Welcome to the Kitchen Prep section. The backcountry kitchen of your dreams starts here.

Choosing a Kitchen

Use these tips to set up a convenient and safe backcountry kitchen.

Start with Clean-Up in Mind

Nobody likes to clean up, but if you can establish a kitchen that helps make cleaning easier, then you’re already halfway there. Find an elevated place to hang a water bladder, so people can wash their hands and fill up water bottles and pots. If you’re cooking in a large group, dig a 6-inch-deep hole 200 feet away from the kitchen (and away from where you’re sleeping) to act as a sump...