We found tons of clever new camping essentials at REI — finds from Hydro Flask, Yeti, and Igloo start at $7

Scoop up bowls, utensils, griddles, and coolers.

Key Points

• REI just dropped hundreds of new camping essentials from Yeti, Stanley, Igloo, and more — prices start at just $7. 
• This Yeti food storage container is a great compact pick for just $15. 
• Scoop up a Hydro Flask bowl that doubles as a dog dish, and this camp cutlery set that keeps your utensils together.

With summer in full swing, it’s finally time to go camping. And most home chefs know what that means — coffee by a crackling fire, trailside chili, and warm breakfasts cooked on a cast-iron skillet. In fact, food just tastes better when you’re cooking outdoors, and REI has essential new arrivals for outfitting your camp kitchen. Choose from a collapsible cookset that fits neatly into a camper, an Igloo cooler with a retro vibe, or a Hydro Flask French press that keeps coffee hot for hours.

It won’t be long before you’re packing up the family and heading into the woods, so make sure you’re ready with our picks below. Prices start at just $7.

Best New Outdoor Kitchen Essentials at REI 

• Sea to Summit Camp Cutlery, 3-Piece Set, $7
• Stanley Wildfare Go Two Bowl Prep & Cook Set, $45
• OXO Outdoor Carbon Steel Double-Wide Griddle, $80
• Yeti Daytrip 9-Liter Insulated Box, $145
• ​​Hydro Flask Camp Bowl, $17
• GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Radiant Butane Stove, $95
• Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Insulated French Press, $70
• Yeti Medium Food Storage Container, $15
• Igloo MaxCold Playmate Elite 16-Quart Cooler, $39
• Stanley Quencher Pro Tour 30-Ounce Flip Straw Tumbler, $40

Sea to Summit Camp Cutlery, 3-Piece Set

$7 at REI

Keep your camping utensils buddied up with Sea to Summit’s three-piece set. It includes a full-sized fork, knife, and spoon, all held together by a mini carabiner. This set is made of glass-reinforced BPA-free polypropylene that is heat-stable and microwave-safe. 

Stanley Wildfare Go Two Bowl Prep & Cook Set

$45 at REI

This nesting cookset from Stanley is the perfect size for two people and fits neatly into a camp crate. The 1.5-liter saucepan is made of food-grade stainless steel and features a vented lid with strain holes. It also includes cutting boards, trivets, bowls, a spatula, and sporks, which all nest together for easy transport.

OXO Outdoor Carbon Steel Double-Wide Griddle

$80 at REI

If you love cooking with cast iron, but don’t want to lug a heavy griddle to the campsite, OXO’s carbon steel griddle is a lighter-weight option. It heats up faster than cast iron and is compatible with all cooktops, including grills. This pick comes pre-seasoned and develops a natural nonstick characteristic over time.

Yeti Daytrip 9-Liter Insulated Box

$145 at REI

Meet Yeti’s new-school picnic basket, complete with insulation capabilities. This 9-liter cooler is the perfect size to house a lunch for two, charcuterie board fixings, or après-hiking snacks. It features a flexible foam outer, an internal pocket for utensils or condiments, and a padded nylon shoulder strap for carrying. This mid-sided soft cooler also fits 12 cans without ice.

​​Hydro Flask Camp Bowl

$17 at REI

Break out this stainless steel Hydro Flask camp bowl to enjoy warm oatmeal around the fire or a trailside dinner. It features a two-layer construction that reduces heat transfer, making it comfortable to hold, and it’s dishwasher-safe and stackable for easy cleaning and storage. One REI shopper noted this bowl “keeps things cold in the heat” and makes a great dog water dish. 

GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Radiant Butane Stove

$95 at REI

Sometimes, you don’t want, or need, to lug a cumbersome two-burner stove for car camping. That’s where GSI’s one-burner option comes in handy. It features a powerful 9,000-BTU ceramic burner and a simmer-control dial to adjust the heat. It also comes with an integrated wind shield for times when the weather is not cooperating. 

Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Insulated French Press

$70 at REI

Coffee just tastes better trailside, and this Hydro Flask French press makes a quality brew. Similar to its Yeti counterpart, this press is constructed of pro-grade stainless steel that doesn’t alter the coffee’s flavor, and is double-wall insulated, keeping it hot for hours. It boasts a non-directional press-in lid for easy pouring, and its fine-mesh filter strains out even the finest grounds.

Yeti Medium Food Storage Container

$15 at REI

Yeti does it best when it comes to food storage, and this BPA-free container is leakproof and airtight, keeping your contents fresh in the cooler. It’s also microwave-, dishwasher-, and freezer-safe. One five-star reviewer who bought two said it’s a great container for leftovers and lunches.” They also praised its sturdy construction and tight-sealing lids. 

Igloo MaxCold Playmate Elite 16-Quart Cooler

$39 at REI

This Igloo cooler features a retro tent-top design that takes us back to simpler times. But old-school this cooler is not — it’s packed with eco-friendly foam insulation for state-of-the-art cooling. Its 15-liter capacity can hold 30 cans, and its push-button lid design allows for one-handed operation. 

Stanley Quencher Pro Tour 30-Ounce Flip Straw Tumbler

$40 at REI

Stanley’s tumbler features the leakproof Pro-Tour flip straw that won’t leak inside a bag, and its double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold for nine hours without ice. One shopper said this tumbler “might be my favorite,” and mentioned it fits securely in their car’s cup holder and has a handle that’s easy to grab while driving.

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