What's in your Kitchen Box?

[Stan the Man]

I'm curious as to what items and brands you guys carry in your overland kitchen. I'm looking to replace some of my items I'm not happy with and expand as money permits.

Everything from the utensils to the grill/stove; what do you carry. Pictures are always nice.

[Corey]

I use a Sears Hillery propane two burner stove which I may replace this year with one that has a grille on one side.

The silverware is probably from the 40s as it was my grandparents.
I have modern utensils mixed in with it too, but the silverware you eat with is antique.

The cookware presently is Paul Revere stainless steel with copper clad bottoms.
I use the same set but newer in my home.
The set in my camping supplies is also perhaps as old as the 50s or a little newer.
It too was my grandparents.
I inherited it long ago.

For this coming season I am going to put down a non skid mat on top of the Cabelas kitchen to keep the stove from sliding around.
I also have a conversion hose to run a refillable tank instead of the throwaway propane cylinders.

For camping at areas that are backcountry and camp anywhere you want, I have a Cabelas folding picnic table which works out very well.
The small wood Mt. Rainier picnic table which holds the salt/pepper containers I have had it for over twenty years, and not sure where I got it.
Could have been from some friends my X and I use to camp with.
But it goes on every trip with me.

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug09/8.jpg

Here you can see one of the old Paul Revere pots.
I thought about replacing them with something newer, but why?
It works great and cleans up pretty easily too.

I may replace the silverware someday though.
They are a little to long for my liking.
You can see one of the forks below too.
My brother came along on this trip and he remembered the silverware from long ago eating at our grandparents back in the 50s.

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug09/20.jpg

All the utensils fit into the two plastic cases I have that sit below the kitchen.

[tdesanto]

Stove: Partner Steel Cook Partner
Pots: MSR Blacklite (4l, 3l, 2l, 1.5l) (these all nest inside the larger pot to save a lot of space.
Pans: GSI Hard Anodized
Utensils: various from GSI and MSR
Knives: Messermeister, Sabatier, and Wusthof.

[pray4surf]

One hotdog/marshmallow skewer - origin uknown

That and a P-38 and I'm set :chef:

I need to subscribe to this thread...

[Corey]

One hotdog/marshmallow skewer - origin uknown

I have some really old ones that telescope out I bought some twenty or more years ago to use when my sons were small.

[LandCruiserPhil]

Anymore I go lite

Utensils (http://shop.jetboil.com/index.php/utensil-kit.html)

personalcookingsystem (http://www.jetboil.com/products/cookingsystems/personalcookingsystem)

coffee-press (http://shop.jetboil.com/index.php/coffee-press.html)


Thinking about adding THIS (http://shop.jetboil.com/index.php/fry-pan.html) for when I catch fish.

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[DaveM]

Kitchen Kit:
MSR camp stove; MSR cook set; extra fuel
Utensils (2 sets)
Chefs knife
Paring knife
Lrg spoon
Spatula
Tongs
Wine opener
Can opener
Aluminum foil
extra zip locks
extra tupperwear
2 camp plates; 2 camp bowls
2 cups
soap; scrubber; dish pan
2 rolls shop towels
2-3 garbage bags
Coffe press

Perishable pantry:
Salt; pepper; smoked paprika; garlic; corn flour
Spray oil
coffee; sugar; cream
flask of scotch (the one in the first aid kit does not count here, that's medicine!)

[Fireman78]

Camping box has the following:

Stove: http://www.brunton.com/product.php?id=617
I also have a Coleman full size automatic drip coffee maker that heats up on the stove.
Small nylon bag of utensils . Small spatula, strainer, sharp knifes
Couple of mugs, couple plates, frying pan, couple metal bowls
roll of paper towels,
roll of plastic garbage bags
box of matches
clothesline
Sponge and steel wool and several rags
one gallon freezer bags
mac-n-cheese
spices
coffee
thats about it.

[Stan the Man]

I keep my kitchen gear in one 25 gallon Rubbermaid container. I'm going to actually get rid of the tote I use now and get a 24 gallon Action Packer. I like the rigidness of those better.

I used to use paper plates and plastic silverware, but at my 4x4 clubs Christmas party I received an Ozark Trail dining box. It consists of 4 bowls, plates, cups, knives, spoons, and forks. Buh bye paper plates!

For cookware, I have the GSI Bugaboo Backpacker set, but really want to return it (thank you REI) and get the Snow Peak cook set III. I've been having problems with the GSI plastic lid melting. I use the GSI kitchen kit because it was a great price. I just wanted a salt and pepper shaker...
http://www.rei.com/product/784118
http://www.rei.com/product/784104

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/snowpeak/snowpeak008%20019.jpg

I have a Primus Yellowstone backpacking stove. It was the cheapest backpacking stove I could find ($25) and rated one of the highest; so far, I've been extremely pleased. For Christmas, I was given an Ozark Trail two burner propane stove. This will help me out when I'm not alone and want to cook bigger meals. For trips where I want to grill and the trails allow for charcol, I have a Mini Weber. IIRC, its 14" round and works pretty good.
http://www.rei.com/product/636832

And then I have the usual paper towels, garbage bags, etc.


http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee105/uc4x4/Pismo%20July%202009%20Stan/IMG_7435.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee105/uc4x4/Pismo%20July%202009%20Stan/IMG_7456.jpg


Its a good thing I drive this:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee105/uc4x4/Pismo%20July%202009%20Stan/IMG_7483.jpg

[Corey]

Nice setup Stan.

I use several of the Action Packers, and they are nice.
I use to use the ones like you have under your table, and they often collapsed or broke.
Action Packers are a lot more heavy duty.

[Stan the Man]

Nice setup Stan.

I use several of the Action Packers, and they are nice.
I use to use the ones like you have under your table, and they often collapsed or broke.
Action Packers are a lot more heavy duty.

I agree. I didn't know about the action packers until after I bought these. These stack great, but when they are full, they deform and the lids don't stay shut. Plus the AP's can double as a chair, the blue ones are too soft for that.

[STREGA]

Due to a change in my camping rig, going from a teardrop trailer to a RTT, I'am having to downsize my kitchen set-up. I have to get most everything in a 15"w x 22"l x 18" h box. Items replaced so far:

Camp chef 2 burner stove with a 2 burner partner steel Stove

large size folding aluminun table with a Coleman small folding stove table with a plywood top that I made. the top serves two functions one is a shelf to seperate the stove from other items in the kitchen box while traveling and as the table top, It is just big enough to hold the stove

Replaced plastic dish pans for a Kelty kitchen sink. it serves multipurpose's as well. when traveling the plates, bowls, cups and coffee mugs all fit in it barely and is a dishwashing sink while camping

Things I'am still looking to replace are;

Cookware, like Corey I have been using a set of Revereware pots and pans that have worked well for the last 10+ years but take up to much room for the new camp rig. Almost purchase the GSI base camp set but read some negative reviews so am rethinking what to get, I like the snowpeak cookset but it sounds like you have to join a cult when you buy thier stuff. also need a small kettle to boil water in

Will need another table also in a small to medium size

Also working on being able to carry smaller amounts of salt & pepper, soap, other basic kitchen supplies. Need to find some Tupperware containers that will fit inside a ARB fridge, I like tupperware over rubbermaid because it doesn't leak. I'am sure theres more but thats all I can think of right now

[Corey]

Cookware, like Corey I have been using a set of Revereware pots and pans that have worked well for the last 10+ years but take up to much room for the new camp rig. Almost purchase the GSI base camp set but read some negative reviews so am rethinking what to get, I like the snowpeak cookset but it sounds like you have to join a cult when you buy thier stuff. also need a small kettle to boil water in

I might try the Snopeak stuff later on, I like the set that was posted earlier.
No need to join that cult though, there are plenty of places to buy it cheaper.

Forgot to mention earlier too for plates I have those blue enameled ones, bowls, and coffee cups.
I also have some plastic plates I used backbacking long ago.
I also have paper plates though if I fix a quick lunch and do not want to do dishes, I can throw the plates in the firepit to burn later.

I need to start researching a new stove here soon.
Am kind of leaning towards this one (http://www.campchef.com/store/item/414/MS3G_denali_3_burner_grill_stove_combo.html).

[UNI]

The Camp Chef looks like a pretty nice camp stove. We use the MSR Dragon-fly (http://www.cascadedesigns.com/MSR/Stoves/Basecamp-Stoves/DragonFly/product) or the Coleman Dual Fuel™ Powerhouse® 2-Burner Stove (http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=3000000459&categoryid=2020&brand=). Both are dual fuel stoves. The Drangon-fly is a great dual purpose stove whether we are backpacking or base camp. We just recently started using the Coleman stove for base camp. We mainly set up a base camp and then venture out from there, whether we are hiking, canoeing or bicycling.

[jim65wagon]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/3090206080_6743958671.jpg

KItchen chuck box 33"x13.5"x14"

dish soap
6 plates
6 cereal bowls
4 dbl wall SS coffee mugs
stock pot with lid
2 serving bowls
metal strainer
kitchen sink (sea to summit 20L)
aluminum foil
10.5 inch teflon frying pan w/removeable handle
1qt pan no handle
2 cooking sprays (butter and grilling)
Kitty oven mitt (doubles as a puppet - useful when a small child is in tears!)
cutlery for 6
4 steak knives
2 spatulas
1 rubber spatula
3 serving spoons
tongs
bread knife
carving knife
2 collapsible lexan wine glasses
measuring cup
1 french press
4 collapsible hot dog sticks
1 set long handled grilling utensils
griddle plate to fit propane stove
cutting mat (IKEA)
headlamp
salt and pepper shaker
wine bottle opener
can opener
multi-spice shaker
flexible straws
paper towels
bag of storage bags

[LaOutbackTrail]

Jim, would you mind posting a pic of your box closed? Looks like a nice setup.

[jim65wagon]

No sweat!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/3089361223_e59c39efe3.jpg

latch detail handle detail galvanized "stand" (sawhorse)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/3090209686_742d4a3a9a_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/3089372187_1371ec35bf_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3089374663_a3b071ddaa_m.jpg

[Stan the Man]

Awesome box Jim. You just gave me an idea!

[LaOutbackTrail]

No sweat!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/3089361223_e59c39efe3.jpg


So, hows about some dimensions? I like!

[Stan the Man]

So, hows about some dimensions? I like!




KItchen chuck box 33"x13.5"x14"



:ylsmoke:

[LaOutbackTrail]

:ylsmoke:

Gracias. Read that the first time........ :sombrero:

[Lynn]

Found this cool set for sale on daBay, but I sure can't afford it:

Vintage 1951 French Officers Utensils Meal Kit (http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1951-French-Officers-Utensils-Meal-Kit_W0QQitemZ400094192194QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item5d2778e242)

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/6/1/3/3/6/webimg/328450020_tp.jpg

[mudbutt]

Unless you have one of these, you are doing it all wrong....:D

http://www.rei.com/product/784121

[Stan the Man]

In an earlier post, I said I was looking at the Snow Peak pot kit to replace my GSI kit because the lid was melting. I got in contact with GSI and they are replacing the whole kit no problems. I'm actually trading in my Backpacker kit and getting a base camp large in return. I didn't use half the stuff in my current mess, so this is a good swap for me :victory:

[Connie]

Unless you have one of these, you are doing it all wrong....:D

http://www.rei.com/product/784121
:xxrotflma

Now I'm gonna be embarrassed to open my spice tub around Expo people. I DO have one of those.


I used to have one of these (http://www.epicsportsgear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=70-869) too, but it was a hunk-a-junk

[StumpXJ]

I have a pepper grinder too.... only way to cook! I actually have quite an extensive spice collection in my camp set-up.

Here is my kicthen box:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/Jeep%20pics/DSCN0567.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/Jeep%20pics/DSCN0566.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/Jeep%20pics/DSCN0514.jpg

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http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/Jeep%20pics/DSCN0491.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/France%20Camping%20Dec%202008/DSCN0643.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/France%20Camping%20Dec%202008/DSCN0638.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/France%20Camping%20Dec%202008/DSCN0634.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/France%20Camping%20Dec%202008/DSCN0622.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/France%20Camping%20Dec%202008/DSCN0619.jpg

List inside box:

1 quart Ikea sauce pot
2 quart Ikea pot
16 inch WOK, carbon steel from the Wok Shop
12 inch Calphalon frying pan
8 inch Calphalon frying pan
large salad/mixing bowl

bread toaster (Works amazing...)
6 plastic plates
Coleman utencil roll, 4 forks, 4 spoons, 4 knives
Ikea silcone tongs
Ikea silicone spatula
Ikea measuring cups
Can opener, w/back up p38
Cheapo plastic spatula
Cheapo metal tongs
Steak knife set of 4 from Pampered Chef (dont ask..)
J.A. Henckel Santoku knife
J.A. Henckel 10 inch Chefs knife
J.A. Henckel 4 inch paring knife
J.A. Henckel kitchen shears.
J.A. Henckel sharpening rod
(all Henckel knives were hand-me-downs from the in-laws)
Solo Cups (need to upgrade to something non-disposable)
Paper towels
Aluminum foil
Bulk propane hose
large cutting board (acts as the front 'door' to my kitchen box)


spices:
garlic
sea salt
pepper
chipotle powder
tikka misala powder
parsley
old Bay seasoning
oregano
cummin
paprika
onion powder
grill mates, vegetable sprinkle
grill mates, chicken sprinkle
grill mates, steak sprinkle
grill mates, burger sprinkle

Spray PAM
Small bottle of olive oil
washing sponge
small bottle of dawn dishwashing detergent
bio camp soap
4-5 trash bags
Single mantle cooking lantern light
Two LED lights for cooking at night

Coleman 'exponent' single burner liquid fuel stove
Coleman propane dual burner stove
Coleman propane griddle
Zodi Extreme single burner for use with the WOK.

I also have plenty of room left usually for canned and boxed goods. This kitchen box was one of the best things I have built for my camping enjoyment. I have gotten more use out if it than enything else I have made or bought. Makes my camping MUCH more enjoyable.

~ Stump

[jim65wagon]

:xxrotflma

Now I'm gonna be embarrassed to open my spice tub around Expo people. I DO have one of those.


Don't be embarrassed Connie! Glamp with pride!

[07 Elephant]

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/France%20Camping%20Dec%202008/DSCN0634.jpg

~ Stump

Very nice. Where does this get stowed for trips?

[Corey]

Stump's post is making me hungry.

[StumpXJ]

Very nice. Where does this get stowed for trips?

It used to get stowed in my jeep:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/Jeep%20pics/DSCN0552.jpg

But now it will get stowed in my trailer that I am building:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n257/topfuel443/Expo%20Trailer%20Build/DSCN1605.jpg


Stump's post is making me hungry.

Me too!

[NateK]

Dang Stump....
You eat better camping than I do at home... :drool:

[StumpXJ]

LOL... I eat better while camping, than *I* eat at home. :D

~Stump

[Fantom]

I had an old Pelican box kicking around so I used that for a couple of reasons, it was a good size, I had no other use for it, I already paid for the damn thing, and the best part, it keeps the moisture out so all my spices and coffee don't become rock hard.
So the list:
(I'm in Canada so the stores will be different :sombrero: )
Cast Iron fry pan (17")
cast iron flat grill (8"x20")
cast iron pot with lid - I know they weight a lot but you can't beat it for cooking.
All my spices and tea, coffee, hot chocolate and other things are allocated in small seal-able containers like THESE (http://www.canadiantire.ca/search/search_results.jsp?ENQ%3C%3EN=4294966114%2B4294955 720&ENQ%3C%3ENe=38%2B1%2B4294967294&ENQ%3C%3Epage=1&ENQ%3C%3EprodPerPage=16&ENQ%3C%3EviewStyle=grid&ENQ%3C%3EenableLocaleQuery=true&ENQ%3C%3ELocale=en&ENQ%3C%3ENu=P_Product_Code&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672095&bmUID=1265608573538)
then a set for 2 of metal, ceramic coated cheap plates, bowls, cups and the rest is paper plates (which make awesome fire starter too.
Standard cheap cutlery in a fishing tackle box to keep it organized, a set of good knives (House of Knives).
Coleman 2 burner stove that's over 6 years old but working well,
the perfect camp fire grill: http://www.campfiregrill.com/
then a Dometic (Waeco) 50L freezer
Coleman Extreme 50L cooler.
Everything I cook is from scratch, no canned anything, fresh veggies, using 2 aluminium water bottles with a good seal to keep my Olive oil and Balsamic vinegar safe.

[Corey]

I went a different direction than possibly trying the Snowpeak gear I was looking at earlier.
I got turned onto using cast iron for the home earlier in the year, and I bought a set for camping too.
IMO food tastes better cooked with it, and it is worth it to me with the extra weight.

All my kitchen, stove, plates, utensils, etc, are now housed inside of a chuckbox.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48746

It makes it much easier having it all organized in one spot.

Inside:
Lodge 8" cast iron skillet
Lodge 8" cast iron Dutch oven
Lodge 20"x10" reversible grill/griddle
One Paul Revere stainless steel 1 qt sauce pan (heating water for coffee)
French press
* Can opener (from a thread here on what else, can openers)
* Plastic spatula
* Plastic spoon (big)
* Whisk
* Tongs
* Cabelas flatware (retired the old stuff from the grandparents)
* Various knives for slicing, bread knife (cuts anything)
* (all shown in a new tray I picked up that fits chuck to a T (http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping/chuckbox/13.jpg))
Paper plates
Blue enamel steel plates
Blue enamel steel soup/cereal bowls
Blue enamel steel coffee cups
Plastic measuring cup
Old toaster that fits over one burner on the cook stove
Dish towels
Dish rags
Spray oil
Seasoning salt
Slicing board
Camp Chef Denali three burner propane stove
Paper towel holder (http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping/chuckbox/10.jpg)
Hand towel holder (http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping/chuckbox/11.jpg)

Everything listed above fits neatly inside of chuck.