One of the attractions for me is outdoor cooking.I have found a couple of very useful tools-one a dutch oven, of course, and the other is a simple welded up rebar ''stool''about 8'' high, 8''wide and 16'' long.The ends are sloped to provide stability.You can put a pot, dutch oven, frypan or kettle on it.
A simple but easy meal is to always carry some onion soup mix, which can be added to any meat,add water or beer, and let simmer for a few hours.You can add vegetables, onions, mushrooms whatever.Dropping spoonfuls of biscuit mix on top at the last makes dumplings.