Outdoor Folding kitchen table?
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I use the ALPS ENGINEERING. I have two of them. They fold and they are light. I use a 17" Blackstone griddle on top of one.
Eyedaho
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I think that's what he meant. Personally, I like the taller rafting tables. They don't fold up small enough to fit in your car, but they fold flat and go on the roof easily. I really prefer not having to hunch over to cook. I have this Salamander one for rafting that I take car camping as well. It has an aluminum top, which can have some oxidization but is obviously impervious to heat.
salamanderpaddlegear.com
Camp Table | Salamander Paddle Gear
This is a must-have for any rafter and works great for car camping. Lightweight to keep your cargo weight down, the legs fold under for a flat deck to load
If you can find one, these FrontRunner tables are nice.
Amazon product ASIN B0114PTGMM
Amazon product ASIN B0114PTGMM
DickM
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We have an older version of this table. It has worked well for a lot of years.
Amazon product ASIN B0018Q4UP6
Amazon product ASIN B0018Q4UP6
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i have 3 of these brand new if anyone is interested.
www.rei.com
REI Co-op Camp Roll Table | REI Co-op
Whether you're playing cards or sitting down for a gourmet dinner, this lightweight, packable table makes it all possible on your car-camping adventures.
I really like this one and the reviews are good. I have the ALPS version of the Coleman one linked by Lonegrasshopper and it works great. The accessory rack is handy and the lantern hook definitely helps when trying to prepare something when it gets dark.
I use this one from Alps or it might be an REI branded one.
nice square table that fits nicely in my drawers
Amazon.com : ALPS Mountaineering Camp Table, Silver
Amazon.com : ALPS Mountaineering Camp Table, Silver
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Same here, great table! Just remember it’s vinyl wrap so don’t put hot stuff on it.
But it’s adjustability and portability make up for that.
Eyedaho
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I think they make great cocktail/hors d'oeuvre tables, but I personally don't like cooking on a low table. That's why I like outfitter tables for the main kitchen prep/stove area. Just my preference.
I have no idea what an outfitter table is. This table fits in a canoe, small ATV trailer and
the back of a 60 easily. Big enough for making meals and holding everything I use.
the back of a 60 easily. Big enough for making meals and holding everything I use.
DickM
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For clarification, the table that @cruiserpilot and I are talking about is 28" in height, so 8" less than a standard 36" kitchen countertop, but very similar in height to a lot of other options out there.
Eyedaho
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Correct. I've used those roll-a-tables quite a bit. Like I said, it's just personal preference, but I prefer having a camp kitchen that I don't have to hunch over to cook at. That's why I like the rafting outfitter tables in the mid thirty inch heights like the Salamander one that I linked above, or the ones by NRS, DRE, etc. It's just so much more comfortable for me to cook dinner upright. Not a big deal for heating up chili or something quick, but it makes a big difference for me if I'm prepping and cooking a full meal.
Eyedaho
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Sounds like you're all set. I was just offering my opinion on a different option.
i scored a spare tire cover from a honda crv at the local pic n save, 15 bones. yup they double as a table. it's a little on the short side even for this short @$$. i'll try to get a pic or two next weekend when it's deployed. the surface area is reasonable
Its expensive, but the Snow Peak single action table is simply amazing. Sets up in 2 seconds and has a solid bamboo top. I have gone through half a dozen 'camping tables' that have broken or a pain to setup. Would have saved money in the long run if I just purchased this first. Sales can be found periodically.
