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For outdoor enthusiasts, a portable grill is a great way to cook while on the move. Although you might have a fancy, large-sized grill at home, it is not portable. If you don't have a truck, many home barbecues won't fit in your car. A portable barbecue is an answer. A majority of barbecues come in portable versions. They can be made from charcoal, gas, or electricity. You can learn more about the Weber portable grill and the portable Char-Broil barbecue. Safety Note Some areas have special rules and laws about grilling or fires in public places. Before you use a fire pit or grill in a park, beach, or other public outdoor space, make sure to check the local laws. Why Would You Need A Portable Barbecue Grill? You can make the same delicious grill dishes at home, no matter where you are. These are ideal for camping trips or picnics at parks or beaches. Many portable barbecues are small and can be easily stored in your car's trunk, even if it isn't big enough. Portable bar...

The type of camping equipment you require depends on the type of cooking you're doing. If you're just "camping" at your cabin and driving there, you can bring any kind of equipment, from grilling tools to fancy campfire cooking equipment. If you're serious about camping and want to do it "man versus wilderness," you have fewer options. Below I will be discussing some of the campfire cooking equipment that you might find helpful. This includes both types of equipment that can be used to cook on a campfire and items that you can use alone. Some Pieces Of Campfire Cooking Equipment You Should Consider Campfire Tripod or Spit: The campfire tripod (right) or spit above are great ways to cook over a fire pit or campfire. You can hang all kinds of campfire cooking gear over this classic example. Pots can be hung with loop handles to make soups and stews. Kettles can be hung to roast whole chicken or lamb on strings. A grill grate can also be hung to grill almos...

There are many ways to cook campfires, but skewer cooking is the most popular. You can quickly roast a variety of tasty treats on your campfire or firepit with very little equipment and supplies. Although you won't be able to cook every dish on a single skewer, many great basic recipes can be cooked on an open fire using a Skewer. What Are You Looking For? You will need some kind of skewer. That's it! There are no fancy grills, tripods, or other equipment. You can use any length of stick or a skewer that you design. Which Skewer Type Should You Choose? There are two essential tips: (1) Use a metal skewer. A wooden skewer can catch fire, especially when it takes longer cooking times. (2) Make sure you choose skewers with at least two prongs, such as those shown here. A single prong can cause food to spin and make it more difficult for you to control. You can turn your food quickly and easily with two or more prongs. Some skewers come with additional features. The skewers are p...

  A pie iron, a metal cooking tool with long handles, is used to heat food. These utensils are well-known for their ability to make pies. What Is Pie Iron? The pie iron consists of two small metal bowls, some round and others square. They fit together and have long handles, as shown above. When the food has been filled, the bowls are held together and heated over a flame to heat the contents. These are compact and can be carried camping with you to increase your campfire cooking. You can use them in your fireplace cooking. You can also use it outside, over your firepit. These great tools can be used anywhere there is fire. With A Set Of Pie Irons, You Can Cook Everything You Want You can cook almost anything! You can cook almost anything that you can fit in an iron! Fill it with whatever ingredients you like, and close it. This accessory is perfect for a few things. One, pies! Pies are easy to make this way, as the name suggests. Another option is a grilled sandwich. This is actual...

  It is simple to learn how to build a campfire. Although it doesn't require a lot of effort, knowing the basics and tricks can make the difference between a campfire that starts quickly and burns for hours. You need to have dry fuel (wood), tinder, matches, and kindling to light your fire. Also, enough oxygen to circulate the fire (proper stacking). These are the basics that will allow you to start any fire quickly. Continue reading to learn how you can build a campfire. Safety First Fire is dangerous, in case you still haven't realized it. You should be cautious when building a fire, especially a campfire outside that isn't in a designated fireplace or fire pit. Before you learn how to build a campfire, make sure that you are familiar with basic fire safety rules. Check with your local authorities for information about outdoor fire regulations. In many areas, it is prohibited to build a campfire in public places, particularly in wildfire hazard zones. Plan your campfire c...