Coleman Pack-Away Portable Kitchen

I bought this kitchen specifically for the convenience to my trip to Minnesota to camp. With that said, every camping trip is different and so is the weather. To put it in perspective, we camped in an Oak Grove adjacent to a lake. You didn't park where you camped, so you basically walked close to a quarter of a mile to your campsite.I read the reviews regarding the "bubbling" of the particle board by the following morning. I bought a 6x8 tarp and bungee cords so that when we set it up during the day, we could create a cover for the entire top of the kitchen at night (stove, utensils, spice, etc). After the stove cooled off after dinner we pulled the tarp from behind the kitchen and draped it over the top and front and bungeed the front to the aluminum legs. In the morning, not a drop of dew or moister underneath this and the aluminum legs held up just fine.Let me put it this way: would you want to buy a "pack-away kitchen" known for how light and convenient it is (particle board and aluminum), but expect it to be constructed of wood and steel? The weight is perfect, so you can't complain about what they used to make it with. Not to mention, it fit great in the packed trunk of the car. This isn't a product you can manhandle, but it can hold up fine if you use it properly.Also, I've seen complaints regarding the propane tank not having a rest. I normally take a storage box/bin when I go camping (waterproof and holds all your random stuff) so it worked out to rest the tank on that when we cooked since it sat to the right of the whole kitchen anyway. We disconnect our propane after every use, so it doesn't get in the way of getting into the bin.We set up camp during the day and the first night camping we had thunderstorms all night. Woke up the next morning and took the tarp off...and not one "bubble" on/underneath the table. The second night there was a wind storm, and the lake didn't help cut down the 50+mph winds. Our campsite ended up losing a total of one very large canopy and 1.5 gazebos (it didn't COMPLETELY destroy the one the kitchen was in)from snapping poles. Our kitchen didn't fall over and the tarp held up yet again. Not a spot on my whole kitchen other than some mud.True, this can be flimsy and dent a bit because it stands on aluminum legs and has a laminated-like particle board table. However, it was one of the lightest things I had to carry to camp AND it had handles...my air mattress is decently lightweight but doesn't have handles. :)I would recommend this product if you have the patience to take care of it. It's simple to set up and take down, but you have to take a couple extra minutes to protect it.

This portable cook table is awesome! It folds up so compactly that it's hard to believe it unfolds as big as it is. You certainly couldn't put a huge amount of weight on it, but it is sturdy and stable. The accordion stand for the cook stove works perfectly with a Coleman dual fuel stove, as one would expect. It is easy to set up and take down.While I thought the hanging rack was kind of pointless when I opened the box, I have a whole new view of it since using it while camping. It's pretty handy having an easy place to hang you spatula, hot pad, etc. to free up space on the table surface. The lantern pole is yet another great idea and very handy.One of the things that is good is that it is lightweight. However, if you set this up and the wind blows very hard, I'm pretty sure it'll become airborne. Obviously, this is not a fault of the table, it's a great feature, but something to be aware of. I will be screwing some small D-rings into the corners so I can tie it down next time. Also, the latches that hold it shut don't stay latched well, which may be of concern to some. It didn't affect me as I had it in between other items and it couldn't come open. However, it could easily cause loss of the legs and such inside if not properly secured with a bungee or something similar.I would recommend this cook table and would buy again if I needed another one.

Bought this as a place to put kitchen "stuff" when car camping. Originally wanted one with a sink insert but went with this one for price and availability.Pros: very lightweight and easy to assemble. Like the design of the mesh underneath for drying pots and pans, table surface was large enough to prep food, camp stove side table was perfect for getting it off the provided park tableCons: very lightweight - could easily be tipped by a hard wind if on concrete slab. I believe you could stake it though to stabilize on ground. The hanging poles were not quite sturdy enough. The lantern pole will need a lightweight plastic LED lantern - it will not hold a coleman. Not a big deal, as long as you know ahead of time. The hanging hooks on the back are great for utensils and camp lighters but that's about it. You can't really hang a camp mug there to dry or mess kits, as the weight pulls the supports too much.Other reviews are accurate: the latches on the case to keep it closed are junk. If you try to carry this by just one handle it will open up and spill out, FYI.Overall, would recommend for car camping/family camping. Would be nice to even take to a park for a picnic or all day tailgate. For the price, performs well enough and I suspect it will last a long time.

This was perfect for our family camping trip last week. I’ve been debating on whether or not to invest in a camp kitchen for years. So when I saw this one at a reasonable price, offered by Coleman (a reputable brand name) I broke down and bought it. I’m so glad I did! It is compact when packed away but offers plenty of work surface once assembled and it is super easy to put together. It was very sturdy, which was somewhat surprise given how lightweight it is. And the storage net underneath was perfect for putting a container with all of our essentials. We didn’t use the pole for the lantern since we cooked over the fire at night, but I could see where it would be very helpful if cooking in the dark. My only regret is that I waited so long to buy one.