--- title: "3 Things You Need in a Camp Kitchen Kit" description: "If you love to camp and cook outside, but still \"borrow\" utensils from your home kitchen every time you're loading up and heading out, you need to consider a camp kitchen kit. There are pre-assembled kits designed for all sorts of camp-cooking chores, and because they're packaged in easy-to-carry storage cases, you never have to wonder what items you left at home ever again. Here are a few other reasons you should seriously consider a camp kitchen kit and a few packages that might have everything you need inside." date: "2019-11-11" modified: "2019-11-11" authors: - name: "The Editors" link: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/authors/the-editors/" url: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/3-things-you-need-in-camp-kitchen-kit/" categories: - "Gear" tags: - "Evergreen" - "Gear Reviews" --- # 3 Things You Need in a Camp Kitchen Kit ![]() ![Kitchen Organizers]() *Having a collection of kitchen cutlery and tableware for camping means you’ll never have to borrow from your home kitchen the next time you plan to overnight outside. GSI Outdoors* Being the camp cook is often a thankless task. But the better one’s skills at the stove or fire pit, the happier the campers. Other than having a proper heat source and cookware, the best way to organize any camp kitchen is with a multi-piece utensil set. A commercial unit that comes in its own carrying case takes the hassle out of cobbling together a random array of spatulas, knives, and tongs in a chuck box or ammo can. When considering an off-the-shelf solution to outdoor kitchen organization, look for these three key features. The best thing about a store-bought [camp kit]() is having a place for everything and everything in its place. Once you've decided which combination of utensils is right for your camping style, look for a rip-stop nylon or Cordura bag with internal mesh pockets to make each item easily accessible. A top strap or loop is handy for hanging everything next to the cook area. A chef's knife is essential, and a pair of kitchen shears is a bonus. The most [complete kits]() will have both. If the kit is also packaged with a paring knife, you will be prepared for any culinary challenge. Other than the chef’s knife, a large soup spoon, a spatula, and a pair of tongs are the [three most used items]() in any outdoor kitchen. You can provision with tableware and eating utensils separately, but when you need to stir that big pot of camp chili or flip the brats on game day, you don’t want to be doing it with a spork.