Outdoor cooking kit
Create a simple, packable outdoor cooking kit for impromptu beach BBQs and post-swim cook ups
VANGO Magma Grill Cooker
£132.50
Now we’re cooking on gas! This sturdy two-stove set up is just the thing for a proper evening cook-up or family camping trip. The dual 3kW burners provide fast, aggressive heat, which cuts down the boiling time compared to budget stoves; it’s almost like cooking at home. The built-in downward-facing infrared grill means you can toast bread or crisp bacon while your pots boil above – although with its vigorous heat, you do have to be on the case not to burn your toast!
ALPKIT Tiffin 1300
£26.99
Ditch the plastic food containers, this two-tier tiffin is a robust, eco-conscious snacking solution inspired by Indian tiffin boxes. No need to worry about mess: the top lid features a leakproof O-ring seal coupled with tight, heavy-duty locking side clasps to prevent spillages. We filled it with mixed nuts below, and dried fruit on top for post-dip snacking, but equally, it could
hold pre-chopped ingredients for a riverside cook-up.
FIREPOT Dehydrated Meals
From £7.99
Tuscan stew, porcini mushroom risotto, posh pork and beans: these slow-cooked ‘expedition meals’ are much more than you would imagine. Firepot cooks entire meals from scratch in their Dorset kitchen before dehydrating them as a whole, meaning the textures and flavours remarkably mirror a home-cooked meal. We particularly like their deserts: their gooey hot chocolate pudding is energy-dense so ideal for after a long swim or hike – and gluten/dairy free to boot!
YETI Large Insulated Bowl
£75
Continuing the theme of beautifully-made things, this 4.3-litre double-wall vacuum insulation bowl is generously sized, rugged, and engineered to keep large batches of food fresh at barbecues and basecamps. It will keep your chilli hot or your potato salad cold for around an hour. It’s not 100% leakproof, so needs to be kept upright.
PRIMUS Campfire Prep Set
£74.99
Having the space and all the right tools to prep your ingredients can make a riverside cook-up a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Comprising a 12cm campfire knife, stainless steel micro-grater, oak spoon, oak oversized fork, and an oak flat-edged spatula – in a weather-proof poly-cotton roll that you can hang from a tree – this Prep Set is a beautifully-made little bit of luxury.
SEA TO SUMMIT Kitchen Sink
£25
Whenever I go camping, I always bring everything but the kitchen sink and invariably find myself in a situation where there’s no plug or means to wash up properly. Not anymore. The Sea to Summit sink packs down super small, opens up into a highly durable 5-litre sink, and can carry a family-sized pile of pots (and water) without collapsing or spilling over. A camping or cook-out essential.
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Jo Tinsley
Jo is the Gear Editor for Outdoor Swimmer and also writes news and features for the website. A keen open water swimmer and long-distance walker, she loves seeking out lakes and lidos close to her home in the Mendip Hills, Somerset. She is the author of The Slow Traveller, editor and founder of independent magazine, Ernest, and has previously tested outdoor clothing and kit for BBC Countryfile Magazine, BBC Focus and Ernest Journal.
