Five tips on gas stoves and cooking outdoors – your al fresco kitchen

Aufnahme eines Primus-Kochers, der gerade mit einem Feuerzeug angezündet wird.

Published on: 06.12.2023Updated on: 20.11.2024

Meals taste even better when cooked outdoors. But what recipes can you cook over a fire and which are better on a gas stove? And can you get ready-made meals without palm oil? We’ve got the answers and tips you need.

There’s no better way to wrap up an adventure than with a hot meal cooked al fresco over a fire or gas stove. But what recipes work well for this? And which stove is the best? Here, you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about cooking outdoors.

Eine Person entflammt gerade den Primus-Brenner. — Photo © Jonas Jäggy

Gas stoves or benzine stoves – which is better?

That depends on the adventure you’ve got planned. Before you set off, check, for instance, to see if you can buy the relevant fuel in the country you’re going to. If you’re using a gas stove, the burner has to fit on the cartridges available there. Benzine cookers work no matter the altitude, but they take a comparatively large amount of work to maintain.

Ein Tupperware voller selbst gemachter Müesliriegel. — Photo © Dinah Brunner

How can I make my own food to eat while out and about?

There are all kinds of options open to you! Campfire bread and one-pot dishes like risotto or polenta with dried mushrooms and tomatoes (not the kind preserved in oil) are classic choices. Homemade muesli bars are also easy to put together. Our blog contains lots of different recipe ideas.

Eine brennende Bushbox steht auf dem Boden. — Photo © Jonas Jäggy

What are the benefits of a bushbox over a fire?

Bushboxes offer three perks compared to fires: you need less wood, the pan stand is integrated into the system and, when used correctly, you’ll leave no lasting damage to the natural world.

Über einem offenen Feuer werden zwei Schlangenbrote gebrätelt. — Photo © Jonas Jäggy

What’s an easy way to make a campfire?

Ideally, choose a pre-existing fire pit: setting up a new one has a major impact on the natural landscape. You can get the initial flames underway quickly with the right kindling and a fire steel.

Eine offene Packung eines Fertigmenus von Trek’n Eat. — Photo © Jonas Jäggy

Can you buy ready-made meals without palm oil?

All Transa’s ready-made meals are free from palm oil. However, you can also prepare your own ready-to-eat food to enjoy outdoors. True, it’ll take a little longer to cook than the pre-made versions, but you can choose which ingredients it contains.