Portable cookware better than a BBQ for foodie campers

We might be fast approaching winter, but the colder weather and shorter days won't stop us from getting outside. An Aussie staple of life is spending weekends away from life's hustle and bustle, pitched up in a tent, and enjoying some campsite cooking.

If you're a fan of such quiet, calm weekends away, we've got the perfect gas and electric-powered cooking gear for you to be the best camp chef in the land.

Whether you enjoy a crispy pizza, perfectly smoked meats, or a morning breakfast barbecue, these are our top picks.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Gozney Tread

$899 | Shop here

If you've always dreamed of deliciously crispy homemade 12-inch pizza on the go, the Gozney Tread is a perfect addition for the road. At just 13.5kg, it's a lightweight, ultra-rugged, and compact gas-powered portable pizza oven designed for all your favourite outdoor adventures, no matter the weather.

Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven

$599.99 | Shop here

An 8-in-1 electric outdoor oven and smoker, the Nina Woodfire Outdoor Oven is designed to let you cook artisan pizzas with wood-fired flavours from the comfort of your backyard, campsite, and beyond. If a flaming pizza oven around your campsite feels a little risky, this is your best bet. A reliable, high-amperage outdoor connection is all you'll need.

Ninja Woodfire Pro XL Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker

$719 | Shop here

The Ninja Woodfire Pro XL Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker is a well-loved piece of equipment, and for good reason. It's a versatile, precise 7-in-1 outdoor electric cooker that grills, smokes, air-fries, roasts, and more. The best thing about the grill is that you can take it on the move and perch it on any sturdy base, but you will need access to an electric mains for use. And if you want a stand, too, Ninja has stand.

Though lightweight enough for one person to carry (18kg), this piece of gear is best suited for those with a bit of extra space in their vehicle, as it's a little on the bulky side. It is weather-resistant for overnight outdoor use, but you can add a cover.

Coleman Classic Camping Stove

$123.59 | Buy here

For simple, outdoor cooking, you don't need much more than a Coleman Classic Camping Stove. It's a popular, two-burner portable propane stove designed for car camping, overnight hikes, and outdoor chefs. It also features adjustable wind-blocking panels to protect the burner during those gusty days.

It's super compact, so it squeezes into a packed car nicely!

Weber Q Q2000N

On sale now from Myer

This mid-sized portable LPG gas barbecue from Weber is the perfect piece of equipment to whip up a BBQ camp breakfast, as tried and tested. Again, you'll need a comfortable amount of car space to take this on the road, but it offers the perfect weekend cooking set-up.

To make barbecuing a breeze, consider investing in a portable barbecue cart to manoeuvre your Weber from home to sand to bush. And you need not worry about leaving it outside as it's highly weather-resistant, designed to withstand year-round use.

Ooni Koda 12

$599 | Shop now

Another one for the pizza enthusiasts is the Ooni Koda 12, a compact, portable gas-powered outdoor pizza oven that cooks up delicious doughy treats in mere minutes.

While the pizza oven can withstand light rain during use, it should not be left exposed to heavy rain unprotected. Using a 100 per cent waterproof Ooni Koda 12 Carry Cover – which also has handles for easy carrying – is recommended when storing it outside, or simply pop it back in the car!

Uniflame Bonfire Pot

$99 | Cosy Camp

For those who prefer a more rustic approach to their cooking, there is the Uniflame Bonfire Pot. It is a durable, Japanese-made stainless steel cooking pot designed for open-flame campfire cooking. It offers excellent heat distribution for camp meals, typically used for stews and roasting.

Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer

On sale now!

The Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer is ideal for camping and outdoorsy trips thanks to its compact design. The glass containers allow for cooking, serving, storing, and reheating food in the same dish. It is suitable for equipped campsites with amenities, as the device is electric and requires a wall outlet for its power pod.

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