tableware: - Cereal bowls
- Plates
- Drinking glasses and coffee mugs
- Silverware
- Dessert bowls
- Disposable plates and silverware
