The Ultimate Kitchen Kit

By: Bob Schiell

Our Ultimate Kitchen Kit is the product of many years of canoeing. The following people had input into its design and contents; Ken, Neal, Bo, Emil, and Bob. 

The Ultimate Kitchen Kit The box is a black and yellow plastic tool box from Canadian Tire. The dimensions are 25" X 13.5" X 13". Contents include: 

 

 

 

  • 2 single burner Coleman stoves
  • 2 wash basins
  • 1 pair of welder's gloves
  • 1 wooden cutting board 10" X 8"
  • 1 small bow saw - 18" blade and sheath
  • 1 hatchet
  • 1 large nesting cook set
  • 1 Teflon fry pan - 10"
  • 1 folding fire grill - home made
  • 1 small bottle of Sunlight dish detergent
  • 1 small bottle of Javex
  • a whisk
  • 1 large plastic spoon
  • 1 large plastic ladle
  • 1 plastic pasta server
  • 1 plastic spatula
  • 1 bread knife
  • water proof of wooden matches and striker
  • 1 can of 3 in 1 oil for stoves
  • 1 small jar of coffee
  • small box of tea in zip-lock bag, 
  • 3 scrubbers to clean pots
  • 2 small plastic spoons, waterproof salt and pepper
  • chemical water treatment kit
  • a dish towel and cloth. 

The kit is attached to an old external back pack frame using bungee cords. 
 


Bob ShiellBob Shiell is a teacher from London, ON.  He is the Executive Director of the Friends of Stoney Creek, and has been a sea scout leader for 25 years.  In addition to canoeing, Bob enjoys hiking and winter camping. Bob has paddled the Maitland, Sand, the Temagami area and some rivers & lakes in between.