The Dutch Oven is a classic old-school camping pot that is making a big resurgence these days. This heavy cast iron pot can sit directly over hot coals. When cooking over an open fire, it’s best to set your pot directly onto the coals, as flames could cause your food to burn. If you use a Dutch oven, don’t forget to buy some parchment paper or Dutch Oven liners for the bottom, as it is difficult to clean burnt food from the bottom. They are great for making stews, desserts and baking outdoors. Hot dogs and marshmallows are considered a camping staple. You can use a roasting stick or over fire grill to cook your campfire delights to perfection over the coals. Aluminum foil dinners cook up nicely over the coals as well. No pot needed, just wrap your food in two layers of aluminum foil sandwiched with a layer of wet paper towels. The wet paper towels create a guard to heat the food consistently instead of burning it.