Bethany's Camp Kitchen
What are the dimensions of a single Camp Chef Sherpa bag?
If you love your Camp Chef storage table as much as I love mine, you've undoubtedly had some fun arranging and storing your favorite portable cookware. For those who wonder which types of pots, pans and cooking accessories fit best, I've put together a few pictures on the subject.
A single Camp Chef storage bag is 11.5 inches across, 13 inches deep and 8 inches tall. Multiply that by four bags, and you can fit a SHOCKING number of items into your Camp Chef storage table. Here's how I utilize that space! |
A 4 quart stock pot plus all this stuff will fit into a Camp Chef bag
The secret is nesting the mugs into the pot and stuffing the soup and rice mixes around the sides of the pot. I removed the strainer and lid from the bag to show how the contents are nested inside.
Two 10" frying pans plus a ton of food will fit into a Camp Chef bag
The trick is to buy pans with folding handles and stack the flat food pouches inside each pan. In the second photo, I removed a stack of 25 paper plates from the bag to show the contents inside.
How many cans of food will fit into a Camp Chef Sherpa bag?
The answer is 14 cans of food! Eight cans will fit on the bottom layer and six more will fit on top.
What else will fit into a Camp Chef Sherpa bag?
Sixteen boxes of Rice-A-Roni will fit into a single Camp Chef storage bag. (Three packs are laying flat along the bottom of the bag, and 13 packs are arranged on top.) Six large rolls of toilet paper will fit into a single bag!
Which Camp Chef propane stove fits the Camp Chef storage table best? Will a Coleman classic stove fit the Camp Chef system?
Yes, the Camp Chef storage table system will fit a Coleman Classic propane stove. In fact, the Coleman Stove fits better than the Camp Chef Rainer stove I ordered. The Camp Chef Rainer stove sits almost two inches higher than the Coleman.The fit was so tight that it was difficult for me to shove the bags into the unit. I ended up sending the Rainer series stove back. The Coleman fits perfectly, like it was made for the unit. For this picture, I pulled the Coleman stove forward an inch or so. Otherwise, it would have been hidden by the bags.
Coleman Classic Stove: 4.1 x 21.9 x 13.7 inches Camp Chef Rainer Stove: 23.5 x 13 x 5.75-Inch Camp Chef Rainer Combo: 23.5" x 12" x 4.5" Camp Chef Everest Stove: 4.25" H x 23.5" W x 13.5" L |
Some favorite items from my camp kitchen
This 11-inch grill pan fits perfectly into a Camp Chef bag
Why is this my favorite camping pan of all time?
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The Weber "Go Anywhere" Grill is so light and compact!
This light, compact design folds down and packs more neatly than kettle style charcoal grills. I do have a popup propane grill that stands at a comfortable cooking height, but the 50 pound monster is more complicated than it looks in videos and very difficult to shove into my loaded vehicle. I refuse to take that big thing camping!
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This 10 by 16 inch griddle fits over a Weber "Go Anywhere" Grill
I like this carbon steel griddle much better than my old cast iron griddle for many reasons.
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This 10" frying pan with folding handle fits into a Camp Chef bag
I love this lightweight backpacking pan for so many reasons! It's designed for backpacking stoves, but it works just fine on my Coleman classic camp stove. I loved the pan so much that I ordered second one! Both of them fit into a single Camp Chef bag along with tons of food. (See pictures of my yellow bag at the top of this page.)
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These heavy duty telescoping roasting sticks won't break!
These premium roasting sticks are a lot more durable than other plastic models, and the telescoping handle ensures that children won't have to stand too close to the fire while roasting marshmallows. The telescoping handle also ensures that they'll fit easily into a Camp Chef storage bag. Don't get caught with cheap roasting sticks that melt, crack or fall apart!
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These shatterproof steel cups keep coffee hot longer!
These collapsible colanders will fit into a Camp Chef bag
This strainer is even easier to use, but not as flat
All packed for my next vacation!
Thanks for stopping by!
Back in the 90s, my husband took me for my first camping trip along Black River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. I still remember driving five miles into the forest along riverbanks forty feet above the water. As I peered down into the abyss, I imagined stray bears coming for a drink of water and discovering our tent. "What if I have to use the bathroom when you're asleep?' I asked."The bears and coyotes will eat me alive!"
Little did I know, I would get used to sleeping with coyotes howling across the river. I would learn to set off firecrackers before bed to scare potential bears away at night. I would grow to love sunsets on the water and rain drops on my face. I would also battle terrifying storms, blazing hot summers and brutally cold autumn nights. As the years melted away, I lost touch with the wilderness. Dealing with extreme temperatures and relentless mosquitoes became a lot more difficult as I grew older. It took about ten years for me to realize that my safe suburban life lacked adventure and excitement. It was then that I vowed to return to the woods with a meticulously planned tent setup that feels just like home. This blog is dedicated to all the older campers who still brave the forest despite problems with arthritis, back pain, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and more. I'm here to show you that it's still possible to live your best life and remain comfortable far away from home. I'm particularly excited to share tips for tent cooling, mosquito busting, body cleansing and bathroom comfort, as these are the specific challenges that tend to keep us indoors as we age. I look forward to entering my 50s with a renewed lust for life. Because of my return to outdoor living, I have realized that the best moments of my life are not behind me.They are yet to come! |
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