I’m a Food Writer Who Loves Camping, and These Are the Amazon Gear Deals You Need to Know About

When I first started camping, I didn’t know how to start a fire let alone make a whole meal at a campsite. It was only through years of trial and error that I came to find out what works for me and my camp kitchen setup. Over 10 years later, I’ve made veggie tacos, lentil stews, and skillet breakfasts while on the road — sometimes with a cast iron skillet over a fire at a campsite, other times with a portable stove in the parking lot of a grocery store somewhere halfway across the country.

Whether you’ve been a camper for one year or twenty, we’ve rounded up the best finds on Amazon for outdoor enthusiasts who love a good meal among the trees. From a handy folding chef knife to this genius cutting board with a hidden tray, they’re deals that will have you making up excuses to go camping.

Best Overall Camp Kitchen Deals

• Lodge 8-Quart Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Camp Dutch Oven, $80 (originally $122) 
• Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, $28 (originally $41)
• Coleman Triton+ Propane Camping Stove, $99 (originally $110)
• Portal Outdoor Folding Table, $68 (originally $80)
• ZhengSheng Folding Chef Knife, $18 (originally $30)
• Everdure Cube Portable Charcoal Grill, $132 (originally $200)

Best Camp Stove and Grill Deals

While there’s nothing quite like the thrill of a roaring flame under a Lodge cast iron skillet, I haven’t always had the luxury of building a fire for cooking. Sometimes rain dampened the fun, while other times, I didn’t have access to a firepit. In those moments when a campfire meal was out of reach, I turned to my trusty Coleman camping stove. The one my spouse and I regularly use was in his family for over 15 years before his parents (who got it used from a friend) gave it to us for our first cross-country road trip.

It’s now been with us for an additional 10 years and we still reach for it on camping trips today. The updated Coleman Triton+ propane camping stove offers all of the same durability and usefulness (you can cook with a pot and a pan — at the same time!), with some key upgrades, including matchless lighting, improved temperature control, and an easier-to-clean cooktop. Over 1,000 units have sold this past month, and with over 3,200 five-star ratings, one shopper calls the stove a “game changer” while another says it’s “a delight to use.” While at 10% off it’s not the biggest deal we’ve gathered, the value for its $99 price can’t be beat.

Odoland Camping Cookware and Stove Kit

If you’re an all-in-one type of person, the Odoland camping cookware and stove kit is an option that offers versatility combined with simplicity. The set comes with a foldable mini stove that can simply be twisted onto a butane canister. From there, the pots sit directly on top so you can easily make your evening soup or morning oatmeal. It also includes two pots, a set of flatware, a cup, and a netted bag that carries everything. All the parts fit neatly into the nesting pots, meaning this is an excellent kit for backpackers or campers to like to travel light. It has over 3,400 five-star ratings, and at $27, one reviewer says it’s an “impressive little stove for the money.”

• Coleman Triton+ Propane Camping Stove, $99 (originally $110)
• Odoland Camping Cookware and Stove Kit, $27 (originally $35)
• Cuisinart Venture Gas Grill, $150 (originally $210)
• Everdure Cube Portable Charcoal Grill, $132 (originally $200)
• Ohuhu Mini Camp Stove, $20 (originally $29)

Best Camp Lighting and Power Deals

Sometimes, by the time your tent is all set up, night has already fallen and you may find yourself cooking under the stars. To help shed some light on the endeavor, Lepro’s battery powered LED camping lantern brings brightness of up to 1000 lumens, allowing you to keep a more focused light or illuminate the whole campsite as you put together dinner. It’s also water-resistant, which is a plus when the inevitable drizzle occurs on the one weekend you choose to go camping. The lantern has over 32,500 perfect ratings on Amazon, with one shopper saying that “this compact package delivers an inordinate amount of bright light.” So don’t let the sunset stop you from a good campside meal, grab this lamp for 32% off with an on-site cupon.

Lepro Battery Powered Headlamp

Sometimes it’s nice to not have to move a lamp around for more precise lighting needs. When I camp, I like to have one central lamp that casts light on the whole campsite while utilizing my headlamp when I need to focus light on something directly in front of me, like a pan of sweet potato hash. Or, if I’m headed to the campsite’s bathroom and it has motion-sensitive lights, it’s helpful to have a bright light strapped directly to my forehead. The Lepro battery powered headlamp gets the job done with the ability to illuminate up to 500 feet. Plus, you can adjust the angle so your neck doesn’t have to do all the work. It has over 8,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, with one buyer phrasing it perfectly as “a spotlight for your head.” At $14 for two headlamps, it’s practically a steal right now.

• Lepro Battery Powered Headlamp, $14 (originally $19)
• ThorFire LED Camping Lantern, $20 (originally $24)
• Marbero Portable Power Station, $140 with coupon (originally $210)
• Lepro Battery Powered LED Camping Lantern, $23 with coupon (originally $34)

Best Camp Cookware and Messware Deals

Before I had a proper camp kitchen setup, I often packed my own pans, dishes, or utensils for outdoor adventures, and often either damaged them or never saw them again. So, my one piece of advice would be to have a dedicated set of cookware, plateware, and utensils for all your camping needs. That way, you’ll always know where everything is, and you won’t have to lug various tools back and forth from your own kitchen to a campground. 

One of my first camp cookware purchases was a Lodge cast iron skillet. It’s simply an essential as it’s beyond durable and will only get better the more you use it. This model, currently 30% off on Amazon, even comes with a silicone handle holder, though I would prefer to use thick oven mitts when directly handling a hot cast iron skillet. Over 9,900 five-star ratings decorate this skillet, with one shopper calling it “one of the best purchases I have ever made,” and another saying it’s a “solid camping skillet.”

Odoland Camping Cookware Mess Kit

If you’re more of a camping stove person, the Odoland camping cookware mess kit will have everything you need to make campground spaghetti or a hearty stew. The kit, which includes a pot and a pan, even comes with a teapot so you can have your morning cup of tea, or coffee, by the fire. It also has two plates, two sets of cutlery, and two cups. One reviewer was happy with the quality of the set and was especially impressed that “it all fits together conveniently.” Grab the kit for your own camping collection while it’s still 20% off on Amazon.

• Odoland 15-piece Camping Cookware Mess Kit, $40 (originally $50)
• Wealers 2-Person Messware Kit, $35 (originally $39)
• Lodge 8-Quart Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Camp Dutch Oven, $80 (originally $122) 
• Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, $28 (originally $41)

Best Camp Cooler Deals

If you’re the kind of camper who likes to spend more than just a quick weekend at the campsite, you’ll need additional space for all your ingredients. This Coleman insulated cooler keeps ice for up to five days, per the brand, and can hold the equivalent of up to 160 cans (that’s a lot of beverages). It also has heavy duty wheels that are great for rougher terrains. One shopper says that the cooler “has been our best camping investment.” Another loved its ample capacity, sharing that it “[Holds] enough food and drink for a family of three for seven days.” With over 4,500 five-star ratings, it’s certainly worth the investment despite the smaller discount.

CleverMade Tahoe Collapsible Cooler Bag

One of the best parts about camping is packing a lunch and meandering through a trail until you find a nice spot for a picnic. For those out-and-about camp sandwiches, the CleverMade Tahoe collapsible cooler bag is a great option. It’s insulated, so you can trust that your drink will be just as crisp at the end of the walk as it was when you packed the bag. It’s also collapsible, meaning at the end of the trip, you can neatly slide it away for storage. The cooler has over 8,500 five-star ratings on Amazon, with one shopper commenting that it “holds plenty of food for four adults for a day.” Move quickly, you’re just $30 away from a bucolic camp lunch.

• RTIC 20-Quart Cooler, $159 (originally $180)
• Coleman Portable Rolling Cooler, $55 (originally $60)
• Coleman Soft Cooler Bag, $23 (originally $30)
• CleverMade Tahoe Collapsible Cooler Bag, $30 (originally $35)
• Coleman 316 Series Insulated Portable Cooler, $106 (originally $116)

Best Camp Cooking Accessory Deals

Available for only $12, the Vietnamese coffee filter phin is a product that I will never stop talking about. While it’s an everyday tool I use at home, it’s particularly handy for a morning cup of coffee at the campground. It works very similarly to a pour-over filter, except its size and shape make it easy to bring along. The filter sits on top of a perforated disk, so all you have to do is place it over your coffee mug of choice and you’ll have an excellent sunrise pick-me-up in no time. It has over 4,500 perfect ratings on Amazon, with a buyer celebrating that it’s “the easiest way to make a fresh-brewed single cup of coffee,” and that it “renders a great cup of coffee in minutes.” Now, who doesn’t like that?

Wealers Camp Kitchen Cooking Utensil Set

Speaking of accessories, it can get overwhelming figuring out what kind of utensils you might need exactly for a camping trip. That’s why this camp kitchen cooking utensil set from Wealers is so useful — it takes a lot of the guesswork away, bringing you a cooking utensil set that covers all the bases. From tongs to kitchen shears, it even includes knives with covers (safety first) and empty jars that you can fill with your favorite spices and seasonings. At 25% off, the incredibly comprehensive kit also has a cutting board, spatula, ladle, and bottle opener. Thankfully, with so many different tools, it comes in a well-organized bag that has pockets and slots for each item. Boasting over 6,200 five-star ratings, it has one shopper saying, “this has every single thing I could possibly need.”

• Portal Outdoor Folding Table, $68 (originally $80)
• Cuisinart Bamboo Cutting Board With Hidden Tray, $39 (originally $50)
• Wealers Camp Kitchen Cooking Utensil Set, $30 (originally $40)
• Thang Long Vietnamese Coffee Phin, $12
• Topbooc Portable Stainless Steel Flatware Set, $11 (originally $12)
• Aloufea 12-Ounce Stainless Steel Insulated Coffee Mug, $13 (originally $18)