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[00:00:00.00] Nate addresses us from a campsite. There is an L.L. Bean tent set up as well as the kitchen area in the background. Nate has short dark hair and is wearing a blue hat and an orange jacket.
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[00:00:00.05] Hey, camp cooks. I'm Nate. And today, I'm here to show you the five things you'll need for your camp kitchen in order to set up, pack up, cook up, and clean up memorable camping meals, as well as to share just a couple extra tips to help make your next meal under the stars a five-star experience.
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[00:00:15.96] Text: one, clean water. Nate leans on the camp stove.
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[00:00:16.25] Now, even if you're at a campground with a supply of clean running water available nearby, you're probably going to want your own supply for your campsite. After all, who wants to walk all the way across the campground for water for your coffee before you've had your coffee.
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[00:00:29.00] Nate sits on the edge of a picnic table. There is a large jug that hangs over the edge of the table with a faucet at the end.
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[00:00:29.15] I prefer a big jug like this that you can set right at the edge of your picnic table. You can fill it up with water on the way into the campground. And with a spigot like this, it's almost like having a faucet right at the campsite.
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[00:00:41.49] Nate fills up his water bottle and gives us a thumbs up. Text: two, food storage. Nate sits down on a large white cooler.
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[00:00:42.77] The secret to a perfectly stocked campsite pantry is planning ahead. Now, before you head out, think about your meals carefully and figure out exactly what you need to bring. Remember, a cooler is not a fridge. So if you overpack, it doesn't just mean you'll run out of space. You could also end up dealing with a lot of spoiled food.
[00:01:00.88] Speaking of coolers, I like to store my food in two separate containers, a hard shell cooler for perishables and a plastic tote with a lid for other food.
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[00:01:10.57] There are two large transparent plastic totes full of food.
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[00:01:10.80] I like to keep both these containers near the picnic table so I can get to the food easily during the day. I also try to keep the cooler in the shade so that it doesn't heat up too much on the inside.
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[00:01:19.99] Nate opens up the cooler and shows the contents of it.
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[00:01:20.34] Now at night, these get locked up back in the car, just in case animals come sniffing around.
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[00:01:25.12] Text: three, stove and fuel. Nate stands beside a two burner blue camp stove.
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[00:01:25.20] And over here is my camp stove. It's one of the most important things that you can bring to your camp kitchen. I personally prefer a two-burner stove like this one, so you can have a couple different things going at once, like boiling water for coffee at the same time as you're frying up bacon and eggs.
[00:01:38.79] And a little pro tip from me, I like to bring an extra prep table to extend your workspace.
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[00:01:43.97] There is a cutting board beside the camp stove.
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[00:01:44.13] That way, the picnic table can stay open for people to play games, have snacks, et cetera, while you're working in the kitchen.
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[00:01:50.25] Text: four, cleanup station.
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[00:01:50.88] This is my three-part campsite dishwashing setup. It's got a wash sink, a rinse sink, and a drying rack.
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[00:01:57.46] These three areas sit on top of a small table.
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[00:01:57.75] You start by washing your dish off with biodegradable camp soap in the wash sink, then rinse your suds off in the rinse sink before leaving your dish to dry in the drying rack. You can also hang your dish in a mesh bag to save space.
[00:02:10.63] This is a griddle pan.
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[00:02:12.43] Nate lifts a small rectangular griddle pan off of the camp stove.
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[00:02:12.72] Don't worry. Stove isn't on. This is a must pack item for me. It gives you a lot more real estate than a regular frying pan. And it's perfect for the number one camping breakfast food, Flapjacks.
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[00:02:24.58] Text: cookware and dinnerware. Nate kneels in front of an L.L. Bean storage cabinet.
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[00:02:25.02] OK. So plastic or silicone dishware is lightweight and easy to clean. It's also frequently included in basic campsite cooking and mess kits. Personally, I prefer enamelware, which is also lightweight, but feels a little bit sturdier. Don't forget cups and mugs for your drinks as well. Your camp cookware kit might not include these and no matter how nice your plates are, they're hard to drink coffee out of.
[00:02:48.55] And this isn't really dinnerware, but I've cooked in the dark way too many times. And I don't want you to make the same mistake. So be sure to bring a camp lantern for when the sun goes down. The layout of your campsite is really important. Can we go to an overhead shot?
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[00:03:01.74] The campsite down below. Each object is highlighted as Nate mentions it.
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[00:03:01.97] I like to keep my water and cooler near the table. The dishwashing setup and stove at the edge of the campsite and my extra fuel, cookware, and dinnerware in their own area. This layout forms a triangle that makes cooking at camp a lot more efficient.
[00:03:16.44] Your standard camp cookware set is going to include all of your basics, and, usually, comes in a nesting compact container like this.
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[00:03:24.34] Nate removes a bungee cord off a metal pot full of camp cookware.
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[00:03:24.47] This one comes in a larger pot and includes a pot holder, bowls, and utensils. It's got plates in here as well, and also has a collapsible, compact frying pan with a detachable handle. There you go.
[00:03:40.38] It also has a trivet for when your pot comes hot off the stove. Basically, everything you might need to whip up a dish and a couple sides on your camp stove.
[00:03:49.50] Are there any essentials for the camp kitchen that we missed? Drop a comment down below and let us know. And don't forget to like and subscribe for more tips and tricks to make the most out of your time outdoors at the campsite and beyond.
[00:04:01.20] But for now, your table is ready. Bon appétit!
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[00:04:06.50] The camp stove is beside the storage container which is beside the small table with the cleaning station. The woods are in the background.
