Camp Kitchen

jim-00-4.6

jim-00-4.6

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OK, I think we've beaten the coffee thing to death, so here's another horse.
What do you guys do for a camp kitchen?
I'm not talking about transporting the gear to the field, I've got that well covered.
What do you do for workspace?
I've got a small folding camp table, seats 4 around.
It's OK, but less than ideal.
BTW, this is car camping, not backpacking.
I've looked at a couple of those foldup shelf / sink / counter things, but I'd like to hear some realworld experience.
You know, some product reviews.
 
Errant

Errant

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I use an aluminum folding table, picked up a Sam's a few years back:

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=355516&pCatg=4586

I also have a wooden chuck box and various dairy crates that I carry stuff in and can setup on. I've been eyeballing camp kitchens and thinking about getting one of these, although I'm not really sure I even need it:

http://www.gsioutdoors.com/search.aspx?q=gourmet+kitchen&

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2142B700&categoryid=10020

Anyone have any experience/recommendations?
 
benlittle

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Those big tables look like garbage and a waste of time, literally. More time to set up camp, more cleaning, more weight, more bulk, more time tearing down... Blah.

The least to set up, the better...IMO. Minimalist.
 
Errant

Errant

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I do the minimalist trips, too, with just a single burner dual fuel (IF fires aren't allowed), but some trips warrant a bigger setup. It all depends on where I'm going, number of days, and the people I bring.
 
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D Chapman

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I've been gathering ideas for a nice "camp kitchen". After SCARR, I'll be putting one together.
 
Steve Rupp

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I'd love to have a huge ass snowpeak setup but it just doesn't suit our needs. it's rare when we get an hour before the sun goes down when we get into camp. then we're off early in the morning. just enough for some coffee and oatmeal. i guess it all depends on how you roll.
 
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D Chapman

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Yeah, that Snow Peak kitchen is too much. It would be cool for an OHV park where you're going to hang out for a few days, but then again you're usually with a few people and you can divide the load between everyone.

At MAR, we can divide the load up so much, we end up with multiable stoves, tables, every pot you need, blenders, etc... The Expedition guys like to snicker at this, but it's actually pretty nice once you're set-up and cooking. Still, everyone rides home with a manageable load.

I guess it's nice to be fully self-supportive off-road and have your own cook gear. But, it's a waste at the same time, IMO. Some of the pictures we're familiar with that are posted here show every person cooking their own diner on their own set-up. That's cool and all, but why not divide the load and save some space? Is it really that prestiges to have your own stove, food, and gear when camping in groups? I don't get it....
 

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montanablur

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I think especially in our group, that has people traveling from California, Utah, Illinois and Pennsylvania, the different schedules don't allow for a group effort. In all the trips we've done, say over a 10 day period, there is that core of 5 days that everyone is present, but those shoulder days someone is showing up late or leaving early...

I also think that having our own kit is nice so that when it is your turn to cook, its all right there, you're familiar with the tools, no hunting for this or that. It's definitely not a prestige thing, it's simply the system that works for our group.
 
stevo

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That funny, they had them at Sam's club for ~$99 or so - a few people bought them, then the one by my house in Plano started dropping the price - first to about $70 - they eventually fell to about $40 or so back on the clearance rack. I saw it, bought a couple and posted up on the TR website, they sold out almost immediately, I think a few of those kitchens got shipped around to other club members - not sure if Ju's was one of those or not - the only downside is that its pretty damn heavy and you would think given its weight that it would be sturdier....other than that, I like mine.

Steve


sideview said:
Ju's set up at SCARR was nice & efficient I thought.
http://sv4w.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/GA_Trip_243.jpg
Click to expand...
 
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Pocket rocket and dehydrated food for me. Usally eating before everyone else is even set up.

If I am with a crowd, I'd sometimes borrow a setup and supply all of the yummies for a group meal.

Bartering wine for food works well too.
 
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