stove with phone

Here are some fun suggestions from restaurant owner Peter Hoffman via the Wall Street Journal. His mission was to "test gear for the ambitious campside cook." He had us at the bio lite stove that generates enough electricity to charge your phone; it also uses the heat to power a turbine that can stimulate the flame. 

There are also other grills the articles takes a look at, but regarding other equipment, we really liked a foldable cutting board that stores a chef's knife inside as well as a lightweight pot with a heat-resistant silicone handle. This is a video, so you can see the equipment being used.

And while we're on the subject, here are some popular online recipes specifically targeted for picnics and outdoor cooking.