7 Must-Have Cooking Gear For Your Trip To Big Bend National Park
It's no secret why Big Bend National Park is a must-see while in southwest-Texas. Gorgeous views of the Chisos mountain range, historic hot springs, picturesque nature-carved canyon walls-dare we keep going? Nonetheless, the unrelenting Chihuahuan Desert has proved to provide its challenges as well. Feel prepared and head to Big Bend National Park with the best camp cooking gear the industry has to offer.
1. Rainier 2X
- Don't settle for cold sandwiches, trail mix, and jerky to keep you fueled on your Big Bend adventures. Plan and pack real breakfast, lunch, and dinner options with our Mountain Series line. The Rainier was built for portability. It comes standard with a griddle and a carry bag, while the modest design offers a lightweight option for taking on day trips. Overlanders and campers alike find the most value in our the Rainier 2X and our entire Mountain Series line.
2. Camp Table
- A portable table, like the Mesa Camp Table, will serve you many purposes in southwest Texas. Place your table-top grill on top, use as a dining table, a central command center, etc! Both the Sherpa Camp Table and Mesa Camp Table both have an easy-clean aluminum tabletop. The Sherpa Table offers four organizational compartments (including a waterproof lined ?sink' bin.) We've heard it's one of our most under-rated camp products.
3. Cast Iron / Dutch Oven
- A trip to Big Bend just isn't as memorable without the assistance of cast iron. Its rugged, durable material makes meal crafting easier than ever. Have fun mastering Dutch Oven cooking with charcoal briquettes or pick up a 10-inch skillet to use on your Mountain Series System. Be sure to check fire restrictions prior to cooking.
4. All Purpose Chef Set
- It's uncanny how often we hear campers forgetting to pack the basic cooking utensils needed to prepare their meals. Conveniently packaged together, the All-Purpose Chef Set includes a mini cutting board, knife, spatula, serving spoon, and a pair of tongs-essentially everything you'll need to prepare your camp cuisine. Oh yeah, don't forget plates, flatware, and drinkware while you're packing.
5. Stryker Stove
- There are over 150 miles of hiking trails within Big Bend National Park. Day hikes and backpacking excursions are very popular amongst visitors. Pack the Stryker Multi-Fuel for a boil in under 2 minutes. It's both lightweight and practical, especially for emergency situations.
6. Garbage Can
- The park itself requires visitors to participate in the Leave No Trace campaign. This also falls under the broader umbrella of simply cleaning up after yourself. Don't just pack garbage bags?pack a collapsible garbage can for your base camp. Keep the critters out and the trash in.
7. Hat
- During the summer months the temperature at Big Bend will often hit above 100F. Outside of sunscreen, protect your face and head from the beating rays of sun with a Camp Chef hat.
