Check Out This Super Cool Camp Kitchen Setup: You Won't Believe What's Inside!

[@pamelaklemp5615]

I'm a huge fan of STANLEY ADVENTURE GEAR, have been collecting their gear for years. I put an additional cross body adjustable strap (has clips on each end) using the same metal strap rings that hold the shorter hard handle. Having the second strap allows me to either cross body it on my back or adjust it for a Fanny Pack style keeping both hands free when porting my kayak or for a short day hike. I put a multi tool, flat military style Can Opener and a flat Wood Stove w/Waterproof Matches in mine. Also a mini Spatula and Long Handle Spoon. Otherwise my setup is virtually identical to yours! I mainly use mine for Fishing and Kayaking day trips, or a quick trip to our local parks for that easy SUNSET 🌇 COOK UP. WORKS GREAT👍!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m stealing the strap idea!

[@pamelaklemp5615]

@@dadbudgetadventures l knew you'd like 👍 knowing about that one. The strap I use is actually an old Camera Bag strap that has a SHOULDER PAD for that extra comfort factor. You're right, that box can be a little heavy if you're foot traveling for very long 😉.

[@stevelyons2744]

A can of gel alcohol. Slow to boil, but good for warming 'readies'. Flexible cutting board or bandana for a clean work area. Fill a spice bottle with bacon fat. A no stick coating for the pan and a flavor boost. Some popcorn for evening snack. Shelf stable and likes bacon fat.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great ideas. Thanks!

[@carmenmartinez2882]

Opinel knife, some of the best budget friendly knives, takes less space than Mora knife which are also great knives. Can opener and weather proof matches.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great suggestions!

[@jameskelly1680]

Nice! Seems like you could fit a small cutting board in the bottom, with a sharp knife. Or, if you could find one that will fit, one of those rectangular aluminum baking trays would make a nice plate. The one I use is about 9x12x1, so probably too big for this lunch box. But if you could find one, it would be cool. If not, just fold up a few paper plates and stick them in there. I saw someone do that with a homemade MRE and that is a genius idea. To go along with your spices, a very small bottle of oil, or some of those individual packets of oil would be good for cooking.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great suggestions!

[@onlyinparadise4613]

IKEA APTITLIG Cutting board (bamboo 9½x6 ") costs $3.99 😉

[@pprigge75]

I have been watching these videos and have been wanting to do one that is coffee + food, glad I found you!

[@wanderingcalamity360]

@@dadbudgetadventures Walmart sells a 4 pack of thin, flexible plastic cutting boards that are perfect for stuff like this. Take one and cut it down to fit the lunch box.

[@stephendickinson4647]

You can put a stainless steel cup with folding handles that will fit on bottom of the Stanley cook set. Also cut a green scrub cloth in a circle to fit in bottom of that cup.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great ideas!

[@onlyinparadise4613]

Daiso sells a stainless steel cup with handles that replaces the green cup for $4.25! Fits inside the Stanley cook set. I got myself one 😁

[@carmenmartinez2882]

I put a Sea to Summit silicone collapsable kettle with a GSI silicone collapsable cup inside, use it to boil water, instant oatmeal, noodle soup etc, use the cup to eat or drink, collapses to almost nothing, cup fits perfectly inside kettle when collapsed. I prefer french press for coffee thus I indulge myself by taking a bit of space fitting a Zyliss french press cup, is small plastic double wall but unlike the Stanley green cup it has a lid keeping coffee warmer and free of bugs, inside the cup a ziplock with grinned coffee another one with powder milk for coffee or cereal, GSI Spice Missile holds 6 spices, very small but big enough for about 3 meals, if you get 2 you’ll have 12 spices or double up on your favorite ones and still takes less room than the one you have. Iclimb mini solo folding table, fits perfectly inside and when unfolded gives you extra room to place things or use it as a windscreen on its side just anchor it on its side by putting a rock on the legs to keep it up, use it as a tray on your lap while eating etc I have found tons of uses for this little table. Great video thanks.

[@gohammergo]

Commenting to help the channel. 😊 Good ideas. I'd add a Swiss army knife and a way to light the stove. I imagine you have water with you too? You could fill the thermos with water to use for making the coffee? Maybe a roll of lifesavers for an after dinner treat, and a roll of tums if the dinner isn't a great one. 😊

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great ideas! See, you did more than just help the algorithm, you added good content!

[@Shantelle6253]

I put a flashlight in everything 😂 but I'd go with a hands-free headlamp for this particular setup

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s a great idea. Never know when you’re going to be cooking in the dark

[@Shantelle6253]

@@dadbudgetadventures starting a campfire and making coffee before the sun is completely up is much easier with a headlamp 🤣

[@dadbudgetadventures]

@@Shantelle6253 for sure. It’s the only way to properly enjoy that sunrise!

[@chriswilson9230]

With the room, I can put one of my small collapsible lanterns. Maybe 2” square and 3” tall.

[@jamesmiller6834]

A definite yes on a headlamp

[@djschultz1502]

Great idea. I have been using a tool bag that has separate compartments for organizing what I take and it has been great for me. I may have to try this, I have an old Stanley lunch box I picked up at a rummage a few years ago for 50 cents and didn't have really a use for it but for 50 cents you have to grab it. Now I know what to do with it. Thanks for your video.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s awesome! What a cool score. Sometimes you find that perfect thing and don’t figure out it’s use until later. Let me know how it turns out!

[@wendyvancamp1738]

I've been looking at the stanley lunch box coffee station videos, but using this box for a small chuck box is a much better idea than a simple coffee station. As an artist and writer, I travel to events and end up cooking on the road often. I'm thinking of tucking a mini kitchen in one of these boxes for my car. I couldn't fly with it, but for road trips it would be awesome. As for extra gear, I'd include a long spoon set. Great for stiring food in your pots and for eating out of backpacking food pouches, a small cutting board, hand cranked coffee grinder, canister for coffee beans. Love your spice pouch, but I agree it is too large. There are little round ones with four or five spices that would have a better form factor for your small box. I'm glad to see the stanley two cup cook set fits! I had wondered about that and feel it is a much better choice than the usual thermos.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah I have a little retooling to do to perfect this. Good idea about the long spoons. So many great suggestions coming in on this one lately.

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

I’ve seen small cutting boards at the Dollar store that should fit.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

@@oxxnarrdflame8865 that’s something to consider. Or a roll up cutting sheet.

[@WhatAndyDoes]

You can take a larger plastic cutting board and just cut it to fit and then make the rest into other smaller boards for other kits.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

@@WhatAndyDoes great idea!

[@2Cav_Vet]

Great video...I realized I have most of everything there, just not organized! Thanks!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@thaliahelene]

Couple teabags, small wrapped bar of hotel soap, some aluminum foil folded, one of those sealed cylinders with antihistamine, Imodium, aspirin, couple sugar packets, folded paper shop towel, rolled plastic grocery sack, quart ziplock bag. Sack is in case you find berries or chanterelles or something…

[@thaliahelene]

Oh, and an anti poison ivy wipe.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great suggestions!

[@wardrobelion]

Soap sheets would be more compact

[@roysonparsons3300]

Nice job! I like several of your ideas. There are a few other KZbinrs who have posted similar videos using the Stanley lunch box, I’m building my own based on a combination of ideas. One observation, everyone seems to dedicate a lot of space to drip coffee setups. I personally am happy to drink instant coffee when camping, and it takes a fraction of the space. (just one or two vials of the spice containers.) This leaves me room for more cooking type pans. The area that I’m working on is what kind of foodstuffs pack well, and won’t require refrigeration. So things like canned spam, maybe freeze dried food or powdered soup. It’s a work in progress. Thank you for posting this.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

You’re welcome. The best thing about building these kits is the freedom to design it for what you prefer. So many options!

[@daveh7720]

I'd add a little bottle of dish soap to that kit, and a small (18 inches square or so) waterproof ground sheet to lay out stuff while cooking, and a place to drain pots and dishes during cleanup. Also an idea for a later video: I'd like to see what spices you end up with for your spice kit.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great suggestions!

[@alanbierhoff6831]

Pro Tip: Have you looked into the litehouse brand freeze dried herbs I’ve found them online (and when I say “online” we all know where I’m talking about 😂) but also at wallyworld and some grocery stores. You’ll never have an excuse for not having garlic, ever again 😂

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I definitely need to look into that.

[@SMafam5]

Most would suggest a multitool but I love a simple folding knife like the Victorinox serrated “tomato” knife - a slightly rounded tip. I like the French nogent can opener - small & mighty but I guess even smaller would be those flat army can openers…almost the size of a razor blade. Some would put in a multitool like a corkscrew/bottle opener. My favorite utensils would have to be the gerber spoon/lifter/tongs combo or a simple silicone narrow scraper - to get all the last goodness out of a jar. And of course those tiny scrapers for help with cleaning food off before wiping….perhaps with those tiny towelette tabs (size of a large mint) that grow with water.

[@SMafam5]

Oh and for cleaning I prefer a green scrubber cut into smaller sections or a lunatec cloth. And tiny silicon mini mits or a silicone hot pad is multipurpose.

[@SMafam5]

A flat packed firebox stove if you like cooking with wood (& stainless steel pot). And for sure in addition to a bic lighter or similar, a flint/steel with Bigfoot bushcraft fire plug starters.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great ideas! Gonna need to do all of that.

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Nice kit. I’m sure you’ll add items as you use it. I think a remote gas stove would fit , a little more stable. Also add one of those foldable wind screens.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It continues to change as I find things more suitable. I can always take out the thermos and use that space for other stuff if I find it’s just taking up space.

[@stevefe8522]

I agree. I think something like a Kovea Spider would work better than the Primus. And it's about the same size when packed away.

[@thadeadguyu-kno4208]

A lot of the items you have, include extra space. I would add extra first aid, and possibly sanitary or food/survival supplies.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Good ideas. I’m beginning to swap out things here and there to accommodate better space management. It’s getting closer to where I want it to be. Probably could use some personal cleaning items for hand washing and such.

[@thadeadguyu-kno4208]

@@dadbudgetadventures Yeah, It looks like you had a lot of extra space that could help for a bit of "unexpected" long term survival and care.

[@OutdoorsFamilyMan]

Great ideas! A GSI Glacier Cup will nest on the outside of the cookset. Also the green cup is double walled, so if you carefully use a hacksaw to cut at the seam you can essentially separate it into two single wall cups…

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Cool ideas!

[@virginiawestcot3111]

Wish you reached a larger audience you have excellent ideas for campers and RV dwellers. I shared some of your video's but I don't think the people took advantage of the information all you can do is try. ❤

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you so much. I keep putting it out there and my small audience seems to appreciate it. Maybe one day it will grow more!

[@SanJoseBob]

I would add an extra Butane canister. It would fit, laying on its side next to the Stanley Cup in the lid. A little space for some Shortbread cookies……SanJoséBob

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yes! All of that!

[@matthewflinchum5452]

Good idea expanding it from just a coffee set up.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah I don’t see the need for all of this just to make coffee.

[@thomasraney6553]

Mini folding BBQ combo tool, (spatula fork tong), a #8 Opinel, and a mini grill grate. I been carrying all my camp kitchen items in a large canvas tool bag. It’s rather bulky. I like your set up, more compact. I plan on making something similar. Thanks

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great suggestions!

[@alecsandru8588]

The spice kit is 10/10 :)) The knife or multitool is on the belt, but I would add some sort of plates. maybe stainless steel ones to use as a pan if needed. I need to get myself that folding drippy thing!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Good thoughts. I need to look at some kind of plate option.

[@PeterGorrill]

camping trip - weekend. Packing box - 5 days. But still super cool! 👌

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks!

[@skittlemenow]

Not sure what kind of cooking you do when camping but I would include one of those small flexible cutting boards and a mora knife. Maybe take and cut like half a hot pad down and include it. Get the proper material for the hot pad and it could double as a scrubber too. That's just what I would include though. Not sure if those would have use for you.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Absolutely! Great suggestions.

[@truneilson]

For 3.99 Ikea sells a small bamboo cutting board that fits and rest on the lid when the box is open. I bought one today.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I need to go look for that. Would be a great addition.

[@MndScream]

Came to post about a fire source. Not surprised someone beat me to it. Great concept Mr. L. This definitely cover a lot of bases!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. I will be sure to put some fire in the kit 🔥

[@longswordguy]

A lot of guys build coffee kits into the Stanly Lunchbox and they build a roll up table top for the lid. Just a thought.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’ve seen that and thought about doing just that. Might be part of the improvements down the line.

[@vnw06]

very cool idea, i am playing around with something similar for a work van. wonder if it is worth putting in something like a backpacker's pantry meal. idea being you arrive late somewhere you have a meal pretty much ready to go

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Definitely an option! I like that idea.

[@BIGMINION502]

Thanks I like the concept. I plan to do something similar

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s a pretty cool little kit. It does tend to get heavy but it’s good for car camping.

[@sherriwilson8120]

Nice idea. Can't wait to see you give it a try. Good luck with your adventure.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. We will make that happen soon!

[@Olyphoto7]

Great ideas. I have a similar spice organizer and had to add a bunch of small spice tins because I use lots of different spices when I cook. I do limit what I bring based on my planned menu.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That makes sense. Would be cool to have several that can swap out.

[@1978jasondickerson]

Did you have a link to that spice organizer by chance?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

@@1978jasondickerson at the time I posted that video the item was not available. I will check again to see if it has returned.

[@1978jasondickerson]

Ok thanks! Definitely would like to get one. I've added several of the things you've reviewed to my gear list! Lol

[@jesseduncan9612]

Very interesting. I keep a similar kit in my work car. I have the same Stanley two cup cook set and Primus stove. I have instant coffee and creamer, but think I'm going to try the pour over coffee maker. My brother in law suggested a pour over coffee maker after hearing me complain about no coffee maker in a motel room in lost wages last year. I just ordered one of the flask, but it won't be going in my work car. Just in case my boss see's this.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Pour over is a good and easy approach for fresh brew. Watch a couple KZbin videos about it first because there are a couple things to learn so you can make it right. If the boss sees the flask tell him that’s where you store cleaning solution 😉

[@FredFreiberger-pk6wc]

Looks like a good fishing or overnight box for one I am going to make a tool box into a chuck box thanks for sharing

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I did a full size chuck out of a vintage tool box and I love it. Good choice there.

[@FredFreiberger-pk6wc]

@dadbudgetadventures I have a couple of the heavy-duty plastic boxes one has a similar style top like the Stanley lunch box I have a six and a 8 inch cast iron skillet I would like to carry one of them with me I also have a small cold handle I am restoring . I will be making a Stanley box as soon as I aquire one also

[@dadbudgetadventures]

@@FredFreiberger-pk6wc it’s hard to beat that box as a foundation piece.

[@michaelconrad7301]

I have a SnackleBox™for food, an old tacklebox with space for food, condiments in all the little compartments (repurposed from fast-food restaurants), drink mixes (cocoa, etc.) snacks,etc. Would pair well with your chuckbox, which I like a whole lot. I would add a paring knife (fashion a small sleeve with tape cardboard to avoid being cut when fumbling around in the dark; a small P38 Army can opener for any canned goods you may pick up; I use a small red plastic backpacking cutting board made by Coghlan's (found in most low-end camping sections of sporting goods stores. If not a paring knife, a mini-rectractable bx cutter is helpful for opening food pouches, etc. A tip I picked up from eating MREs in the military - don't open pouches at the top, slice along the edge, you don't need a long spoon to reach the food at the bottom of the pouch and it's less messy.

[@chuckhiccox8086]

Very cool, wish I had that back when I work outside. Great job

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you! It’s such a blue collar guy thing!

[@sandybachar6975]

So cool!! Love this! Glad I found your channel!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you. I’m glad you’re here!

[@ottopartz1]

I'd put one or two of the lightweight IKEA kitchen towels or something similar inside a Ziploc bag. The compressed towels are nice, but nothing beats an actual towel to use as a hot pad, to clean yourself or a spill in a hurry, and they come in real handy in a first aid situation. Plus the extra weight is negligible.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great insight. Thanks!

[@hunterluxton5976]

Fantastic video. Gave me some great tips. I bought the lunch box last week. ❤

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Cool! It’s kind of a perfect container for this kind of project.

[@johnhuttenberger6278]

Love it! How about a flatter pan to cook bacon and eggs for breakfast. Otherwise nice kit!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I need to get one of those small rectangular skillets I keep seeing. That would be perfect.

[@Sides1160]

Nice setup. I would add a firebox stove.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That would be nice

[@thefoggymountainwitch]

I really like the kitchen - box! But what is with some kind of a lighter / matches?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Definitely need that. Realized it after I was done shooting this.

[@bethcook1576]

Small cutting board and knife

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Good ideas

[@quick2angerslammer]

I love the concept, however the stanley lunch box is a PITA to get here at a reasonable cost. Im currently building up somthing similar, just need a decent bilox

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Amazon with free shipping is the way to go for that. If it’s available. But the foundation piece is up to the individual for sure.

[@quick2angerslammer]

@@dadbudgetadventures they're like $120 here in the UK!

[@roguegypsy7827]

Add a head lamp and some wet wipes. Sugar and creamer

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great suggestions!

[@stevenrldenault7451]

I'm guessing you have seen 'slowbeat' video on his Stanley Lunch box, complete cooking set up. Its called My Stanley Tea Box. He even cuts with the stove in the lunch box.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Have not seen that but I’ll look for it. Sounds pretty cool.

[@kennethwilson8633]

Put in the other pot from that little pan so your coffee doesn’t have to taste like whatever you cook in the Stanley cook set.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s not a bad suggestion. I’ll have to see if it fits.

[@jonim8040]

A small pill organizer for spices.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

That’s a great idea!

[@wardrobelion]

Ghee or coconut oil because multipurpose and solid at 80degrees.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Good idea

[@dianemccasland1420]

Some sort of cooking oil that could fit in or in one of the spice containers!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great idea!

[@ZTRAVLR]

GREAT SET UP, GOOD IDEAS THERE, ALL U HV SEEM TO WRK FINE...Z

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you!

[@oldgeekster1]

Will the newer version "Stanley Wildfare Go 2 cup cookset" fit in your setup? (just slightly wider)...

[@dadbudgetadventures]

I’m not sure. I have seen that it has a slightly different shape.

[@Rooster0529]

Lighter!

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Of course!

[@talkterry1207]

Nice 👍🏼

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks!

[@krisqueen5939]

😊

[@dadbudgetadventures]

😎

[@josephstewart1155]

I’ve always had some kinda lighter in all my small kits or someway to start a fire just a idea

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great point. Every kit needs a lighter.

[@onlyinparadise4613]

Nice spice kit! Where did you get that?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It’s from Amazon. It’s cool but way bigger than I needed for this kit. Would be great for a full camp kitchen though.

[@mikehankins8438]

A folding chefs knife.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Good idea. I just happen to have one of those.

[@jacktough]

Nice 🍻

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks!

[@svoffcay9231]

Verycool

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thank you

[@randallpeck-cl4tl]

Add a g2 nano from firebox.

[@dadbudgetadventures]

A compact wood stove would make a cool addition

[@annelemaitre302]

A lighter and / or matches

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yep. Completely left out a fire starter.

[@juliaredifer2904]

Few different ways to start fires, lighters

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Definitely

[@wanderingcalamity360]

The GSI Glacier cups (or Ozark trail clones) nest almost perfectly on the outside of the Stanley 2 cup adventure pot. Put a scrub pad between them and you'll have a solid fit that doesn't rattle. You can take the plunger from a cheap IKEA or Walmart clone French press and it'll fit the inside of either the glacier cup or the Stanley pot almost perfectly. I cut the push rod down, heated and hammered the end flat, and drilled it to accept a split ring rather than keep the plastic knob it came with, but you do you. I, personally, like to have a dedicated kitchen knife for cutting so I don't have to worry about my main utility knife potentially bring contaminated with something and spreading it to my food. If you just need a cheap little paring knife, you can get those minimalist fishing knives in the wally world camp section that will get the job done and come with a low profile plastic sheath. I mentioned the flexible cutting board hack in another comment thread, but I should mention that they work pretty well, even in the field. Having a hard, flat surface to put it on helps considerably, though. Who makes the spice kit?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great ideas. I’m not sure of the manufacturer of the spice kit, I believe it was generic.

[@wanderingcalamity360]

@@dadbudgetadventures Thank you.

[@kuzinit989]

put a mora knife in there , maybe a can opener

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Great ideas. I think I have just the items on hand.

[@kuzinit989]

maybe a real fork and spoon to@@dadbudgetadventures

[@carmenmartinez2882]

Opinel knife, takes less space and just as good if not better.

[@kuzinit989]

cant use it for bushcrafe firebilding, @@carmenmartinez2882

[@dadbudgetadventures]

@@carmenmartinez2882 I have one that I love. They make a really good knife.

[@GSIOutdoorsLLC]

☕🤙

[@dadbudgetadventures]

❤️

[@boxed_ocelot]

Tongs?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Good suggestion. Maybe a small set like ice cube tongs would be a good fit.

[@boxed_ocelot]

Good from an “iced coffee” standpoint as well as other uses in the kitchen. @@dadbudgetadventures

[@NilZed1]

@@dadbudgetadventuresor chopsticks if you can manage them.

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Awsum!!!!!!!!!! “;-)”

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Thanks!

[@borissorkin8819]

A Knife?

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Yeah I felt like an idiot when I realized I hadn’t included one.

[@jerrybustin6679]

You have no place to carry your food. So you have to have another bag/ container for your food

[@dadbudgetadventures]

There is room in the thermos if you’re carrying a small amount of uncooked items but this is more about an easy to maintain kitchen than a full service solution. I usually have my big chuck box and a cooler when I’m camping. This would be much easier to keep up with.

[@enanry]

Bic lighter

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Absolutely

[@bccurtis]

too much plastic

[@dadbudgetadventures]

It does help keep the weight down. This thing is already heavy.

[@erikacosta5400]

Omg that loud

[@dadbudgetadventures]

Loud? The whole thing or some part of it?