Camping cookware needs to be lightweight, unbreakable, and easy enough to pack with the rest of the camping gear.
Campers know cookware for camping and backpacking is very different than the usual dishes and silverware we use at home. These camping dishes from Amazon are great options for a variety of outdoor activities and make a nice addition to your camp kitchen (no more paper plates!).
These camping plates and camping tableware sets can be used for camping trips, by backpackers, or even as a picnic set next time you want to enjoy a meal in the great outdoors. These eco-friendly eating utensils and dishes are a must-have for your next excursion, it'll make fireside cooking much easier and create a lot less trash than using disposable plates.
How to Clean Dishes Outdoors
We recommend buying a collapsible washing basin. You can find lightweight options between $8-$20. This double-basin option here is fantastic. Use one side for scrubbing dishes and the other side for rinsing.
After using it, let it dry and fold it up for easy storage.
Coleman Folding Double Wash Basin
You can even throw in a cheap drying rack for dinner plates if you'd like! Just be sure to buy a small bottle of dishwashing liquid, along with a scrubber.
Washing dishes outdoors will be easy as long as you have a clean water source nearby. Be sure to bring your own or have someone strong enough to carry a bucket of clean water to your tent area.
Best Camping Dishes
1. GSI Outdoors Pioneer Table Set with Classic Design for Four
Made from heavy-gauge steel, these pieces have been twice kiln-hardened to over 1000 degrees F for superior durability, with a cheerful porcelain glaze and stainless steel rim for added strength. They're unbreakable and make for a great dish set if you're out in the wild. You'll receive four 12-ounce cups, four 10. 375-inch plates, and four 5. 75-inch bowls.
A five-star review: "Classic camping gear. Easy to clean. I love it!"
2. Coleman 24-Piece Enamel Dinnerware Set, Red
This dishwasher-safe enamelware set comes with utensils, mugs, and plates for four people, perfect for a family camping trip. The pieces are all very durable and perfect for any camp cook who likes to take his cooking seriously.
They're from Coleman, which is a trusted brand for camping.
A five-star review: "Pros: the set is bombproof. Unlike other reviewers, the enamel on ours has not flaked off. After three years, they still look as good as the day we got them. The cutlery set is really useful. We actually bring the cutlery wallet with us if we travel to a hotel for a few days. The knives are slightly serrated, so they are deceptively sharp: imagine a butter knife profile but with an edge that will cut you. Be careful when cleaning them."
3. Stainless Steel Plate Set - 8.5 inch Ultra-Portable Dinnerware Set
These stainless steel plates come in a handy mesh bag for easy transportation. They're made exclusively to endure the rugged outdoors and made with a rust and scratch-proof design that doesn't mare for long-term use. The $15 two-person set is perfect for couples who love to camp often. You can also choose between four and six-person sets.
A five-star review: "Got these for the emergency bag. Very useful size and weight. Easy to stash away as they take up very little room. Handy bowl/plate idea in the same way a spork is useful. Flat plate area is pretty small and depth as a bowl is pretty shallow. Nevertheless, it is a good efficient compromise if you are not wanting to pack too much bulk or weight."
4. GSI Outdoors Cascadian 1-Person Table Set
This one-person table set fits conveniently into a mesh bag and is ultralight for easy transportability. The lightweight design makes it great for backpackers or those who don't want to carry heavy equipment around. It weighs less than a pound! Solo campers are going to be excited to use their new dishware set. There are six colors to choose from.
A five-star review: "Loved this item, it has all the mess-kit necessities. Great for our camping trip with the cub scouts. It contained its own mesh bag and a handy ring for utensils so you don't lose them. Easy to clean and we ordered all colors so each could be assigned to a different person, so each person could be responsible for cleaning their own color."
Does anyone else love the idea of everyone being responsible for cleaning their own dish? I know I do.
5. UCO 4-Piece Camping Mess Kit with Bowl, Plate and 3-in-1 Spork
This mess kit is perfect for camping, backpacking, scouting, and meals on the go; it includes a plate, bowl, 3-in-1 spork utensil, and tether for securing the kit and contents. This cook set is perfect for those who want easy accessibility to their camping utensils.
It is microwave safe, so this will come in handy if you have a microwave in your RV. Our favorite spec is the cover. We all know bugs like to fly around our yummy campfire food. (Ugh.)
A five-star review: "This is a great bowl/plate, spork/knife set for camping! It is a neutral color so it doesn't show dirt or stains and could go for a boy or girl."
6. Light My Fire Camping Mess Kit - 13 pcs Mess Kit for Camping
This flatware and cutlery set is perfect for camping dinnerware. With an easily stackable design and lightweight construction, you can use this at your camp kitchen, on a picnic, or for any on-the-go meals. A stackable option is something to consider if you're running low on storage space.
The set is made from biobased plastics, so if sustainability is a priority for you in 2022, you can't go wrong here. Also, the spork holder is just so darn handy.
A five-star review: "Perfect for our kids who were first time campers. The dishes were easy to clean off and the sp/kn/forks were durable for a weekend camping. Color coding helped to differentiate."
This post was originally published on July 3, 2021.
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