With help from innovative camp kitchenware, there鈥檚 no longer a reason to sacrifice meal quality when you鈥檙e posting up at a tent site for a few days. We spent two months putting pots, pans, stoves, utensils, and accessories through their paces鈥攆rying bacon and burgers, scrambling eggs, cooking chili and fajita feasts, and then cleaning it all up and . Here is the best camp kitchen gear that made our food taste better and our聽excursions even more memorable.聽

Sea to Summit Camp Kitchen Toolkit 10-Piece Set ($40)

Never forget cleaning or cooking accessories again. This kit rolls up with Velcro tabs and holds an included spatula, serving spoon, scrubber, towel, cleaning cloth, biodegradable soap, and bottles to fill with cooking oil or condiments. Each tool tucks into one of eight pockets.

Hydro Flask Tandem Cooler Cup Tumbler ($30)

This double-walled, vacuum-insulated cup fits 26 ounces of liquid or two 12-ounce cans. There鈥檚 no lid, but a rubber gasket holds the cans in place; still, the vessel delivered two chilled sparkling waters on a New Mexico summit after three hours of hiking. The narrow design fits in most camp-chair cup holders.

Primus LiTech Frying Pans (from $40)

Premium pans aren鈥檛 just for your home kitchen. This hard-anodized aluminum skillet has a ceramic nonstick coating that makes cooking and cleaning even eggs a breeze. At 10.2 ounces in the 8.5-inch size (there鈥檚 also a 10-inch version), and with a collapsible handle, it鈥檚 backpacking friendly.

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Coleman庐 1900 Collection 54-Quart Steel Belted庐 Cooler ($349.99)

A modern refresh of a timeless design, the new 54 Quart Steel Belted庐 Cooler celebrates 120 years of Coleman heritage without compromising on keeping your drinks cool. With a fully insulated lid and body, you can carry up to 42 cans even with one 27lb bag of ice and be sure you鈥檒l have plenty of cold drinks to go around even on the hottest days.

Dometic HYD-WF Water Faucet System ($100)

The HYD-WF is a simple silicone hose with a faucet head that pumps 150 liters of water on a charge. Plug the hose into Dometic鈥檚 11-liter HYD-J11 Hydration Water Jug ($70), or any container with a CPC quick connector, using the included adapter. An LED shines when you press the faucet lever鈥攈elpful for tooth brushing and evening dishes鈥攁nd a stick-on magnetic baseplate allows you to stash the whole faucet-hose system on the side of your water vessel.

Benchmade Table Knife (from $160)

This stainless-steel, clip-point, nonfolding blade has a serrated tip and a 14-degree edge, which handles precise cuts better than standard kitchen knives with larger edge angles. It emerged from a year of hard use without a single chip. At five inches long, it鈥檚 also small enough to pack without having to think twice.

Kelty Camp Galley Deluxe Organizer ($70)

Use attachment straps to hang this zip-up, schoolbag-size kitchen organizer from a tree or cabin post. Mesh compartments and elastic loops hold spices, plates, and utensils. (Bonus: fast air drying!) Hang a paper-towel roll from a cord on the bottom.

BruTrek BaseCamp French Press ($60 and up)

BruTrek鈥檚 stainless-steel French press is double-wall vacuum insulated, so even late risers can grab a hot cup of joe. A metal plate on top of the mesh filter halts brewing more effectively than most devices (the plate flexes under pressure to allow liquid through, then straightens to trap the grounds when you鈥檙e done pressing). Available in 32- or 48-ounce sizes.

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鈥淭wo more runs, skip the last?鈥� is universal skierspeak for 鈥渓et鈥檚 wrap it up and head to apr猫s.鈥� You could go to a bar, or you could just gather around a truck bed prepped with lounge chairs, comfy shoes, and a cooler full of goodies. A well-stocked parking-lot apr猫s can make the difference between a good day and a great one.聽

HitchFire Forge 15 Grill ($549)

A grill that attaches to your car hitch? Strange, we thought, until we were cooking slopeside in seconds.聽The fast and simple design鈥攋ust fold out the prep tables and turn the auto-ignite knobs to start grilling鈥攕aved our testers from frozen fingers when we tested it out at 10,000 feet. And we didn鈥檛 have to wait long for our food to cook. The 355-square-inch grate fits about ten burgers and puts out 7,500-BTUs per burner, powered by two standard propane bottles.

Marmot Avant Featherless Hoodie ($225)

When you get back to your car, swap your ski shell for something warmer. This jacket鈥檚 synthetic fill 颅replicates the warmth-to-weight ratio of real feathers. It鈥檚 also 75 percent recycled. It kept us warm down to 15 degrees but weighs just over one pound. The durable 20-denier nylon fabric held up to ski runs and shot skis. (women鈥檚 XS鈥揦L / men鈥檚 S鈥揦XL)

Muck Originals Duck Lace Boots ($130)

After a long day on the hill, changing out of boots and back into pretty much any other pair of shoes is bliss. But these fully waterproof kicks are more than comfortable. The Duck Lace鈥檚 full-grain 颅leather upper kept our feet warm and dry during sub-zero powder days and muddy tailgates alike. The antimicrobial footbed neutralized odor, even if we鈥檇 been in sweaty ski socks all day.

Rumpl Stash Mat ($79)

This 52-by-75-inch mat turns snowy lots and dirty car bumpers into plush spaces for boots, butts, and gear. The laminated bottom fends off dirt and moisture, and the soft 颅microsuede top is luxurious against bare feet. 鈥淚 loved not having to hop around on one foot to keep my toes dry while trying to get my boots off,鈥� said one tester. The fun patterns also create a backdrop for your apr猫s charcuterie board.聽

Sierra Nevada Dankful IPA ($11 for six-pack)

We love good beer; it鈥檚 even better when that brew benefits a great cause. Seven types of hops give this IPA a bitter yet herbal flavor, that鈥檚 balanced by hints of citrus. One million dollars鈥� worth of sales goes to nonprofits supporting communities around the country. (In past years, Sierra Nevada has donated to food-security organizations in communities around the country.)

Yeti Trailhead Camp Chair ($300)

The Yeti Trailhead may be one of most expensive camp chairs on the market, but you certainly get what you pay for. This seat marries trademark durabilty with a high back, wide armrests, and snow-shedding mesh that make for seriously comfortable lounging. The wide feet create a stable base even when perched in a snowbank.

Hydro Flask 18L Day Escape Soft Cooler Tote ($150)

At 18 liters, this cooler is the perfect size for stashing snacks and beverages in the car while saving trunk space for ski gear. The waterproof zipper prevents melted ice water from leaking out if the rig tips over, yet it still runs smoothly, without any yanking鈥攁 rarity. Increased insulation at the bottom鈥攖he place most susceptible to thermal transfer鈥攌ept beers cold (but not frozen) during midwinter and chilled in a toasty car on closing day.

Hibear All-Day 国产吃瓜黑料 Flask (from $85)

Calling all parking-lot mixologists! This 32-ounce growler moonlights as a cocktail shaker and pour-over coffee maker. Simply add the necessary attachments, which all come inside the vessel. An electropolish prevents tastes and smells from hanging around, so you can transport wine one day and cold-brew the next. It鈥檚 the multitool of bottles. The removable silicone base makes a great doggie bowl in a pinch.

Stillhouse Peach Tea Whiskey ($20)

A day in stiff boots calls for a stiff drink. This 69-proof corn whiskey is infused with peach tea liquor鈥攇reat for straight sips or for crafting unusual cocktails. The screw-cap stainless-steel vessel聽offers the recyclability of a can but the portability of a screw-cap water bottle. Broken glass no more!聽

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MSR Guardian Gravity Purifier ($250)

This ten-liter filter removes 99.9 percent of bacteria, protozoa, viruses, sediments, and microplastics via two-stage 0.02-micron hollow-fiber and activated-carbon filters. Just hang it from a tree and you鈥檒l have a liter of water in two minutes.

Igloo Reactor 24-Can Backpack Cooler ($120)

Soft coolers still reign for portability. Igloo鈥檚 fits food and drink for a weekend, and performs as well as pricier models.

Hydro Flask Outdoor Kitchen Collection 1 Quart Bowl ($25)

This hefty double-wall insulated steel bowl holds big portions, perfect for after a long day out on the trail. It also comes with a lid (we used it as a cutting board) for storing leftovers.

Stanley Legacy Quadvac Trigger-Action Mug ($25 and up)

The legacy prevents spills with a push-to-sip lid you can use one handed. It also fits in most small camp-chair cup holders.

VSSL Java Coffee Grinder ($145)

The Java鈥檚 hand-powered burrs produce a wide range of grinds, from French-press coarse to AeroPress fine.

REI Co-op Camp Prep Table ($100)

Adjustable legs mean the Camp Prep stays level even if the ground is not. The steel and aluminum build is stable yet light and easy to haul.

Camp Chef 4 Piece Carving Set ($72)

Don鈥檛 compromise at camp. Both the seven-and ten-inch knives in this set (which includes 16-inch tongs and a carving fork) have balanced blades that handle meat and veggies easily.

Yeti Roadie 24 Cooler ($200)

Yeti made its popular model just over a pound lighter, upped the insulation by 30 percent, and removed the drain plug, which bumps up the volume by 20 percent. The tall cubic shape is even better for packing.

Eureka Sprk+ Camp Stove ($55)

This stove sets up in seconds, and its 11,500-BTU burner brings a liter of water to a boil in four minutes. More impressive is the precise temperature control that kept our pancakes fluffy and our eggs over easy.

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