ah the great outdoors you hiked the trails pitched a tent and inhaled the freshest air you've ever breathed now there's just one thing left to do eat when you're planning a camping trip it always helps to be prepared.

Chances are there aren't many restaurants around for miles so you better stock up on ingredients and top-notch cookware sure a s'more can be fun and the packet of tuna fills the tank but there's nothing better than making a truly tasty meal outside saddled up to the car at the campground.

Or miles into the back country dinner should be something you look forward to great camping food starts with having the right equipment in your camp kitchen with modern weight saving technology going light is no longer an excuse for eating badly there are so many fancy camp cooking gadgets and gizmos out.

There it's hard to know what's worth it and what's not so we have put together this stripped down list of must have essential camp cooking gear with this gear not only will you be able to cook all of your car camping recipes you have but your overall enjoyment of the.

Outdoors will be drastically increased while your setup may vary we've outlined some basic necessities that every outdoor chef should have whether checking off items on your own list or giving to the camp chef in your life these camp cooking gear favorites are sure to please say goodbye to.

Charred hot dogs it's time to take your camp cooking experience to the next level with our favorite camping kitchen gear today we are checking out the spark camp grill this thing is awesome and it makes it really easy to bring a grill with you to camp so the first thing you need to know.

About the spark camp grill is that it runs on butane as opposed to propane like a lot of other camp grills there's a built-in compartment that holds an eight ounce fuel canister so everything fits neatly in here it becomes an all-in-one package that's ready to go as soon as you get to camp you just snap.

In the fuel and you're ready to start grilling no attachments required and there's no reason to bring a bulky propane canister with you it even has auto ignition for easy starts you just drop this lever to lock in the fuel then turn the knob past full power to.

Ignite and you're good to go as you can see it's incredibly compact and portable but it still packs plenty of power and it has 120 square inch grilling surface so you won't run out of room while you're cooking dinner now the other thing you want to keep in mind is you don't want to use a metal utensil on the.

Grate so make sure you stick to plastic or silicone like these from jetboil like all eureka cooking gear the spark camp grill has an adjustable flame which gives you the ability to bring some variety to your meals at camp it's just as easy to get the perfect char on your burgers as it is to lightly toast.

Your buns it's basically like cooking on a smaller portable version of your backyard grill one of my favorite things about this grill is that the removable grate is made of nonstick ceramic now that obviously helps keep food from sticking to it but it also makes it really easy to clean up.

Afterwards it lifts up just like this and then all you've got to do is wipe it off with a brush or a sponge no scrubbing required there's also a built-in removable drip tray which you can see right here now the cool thing is this is actually the one piece of the grill that's dishwasher.

Safe and that's great because drip trays are the messiest part of any grill so throwing this one in the dishwasher when you get home keeps things easy as you can see here it also has built-in adjustable feet so it's incredibly stable no matter where you set it the spark can't grill also comes with.

This great carry case which makes it even easier to transport so if you want to step up your camp grilling game but you don't want to lug a huge heavy grill into the woods this thing is perfect it's an all-in-one grill that's small easy to cook on but still has plenty of cooking surface.

Just because you're packing light doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your grill top say hello to unicoda 16. take charge of your outdoor cooking experience with unicode 16 our gas powered outdoor pizza oven designed for stone baking epic 16 inch pizzas.

And so much more blending the convenience of gas power with a show-stopping design unicode 16 boasts a wide oven opening and large stone baking board ideal for cooking for groups while its minimal assembly built-in gas ignition and simple heat control dial mean a slick cooking.

Experience every time like all uni pizza ovens unicode 16 reaches up to 932 degrees fahrenheit or 500 degrees celsius the blazing heat needed for cooking stone-baked neapolitan-style pizza in just 60 seconds built for ultimate ease of use.

It's ready to go right out of the box just flip open the legs insert the stone baking board and connect to a gas tank wow the crowd with the innovative l-shaped flame firing up fast so you can start cooking within 20 minutes engineered for a stunning powerful waterfall effect flame.

And featuring patented flame keeper technology to provide an efficient consistent heat the large courtyard stone baking board optimizes the heat for perfectly cooked crispy pizza bases and the powder coated durable body is packed with ceramic fiber insulation for heat retention.

And weather protection use the simple heat control dial to easily adjust the oven temperature it's ideal for cooking everything from extra large pizzas to grilled fish and seared steaks at backyard parties and street food events new wind burner stove systems and accessory pots bring windproof.

Performance to a wide range of group sizes and cooking styles now you can build a system that lets you cook a fast solo meal one weekend and a group feast the next the windburner collection includes the original fast boiling personal system the two-person duo system a group system and a combo system with a skillet.

A full line of modular accessory pots includes a new stockpot for large volume meals each system carries forward the award-winning wind burner technology that allows it to deliver fast foil times and greater performance in back country conditions like wind and cold the new systems.

Feature a remote canister stove compatible with all wind burner pots and providing greater stability for larger pots at the heart of the wind burner's performance is its unique radiant burner which is far more wind resistant than conventional open flame stoves each pot is engineered to enclose the.

Burner to further block the wind and maximize heat transfer in addition an internal pressure regulator ensures the stove runs strong in colder temperatures these technologies give the wind burner a big advantage in the backcountry where even a slight breeze or drop in temperature slows the competition down.

While the wind burner continues to boil strong that efficiency means you'll save fuel so that each canister lasts longer new wind burner systems and pots are modular and nesting allowing you to pack what you need for each adventure whether that's a solo mission.

Or an annual trip with friends all the system pots are made of light durable hard anodized aluminum making them easy to carry in the back country the 2.5 liter group sauce pot and the skillet also feature a tough ceramic non-stick surface for easy cleanup designed to make real meals these two.

Pans feature a heat capturing ring that blocks the wind while allowing the heat to spread evenly for simmering the personal pot duo pot and 4.5 liter stock pot feature powerful built-in heat exchanger that completely encloses the burner these pots are perfect for boiling water.

Fast for making pouch meals brewing coffee or making large volumes of hot water or soup you're venturing into the wilderness on solo adventure with a partner or with the whole family windburner stove systems have you covered with the cooking versatility you want and the reliable windproof performance.

You need employing lightweight yet durable materials see to summits hard anodized alpha series cookware and glass reinforced polypropylene delta light dinnerware combined to create four functional compact cook sets for solo to group use the perfect lightweight set for a solo.

Adventurer our alpha set 1.1 is compact and ready for the trail the set includes one delta light bulb and one insole mug that nests inside the alphapop 1.2 liter our alpha set 2.1 is the ideal minimalist cook system for a party of two the set includes two delta light bulbs.

And two insole mugs that less inside the alpha pot 1.9 liter our alpha set 2.2 is designed for the duo that want to cook more elaborate backcountry meals the set includes two delta light bowls and two insole mugs that nest inside two alpha pots a 1.2 liter and 2.7 liter.

Taking up less than four liters of space when packed our alpha set 4.2 is the perfect compact camp kitchen cook system for a backcountry party of four the set includes four delta light bowls and four insole mugs that mess inside two alpha pods a 2.7 liter and 3.7 liter.

Whether you're a solo adventurer or a larger group our alpha sets are the ultimate space saving camp kitchen solution for your next outdoor adventure   you