Camping & Outdoor

Off-road Camping – Camping with a View

Camping means: doors open, world on. Suddenly, only what has carried everyday life for millennia matters: fire, food, shelter, and a place to lie down. With an off-road camper, it’s a bit like Stone Age meets high-tech—just more comfortable. When you’re out and about, you’ll find a home anywhere as long as your outdoor and camping gear reliably has your back.

Cooking over an Open Fire

The evening starts promisingly: in the carbon-steel fire & grill bowl, the first sparks dance while sausages and vegetables turn on skewers over the flames. Cutlery and spices are close at hand in the Tool Roll Mini and Tool Roll Spice—little helpers that bring more order to camping gear than some kitchen cabinets at home.

Some swear by the old cowboy tradition: the Dutch oven. Layered meat or stew simmers away in iron as if it had never done anything else. Around it: tripod, lid lifter, pot stand—an ensemble worthy of any Western. And if you want to dive deeper, flip through the cookbook and stumble upon recipes that tell more stories than any supermarket box.

Camping Can Be Comfortable, Too

It’s not just about food outdoors. At some point, you’ll want a shower—especially after rain and mud have tested clothes and mood. A shower tent with matching floor offers privacy and a touch of luxury between trees and bushes. After the shower, the comfy camping chair beckons, made even softer and warmer with a seat pad: rugged waxed cotton or nylon on the outside, warming loden felt on the inside. A combo that’s weatherproof and cozy at the same time.

Cooking When It’s Nasty Out

Cooking works perfectly well without a campfire—which is extremely practical in bad weather or when you’re very hungry. Unfurl the awning, and at the rear of the vehicle unfold the aluminum table with two levels for extra order: the stove sizzles on top; ingredients sit below—dry and ready to grab. Peel and chop away.

Organization and Storage

Transformer boxes stand ready for supplies and dishes. With lids and metal feet, they quickly become tables; add a seat cushion and they’re stools when visitors drop by. Stainless-steel cups filled with something cool next to them—and the afternoon is set. Maybe someone strings up a hammock and throws a tarp over it—who could resist a little afternoon nap?

For more robust storage options that perfectly complement your off-road setup, visit our transport boxes section.

Practical Camping Accessories

In between, the unsung heroes shine: the mobile sink from Koma.Land, the collapsible bowl for washing vegetables or watering the dog, and the universal bucket for everything—from trash bags and wet shoes to dirty laundry. These are the practical things you only start to appreciate once they’re there.

Evening Vibes in Camp

As darkness falls, the fire blazes, the kerosene storm lantern casts a warm glow, and the stars glitter overhead. Voices soften, flashlights point the way—to the tent, the hammock, or the nearest bush. And in the end, one feeling remains: being outside, connected, free.

What You Should Know About Camping Gear

What’s the minimum camping gear I need?

Tent, sleeping bag, gas stove, cutlery, spices, and a headlamp are the must-haves for getting by outdoors. If you’re traveling by car or van, you naturally have more space and can add a table and chairs plus, ideally, an organization system like transformer boxes. Everything else is the icing on the cake and simply makes the adventure more comfortable.

If you’re out longer, small things with big impact matter: a headlamp for safe paths in the dark, a shower tent for privacy, a fire bowl for warmth and cooking. Add a sink, dry-separation toilet, bowl, and a practical bucket for the stuff that would otherwise roll around camp.

Which camping accessories make sense depends on how you live outdoors: minimalist or with more comfort. There’s no one-size-fits-all packing list, needs and storage differ. Browsing our category will surely reveal plenty of handy items you’ll later wonder how you ever managed without.

What else counts as practical camping accessories?

Practical camping accessories are the things you easily forget at first but don’t want to miss outside. These include an axe or saw to prep firewood and a sturdy line that can serve as a clothesline, a guyline for the tarp, or a repair helper.

Equally important is a first-aid kit; it sits unobtrusively in your gear but is indispensable for cuts, insect bites, or sprains. Tip: store it so it’s always within reach and doesn’t disappear into the depths of the vehicle.

It’s also smart to bring a small daypack. Especially with off-roaders, you may experience this: the vehicle is out of action for a quick workshop visit and suddenly it’s a hotel night instead of camping.

How can I cook over an open fire?

With a carbon-steel fire bowl, sturdy grill skewers, and a hunter’s pan on a pan stand. Vegetables, meat, or bread—anything you’d fry at home also works over flames. Important: wait until the biggest flames have died down and there’s a good bed of coals; that keeps food crispy without burning. Alternatively, charcoal works great.

If you prefer it traditional, use a Dutch oven in or over the fire, hang it from a tripod, or cook on a griddle. That’s how you get dishes that taste like adventure. Cooking outside isn’t just practical; it sets the mood—the crackle of wood is part of the magic.

May I make a fire with the Nakatanenga fire bowl anywhere?

Unfortunately, no. Only light fires where it’s allowed: designated spots, private property with permission, or regions without wildfire risk. A fire bowl increases safety, but consideration for nature and neighbors always applies. Our bowl stands on three legs instead of four—three don’t wobble, no matter how uneven the ground.

The fire bowl ensures no embers touch the ground and reduces flying sparks—protecting meadow, forest, and soil. Still, always check ahead of time whether open fires are allowed in the area. The bowl increases safety but doesn’t replace common sense.

What are the best things to cook when camping?

Quick and hearty: chili, pasta, veggie stir-fries, or sausages on skewers. Classics like stick bread or pancakes are especially fun over a fire. If you have more time, make stew or layered meat in the Dutch oven.

What matters less than the recipe is the atmosphere. Almost everything tastes better outside. Go for dishes that need little prep and work with simple gear. If cooler space is tight, lean on unchilled produce or tins.

When should I use a Dutch oven, hunter’s pan, camping stove, or griddle?

Dutch oven: for stews, braises, and bread. Hunter’s pan: ideal for frying over the fire, compact and foldable. Camping stove: when you need speed or fires are banned. Griddle: big surface for meat, veggies, and tortillas.

The beauty is how they complement each other. The stove handles morning coffee while the Dutch oven slow-cooks the roast. Depending on destination, duration, and weather, choose what to bring—often it’s worth running two systems in parallel.

Which spices should I pack for the outdoor kitchen?

Salt, pepper, paprika, dried vegetable stock, and garlic powder are enough to rescue any dish outside. Add chili for heat or herbs for freshness. Packed in a spice roll, everything stays dry and easy to reach.

If you lean gourmet, add versatile blends: a BBQ rub for meat, Mediterranean herbs for vegetables, or curry for stews. Save space with a few universal spices. In the end, taste rules—everything’s better outdoors.

Dutch oven or grill—which is better for outdoor cooking?

Grill and Dutch oven are a team. The grill delivers quick results (sausages, vegetables, steak); the Dutch oven takes patience and rewards with layered meat, bread, or hearty stews. The choice depends more on hunger than hardware.

A grill is perfect for spontaneous meals or feeding many at once. The Dutch oven invites waiting, storytelling, and cozy togetherness—like a campfire with a built-in kitchen. With both, you stay flexible.

Which recipes work best in a Dutch oven?

Layered meat is the classic—slow-cooked and full of flavor. Also popular: chili con carne, bread, goulash, casseroles, or sweet desserts like crumble. Anything that needs time and steady heat is right at home in a Dutch oven.

The advantage: layer ingredients, put the lid on, coals on top and underneath—done. While the Dutch oven works, you can enjoy camp, conversations, or stargazing. Heat management takes practice; a Dutch-oven cookbook helps fine-tune it.