UK camp cooking, kit and fire rules, written up plainly
The whole log
Every entry so far, newest first. Each one answers a single question and lists the sources it was checked against. The weather and pitch fields describe when and where the advice applies, and do not record trips.
Entry 06
No. Camping stoves and barbecues can fill a tent with carbon monoxide. Where to cook instead, what symptoms to watch for, and what to do if someone is affected.
Weather Cold, wet evenings, when cooking inside feels most tempting
Pitch Any tent or awning, with notes for caravans and motorhomes
Entry 05
Five simple one-pot camp meals for a single burner: chilli, tuna pasta, red lentil dhal, sausage and beans, and potato hash, with safe cooking checks.
Weather Dry or breezy, cooking outside and away from the tent
Pitch One burner, one pot, one small table
Entry 04
A camp kitchen kit list that fits in one crate: stove, fuel, pans, cool box, safety gear and washing up, plus the extras you can leave at home.
Weather Pack for wind and rain, and be glad if you do not need it
Pitch A car-camping pitch with room for a low table
Entry 03
A cool box has no fixed safe time. What matters is 8C and four hours. How to pack one, what to eat first, and how to treat leftovers and rice when camping.
Weather Warm spells above all, and sunny pitches with no shade
Pitch Any pitch without a fridge
Entry 02
UK campfire rules depend on the land. What the Countryside Code, Forestry England, Scotland, Wales and Club Sites say about fires, barbecues and camp stoves.
Weather Dry spells above all, though the rules below apply in any weather
Pitch Campsites, forests and open country across the UK
Entry 01
How to choose a camping stove in the UK: gas cartridge, meths or liquid fuel compared, why butane struggles below about 4C, and how to handle gas safely.
Weather Near-freezing nights change the answer, so check the forecast
Pitch Anywhere from a car-camping table to a backpacking pitch
