8 Portable Camping Kitchens for the Wilderness or the Tailgate Party

Anyone who has ever been camping understands that there's just something weirdly satisfying about sharing a meal that was prepared on a messy picnic table, cooked over an open fire (with a few ashes for extra flavor), and eaten with dirt-covered hands. Maybe the joy comes from the smoky taste of all the food, or maybe it's just the novelty of camp cooking. Whatever it is, it's freaking delicious.

But preparing a camping meal for a group of people can be a tall task, especially when you're fighting for table space or struggling to find all the utensils. Being organized should not be overlooked, especially when there are hungry mouths to feed. Enter the camping kitchen: a portable cooking station with space to keep your food, stove, knives, and pots and pans all within reach and neatly organized.

Our friends at Best Products put together this list of recommendations for the best camping kitchens—from simple to deluxe—that will have your friends and family raving about their next outdoor meal, no matter if you're at a tailgate, a picnic, or sitting by the fireside at your favorite campsite. All of them fold up to nice, compact shapes, which makes them perfect for storing in the back of an SUV or the bed of a pickup truck.