Building a Simple Camp Kitchen: Cast Iron Cookware + Flatpack Firepit Grill
You don't need a full camp kitchen trailer to eat well at camp — just a solid heat source and cookware that can handle it. Here's how a cast iron skillet set and a flatpack firepit grill cover almost everything from a quick fry-up to a slow dinner over coals.
Flatpack Firepit Grill
The Flatpack Firepit Grill is a fold-flat stainless steel firepit and grill combo — the style popularised in Japan and Taiwan for easy, low-impact open-fire cooking. Stack firewood or use natural charcoal briquettes, let it burn down, and cook.
- All stainless steel construction
- Camp Firepit mode — 3 second setup, just the firepit
- Camp Fire Mode — 5 second setup, legs attached to the grill top to cook directly over open coals
- Camp Cooking Mode — 20 second setup, stainless base plus adjustable grill top for a full cooking rig
- Overall size: 34cm x 41cm x 32.5cm; weight 8.5kg; packs into an included bag
Cast Iron 3-Piece Frying Pans
The Cast Iron 3-Piece Skillet Set covers the range from a quick breakfast to a proper steak dinner, indoors on the stove or straight over the fire.
- 6" pan: 25cm x 16cm x 4cm, 700g
- 8" pan: 31cm x 21cm x 5cm, 1300g
- 10" pan: 37cm x 26cm x 6cm, 1900g
- Works on stove, in the oven, or directly over campfire coals or a grill
Putting them together
Get your coals going in the firepit, then drop the smaller cast iron pan on for eggs and bacon while the 10" pan handles the mains once the fire's settled to steady heat. The grill top mode also lets you cook directly over the coals without pans at all — snags, steak, or veggies straight on the grate.
FAQ
Can I use the firepit on a total fire ban day?
No — always check local fire restrictions and total fire ban notices before lighting any fire, including a contained firepit. Rules vary by state, council and season.
Does cast iron need special care camping?
Wipe it out while still warm, avoid harsh detergent, dry it fully, and give it a light oil coating before packing away to stop it rusting between trips.
How much wood or charcoal do I need?
It depends on the cooking time, but a good rule of thumb is to let your fuel burn down to glowing coals before cooking rather than cooking over open flame — it's more controllable and won't scorch your food.
Is the grill height adjustable?
Yes, in Camp Cooking Mode the grill top is adjustable, so you can control how close your food sits to the coals.
