Don’t forget to pack these!
With the
temperatures dropping here in Arizona, and the Southwest camping season in full
swing, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share some of our
favorite campfire cooking essentials with you!
Question:
What do you call a Pitmaster who doesn’t have a knife?
Answer:
Hungry!
- The
first item on our list: make sure you bring your knife of choice on each
outing. A good knife is sharp, versatile, and doubles as both a cooking
and survival utensil.
If you
like to plan ahead, you can prep your meats and veggies ahead of time, but what
fun is that?
2.
Seasonings: We always include the basics on our outings like sea salt and black
pepper, but you can take your bbq camping creations to the next level with an
amazing rub or seasoning. There is a perfect spice, rub, or sauce for just
about anything! Lucky for you our team knows which go best together!
3.
Reusable dinnerware: Instead of wasting paper plates and plastic utensils, keep
a reusable
kit on hand. Be kind to the environment and your budget!
4. Heavy
duty aluminum foil: What would camping be without baked potatoes and grilled
onions? Aluminum foil makes both cooking and cleanup a breeze while you’re
camping, seals in flavors and juices, and gives you more meal options.
5.
Lighters and matches: Unless your name is @BearGrylls or in this case, Bear
Grills, chances are you can’t create a fire by hitting rocks together or
channeling lightning from the heavens.
Save yourself the hassle of starting a fire and make sure to bring something more practical like the HomeRight ElectroLight Fire Starter (Wireless Models Available)
6. The
mini La Hoguera Firepit: This is a newer addition to our list, but the ease and
convenience this stainless steel grill provides is unmatched. Assembly is a
breeze, and it can be stored away in seconds. Check em’ out on Instagram
@la_hoguera_firepits
7. Coolers and Backpacks. This is something you do not want to cheap out on. Food grade storage coolers that are air tight is an essential for the woods to not attract wild animals and keep food safe to eat for longer periods of time. Backpacks as well can make a huge difference when out on hikes and walks. For this we recommend the new Cordova Soft Sided Backpack.
That’s a
quick list of BBQ Island’s camping essentials.
We’d
love to know what your camp cooking essentials are in the comments below!
