Not all mess kits are created equal. These are the cookware sets I’d actually pack—from ultralight pots to full camp kitchen setups. Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services.

Prep the potatoes ahead of time, depending on how long you’re camping for, and layer up in the frying pan with heaps of cheese - choosing from Northumberland, Lancashire Original, or Cheddar cheese.

Fine dining and a field setting aren’t likely partners, unless you’re a Wilderness ticketholder or live on a Saltburn-esque estate. Cooking while camping usually involves a travel stove and a ...

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