10 camping cookware sets to buy before your next outdoor adventure 🏕️

• The article recommends ten camping cookware sets for outdoor cooking.
• The sets range in price and features, from affordable options under $50 to more expensive sets suitable as gifts.
• Brands featured include Stanley, Gerber and OXO.

Camping season is here! Whether you have a big trip lined up for 4th of July weekend or are looking forward to a summer full of outdoor adventures, you need a few camping essentials to make any trip enjoyable. The best camping cookware sets are going to be compact and easy to pack, durable enough to withstand the heat from a campfire, and versatile enough to whip up everything from eggs and veggies to burgers and steak. 

Below, I’ve highlighted ten popular camping cookware sets from the likes of Amazon, REI and Stanley. These kits include everything you need to prep your outdoor meals, cook your dishes and actually enjoy them with convenient tableware.

Just because you're roughing it in the wild, doesn't mean you have to sacrifice enjoying delicious food! Check out my top picks before your next camping trip.

Shop 10 camping cookware sets

Shop affordable options under $50, a few special Amazon deals and a couple of splurge-worthy picks that would make for a really impressive gift for the outdoorsy person in your life.

1. ON SALE: Bisgear Camping Cookware Kettle Backpacking Stove Mess Kit

Bisgear Camping Cookware Kettle Backpacking Stove Mess Kit

Get this compact set of camping pots, pans, utensils, a tea kettle and more at Amazon. Buy at Amazon

2. Stanley The Wildfare Go Two Bowl Prep and Cook Set 14-Piece Set

Stanley The Wildfare Go Two Bowl Prep and Cook Set 14-Piece Set

This 14-piece camping cookware set includes a stainless steel saucepan, utensils, stacking bowls, cutting boards and more. $45 at Stanley

3. ON SALE: MalloMe 10-Piece Camping Cookware Mess Kit

MalloMe 10-Piece Camping Cookware Mess Kit

This camping cooking set has nearly 9,000 Amazon reviews and includes pots, pans, cleaning supplies and more that all fits into a portable carry sack.  Buy at Amazon

4. Gerber ComplEAT 16-Piece Cookset

Gerber ComplEAT 16-Piece Cookset

This premium cookset includes a stock pot, sauté pan, detachable handle, tableware, a hot pad and more. Everything fits into a compact storage bag.  $219.95 at REI

5. Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Collapsible One Pot 5-Piece Cookset 

Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Collapsible One Pot 5-Piece Cookset 

Get this compact camping cookset with a collapsible pot, two bowls and two cups. Plus, removable click-safe handles for easy storage. $179.95 at REI

6. Stanley The Wildfare Core Full Serve Cookset | 26-Piece Set

Stanley The Wildfare Core Full Serve Cookset | 26-Piece Set

Get this induction-compatible Stanley outdoor cookware set that features a neat nesting system and includes everything you need to prep, cook and eat. $90 at Stanley

7. ON SALE: FireMaple Cooking Kit With Gas Burner

ON SALE: FireMaple Cooking Kit With Gas Burner

This weather-resistant outdoor cooking kit is the complete set. Includes a gas burner, two pots, a frying pan, a kettle and more.  Buy at FireMaple

8. Bulin Camping Cookware Mess Kit

Bulin Camping Cookware Mess Kit

Choose from several different variations, depending on your needs. All options include stackable cookware, utensils and an easy carrying case. Save 27% at Amazon

9. OXO Camp Cookware Set with Travel Bag

OXO Camp Cookware Set with Travel Bag

The star of this set is a pre-seasoned carbon-steel fry pan with a removable handle, designed for high-heat outdoor cooking.  $159.95 at REI

10. Odoland 15-Piece Camping Cookware Mess Kit

Odoland 15-Piece Camping Cookware Mess Kit

Odoland is one of Amazon’s most popular brands for outdoor camping gear. This set includes all the cooking essentials for your next adventure.   Buy at Amazon

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