Some essentials to bring on your trip:
For the fire
Waterproof matches or a few good lighters
Starter
liquid fluid
Starter
wood
Charcoals
(plenty of it)
Cooking
utensils for barbecue: tongs, spatula, extra-long forks, cleaning brush for the
grill.
Grill (for
over the fire, if the campsite does not provide or you like having your own)
A grate to
place directly on the fire to cook food on the open flame
To prepare and cook the food
Large cast
iron skillet or metal skillet that can be placed on the grill or fire
Saucepan
Heavy duty
aluminum foil
Cooking
spray of your choice.
Olive oil,
butter
Salt and
pepper and other seasoning you may want to use, like garlic powder, chili
powder, and other spices.
Oven mitts
(preferably silicone to accommodate very high temperatures)
Can opener
Bottle
opener
Prepping
knifes, cutting board
Whisk,
spoons, wooden spoon, slotted spoon
Grater,
vegetable peeler
Plastic
strainer
Large
unbreakable serving plates
Mixing
bowl, various size
Measuring
cups and spoons
Wood
skewers
Zip lock
bags
Mason jars
– great for mixing dressings and has many other uses
To keep the food
One cooler
with plenty of ice or ice packs to keep perishable food and drinks fresh
A second
cooler or large plastic covered bin for dry non-perishable item like cans,
pasta, rice, cereals, seasoning & spices.
Plastic
wrap
Plastic
airtight containers for food leftover storage
To eat
Non-breakable
plates, glass, cups, mugs, utensils
Napkins
Plastic
tablecloth
Water
bottles
To clean-up
Paper
towels
Washing
clothes, drying clothes
Dish
washing tub, dish washing soap
