Make gourmet meals in the wild with these 7 camp cooking options

Although the smell of bacon cooking while camping is arguably one of the best smells, anything you cook out in the woods is going to taste amazing, assuming you have the right means to cook it.

Everyone has a different preference when it comes to cooking outdoors. Some people prefer to stick with a grill, while others keep it simple and cook over an open fire. Here are seven cooking options any type of camper will love. Get some of these items ASAP if you’re an Amazon Prime member. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today.

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NOMAD makes a variety of grills and smokers that are compact and easy to take camping. Cabela’s has a charcoal grill that folds open and has a grate you place over the hot coals for easy cooking. You can get an even smaller portable propane grill that folds out into a small cooktop from Amazon.

Blackstones are the king of camping cookware. If you camp frequently with large parties, or even if it’s just you, you can cook a five-star meal on a Blackstone griddle. They’re durable, propane grills that can cook anything with ease. 

Grab a small two-burner Blackstone from Lowe's or Dick’s Sporting Goods.

A propane camping stove is a simple two-burner stove you connect a small can of propane to. They easily fold up and don’t take up much room, perfect for campers who carry in their equipment.

For anyone traveling light, this propane stove from Amazon is a single burner that simply attaches to the top of a can of propane. Dick’s Sporting Goods also has a two-burner camping stove that provides a little more cooking space.

A Dutch oven is often a giant cast iron pot with a lid you can either set on top of hot coals or a grate over the fire. They’re fire-safe and can cook just about anything. Amazon has a five-quart Dutch oven for less than $100. Walmart has the same Dutch oven for even cheaper.

A simple fire grate can be popped up over any campfire, and you can cook right on the surface. These grates are typically made of metal or cast iron, so they’re durable and easy to cook on, just like your grill at home.

Amazon has a grate that can be staked into the ground and adjusted depending on the height of the flames. Dick’s Sporting Goods has a grate that folds out over the top of a firepit or open fire.

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If you want to keep your grill setup even when camping, a camping grill with attachable legs can do exactly that. This Coleman propane grill from Camping World is a small grill with a fold-out side table. Coleman also has bigger models of their camping grills on their site.

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Camp cooking at its simplest involves a cast iron skillet and an open fire. Cast iron pans are designed to withstand heat and make cooking and clean-up easy. Lodge is an American-made brand that is built to last. Both Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods sell Lodge cast iron pans.

Ask a doctor: ‘Is it safe to swim underwater with my eyes open?’

Hot summer days include plenty of pool or beach time for many people — but it’s important to stay safe while swimming.

While it may be tempting to open your eyes underwater, experts warn that prolonged exposure could put your vision at risk.

Fox News Digital spoke with Brian Boxer Wachler, M.D., an ophthalmologist in Beverly Hills, California, who is also a medical reviewer with All About Vision, an online resource, about what happens when people take a peek while swimming.

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A quick glance likely won’t be harmful, the expert said — but extended periods of underwater peeping could cause problems.

"Usually when people open their eyes underwater, the [eyes] begin to feel irritated and they will close their eyes pretty quickly," Wachler said. 

When swimming in pool water, the chlorine can irritate the eyes, he warned.

Chlorine can cause damage to the outer layer cells that protect the cornea, Dr. Muriel Schornack, a Mayo Clinic optometrist in Minnesota, stated on the clinic’s website.

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As a result, the eye may become red, irritated or sensitive to light, the doctor warned. 

You may also notice blurred vision.

"A lot of folks who are highly nearsighted or highly farsighted like to wear their contact lenses while they're swimming — and if chlorine soaks into those lenses, now you've got a reservoir of chlorine on the surface of the eye that's likely to do damage," Schornack noted on Mayo Clinic’s site.

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With saltwater or untreated freshwater, the effects can be even harsher, and can potentially introduce bacteria into the eyes, Wachler warned.

"Microscopic organisms are found in various bodies of water, and can be both beneficial and harmful," he said.

Bacteria such as E. coli can thrive in contaminated freshwater, while saltwater teems with decomposers like Vibrio, according to the ophthalmologist.

"Viruses like those causing hepatitis A can linger in polluted water," he said. 

"Protozoa such as Giardia can cause diarrhea if ingested from untreated sources, while molds like Aspergillus may be found in damp areas around freshwater."

If you've been swimming with your eyes open for an extended period, watch out for signs of irritation like redness, itchiness and a burning sensation, Wachler advised. 

"You might also experience watery eyes or increased sensitivity to light," he said. 

"These are usually temporary and go away on their own."

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If you notice a thicker discharge, have trouble seeing or experience severe pain, it could be a sign of infection and warrants a trip to the doctor.

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For those who want to look underwater while swimming, experts recommend wearing goggles to protect the eyes.