Camping stoves and other cooking accessories have made it possible to cook most things outdoors, but baked goods have generally been out of the question. Until now, that is. Made of smooth aluminized steel, the Coleman camping oven lets you bake a batch of muffins, biscuits, or rolls right at the campsite.
The oven doesn't require electric or gas power to work. Instead, campers simply place the oven on top of a Coleman two- or three-burner stove, which provides all the heat you need to bake some of your favorite oven dishes. The oven also offers baking essentials such as an adjustable steel bake rack and an easy-to-read thermometer. And when you're finished baking, the oven folds flat for storage. Made in China, the Coleman camping oven measures 12 by 12 by 12 inches (W x H x D) when standing and weighs 7 pounds. As you can see, camp ovens have smaller interiors than home ovens, hence standard 9 by 13 inch rectangular pans will not fit inside a camp oven. Since you must use smaller dishes this requires recipes which produce a smaller amount. I recommend the following baking pans for use in a camp oven:
9 inch square pan
8 inch square pan
9 inch round cake pan
8 by 4 inch bread pan
9 inch pie plate
Round 2 quart casserole
At a cost of about $30, the Coleman oven makes a great addition to your camp kitchen.
Baking with a Coleman Camp Oven
Coleman ovens or other camping ovens fit over the burner of a camp stove or placed on a grate over a fire. The heat from the flame rises up into the oven and through a diffuser in the bottom of the oven. There is an adjustable rack inside the oven and a temperature gauge in the center front of the oven door which indicates the oven’s interior temperature. It will not however, allow you adjust the temperature. This is done by adjusting the flame below the oven. It takes a little practice to get the hang of it but it can be done. I burned the bottoms of several loaves of bread before I learned how to use this type of oven with any skill. Since the heat emanates from the bottom of the oven, the tops of most foods will not become as brown as they do in your home oven and the bottoms will have a tendency to brown quickly. You must therefore, keep an eye on them and adjust the temperature downward as necessary.
It is best to use your camp oven in an enclosed area, well protected from wind, as it will be less difficult to maintain a steady temperature. Exposure to wind can make many baked goods take longer to cook. Keep this in mind when setting up your oven and if you cook out in the open, then you may want to keep your baking for calmer days.
Contrary to most recommendations, I don't preheat my camp oven. I think it wastes fuel, and I haven't found any real difference in the resulting cooking or browning of the foods. First I prepare the bread, bar cookies, pie, or other treats. When the preparation is completely finished, I put the pan into the oven. Then I light the stove eye, and put the oven on top of the flame. Next, I adjust the flame to high and watch the temperature dial. When the desired temperature is reached, 350° for example, I turn the flame down very low. Usually the oven will maintain the temperature for the next 20 minutes or so, often long enough to finish the baking. When the temperature begins to drop by about 50 degrees, I turn up the flame again, until the temperature inside the oven has reached my desired temperature. Again, I turn the flame down to low and let the food continue baking if needed. For hotter temperatures, or for longer baking, I usually have to repeat this process several times. I have found that using this procedure produces fewer burnt bottoms on my bar cookies and bread loaves. As you can tell, camp ovens have to be “baby sat” a lot more than home ovens but the results are worth it.
To put a little, or a lot, of light on the subject try a SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight. Its brightly focused beam and surrounding light will enable you to get out of even the darkest of situations at the push of a button. The SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight provides you with “lighthouse” power in the palm of your hand, at its miniature 4 inch length and 1 inch diameter. Everything about the SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight is lightweight, weighing in at only 2.8 ounces. Well, not everything is lightweight—its beam and runtime gives you more last and greater throw than most of its competitors. In fact, when the forces above said let there be light, somebody must have switched on their SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight.
As convenient as the SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight is to carry, switching from high to low output is just as easy—all achieved at the click of a button. The tail-cap switch activates the beam and enables the user to select high or low output levels. The maximum output level of the SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight is 45.0 lumens, but for greater runtime you may want to select the low output of 3.0 lumens, which will provide up to eight and a half hours of runtime. Simply click or release off and press it once again to switch the output levels. At its top power level, the high beam produced is equal to twice that of the bigger and heavier two-D-cell flashlight. Although the beam produced by the SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight is quite tight, it does throw enough surround light to provide illumination for greater peripheral vision as well.
You’d be challenged to find a flashlight more durable than the SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight, and certainly be hard-pressed to purchase one that is as easy to carry and comfortable to use. One of the SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight’s best features is its almost indestructible power-regulated LED emitter with its Total Internal Reflection (TIR) lens, highly desirable for traveling rough terrain or maneuvering around unknown objects that go bump in the night. The SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight has an iron-hard body built of aerospace aluminum and anodized for gladiator strength that resists corrosion and wear. You can also carry it on your belt worry-free in all types of weather because of its gasket sealed, weatherproof O-ring attachment.
Those who created the SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight have thought of everything, a quality yet compact flashlight as well as a convenient way to provide energy to this powerhouse. With each purchase of a SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight comes a high-energy 123A battery. The battery is as durable and long-lasting as the flashlight itself, providing a ten-year shelf life for its users at an overall price of flashlight and battery being only $139. Most spend more for battery and flashlight replacement on less reliable, inferior products that can’t hold SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight a candle to go by.
On first glance at the MSR Flex 4 System Cookset, your first thought is that there is only one larger 5.3-liter cooking pot for a cost of $159.95. Although it seems expensive, you are intrigued by what makes this pan so costly so you open its lid to peer inside. That’s when you discover a complete set of cooking needs for a group of four people—all included in this one, now very affordable, price. Digging inside the pot is like opening a grab-bag of goodies, as you discover the following containers tucked within:
DuraLite DX Aluminum Pot & Lids
The MSR Flex 4 System Cookset includes this 3.2-liter pot with a nonstick finish for incredibly easy cleanup. This durable pot has an anodized surface to resist corrosion and avoid tough and sticky food that can adhere to the outside. It is also Teflon coated on the inside to prevent sticking and minimize burning. The larger pot that holds the entire MSR Flex 4 System Cookset is a 5.3-liter size with the same coatings. The pots also include brushed aluminum lids with integrated strainers. When your boiled foods are fully cooked and there’s leftover water in the pot, just turn it upside down and avoid the use of a heavy or inconvenient colander that must be held by a trusting assistant or placed inside the sink to tip and teeter from one side to the other. To make sure you suffer no painfully blistered fingers or accidentally loose your grasp on the pot, the smaller 3.2-liter pot comes with a Talon™ handle that attaches and detaches by the use of outside brackets. By including this handy accessory, the makers of the MSR Flex 4 System Cookset help you to maintain a scratch-free inner surface that allows for easy storage within the larger 5.3-liter pot, which has two built-in handles of its own for easy and safe lifting.
Plates & Mugs
For those hot soups, hamburgers with all their fixings, or juicy steaks, you will enjoy the DeepDish plates included with the MSR Flex 4 System Cookset. They are deep enough to hold soup or sauces, and yet you can still reach over the side to cut into that tender meat or fish without tipping its contents onto your lap. You’ll know who hasn’t cleaned up their individual dishes because the MSR Flex 4 System Cookset has color-coded them for easy identification. The 12.5 ounce stainless-steel mugs keep your beverages hot with their insulated sleeve and covered, sip-top opening that allows almost no steam to escape. Your MSR Flex 4 System Cookset has included four mugs and plates, and still they all fit within your larger pot for easy storage.
Lifting your packed pot is a task made easy by the MSR Flex 4 System Cookset, with an overall weight of 3 pounds, 10.8 ounces. They are designed to maximize space in your camper or tent, as each piece packs inside the other after each meal. Careful though, you may find yourself liking the MSR Flex 4 System Cookset so much that you will borrow a pot or two for home cooking and use it so much that you forget to return it to the camper. There is an easy way to always ensure your MSR Flex 4 System Cookset is always in the camper where it belongs, though, simply purchase a second set for your home.
Seasoned campers know all too well the importance of having the right tools, cooking equipment, spices, work space, and everything else that is needed to be a successful camp cook. When you are in the middle of preparing a meal and out in the middle of nowhere, it isn't a good time to realize that you should have brought certain items along to make the job easier. Just think about all of the things you use at home when cooking. It's no different in the woods, except for one thing….your kitchen cupboard could be a hundred miles away, and the nearest store might be too far to be worth the trip. Being prepared ahead of time takes the hassle out of camp cooking and ensures that everyone will enjoy great meals.
The first thing you should do is put together a "Chuck Box" (also known as a grub box or patrol box) where you store all of your camp kitchen equipment. The only requirement for a chuck box is that it contains the items you need for your camp kitchen. This saves you from scrounging around your home kitchen for place settings, cooking and eating utensils, spices, and everything else you'll need every time you want to go camping. In the strictest sense a sturdy cardboard box could be used as a chuck box. However, since cardboard is not water or rodent proof you are well advised to use inexpensive plastic containers that seal and are easy to stack.
If you do much camping, you soon learn that it's not enough just to have the small things. You also need work surfaces for cooking, cleaning and food preparation. Camping table space is at a premium when you are doing outdoor cooking so some hard-core campers prefer to build a chuck box from wood that can provide an actual portable kitchen with many features found in the home kitchen including work surfaces.
What all this really means is that once you have a well outfitted chuck box, whether it is a simple box full of utensils, spices, & other necessities, or a more elaborate design, your once lengthy camping checklist turns into only a few items with the chuck box being one of those items. Now the hassle of getting ready to go camping is gone forever and you won't forget the key items because they are always in your grub box just waiting for your next adventure.
When preparing your camp kitchen, there are many things you'll want to include. As you become more familiar with cooking in camp, you'll be able to adjust your gear to your personal needs. At first, you'll probably take along things that you'll never use, and forget things you wish you would have brought along. Have a pen and paper handy to jot down the items you don't use and those items you needed, and make your adjustments accordingly. Following is a checklist of items that most camp chefs will nearly always need:
Lighter or Matches
Campfire Kindling
Long Tongs for Hot Charcoal
Lid Hook/Lifter
Wisk Broom
Oven Mitts
Hot Coal/Ash Shovel
Hot Coal/Ash Bucket (fire proof)
Cookware (Pots, Pans, Pie Irons, Dutch Oven, etc.)
Wooden Stirring Paddles
Long Handled Solid Spoon
Long Handled Slotted Spoon
Long Handled Meat Fork
Long Tongs
Ladle
Long Handled Spatula
Wire Whip
Meat Thermometer
Can Opener (Manual, Not Electric!)
Vegetable Peeler
Paring Knife
Large Butcher Knife
Basting Brush
Cutting Board
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Aluminum Foil
Metal or plastic mixing bowls
Coffee Pot or Kettle
Plastic Dutch Oven Scraper
Paper Towels
Vegetable Oil
Dish Pan
Dish Detergent
Dish Rag
Nylon Scrubbing Pads
Dish Towels
Garbage Bags
Wash Basin
Fresh Water Container
Hand Soap
Wash Rag
Hand Towels
Fresh Water Container
Tableware
Plates
Bowls
Cups or Glasses
Eating Utensils
Table Cloth
Napkins
It’s difficult to misplace this Bonfire orange Marmot Never Summer +0 Sleeping Bag, with a regular size of 82” x 31” x 20”. As comfortable as its 600+ goose down fill is, the Marmot Never Summer +0 Sleeping Bag has become quite the rage for cold-weather hikers, climbers, and backpackers whose sport often requires them to withstand temperatures of down to zero degrees Fahrenheit. Without careful preparation, which should include a Marmot Never Summer +0 Sleeping Bag, enjoyment can be hampered and the sportsperson’s safety compromised. Besides the color, there are several more features that are making the Marmot Never Summer+0 Sleeping Bag stand out in a crowd of comfort-seeking campers. For instance, sleepers love its full-length, left-side zipper opening that also includes a guard to keep the fabric from being chewed up by the zipper teeth. The ground-level side seams enable people who are at the maximum weight and height limit to still have easy in and out access to the Marmot Never Summer +0 Sleeping Bag, with hassle-free comfort once inside.
The regular size fits people whose height does not exceed 6 feet, and the price of approximately $300 is just as accommodating as its fit. If you need a bit larger size for more foot room but don’t want to go larger than a regular size Marmot Never Summer +0 Sleeping Bag—no problem. You can get a regular size with a standard trapezoidal foot box that will allow you additional space and still be light and comfortable to carry. In fact, the full weight of the Marmot Never Summer +0 Sleeping Bag – Regular is only two pounds, twenty-eight ounces. It can be easily tucked into a seven-by-fourteen inch stuff and storage sack, included with the Marmot Never Summer +0 Sleeping Bag, for worry-free carrying when conquering your most difficult challenge on the trail or mountain.
Having backpacked your ultra light weight Marmot Never Summer +0 Sleeping Bag to your desired site, the next best thing is that the protective twenty-eight ounce down fill will keep your fingers and toes as warm as a bonfire. With its Nautilus hood and draw cord, and the down-filled collar to prevent the loss of heat around your neck and head, you’ll be ready to face the new day after a cozy night’s sleep in your Marmot Never Summer +0 Sleeping Bag. When your fellow campers see how completely comfort-tucked you are in your Marmot Never Summer +0 Sleeping Bag, you may have to guard it with all you’ve got the second night in camp. The biggest temptation will be resisting all the extra goodies you’ll be offered in trade for just one night spent in the bag.
A word of caution, when sporting your Marmot Never Summer +0 Sleeping Bag, fellow campers will see your gear and perceive you as a much more experienced sportsperson. So, listen carefully to the campfire talk and nod a lot to avoid detection; after all, one of the worst things for an inexperienced backpacker is exposure, right? A good idea before heading out is to take a trip with your group to the local sports store and encourage them to purchase some Marmot Never Summer +0 Sleeping Bags all their own—just as a preventative measure.
Selling high-quality, hand-held tools that were predecessors to the Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool since 1983, it is no wonder this proactive and progressive company has evolved to providing such an advanced pocket-survival tool. Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool is to the adventurer what Palm Pilots were to this generation of communication coinsures, opening up a whole new world in diverse capabilities at your fingertips. No more searching through piles of tools or wishing you had a tool when you’re far from home and need a quick fix. Now you can own the Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool for approximately $115.
Along with its blades, the Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool includes eight zinc-coated steel bit drivers, beveled edged scissors for closer cuts on anything from zip-ties to fishing line and copper wire, diamond-coated files designed to withstand wood or metal without loosing their bite, needle nose and regular pliers for both detailed and heavy pulling action, bottle and can openers, large screwdriver, and an eight-inch ruler. All of the blades and tools on the Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool are locking and can be opened single handedly, applying little pressure at next to no effort. The durable strength of its blades can be evidenced by its 154CM stainless steel Clip-point knife and the 420HC Sheepfoot serrated knife, both with outside accessibility for one-handed opening and closing.
The Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool has not forfeited style for function, either. It has been built with a 100 percent stainless steel body and a 6061-T6 hard-anodized aluminum handle. They’ve also included a fixed or quick-release Lanyard Ring and removable pocket clip to give the consumer choices as to how to carry or store this hand-held dynamo. It’s difficult to conceive that all these tools could be contained within a compact leather or nylon sheath instead of a large lunch-sized toolbox, but that’s progress for you. The Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool is just four inches closed and weighs a tad over eight ounces, with a blade length of 2.9 inches.
The fundamental goal of those who manufacture the Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool is to provide outstanding customer service by delivering more than they promise. With annual sales of well over $100 million and almost five-hundred workers around the country making sure the Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool measures up to public expectations, they continue to claim the lion’s share of the market in pocket-survival tools. It’s easy to offer their unbelievable 25-year warranty on the Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool when they are confident of its long-lasting durability and unbeatable quality. In fact, part of the Leatherman mission is “To lead the high-quality compact multi-purpose tool market by providing the best value for their customers…” I would say, that is a goal they have achieved hands down, or should we say hands on, with the Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool.
For versatility, durability, quality, and style, the Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool has positioned itself to offer its user almost any type of tool needed in most any type of situation. The one thing its users will need to be weary of is that needy family members or friends return it when borrowed because by all standards—it’s a keeper!
An incredible cooking surface that can accommodate the entire camping group, this Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove has true squeal appeal. It is the larger of the smaller type portable outdoor grills, measuring 51 inches x 50 inches x 37 inches when set up and 31.5 inches x19.25 inches x14.25 inches when collapsed, and yet it weighs only 57 pounds. For those who camp in groups or have large families the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove is idea to cook several pans of camp food all at the same time. Since both burners are independently controlled and have an eight-inch distance between them, the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove can easily handle different food items without the fear of too much weight or spillage. Your cook will have no shortage of power, either, because the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove boasts two high-performance burners that have a combined 25,000 BTUs cooking level.
Traditionally, he who cooks in camp doesn’t do the picking up, but don’t let that worry you if you’re on the clean-up crew. The Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove has made it easy to wipe off the porcelain-coated cast iron grates. When using the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove for cooking the open-air hotdogs and hamburgers, don’t concern yourself with the possibilities of excess grease and meat that may stick to the grill. Simply thoroughly clean after each use and then treat the grill with some spray oil, and you’ll be ready for the next meal. Because of the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove’s excellent temperature control and 375 square inches of cooking space, grilling out a lot of food at one time is no longer a challenge. You can put the matches away as well because the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove has a convenient built-in igniter for a quick, easy, and safe start.
While cooking on the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove, your food can be stored on the strong side shelves; however, these will need to be purchased separately. They have easy-to-wipe, stainless steel tops that hold additional food without the fear of spilling or grounding your dinner. Much like your at-home grill, the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove also comes complete with hooks to support large grilling spatulas, spoons, forks, tongs, and scrapers. The camp cook can plan lots of hot meals during your trip because the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove operates on a long-lasting 16.4 ounce propane canister, which you can find at almost any local store that carries standard propane containers.
Although the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove has sturdy legs for stability and balance, the manufacturers have also given you the choice to remove the legs and cook on its surface placed directly on the top of a picnic table or the bed of a pick-up truck. The legs are easily removed for just such use, and when you’re done the legs and shelves of the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove can be stored beneath the grill. This makes transporting your stove just as easy and convenient as set-up and disassembly. Once you have taken it apart, the stainless steel lid closes and locks so there is no danger created by flipping or tipping in your vehicle. With the exception of the side tables and the propane canister, the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove can be yours for as little as $250.
Do you love camping but hate sleeping on the ground? If so, the Grand Trunk Travel Hammock Ultralight Hammock is a savvy product to take camping. This hammock is very sturdy and remarkably comfortable for both kids and adults. Installation is simple and can be completed in minutes with only one person on the job. The nylon fabric allows the hammock to breathe and not get too hot in the summer, and it dries quickly if there is any rain on the camping trip.
As far as specifications, the Grand Trunk Travel Hammock Ultralight Hammock is made for just about everyone. The hammock is made out of 100% polyester taffeta and weighs only 12 ounces. This makes taking the hammock along on both long and short trips quick and easy. It also has an attached sack for condensed transport. The ultralight hammock comes with a pair of 10-foot pieces of 4.5 mm accessory rope that is pre-knotted. For trouble-free hanging, it comes with attached stainless steel S-hooks and a stuff sack that’s attached for compressed transportation. The Grand Trunk Hammock dries quickly and is mildew resistant. Along with all that , it also comes with a 10-year warranty.
The Grand Trunk Travel Hammock Ultralight Hammock is by far the best deal as far as camping hammocks go. It’s great for both children and adults, and the nylon fabric allows the hammock to breathe in the warmer seasons so you stay cool. However, in colder seasons it may not be so warm as some other, thicker hammocks.
This hammock has a weight capacity of 250, which leaves just a very small portion of people who cannot use it. Besides that, it weighs a measly 12 ounces and folds up small enough to fit into a bag that’s attached to it so you can easily stow it away in a camping bag and never feel it. In addition, setting up this hammock is a one-person job and can take as little as two minutes. It also comes with everything you need to hang it up, including the stainless steel S-hooks and pre-knotted rope.
If you are a serious camper or backpacker, the Grand Trunk Travel Hammock Ultralight Hammock is without a doubt for you. Its lightweight, compact size and sturdiness is ideal for adventure tripping in the great outdoors.
Think of your Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 Tent as your home away from home, with a lot less stress in setting it up and maintaining its condition. Much like your home, the Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 Tent is designed with your needs and wants in mind. Let’s talk further about its advanced and easy design, special features, the cost of your Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 Tent, and what you’ll need to know about refund and warranty items.
Advanced & Easy Design
The Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 Tent is quite environmentally friendly, with its 100 percent recycled polyester fabric and dye-free color. Its Silicon treated fly and floor are also constructed of 100 percent recycled, dye-free ripstop polyester, containing a protective waterproof polyurethane coating. The Agnes Salt Creek 2 Tent’s manufacturers have ingeniously incorporated NSL poles with press-fit connectors that use an anodization process in order to be significantly less intrusive on the environment. With recycled plastic clips to attach the body of the tent to the frame, and waterproof fly and floor seams that contain solvent-free polyurethane, there’s not much in their design that isn’t green.
Special Features
This three-season backpacking tent offers extra spread with its expansive space around the head and shoulders area and a side-door, dry-entry vestibule that can be staked out and used as an outdoor awning. Not only does this allow easy entry, but it brings the beautiful views and that wonderful outdoor freshness into the Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 Tent for all to enjoy. Well ventilated with its four fly vents, it also has reflective webbing on its corners for after-dark visibility, so you can protect yourself from any uninvited and unwelcomed guests that may be wandering right outside your Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 Tent. Of course, if you need to make a quick getaway, the hob-pole design offers tear-down in just seconds.
Price & Protection
Expect the cost of the Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 Tent to be around $350; a real bargain for all its special features and dynamic design. Not owning a Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 Tent could actually cost you much more than simply spending the money for a stronger built, waterproof tent. Cutting corners can cause drastic results as you get out on the trail and experience major issues with no immediate resolution except to grin and bear it. Cost is not the only thing to consider; there’s safety and comfort at stake—literally! Of course, you could decide on a minimalist shelter and simply use the rainfly poles and footprint, which is sold separately from the Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 Tent.
Refund & Warranty
These change with every store or every online dealer, so be sure to ask the seller for specifics regarding their refund policy and warranty limitations. Whether you plan to have your Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 Tent shipped from a local supplier or will be purchasing it online, be sure to check the box when it arrives for any obvious possible damage in shipping. It’s always more believable to correct the problem when you have a witness to its arrival condition. The affordable price, the outstanding quality, and the wonderful features will be so appreciated as you sit beneath the vestibule awning of the Big Agnes Salt Creek 2 Tent sipping on your favorite beverage, eating food that always tastes better when cooked out in the open air, and swapping somewhat questionable camping stories.
The Coleman Tent Kit will come in handy throughout your entire camping trip. The mallet is a perfect fit for the stakes, and the stake puller pulls them out without bending them. The broom and dust pan are moderately helpful if you have a small mess or a little bit of dirt, dust or sand in your tent. It all comes in a little carrying case that doesn’t take up much room but helps keep everything together and in one spot so it is easy to find whenever you are in need of it.
This is a complete kit with everything you will need to set up your tent and keep it clean throughout your camping trip. The kit comes with four brawny 10-inch tent stakes for all four corners; a firm rubber mallet for hammering in the stakes into the ground; a whisk broom and dust pan for cleaning your tent; a tent stake puller that pulls out the stakes one by one without bending them; and finally a mesh bag in which to store all of it. In all everything weighs about three pounds, so it is not too heavy to carry around with you on your camping expeditions. This kit houses everything any camper might need to first put up a tent, clean it while in use, and then break it down in one simple kit.
Many enthusiastic campers have bought this useful kit without many expectations, but most found that the contents of the kit were very helpful. However, there have been a few instances where the mallet handle has fallen off the rubber part. Also, there were reports that the stakes bent the first time they were hammered into the ground and that the stake pullers were found to be just a waste of time. The same goes for the whisk broom and dust pan, as many people found that the combo was simply too small to do much good around the campsite and either a regular dust pan and broom was necessary. But overall most buyers were pleased with this purchase.
If you are looking for a quick and easy way to keep your tent clean, pull your stakes out more quickly, and have a few extra stakes around, this Coleman Tent Kit should be the right fit.
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An incredible cooking surface that can accommodate the entire camping group, this Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove has true squeal appeal. It is the larger of the smaller type portable outdoor grills, measuring 51 inches x 50 inches x 37 inches when set up and 31.5 inches x19.25 inches x14.25 inches when collapsed, and yet it weighs only 57 pounds. For those who camp in groups or have large families the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove is idea to cook several pans of camp food all at the same time. Since both burners are independently controlled and have an eight-inch distance between them, the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove can easily handle different food items without the fear of too much weight or spillage. Your cook will have no shortage of power, either, because the Camp Chef MVP Sport Grill/Stove boasts two high-performance burners that have a combined 25,000 BTUs cooking level.
