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Camp kitchen

Good food makes camping easy. Start with a stove that fits your group, then pick the gear and the meals. Dinners, breakfasts, foil packets and no-fire ideas are all here.

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Gear

Camp grill with burgers and corn Grills Nested camping pots on a table Pots and pans Percolator and mugs at sunrise Coffee and percolators

Meals

Camp dinner set on a wooden table at duskCamp breakfast at a picnic tableFoil packets on campfire coalsDutch oven over a campfireWraps and fruit on a camp tableCampfire desserts near the fire

Frequently asked questions

What is the best stove for family camping?

A two-burner propane stove suits most families: it fits a big pan and a pot at once, lights easily and the fuel is easy to find. Larger groups may want three burners or a griddle top.

What are easy camping meals for kids?

Keep it familiar and simple: foil packets kids can help fill, hot dogs, quesadillas, pancakes and pasta with sauce made at home. Prep what you can before you leave, and bring a no-fire backup such as wraps.

How do you use a camping percolator?

Fill the base with water below the valve, add coarse grounds to the basket and set it over medium heat. When it starts to perk, lower the heat and let it perk for several minutes, then take it off and let the grounds settle.

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