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Can i use regular kitchen cookware for camping?

Can I just use some of my old kitchen pots and pans when i go camping this weekend or do i need to buy cookware that’s specially made for camping? I realize this may be a silly question, but i’ve never been camping before.

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9 Responses to “Can i use regular kitchen cookware for camping?”

  1. You can but a lot of stuff designed especially for camping has the advantage of being lightweight and able to fold up small, so specialist stuff would be easier to carry. If you’re driving to a campsite this wont be an issue, but if you’re hiking it definitely will be.

    Hope this helps – happy camping!

  2. there is no reason why you can’t
    as long as you dont mind soot all over the cook wear when your done. and if you are cooking over a fire, plastic handles dont survive well..but with a camp stove they do fine.

  3. Well all you have to do is take your pots and pans and if your fire has a grill section to it but on that or buy a portabel stovetop

  4. Ya, a medium pot , same for fry pan . If your cooking for a crew then more .

  5. that’s all we use is regular pots and pans… we just keep a few of what we normally use (a medium pot and 2 fry pans).. they go with us every time we camp.. nothing fancy.. nothing expensive..

  6. Groo The Wanderer on October 5th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    First off…..no question is ever silly…
    You only ever learn from asking and experiencing
    I have been back country camping for 20 years now and I find the best thing to do is go to a second hand store just buy some old pots and a frying pan and utensils and the like!
    You will be able to find everything that you need for under $20!
    The only problem with bringing your old kitchen stuff is that you may get it so dirty..that you may not want to or be able to clean it.
    Assuming you are just doing basic camping…I would just go to a second hand store.

    Personally I own gear specifically tailored for going out into the middle of no where…lightweight..compact..etc!
    So if you really enjoy yourself this weekend..and you decide you want to do more in the future…I would recommend getting the good stuff!
    Hope you enjoy yourself..

  7. Beatle fanatic on October 5th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    Bring the ones from home if you’re just car camping.
    If you’re hiking then I would purchase some lightweight ones made for backpacking and just take the minimum size you require.

  8. Using what you have in your kitchen is fine unless you are backpacking, then you need something light.

  9. If you are car camping, go ahead! They may get sooty, so some people rub soap on the outside to make clean up easy.

    I’ve also gone to thrift stores for pots, pans, plastic dishes and mugs, silverware, etc. to take camping. It is all in one bin for easy transport.

    An old sheet is really good to cover up the table. A twin fitted sheet is just the right size for tables around here.

    Foil packet dinners are also very easy, and all they require is foil (use heavy duty foil or two thin layers):
    http://www.joyofcamping.com/camping-recipes/cooking-foil/foil-cooking-recipes/

    Note: It is a good idea to precook the meat. That way you don’t have to drain off fat at camp, or have to worry about uncooked chicken.

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