Camping kitchen - How to choose


Camping kitchen - How to choose

Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or family camping holiday, meals are important. Confused in front of so many options? We can help you find the camping kitchen to suit your culinary needs.

Step 1: Think about the use you will make
  • How many campers will you feed?
  • Do you just want warm food in a saucepan or skillet?
  • Are you going to cook directly on the grill?
  • Under what weather conditions will you cook?

Step 2: Consider your options

A camp grill is an indispensable barbecue camping. It is easy to install and transport, and you can cook your food right there. The intensity of the heat can melt some dishes if they are placed directly on the grill. So use it with caution.

Camping stoves are not fitted with the burner; they are designed for stewing and frying. There are a wide variety of camping stoves that meet a multitude of needs: light a burner stoves for hikers to large-stoves grills for family camping that can prepare meals at home.

Stoves-grills offer the best option: you benefit from all the advantages of a grill and a camp stove.

Special stoves. In addition to grills and traditional camping stoves, you can also opt for special stoves. Portable stoves for camping barbecues.

Step 3: fuels

Different devices burn different fuel types having different advantages. So choose the right stove and fuel for you. Consider the autonomy and the flame temperature, sensitivity to ambient temperature and container disposal. Some campgrounds and other sites may regulate the type of fuel permits.

Propane is convenient, low emissions and easy to light. Most devices can also be adapted to allow the use of large refillable propane tanks. Remember that propane is temperature sensitive and can be used at temperatures above 0 ° C.

Naphtha highly efficient, low emissions and easy to light. The bottle should be filled when attached to the unit which can cause damage. Naphtha is reliable regardless of temperature and weather conditions.

Butane and isobutane. These mixes are convenient, low emissions and easy to light. Butane is temperature sensitive and can be used only at temperatures above 0 ° C. The mixture of isobutane reliable regardless of temperature and weather conditions.

Step 4: safety

  • Store the fuel containers in a cool, dry place. If you are not using them for several months, make sure they are empty.
  • Before turning on your device, check all valves, supply lines and connections to make sure there are no leaks.
  • It is dangerous to fill a bottle of fuel at full capacity; fuel expands with heat. By leaving a little space, you will avoid excessive pressure increases.
  • Fuel camping devices are not intended for cooking indoors or in confined places closed. Since they can reach high temperatures, use these items carefully in the presence of pets or children.

Step 5: To understand Large vocabulary of grilling
  • BTU
The number of BTU (British thermal unit) indicates the intensity of the heat of the stove or grill: the higher it is, the longer the stove temperature rises quickly.
  • Auto-ignition
It allows to light stove / grill without a match or lighter.
  • Windscreen
A windbreak to protect your food against debris.
  • Housing
Some devices are equipped with a housing for easy transport.
  • Drip pan
A drip pan keeps the clean surface preparation.
  • Surface preparation
Some models have a preparation area that can serve as camping counter for your camping kitchen.
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