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27 Must-Have Camping Items That Won’t Break The Bank

1. A timeless cast-iron pan that will honestly outlive you. Cooking all sorts of meat and veggies over the fire will be easy as can be and, not for nothing, quite picturesque.

Promising review: "Take good care of it and this cast-iron pan is indestructible. I use this on the glass and gas stove, in the oven, on the grill, on the camp stove, in the campfire, and in an Ooni oven. Clean with steel wool or a salt scrub as needed, stable oil rub regularly between uses, and re-season as needed. As good as day one, if not better, with years of use." —Naveed Naficy

Get a 10.25-inch pan from Amazon for $19.90 (also available in seven other sizes).

Continue reading to learn more, written by Rachel Dunkel.

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September 30, 2024

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Rachel Dunkel is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. Get in touch with her at racheldunkel.freelance@gmail.com.

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