Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
The Granola-Guy Approved Car Camping and Cooking Setup
12
items I'm someone whose ideal weekend involves packing up, hitting a dirt road, and waking up to the smell of pine trees and fresh-brewed coffee. I’ve refined my car-camping setup down to a science. You don’t need to pay a pretty penny to enjoy premium, co...
Sections
2
Camp Kitchen setup
Camp Shelter, Comfort, and Utility
Camp Kitchen setup
Non-stick coatings scrape off and leach into your food when bounced over backcountry washboard roads. A cast-iron Lodge handles campfire coals, sears over propane, and lasts a lifetime with basic salt-and-oil maintenance.
Lodge 10.25" Cast Iron Skillet: Preseasoned, Tarnish & Heat-Resistant, Gas & Electric Compatible, 6" Handle
$350 rotomolded coolers are marketing overkill for weekend dispersed trips. Pre-chill this chest with frozen jugs the night before, and it holds ice and food cold for 3 to 4 days across backcountry loops.
A classic Igloo cooler
Durable, food-safe BPA-free poly container with a reversible on/off spigot. Park it on your tailgate or camp table for an instant hand-washing and dish-rinse station.
Reliance Aqua-Tainer Water Storage Container 7 Gallon
This kit has everything you'd need for a weekend of eating well. Knives and cutting board for prep work, Spatula and spoon for the stove and all the utensils needed for yourself and some friends.
Destination Kitchen Set 24
The AeroPress Go uses micro-filters and gentle air pressure to pull a clean cup in about two minutes. When you finish, pop the spent coffee "puck" straight into your trash bin and give the rubber seal a quick wipe. The chamber, plunger, scoop, stirre...
The Aeropress Go Travel Coffee Press
The classic workhorse. Cranks out 20,000 total BTUs with reliable wind baffles, easily fitting a 10" and 12" pan side by side. Clean, simple burner mechanics that run on standard 16 oz green propane bottles without fuss.
Coleman Cascade Classic Camp Stove
Camp Shelter, Comfort, and Utility
I love my rooftop tent, but rooftop tents trap your rig at camp; a freestanding ground dome frees your vehicle to explore trailheads without tearing down shelter. The Kelty Basecamp provides plenty of space for activities and has been a tried and tru...
Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4 Tent
The Exped Versaluxe is perfect for when you are focusing on comfort while not breaking the bank. Sure, there are cheaper mats out there, but do you really want to gamble on your sleep? Plus the removable cover means it's easy to clean while you're un...
Exped Versaluxe Sleeping Pad | REI Co-op
IP67 waterproof-rated, 400 lumens, and fully rechargeable via standard USB off your vehicle’s 12V inverter or power bank. Eliminates loose AAA battery waste completely.
Black Diamond Spot 400-R Rechargeable Headlamp | REI Co-op
Standard nylon sag chairs ruin posture around the fire. Spring-action hydraulic shocks let this chair rock smoothly on gravel, dirt tracks, and uneven riverbanks. It's wallet friendly but it's not a basic B.
GCI Outdoor RoadTrip Rocker Chair | REI Co-op
What good is gear if you have nowhere to store it? This is the ultimate low-cost modular overlanding container. Heavy-duty resin holds your stove, dry pantry, and cooking utensils safe from dust, while the recessed top doubles as a field prep table.
HDX 27 gal. Tough Storage Tote in Black and Army Green 999-27G-HDX-AG
Traditional mummy bags can feel constricting when car camping or sleeping on a wide pad. The Wawona Bed gives you shoulder and hip room to roll naturally without compressing insulation. Its synthetic fill resists condensation dampness, while the wrap...
The North Face Wawona Bed Sleeping Bag 20F Synthetic