Best Tembo Tusk Accessories for Camp Cooking

Introduction

For many campers and overlanders, the Tembo Tusk Skottle quickly becomes the centerpiece of their camp kitchen for good reason. Its large cooking surface, simple setup, and versatility make it one of the most enjoyable ways to cook outdoors.

But once you’ve used a Skottle for a few trips, it doesn’t take long before you start realizing there are a few accessories that can make the experience even better.

Whether it’s protecting the cooking surface during travel, improving heat control in windy conditions, or adding better prep space at camp, Tembo Tusk offers several accessories designed specifically to improve outdoor cooking setups. Like all their products, Tembo Tusk developed their accessories based on real-world needs identified on their own adventures.

If you already own a Skottle or you’re planning to add one to your gear collection, these accessories can help make camp cooking easier, more organized, and more enjoyable.

Now let’s look at some of the best Tembo Tusk accessories that can take your camp kitchen to the next level.

Skottle Carry Bag

Skottle's come with a high-quality Tembo Tusk carry bag so this may not be necessary. However, if you are buying a second-hand Skottle or have had yours for a number of years it might be time for a new Tembo Tusk Skottle Carry Bag. Our Skottle is nearly 10 years old and it is safe to say the bags don't last nearly as long as the Skottle themselves and the quality and design ahs been improved as compared to the bag we got nearly a decade ago.

While the Skottle itself is designed to be portable, transporting the cooking disc, legs, and burner without a proper bag can quickly become inconvenient. A carry bag keeps everything organized and protected between trips.

The Skottle carry bag allows you to store the entire cooking system in one place, making it easy to load into your vehicle and grab when you arrive at camp.

It also helps protect the cooking surface from scratches or dirt during transport. If you regularly store your gear alongside recovery equipment, tools, or other overlanding gear, this protection becomes especially helpful.

For many Skottle users, the carry bag becomes an essential part of their cooking setup simply because it keeps everything organized and ready for the next trip. The last thing your want is the three legs rattling around in the bed of your truck.

Tembo Tusk Skottle Lid

Another accessory that many Skottle users quickly grow to appreciate is the Skottle lid.

Because the Skottle cooking surface is open, it cooks similarly to a large griddle or wok. While this works well for most meals, a lid can significantly improve cooking versatility.

For example, using a lid allows you to:

• Trap heat when cooking thicker foods
• Melt cheese more effectively
• Speed up cooking times
• Protect food from wind while cooking

The lid also helps when cooking meals like stir fry, vegetables, or rice dishes where you want heat to circulate more evenly.

If you frequently cook meals that benefit from enclosed heat, the Skottle lid becomes a surprisingly useful addition. In our own experience, we also like to use the lid for protecting against grease splatters.

Tembo Tusk Wind Guard

Wind is one of the most common challenges when cooking outdoors and something we regularly experience while traveling in remote areas.

Even a mild breeze can affect flame stability and heat output when using propane burners. This is where the Tembo Tusk wind guard becomes incredibly useful.

The wind guard surrounds the burner area and helps shield the flame from wind interference. This allows the Skottle to maintain more consistent heat, which improves cooking performance.

Anyone who has tried to cook breakfast on a windy desert morning knows how frustrating inconsistent heat can be. Not to mention having to relight your bruner multiple times while something is cooking. A wind guard helps prevent those problems and allows the Skottle to perform reliably even in less-than-perfect conditions.

For campers who spend time in open environments like deserts, beaches, or mountains, this accessory can make a noticeable difference at a very affordable price point.

Tembo Tusk Adjustable Leg Extensions

Do you have an older Skottle that came with fixed-length legs? If so, you might benefit from Tembo Tusk Adjustable Leg Extensions. Note, all current Skottle kits come with adjustable legs older versions did not.

One of the nice things about the Skottle is its simple three-leg design. However, not every campsite is perfectly level.

Rocky terrain, uneven ground, or sloped campsites can sometimes make it difficult to get the cooking surface perfectly stable or level.

Tembo Tusk offers adjustable leg extensions that help solve this problem. These allow you to fine-tune the height of each leg so the Skottle stays level even on uneven terrain.

This might seem like a small upgrade, but anyone who has cooked on a slightly tilted surface knows how helpful it can be.

Keeping the cooking surface level also ensures that oil and food stay evenly distributed while cooking.

Tembo Tusk Adventure Table

One accessory that dramatically improves camp cooking organization is the Tembo Tusk Adventure Table. We have benefited greatly from a super usable workstation right next to our Skottle for cutting and preparing food.

Many campers end up using their tailgate, cooler lid, or a random folding table as a food prep area. While that works in a pinch, having a dedicated prep surface makes cooking much easier. Not to mentioned the Tembo Tusk Camp Table is concise and does not take up much room. Gone are the days of using a foldable Walmart table that sloshes around in the bed of your truck.

The Tembo Tusk Adventure Table provides a sturdy platform for:

• Food prep
• Cooking utensils
• Ingredients
• Seasonings
• Plates and serving items

Instead of constantly reaching into bins or coolers, everything you need can sit right next to your cooking setup.

The table also packs down for transport, making it a convenient addition to vehicle-based camping setups.

For many overlanders, the combination of a Skottle + Adventure Table creates a compact but highly functional camp kitchen.

Tembo Tusk Utensil Set

Cooking outdoors often means improvising with whatever tools happen to be in your gear box. Tembo Tusk offers utensil kits designed specifically for outdoor cooking setups.

These typically include tools that work well with the Skottle cooking surface, such as spatulas and scrapers designed for large cooking areas.

Using the right utensils makes it easier to move ingredients around the cooking surface without scratching or damaging the Skottle.

For people who cook full meals at camp, having a dedicated set of utensils stored with your cooking gear saves time and helps keep things organized.

Skottle Seasoning Oil and Maintenance Supplies

Maintaining the Skottle cooking surface is important for long-term performance. BuzzyWaxx is a great Skottle Pan Conditioner that can be used to re-season and maintain your grill pan.

Just like cast iron cookware, the Skottle benefits from proper seasoning. Applying oil  or BuzzyWax after cooking helps protect the surface and maintain the non-stick cooking layer.

Many experienced Skottle users keep a small bottle of cooking oil and a cleaning cloth stored with their cooking gear.

Taking a few minutes to wipe down the cooking surface after each use ensures the Skottle stays in great condition for years.

This simple habit helps preserve the cooking surface and improves cooking results over time.

Fridge and Cargo Slides

Fridge and cargo slides are another extremely useful upgrade for overland vehicles and camping builds. Instead of reaching deep into the back of your vehicle every time you need something, a slide allows you to pull your refrigerator or gear out toward you for easier access. Tembu Tusk's tilt slide maximizes access by dropping down your fridge to an easy to see level.

This may seem like a small improvement, but it can make a big difference during day-to-day use at camp. Whether you’re grabbing ingredients to cook on your Skottle, accessing recovery gear, or organizing camp supplies, a slide system keeps everything easier to reach and manage.

Many overlanders use fridge and cargo slides to organize essential gear such as:

• Portable refrigerators or coolers
• Camp cooking equipment
• Recovery gear
• Dry food storage
• Tool kits and spare parts

Having your gear mounted on a dedicated slide system keeps your setup more organized, improves accessibility, and makes loading and unloading equipment far more convenient during your trips.

Why Tembo Tusk Accessories Are Worth Considering

One of the things Tembo Tusk does well is designing accessories that actually solve real problems people encounter while cooking outdoors.

Rather than creating unnecessary add-ons, their accessories tend to focus on improving convenience, organization, and cooking performance. It is amazing to go from not using their products to using just one of their products. It is like you didn't know what you were missing.

Many of these products are inspired by real-world use from overlanders and campers who spend extended time living outdoors.

As a result, these accessories often feel like natural extensions of the Skottle cooking system rather than gimmicks.

Building the Ultimate Skottle Camp Kitchen

Once you combine several Tembo Tusk accessories together, it’s possible to build a very efficient outdoor cooking setup.

A typical Skottle-based camp kitchen might include:

• Tembo Tusk Skottle cooking system
• Skottle carry bag
• Skottle lid
• Wind guard
• Adventure Table
• Cooking utensils
  

This setup creates a compact cooking station that packs down easily but provides everything needed to prepare full meals at camp.

For many campers, this type of setup strikes the perfect balance between portability and functionality.

Final Thoughts

The Tembo Tusk Skottle has already proven itself as one of the best outdoor cooking systems available for campers and overlanders. Don't let just them tell you that, our own experience has confirmed this adventure after adventure.

Adding a few well-chosen accessories can make the experience even better.

From protecting your cooking system during travel to improving cooking performance in windy conditions, Tembo Tusk accessories help make camp cooking easier and more enjoyable.

If you already enjoy cooking on a Skottle, these accessories are worth considering as upgrades that can improve both convenience and functionality on your next adventure.