Abstract: An apparatus that is selectively attachable to a vehicle, for transporting a cooking device and positioning the cooking device in a desired orientation for cooking that also permits access to the vehicle. The apparatus includes a hitch insertion member for insertion into a trailer hitch, a support arm attached to the hitch insertion member, a swing arm attached to the support arm with a locking hinge assembly, a pedestal attached to the swing arm, and a cooking device, for example a barbeque, that is attached to a column that is inserted into the pedestal and that can rotate in the pedestal. The locking hinge assembly has a plurality of locking holes for selective alignment with an angle securing hole in the support arm for locking the swing arm at a selected angle in relation to the support arm by placing an angle locking bar into the aligned holes.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus enables a user to cook bu boiling, steaming or frying food items. The apparatus includes a burner having a base that is specially shaped to cradle a pot. The pot has a valved flowline that enables the user to drain any fluid that was used for cooking (eg. water, oil, seasoned water, stock, etc.). An upper section above the support surface of the burner for engaging the sidewall of the pot should the pot be tipped inadvertently. The burner includes upper members that are supported above the bottom of the pot and a lower member that engages an underlying supporting surface. The upper pot support members include a ring with a bent, U-shaped section that extends on opposite sides of and under the valved drain flowline. The burner frame can have a plurality of circumferentially spaced radially extending legs. Radial and circumferentially spaced struts define part of the frame and are shaped and cradle the bottom of the pot and its sidewall respectively.

Abstract: A method for heating a liquid or food. The method includes the steps of (1) obtaining a tool including an interconnected combination of a clip, a handle, and a hook; (2) inserting a vessel capable of holding a liquid within the clip; (3) placing a liquid within the vessel; and (4) heating the liquid.

Abstract: A BBQ grill with ignition system comprises a furnace seating on a base through a post which is connected to the base by connecting devices. Each connecting device is formed with a thread portion at one end and a block at the other end. The top portion of the post has a subsidiary ignition device which comprises a sliding bed and a support. The support is inserted through the post and secured by bolts thereat.

Abstract: A new and improved grill assembly for cooking over an open fire at a campsite comprising a stake from which a grill is cantilevered outwardly and suspended over an open fire. The stake is driven into the ground or guide wire supported as desired. The grill is rotatable about the stake and adjustable along the vertical length of the stake and securable at any height above the fire by a frictional engagement with the stake. The frictional engagement comprises a binding ring disposed about the stake that binds to the stake as a result of the center of gravity being radially outward from the stake. The grill also comprises accessory pieces such as a hook for hanging a cooking pot, a secondary grill platform for more grilling space, for warming, or for support for a cutting board, and a rotisserie attachment for slow roasting food. The accessories are each secured to the stake above the grill or below the grill, as desired, by frictional engagement with the stake.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system is described for catching juices dripping from food being cooked in an infrared cooking apparatus, while still allowing infrared radiation to directly irradiate the food. A drip pan has base plate with an outer perimeter and an outer sidewall extending therefrom. The base plate has one or more apertures, each with an inner sidewall extending from its edges. The drip pan can hold a liquid, and the aperture and inner sidewall form a passage for infrared radiation through the liquid. The amount of drippings falling from the food being cooked through the passage may be reduced by covering the passage with a perforated cover, or by angling the inner sides defining the passage to overhang the aperture in the base plate. An adjustable solid cover may be mounted to the drip pan to allow the amount of infrared radiation reaching the food to be controlled.

Abstract: An apparatus for use as a cooking aid. The apparatus includes a bar, an arm, and a holder. A preferred embodiment of the apparatus has a holder that includes a biased member operably coupled to the holder. The biased member is shiftable between a resting position and a moving position. The biased member exerts a bias against the bar in the resting position and allows movement of the bar in the moving position.

Abstract: A new fire pit grill comprises a vertical support that may be driven into the ground or otherwise supported in a vertical position. On the vertical support is an adjustable stop which may be set at any desired height. Resting on the stop is a sleeve and bracket which in turn support a grill surface. Opposite the bracket, the sleeve supports a handle whereby the bracket and grill surface can be rotated over and away from a fire below the grill.

Abstract: A portable cooking grill, which is fully capable of disassembly, having a pair of side retaining members, being linear and having a square or rectangular cross-sectional shape, each having a horizontal and a vertical borehole at either end traversing through the side retaining member, and having a plurality of sockets disposed interior of and regularly spaced along one side of the side retaining member. With the sockets of either side retaining member in opposing alignment, the ends of a plurality of traverse rods are each registered within opposing sockets. The assembly of two side retaining members and the plurality of transverse rods are secured in place with two clamping rods, the threaded ends of which register with and traverse through the opposing horizontal boreholes in the side retaining member and are secured in place with torsionally engaged threaded fasteners, forming a rigid grilling surface.

Abstract: A cooking grill has a bottom for accommodating a fire producing source, a plurality of legs turnably connected with the bottom and turnable between a storage position in which they are substantially coextensive with bottom and an operative position in which they extend substantially perpendicular to the bottom and upwardly from the latter, elements for fixing the legs in each of the positions, and a grate arrangeable between the legs and connectable to the legs, elements for holding the grill on the legs.

Abstract: A portable fire ring assembly includes at least three substantially identically configured curved ring sections. Each ring section has a body defined by an upper edge, a lower edge and opposing ends. Each end includes a pair of engaging structures extending therefrom. Each engaging structure includes a male member and a female member, whereby male members of one ring section are removably engagable with female members of another of the ring sections such that the ring sections may be joined to define a ring sized to surround a campfire.

Abstract: A compact multipurpose, multi-component cooking apparatus adaptable for use in an outdoor environment, the cooking apparatus comprising an annular ring, a basin having a flange to mate and engage with the annular ring, a cooking surface suspended from within the basin, a grate suspended in the lower portion of the basin for supporting wood, charcoal and the like; at least three adjustable legs threadly attached to the annular ring; a dome-shaped cover having a rim extending outwardly therefrom to mate with the flange extending from the basin; a turbine to rotate a cooking surface about a heat source to uniformly heat and cook foods and the like residing atop of the cooking surface; and a common linear support having a first end engaged to an elongate handle fixedly attached to the dome-shaped cover and a second end to serve as a common point for connecting at least three linear members which serve to suspend the cooking surface, grate or turbine above the heat source.

Abstract: A compact multipurpose, multi-component cooking apparatus adaptable for use in an outdoor environment, the cooking apparatus comprising an annular ring, a basin having a flange to mate and engage with the annular ring, a cooking surface suspended from within the basin, a grate suspended in the lower portion of the basin for supporting wood, charcoal and the like; at least three adjustable legs threadly attached to the annular ring; a dome-shaped cover having a rim extending outwardly therefrom to mate with the flange extending from the basin; a turbine to rotate a cooking surface about a heat source to uniformly heat and cook foods and the like residing atop of the cooking surface; and a common linear support having a first end engaged to an elongate handle fixedly attached to the dome-shaped cover and a second end to serve as a common point for connecting at least three linear members which serve to suspend the cooking surface, grate or turbin above the heat source.

Abstract: A barbeque grill housing support structure having a first member and a second member for supporting the grill housing, and a cross member fastened between the first and second members. The first member is oriented in an initial position relative to the cross member. A biasing member attached to the first member and the second member is included to displace the first member to a biased position in which the first member is displaced from the cross member relative to the initial position. This arrangement can be used to stiffen the overall barbeque support structure and increase any friction between adjoined members and their respective fasteners.

Abstract: An oven device for use with a heat source and a cooking utensil is provided. The oven device is supported on a base and is positioned over or adjacent to the heat source. The oven device has at least a wall structure, an oven chamber and an oven support. The wall structure is made of a high temperature flexible, foldable fabric. The wall structure has at least a circumferential side-wall, a top and an open bottom. The side wall has a bottom edge. The top does not have a vent. The oven chamber is located within the wall structure and defined by the interior surface of the wall structure. The oven chamber has an enclosed volume suitable for cooking (baking) food in the cooking utensil. The oven support is for supporting the wall structure enclosing the heat source and cooking utensil such that the bottom edge is spaced above the base to provide an air gap to allow an in flux of air to the heat source.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus enables a user to cook (boiling, steaming or frying). The apparatus includes a burner having a base that is specially shaped to cradle a pot. An upper section above the support surface of the burner for engaging the sidewall of the pot should the pot be tipped inadvertently. The burner can include upper members that are supported above the bottom of the pot and a lower member that engages an underlying supporting surface. Alternatively, the burner frame can have a plurality of circumferentially spaced radially extending legs. Struts are shaped and cradle the bottom of the pot and its sidewall respectively.

Abstract: A portable cooking grill assembly having a cooking grill portion for holding food over an open fire and a support portion for supporting the grill portion over the fire. The invention is characterized in that the location of the grill portion along the post is adjustable so as to regulate the heat and flame intensity of the fire in terms of cooking the food. More particularly, the portable cooking grill assembly comprises a support post, a grill grate holder having a handle and a grill grate support attached to an end of the handle, and a cooking grill grate supported by the grill grate support. After the post is set in the ground, the grill grate holder is positioned over and onto the post such that the post is received by an opening defined between the handle and the grill grate support.

Abstract: A barbeque grill attachment assembly adapted and structured to secure a barbeque grill to the rear of a vehicle so that the grill may be used without detachment from the vehicle is disclosed. The grill assembly permits the barbeque grill to swing in a horizontal arc from its operational position farthest from the rear of the vehicle to a stowed position adjacent the rear of the vehicle.

Abstract: A meat roasting frame has a frame formed by assembling a plurality of connecting rods and a plurality of angle connectors. In using, it is only necessary to combine the connecting rods with the angle connectors. The frame can be divided into a plurality of layers for supporting a fuse receiver and food receiver. Furthermore, rotary rods for supporting larger food can be installed therein so as to be formed as a meat roasting frame for baking) cooking and roasting Mongolian food, etc. Meanwhile, it can be stored with less space.

Abstract: A portable rotisserie rack for suspending and rotating meat, potatoes or other food next to a wood furnace, campfire or other source of cooking heat. In a preferred embodiment the portable rotisserie rack is characterized by a rack frame which is typically height-adjustable and constructed of square tubing and includes a pair of T-shaped frame base members, a pair of vertical frame members adjustably extendible from the frame base members, respectively, and a top frame member adjustably extendible from the vertical frame members. A rotisserie motor is mounted on the top frame member, and a heat shield is typically provided on the rack frame for substantially shielding and protecting the rotisserie motor from the heat source. A rotisserie shaft extends downwardly from the rotisserie motor and typically through a bearing provided in the top frame member, and a food cage of selected design is suspended from the bottom end of the rotisserie shaft for containing the food.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking apparatus for providing an outdoor enthusiast with a quick and simple way to cook and grill foods over an open fire. The outdoor cooking apparatus includes an elongate support assembly including a tubular member having a bore extending therethrough with elongate support assembly being adapted to penetrate a ground and to extend thereabove; and also includes a grill support assembly including a cable being adjustably extended through the bore of the tubular member; and further includes a grill assembly including a grill member being suspended above the ground by the cable.

Abstract: A roll-up grill having an integral and foldable frame. The roll-up grill comprises a flexible grill surface, such as a wire mesh grid. The integral frame comprises a first end frame member attached laterally to a first end of the flexible grill surface and a second end frame member attached laterally to a second end of the flexible grill surface such that the flexible grill surface, the first end frame member and the second end support member are oriented in a parallel plane. The first end frame member and the second end frame member each comprise an end support member having a proximal end and a distal end, a side support member pivotally connected to one of the proximal end or the distal end of the end support member, a proximal leg support member being pivotally connected to the end support member at the proximal end and a distal leg support member being pivotally connected to the end support member at the distal end.

Abstract: An apparatus for cooking food items over an open fire which allows a cook to turn the food and adjust the position of the food over the fire while maintaining a safe distance from the fire. The apparatus is constructed and arranged to allow hands-free operation or, if desired, allow a cook to continually control the position of the food over the fire using one hand. This is accomplished using a telescopic handle and two supports.

Abstract: A collapsible cooking apparatus including a collapsible generally circular shaped hollow cooking enclosure that has containers in its interior for holding fuel during the cooking process. A collapsible structure is also included for suspending articles above or within the collapsible generally circular shaped hollow cooking enclosure for cooking or warming. This collapsible structure for suspending articles has a plurality of collapsible legs whose lower end portions are adapted to rest upon the ground or the like around the collapsible generally circular shaped hollow cooking enclosure when the collapsible cooking apparatus is assembled for cooking.

Abstract: Cooking apparatus comprises an elongated post supportable in an upright position in proximity to a cooking fire, a collar slidably mounted directly on the post for sliding movement along the post; a cooking platform secured to the collar, a tether, and a hook or link engaging mechanism carried at the upper end of the post. At least a portion of the tether is a link chain. The hook or link engaging mechanism serves to releasably secure the collar together with the platform at a selected position of elevation on the post. In order to control the cooking process, the apparatus may be structured not only to control the elevation of the cooking platform over the cooking fire but also to control the horizontal angular position of the cooking platform in relation to the cooking fire.

Abstract: A Dutch oven assembly that includes an adjustable-height tripod stand which supports an easy-to-level, snap-in-place steel burner plate for a Dutch oven pot. Three solid steel rods form the tripod stand. The three rods intersect at a common point where they are bound by a metal washer so as to form a plane defined as a lower cone connected to a similar, inverted upper cone. Each rod has three annular grooves such that the metal washer and the stand are adjustable to three different heights. Each rod also has a segment of saw teeth disposed at its upper end. The burner plate rests horizontally, essentially inside the plane of the upper cone formed by the intersecting rods. The burner plate snaps in place between adjacent saw teeth. The saw teeth also enable the plate to be leveled where there is uneven terrain. Coals are placed on the burner plate, under and around the Dutch oven pot. The assembly includes two miniature tripod stands upon which rest the Dutch oven pot and lid for convenience.

Abstract: A portable roaster having a drum that is rotated either by hand or by a motor and able to roast a variety of items including fruits and vegetables, nuts, meats and seafood depending on the type of roaster drum or drum attachment used.

Abstract: A portable cook stove includes a bowl-like grate supported by a column forming a cavity for supplying air to the grate and for receiving ashes falling through the grate. The column is supported on a tray for receiving and retaining ashes removed from the cavity to reduce the likelihood of a fire from hot coals in the ashes.

Abstract: A portable grill having telescoping legs is disclosed. The grill includes a substantially rectangular grate and two pairs of telescoping legs. Each pair of telescoping legs is pivotally attached to one end of the rectangular grate. The grill can be used to cook food over an open fire, or the grill can be used to cook with charcoal with the aid of a charcoal tray that can be hung below the rectangular grate using S-hooks. The invention also includes a carrying case for allowing the grill to be carried in a backpack without the grill soiling other items in the backpack.

Abstract: A campfire grill for cooking foods over an open fire. The campfire grill includes a sleeve and an elongate post that slidably extends through the sleeve. The lower end of the post is adapted for insertion in a ground surface. The sleeve has a guide shaft outwardly extending therefrom generally perpendicular the shaft. A grate is slidably coupled to the shaft. The grate is positionable along the shaft. A stopping device prevents downward sliding of the sleeve along the post.

Abstract: A portable gaseous fuel heated cooker which connects via flexible hose to a pressurized gas source such as a propane bottle. The cooker as such comprises four parts, a round bottom wok-like disk, a burner unit, a tubular post and a coplanar base. The disk has a threaded stud depending therefrom which is threadably received in the top of the burner unit, the bottom of the burner unit is similarly connectable to the tubular post which, in turn, is similarly connectable to the base. The burner unit has radial flanges which extend a short distance above a cylindrical shield of the burner unit, the overall unit is about thirty-two inches in height but with the tubular post removed is about twelve inches in height.

Abstract: An outdoor portable grill is provided having a cooking assembly comprising a food support, a handle for the food support and a handle holder interconnecting the food support with the handle. A support assembly is also provided comprising a upstanding slider post extending from an attachment bracket. The attachment bracket is used to secure the post to an outdoor heat source fixture such as a campground grill or fire pit ring. The handle holder is provided with an engagement opening having multiple inner edges that engage corresponding surfaces on the slider post. The weight of the food support causes the edges to frictionally engage the post exterior. This action allows the food support to be locked into an infinite variety of vertical and radial positions. The handle is pivotally attached to the handle holder for enabling the handle to be rotated against the food support for compact storage.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus enables a user to cook (boiling, steaming or frying). The apparatus includes a burner having a base that is specially shaped to cradle a pot. An upper ring extends above the support surface of the burner for engaging the sidewall of the pot should the pot be tipped inadvertently. A table removably attaches to the burner frame, preferably at the upper ring. The burner can include an upper ring member that is supported above the bottom of the pot and a lower ring member that engages an underlying supporting ground surface. Alternatively, the burner frame has a plurality of circumferentially spaced radially extending legs. Struts are shaped and cradle the bottom of the pot and its sidewall respectively.

Abstract: The present invention is an outdoor cooking rack apparatus. The invented outdoor cooking rack apparatus comprises a grooved support post for support of cooking platforms, and a cooking platform for supporting a pot, grill or other device over a campfire. Additionally, the invented apparatus may also comprise a kettle hook attached to the apparatus for holding a kettle or other pot over a campfire. The cooking platforms contain a leveling bend in their attachment arm allowing them to hold pots and other utensils in a level position.

Abstract: A turbo-charcoal barbecue is designed with five main features; a detachable turbo unit, an adjustable rotisserie ensemble, a moveable charcoal tray, removable ash trays, and fire screen. The detachable turbo unit is positioned to recirculate hot air from underneath the charcoal tray and redistribute the hot air to the upper and lower areas of the grill. The turbo-charcoal barbecue includes an adjustable rotisserie ensemble. Both the turbo unit and rotisserie are driven by a 12 volt motor or from an electrical outlet using a transformer. The charcoal tray sits on a plate which is attached to a crank shaft mechanism used for raising and lowering the charcoal tray. A rectangular shaped fire screen contains small holes spaced evenly apart from each other designed to both block flash flames and allow the heat produced from the ignited briquets to flow through it.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible reflector oven useful for cooking by an open fire is provided. The inventive apparatus is constructed as a single unit in that all of the parts of the reflector oven are connected to one another to prevent part loss. The reflector oven has a stabilizing frame to which the reflector panels and supporting panels are pivotally attached. In a preferred embodiment, the reflector oven is provided with a shelf and a shelf suspension system. The shelf suspension system automatically positions the shelf correctly when the reflector oven is unfolded from a collapsed position. In the most preferred embodiment, the reflector oven has a latching system which acts to stabilize the reflector oven against collapse while the reflactor oven is in the open position.

Abstract: A barbecue grill apparatus is provided for cooking food items, including a housing having a housing bottom wall and a housing side wall, an upright grill support member extending centrally within the housing, and at least two food supporting grid sections mounted one above the other on the grill support member, at least one of the food supporting grid sections being mounted rotatably relative to the other food supporting grid section, so that one of the grid sections is rotatable to a position underneath another of the food supporting grid sections. The apparatus preferably additionally includes a fuel supporting grid mounted to the grill support member below the at least two food supporting grid sections and spaced above the housing bottom wall.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus enables a user to cook either by steaming or by boiling. The apparatus includes a burner having a base that is specially shaped to cradle a pot. An upper ring extends above the support surface of the burner for engaging the sidewall of the pot should the pot be tipped inadvertently. A removable basket fits the pot interior, the basket having a base that registers against the bottom of the pot and a vertically extending portion that includes hooks for receiving a bail that can then removably attach to the basket at the periphery of the pot. The burner includes an upper ring member that is supported above the bottom of the pot and a lower ring member that engages an underlying supporting ground surface. Struts extend between the rings are shaped and cradle the bottom of the pot and its sidewall respectively.

Abstract: A new portable cooking utensil for creating toasted marshmallows while outdoors. The inventive device includes a grill portion comprised of a plurality of concentric rings. The plurality of concentric rings include an innermost ring and an outermost ring. A central container is secured within the innermost ring of the grill portion. A removable container is received within the central container.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking apparatus (10) for use over an open fire pit. The cooking apparatus has three legs (12, 14 and 16 or 216) mounted together by a connector plate (18) in a tripod shape. The third leg of the apparatus includes a top portion (16A), a middle portion (16B) and a bottom portion (16C or 216C). The top and bottom portions extend downward at an angle and are connected by the horizontal middle portion. The middle portion extends horizontally away from the first and second legs such that the bottom portion of the third leg is spaced farther apart from the first and second leg than the top portion of the leg. A screw mechanism (36 or 236) is mounted on the bottom portion of the third leg to move the cooking surface (56) vertically. The cooking surface is mounted by a telescoping arm (58 or 258) to the sleeve (38 or 238) of the screw mechanism. The telescoping arm can be extended or retracted to horizontally move the cooking surface.

Abstract: A portable grill which permits adjustment of a food support platform in three dimensions. A ground support accepts a trussed stanchion and permits rotation of the stanchion. The ground support can be a tubular ground stake or may comprise a support stand. A swing arm is reciprocally mounted to the stanchion and supports one or more couplers having support hooks, a chain and an "S" hook. A harness is suspended from the S hook and secured to a cooking platform.

Abstract: A food shelf attached to the lower end of a vertical threaded rod engages a nut that is attached to the summit of an arch that rises from a horizontal frame. The frame may be removably set onto a receptacle containing a source of heat, or the same frame can be supported above a source of heat on a set of removable legs. In each case, the height of the food shelf above the source of heat may be adjusted by turning the vertical threaded rod.

Abstract: A portable, adjustable grill apparatus for cooking over a source of heat, including at least three grill legs having respective upper ends and lower ends, the grill legs being interconnected at the upper ends and angularly spaced relative to each other, and the lower ends being adapted to rest on the ground. A grill extends generally horizontally and has a perimeter connected to the grill legs for sliding movement therealong. A height adjusting mechanism selectively adjusts the height of the grill relative to the legs. The height adjustment mechanism includes a plurality of flexible members that are each routed inside an interior passage of a respective one of the grill legs, the flexible members having inner ends connected to the grill and outer ends connected to a securing member.

Abstract: A four season, lightweight, highly efficient stove, versatile enough to meet the needs of a solo backpacker and weekend camping groups, that will boil one quart of water at an outdoor temperature of 0.degree. F. in less than five minutes using foraged fuel. This stove consists of two semi-cylindrical pieces of metal detachably joined together at the side edges, with all the parts continuously linked together to form a one-piece stove. It provides a light weight, easy to set up, stove which occupies minimal space, being easily wrapped around a sleeping pad. The stove uses twigs and other materials normally found around a campsite for fuel. Hence there is no need for one to bring one's own fuel when going camping.

Abstract: A portable vertical rotary grill includes a support structure, a power source, a motor, and a grill. The support structure is preferably a tripod, but other support structures may also be used. The power source is preferably two D size dry cell batteries. A battery holder is preferably fastened to a top of the motor. The motor assembly is fastened to a top of the support structure with a chain. A thrust bearing is attached to an output shaft of the motor. The thrust bearing is supported by a thrust plate which is fastened to an outer housing of the motor. A chain collar is attached to the output shaft of the motor at an end thereof. A chain with a hook on an end thereof extends downward from the chain collar. The grill is preferably supported by three chains which are equally spaced around the circumference of the grill. The three chains are joined at their ends and placed on the hook.

Abstract: Cantilevered cooking grills for campfires include a post having an upper end and an opposite, pointed lower end, a plurality of cantileverable arms slidably mountable into a cooking position, at first ends thereof, onto the first post so as to slidably journal the first post through collars rigidly mounted to the first ends, a plurality of cooking platforms mounted to corresponding second ends of the cantileverable arms, the second ends opposite the first ends, wherein each cooking platform of the plurality of cooking platforms is generally co-planar with its corresponding cantileverable arm of the plurality of cantileverable arms, a second post rigidly mounted at an end thereof perpendicularly to the first post, at a first location on the first post, the plurality of cantileverable arms, in a storage position slidably mountable, at the first ends thereof, onto the second post so as to slidably journal the second post through the collars rigidly mounted to the first ends, and so as to generally align parallel

Abstract: An outdoor cooking apparatus including first angular framed member. The first angular framed member has a pair of front legs and a rear leg. The pair of front legs of the first angular framed member have a plurality of rungs fixedly attached and horizontally extending between the pair of front legs. Included is a second angular framed member that has a pair of front legs and rear leg. The rear leg is spaced an equal distance from the pair of front legs. The pair of front legs of the second angular framed member have a plurality of rungs fixedly attached thereto and horizontally extending between the pair of front legs. Finally, a pair of support poles are provided. Each support pole is positioned between the first angular frame and the second angular frame when the front legs of the first angular member face the front legs of the second angular member.

Abstract: A camping fire cooking and utility stand is provided including at least one leg. A cross bar is mounted to a top of the leg and extends therefrom with a plurality of hangers spacedly coupled thereto for hanging various utensils therefrom. Further provided is a grill plate coupled to the leg.

Abstract: A device for holding an outdoor cooking vessel over a campfire has an elongate post that is pushed into ground adjacent to the campfire. An elongate tubular member has an opening extending through top and bottom surfaces of the tubular member. The elongate post fits snugly through the opening. A second elongate tubular member is pivotally attached to the first tubular so that the second tubular member can pivot upwardly from a distal end of the first tubular member. A first end of an elongate plate is attached to an underside of the the end of the second tubular member so that the second end of the plate extends along an underside of the first tubular member and slightly beyond a second opening through the first tubular member.

Abstract: A portable fuel element made from stacked sheets of cardboard impregnated and held together with paraffin wax. In a preferred embodiment, each portable fuel element contains at least one match that is protected from moisture by the paraffin wax and cardboard. The embodiment is made from a stack of five sheets of paraffin wax impregnated recycled cardboard. The stack, which is about 3/4 inch high, is perforated into 21/2 inch squares. Rectangular blocks that measure 3/4 inch high, 21/2 inches wide, and 5 inches long are broken out along the perforations, leaving a perforation in the middle of each block which separates each rectangular block into two 21/2 inch square, 3/4 inch thick blocks attached at the perforation. A wick is placed into each half of each block and two matches are inserted inside the rectangular block along the line formed by the perforation. The rectangular block is then dipped into paraffin wax to get a wax coating.