Good food is the first step to a memorable camping trip. Before you head out, you’ll need a well-stocked car camping kitchen setup full of everything you’ll need to make meals you love. Here’s a rundown of some of the essentials.

Pick the Best Stove

After a long day of hiking or relaxing by a winding river, there’s nothing better than your favorite meal cooked on a stove. You’ll want to invest in a lightweight, compact stove for easy setup and storage capabilities. As you explore your options, consider what kind of cooking you want to do — whether it’s baking, simmering, broiling, or a combination.

At DutchWare, we offer a variety of convenient camping stoves that will make great additions to your car camping kitchen.

Convenient Cookware

The key to cooking good food anywhere lies within the kitchenware you use. You want to outfit your camp kitchen with reliable tools you can use again and again. We recommend making your own car camping kitchen box to store all your cookware for easy packing and quick access.

Look for lightweight utensils and versatile cook pots as you build your car camping setup. Consider bringing some of the following items on your next outing:

  • Dutch oven
  • Pots and pans
  • Reusable plates and bowls
  • Knives and other utensils
  • A reusable water bottle

Sufficient Food Storage

One of the most important considerations when going camping is how to store your food. Food that isn’t properly stored will attract animals such as squirrels, raccoons, and maybe even bears.

You should check to see if your campsite or park has any rules regarding food storage. Here are some helpful strategies to avoid a visit from critters looking for a bite to eat:

  • Store your food in your car rather than out in the open.
  • Utilize a bear canister — and keep it closed and locked.
  • Place food in a provided metal food locker.
  • Hang your food from a tree with a bear bag.

Get Your Camping Gear From DutchWare

Are you ready to check some gear off your car camping kitchen essentials list? DutchWare provides innovative and affordable products to help you make the most of every trip. If you have any questions about our gear, reach out online or call us at 717-947-7849.

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7 Chill Activities That You Need to Try in a Hammock 

You spend plenty of time relaxing in your hammock when the weather is pleasant. Along with swaying under your favorite tree, you can try several other hammock activities for an engaging day outside.

Chill Activities to Do in a Hammock

Whether you need hammock date ideas or want a fun way to spend your day, you’ll enjoy trying these seven things you can do in your hammock:

  1. Watch a Movie: Create a “drive-in” movie experience in your backyard. Whether you watch a movie on your laptop or set up an inflatable movie screen, you can relax in your hammock and enjoy some fresh air. For more of a theater experience, invite over a few friends to join you. Remember to bring the popcorn and snacks!
  2. Have a Picnic: A hammock picnic is a great date idea that you and your partner will love. Find a romantic spot and then set up your hammock and picnic. Bring along some light snacks and refreshments like cheese, wine, fruit, and petits fours for an unforgettable experience in your backyard or a nearby park.
  3. Listen to Music: If you’re looking for a relaxing way to spend your day, grab your earbuds and chill in your hammock as you sway to some good tunes. Whether you prefer classical, lo-fi, or country, you’ll enjoy unwinding outdoors with your favorite playlist.
  4. Read: If you have some assigned reading for school or there’s a book you want to read for fun, grab it and head out to your hammock. Regardless of what you read, chilling in your hammock while enjoying the great outdoors will make the experience much more enjoyable.
  5. Nap: Taking a nice long nap in a hammock is one of the most relaxing activities available. With your hammock’s comfortable construction and gentle swaying movements, you’ll drift off to sleep in no time and wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
  6. Tan: Ready to get your summer glow on? You may not think of your hammock as a tanning chair, but they’re so comfortable that they make the perfect spot to sprawl out and soak up some rays. Just remember to refill your favorite cold drink and reapply your sunscreen.
  7. Star Gaze: You can use a hammock at any time of the day — including at night. Set your hammock up and enjoy some stargazing with your loved ones. Consider looking at the stars from a distance or through a telescope. Whichever you choose, you can enjoy the beauty of the night sky from the comfort of your hammock.

DutchWare: Your One-Stop Shop for All Your Hammock Needs

Here at DutchWare, no matter what fun activities you’d like to try out, we have the perfect hammock for you. We carry everything from netted hammocks to two-person hammocks. Whatever you choose, you’ll find that our hammocks are high-quality and easy-to-use.

Are you ready to try out some of these chill activities? Browse our hammock collection and reach out to our team with questions.