There’s utensils, pots, outdoor stoves, and more.

You just need the right tools.

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Houston Taylor is a camping expert and former outdoor programs coordinator in Wisconsin.

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This camping cooking gear enables you to make tastier meals when youre spending the night outside, he says.

Most of this list is gearedpun intendedto kick off the door to lightweight camping.

you’re able to say goodbye to burnt hotdogs on a stick once and for all.

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Houston Taylor is a camping expert and former outdoor programs coordinator in Wisconsin.

It doesnt matter what youre eating.

A handy spork will be just the ticket to help, Taylor says.

If you want an extra-strong option, Taylor recommends upgrading to thetitanium set($18).

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Whether youre eating your meals hot or cold, youre going to need a bowl to eat out of.

It folds down when youre done, making it really easy to pack up and store in the car.

Its perfect for a newer hiker, he says.

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If you want to take it up a notch, Taylor has another recommendation, too.

(If youre looking for high-quality freeze-dried meals, a Well+Good editor swears byMountain House.

Thescrambled eggs with ham and peppersis almost good enough to eat for breakfast at home, he says.)

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Houston Taylor is a camping expert and former outdoor programs coordinator in Wisconsin.

A common question I get is What meals can I make in the backcountry?

You just have to keep in mind your space and cleaning limitations.

And be careful to bring precooked meat and monitor the health of your fresh vegetables.

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so you can saute or heat up any ingredients, youll need a pan like this to cook in.

This foldable pot set packs down to nothing, he says.

I was extra skeptical at first, but it has performed great.

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Youve just have to be extra careful to keep the flame off the sides.

This set has all of those items, plus everything you better wash them.

To make things especially easy, pack your favorite tea bags andinstant coffee packets.

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