josko Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) I went kayak camping with a Dutch oven master and we ate like kings. It wasn't that much bulkier than 'standard' camp cookery. So now i bought a 10" aluminum GSI Dutch oven and am trying to build up some recipes and related wherewithal.Does anybody here take a dutch oven kayak camping? If yes, I'd love to hear about it: briquettes vs campfire embers, favorite recipes, staging multicourse dinners, etc. Edited October 24, 2014 by josko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Josko:On the trip where a Dutch oven was used, was it a cast iron or aluminum? I have used one on a kayak camping trip since I don't use campfires when backpacking or kayak camping, but I have used cast iron Dutch ovens in other settings. They are quite versatile and can make wonderful meals. Many, many resources on the Net about cooking/using many types of Dutch ovens.Ed LawsonWho even used a reflector oven long ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josko Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 GSI makes an aluminum 10" Dutch oven that fits into a 10" hatch and nests nicely with other stuff. They work well with charcoal briquettes, which are sort of halfway between a stove and campfire.I understand they're a staple of dude WW rafting trips out west, but not so common for sea kayaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I have not ever used a Dutch oven for kayak camping but used one years ago. Husband bought me one along with a lovely tripod for Christmas last year and I am ashamed to say that I haven't used it yet. Main reason is that it seems to me to be great for use when you have things that need long, slow cooking, soups and stews and lots of time to sit around the campfire. Most of my kayak camping food preparation is for things that need to be made and eaten within 45 min to an hour (prep time to bowl time). What I would like to bring camping would be a pressure cooker and I see that they make one for camping. Pressure cookers though are such a tricky/dangerous piece and must be kept sparkling clean (so the vent hole doesn't get blocked) so I have not yet bought one. Would love to hear if anyone is using a pressure cooker camping. That would really speed up the cook time of foods and also save on fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Crouse Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Someone I know had the GSI pressure cooker loved it..... until he had to clean it at camp.We have a GSI wok that works great but we plan our meals to bring the wok or the cook set, not both. I suspect the Dutch oven would be similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Maybe this will work?Sorry. Link will not work. Edited October 26, 2014 by alcoons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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