Best dish racks according to redditors

On amazon. Amazon dish rack

Over Sink(33.7") Dish Drying Rack, Kitchen Drainer Counter Organizer Supplies Shelf Storage Stainless Steel Display Utensil Holder Space Saver.(Sink size ≤ 33.7 inch, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QXTZ952/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eMOODbMENXGWZ

I first went through and tossed anything that didn't have a matching bottom/top and anything where the seal was less than ideal.

I stacked up all the bowls as best as I could, kind of nesting them inside of each other.

Then I organized the lids in the same order, but I used a pot lid holder like this to store them.

Depends on how much space you need and how your kitchen is set up, but we have been using one of these and it takes up much less space than the previous dish drying rack we had and is easy to roll out of the way. If we need to hand-wash more dishes than fit on it then some will need to be hand-dried and put away.

In regards to your concern about open storage, I think there's a difference between decluttering and striving for visual minimalism and what you decided will come down to what you personally value. I recently bought a black wire storage shelving unit on wheels for a nook near our kitchen and while it is a little more visually "messy" it allowed me to organize things that were previously in the way, always being bounced-around because no spot was "right" for them because they had no "designated storage spot" yet were all things that we really, truly needed and couldn't otherwise declutter.

So when it came to visual elegance vs practicality I decided on practicality this time. I think it helps open storage if you can arrange things neatly and have peace in knowing these are all things you truly need and value having easy access to. If you would rather store them out of sight you might have options for that, too. I am adding a shelving unit into an oddly-designed cabinet to better utilize the available space inside of it. It's all about working with what you have to accomplish what you need within your budget and skillset.

REI has a very good camping checklist. Of course it's a US site and REI sells high quality stuff that is usually out of the price range of most beginners, so use it as a general guide on what you need, not necessarily the exact items you want to buy. Last time I was down under I was a shocked at the markup on imported US brands, so make do with what you can get down there.

I'm assuming you're going car camping; driving up to a campsite and unloading the gear. And I'm going to assume family of five means three kids say 8-14 or so. With older teens or more adults you'll need to pack more food and might need a bigger cooler, need a bigger tent or different sleeping arrangements.

Here are some recommendations for the basics. I'm linking to Amazon so you can see the products, and hopefully find something similar locally.

Tent - Coleman Montana 8. It's a well regarded tent for the price. Big enough for a family, can fit a couple of queen size air mattresses in there (kids can share a full size mattress or bring smaller inflatables). Whatever tent you get, make sure you take it out of the bag and try setting it up a few times. When setting up the tent, make sure you take out the poles and stakes and set them in a specific location, so they don't get lost and they don't get stepped on (and broken). If anything is confusing, get it sorted out before you go!

Sleeping bags - depends on where you are going and when. You can buy Coleman synthetic bags pretty cheap at most outdoor stores. Synthetic bags are generally heavy and bulky, but will get the job done. The rating on the bag is generally the extreme rating... as in you probably won't die at that temp but it might be a cold miserable night. Mummy bags save some weight and some bulk and are warmer, but some don't like the constrictive nature of the bags. Bring pillows from home to make things more comfortable (but note that you may have to wash them when you get home). Throw pillows will work, probably better than "backpacking" pillows. Or you can bring pillow cases and stuff them with spare clothes and jackets... I generally use throw pillows car camping.

Mattress pad - if you're car camping, don't bother with backpacking pads. Bring full size Coleman air mattresses, or even a queen. Remember you'll need some way to inflate the pad; a battery operated pump will work but is slow. You can get a pump that plugs in, but you 1. need an inverter in the car, 2. need an extension from the car into the tent since the inflated mattress probably won't fit through the door of the tent. Make sure you get the dimensions of all the air mattresses and the dimensions of the tent and make sure everything fits with some room to spare. Remember that you also need room for gear; of course the car is right there and you can always leave gear in the car, but on a chilly morning it's nicer to just open your bag and get a hat rather than run out to the car.

Stove - Camp Chef Everest dual burner propane stove. The Coleman dual burner stove is a classic and works well.

Cookset - I use full size pots and pans for car camping. You can just bring what you have at home (not too big, the stove won't fit big pots and pans), or maybe find cheaper stuff in the clearance section of some stores (if the stuff at home is too nice to bring camping). Along with the pots and pans, bring your usual utensils. You can bring paper plates, plastic cups and forks/knives, or buy "camping" stuff. Don't forget the spices and condiments, trivets for hot plates, coffee, tea, bottle/wine opener...

Water - Is there potable water at the campsite? Are you bringing your water or do you need to filter? I generally bring a couple of Coleman 5 gallon water jug. They collapse until I need them... but you really can't fill them all the way up since they're really difficult to carry. Or you might be able to buy water at the grocery store and just bring what you need - 1 gallon per day per person should be fine, more if it's hot and you're being very active.

Washing - if there's no washing facilities, you want to bring a wash basin to clean up the dishes and utensils. Don't forget the dish soap and sponge for cleaning pots and pans.

Cooler - Coleman Xtreme 70quart. Or the Igloo Max. I prefer something smaller since I've got a smaller sedan and will run into town more frequently. If you're only going overnight, you may only need a small cooler, but if your kids drink lots of milk or only cool juice, you may want to invest in a good size, well rated cooler.

Headlamps - it's good for everyone to have their own headlamps. The Black Diamond Spot is a good headlamp from a great company. You can a cheap Energizer Headlamp for under $15 for young kids, they're not great but work well enough.

Camp lantern - Coleman propane lanterns are the ol' standard, work great and cast great light. Uses the same 1lb propane tanks as the stove. But many are going with LED lanterns... these Cheap camp lanterns on Amazon seem like a pretty good deal, I've got some like them and they work fine. Very bright and very white, but cheap and effective.

Packing/hauling - Rubbermaid tote. These tubs make a great way to haul and store gear. I also store food in my tubs; make sure you can secure them so critters can't get in.

Tarp - bring a couple. It's good to have one tarp to hang over the cooking / eating area. You'll need some rope or cord to tie these up.

Folding chairs and tables - bring 'em if you've got 'em. It's much easier to cook standing up at a table.

Firewood - call ahead or check online, some campsites have firewood restrictions; some places you can't forage for wood and you need to buy it locally.

Garbage bags - bring a couple of big ones, a bunch of smaller bags if you need to pack up smelly stuff.

Well, I hope that enough for a start. Good luck!

Comes with: Garlic Grater + Magic Gloves + Multi hand Grater + pikes to show off your enemy's dead coffee mugs

https://www.amazon.com/Topkitch-Upgrade-Utensils-stainless-size%E2%89%A433in/dp/B07T84LL1Q

I'm officially old, who do I throw my $ at? Amazon again?

Edit: Amazon again. Damn that's pricey though.

Cheaper version but just as good $60 this is what I went with

Over The Sink Dish Rack, Ace Teah Large Dish Drying Rack with Utensil Holder Hooks www.amazon.com/dp/B07TKKKL14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QYSODbSA8JFR2

BTW: it's pretty tough...just make sure knives, and skewers don't poke holes.

they sell collapsible silicone tubs if you need stand up a washbasin. I've used one before, it's OK....but the bucket wins out due to versatility.

Also - it's convenient for holding water to extinguish a fire.

Not the same one but definitely cheaper than one posted earlier.


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If you really want the one you posted

To me it looks like one of those ceramic scratch pad holders like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Boston-Warehouse-Frog-Scrubby-Holder/dp/B000I1UR7M

I have some racks like OP’s for my coated pots and pans. I usually just search “dish organizer rack” at Amazon.

Here is one I found that might be cute for this purpose!

This collapsible dish bin. https://www.amazon.com/Prepworks-Progressive-Collapsible-Dish-Tub/dp/B003QP30S0

And this collapsible dish dry rack
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0134L782Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495689659&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=progressive+dish+drainer&dpPl=1&dpID=417NtJDtV9L&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B07PRPXWN8

I said I was glad my little frog personification made him/her smile, then posted a link to the frog so they could get their own and smile every time they do the dishes. But it was an affiliate link so I’d earn a couple cents for my effort, I guess they didn’t like that. Here’s the frog: https://www.amazon.com/Scrubby-Non-scratch-Scrubber-Boston-Warehouse/dp/B000I1UR7M

There’s this neat shelf thing I saw that goes over your sink to dry dishes on. Doesn’t take up sink or counter space. I’ll see if I can find a link


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VXLKJ6D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hZg1DbRRTKNN4

also, you can get one of these racks.

I use a basin similar to this one although I got mine on clearance at a local store for less than $5. I've also used a regular dish washing basin which you can find at most home goods stores for under $10 and often for under $5.

Cast Iron Skillet - 8" or 10" should be good for two people.

Cast Iron Dutch Oven - you want the big deep one, with legs and a flat top.

Barbecue gloves - for grabbing hot cast iron.

Two plastic cutting boards - easy to sanitize, have one for meat and one for veggies

Aluminum Foil don't cheap out here - get the thick one. Perfect for covering the grate on the fire ring before putting on some kebabs.

Knife, metal spatula, ladle and tongs - ideally a chef's knife that has multiple uses, and tools that have long handles.

Wash tub and sponge, soap (I like dawn)

High absorbency towels - we got a big bag of these and they've been invaluable - cleaning up around the campsite, drying dishes, etc.

I bought this recently after seeing it in another post and it has really improved my life https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P8KHRIU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Spectrum 32070 Euro Kitchen Organizer, Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018BRMV0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_R6Jevb0JNR44W

I'm with you. That 2nd bowl is just too convenient, I don't know if I could cope.

The only suggestion I have for you is a tub you can leave under the sink and just bring out when you're washing your dish/es. wash in the sink and rinse in the tub. Not ideal, but better than nothing. Good luck.

We use dish racks with cables ties and friction tape on top of the counters. Sounds cheesy as hell, but it works really well. Teachers that did have cabinets or carts asked for them to be remove and the dish racks installed. Security has not been an issue.

As long as you have 30 or less, power shouldn't be an issue. If you're plugging 60+ into a wall outlet, you'll pop circuits. Some carts have ways to mitigate this by cycling power on and off to 10 or so at a time.

It's something small (literally!), but I bought some tiny spatulas on Amazon. I mostly use them to mix my PB2 so I can get every bit off of the bowl, but they're also great for scraping down the sides of cans or getting every drop out of those teeny mise en place bowls.

I also love my over-the-sink dish draining thingy! There are cheaper ones out there, but that's what I got from Walmart. I also use it just as a shelf when I'm washing dishes and as extra space for things to soak while I'm washing other dishes.

Not necessary at all, but I love my panini press! You can totally make paninis in a pan (put another pan on top of the sandwich with a weight in it), but I like having the panini press. I make every sandwich into a panini! Peanut butter (or PB2) and banana is amazing paninified, as is any sandwich with cheese, meat, and veggies. Plain peanut butter and jelly is even more delicious after a toast in the panini press!

I've heard good things about the Core line. Looks similar to the Coleman and Ozark Trail insta-tents. Pads are pretty important for keeping warm even when it isn't that cold out. You might get away with those giant puzzle piece tiles they sell for kid playmats.

Will second picking up a Camp Chef Everest. I just traded from my Coleman Triton to it and the difference is huge for just a few bucks more.

Basic kitchen pots and pans from Target work fine on a camp stove. Cast iron is nice around the fire. You can pickup a cheap portable grill off of Amazon for when the supplied camp grill is a bit funky. Marshmallow / hot dog skewers. Long tongs. Hot pads or glove. Don't forget a can opener.

A couple of tubs for washing. These collapsible ones are great. Some containers for water are nice as well to have a supply closer than the camp faucet.

Simple bamboo kitchen rack purchased from Amazon

I have actually been using a plastic tub just like this and it is on the floor in a corner of my kitchen out of traffic. We have been doing this because the other ways had been smelly we tried (Anything with a lid) and this holds a lot, and we are lazy (and it's cold!!) so I have not been emptying every week. This for some reason has not been smelly at all!!

At our current place where space is limited we have a box that we put all lids in that goes on one shelf, other two shelves are for stacking the containers.

Our new place has a little more space so we got a lid rack like this and keep the tops in there for easier access. Containers still get stacked, but in much smaller towers which is helpful.

I think you should get this froggy scrubber holder! You have a big of frogs on your WL as well as a sponge holder, but this comes with a scrubbie to get those really dirty dishes clean.

$160 on Amazon

I second all of this! DinkaAnimalLover provided me with the same info and it was really helpful. when I got my rabbit spayed she was my first bunny so I wanted to make sure I was prepared!! Definitely do not leave with out Metacam. If you are having trouble squirting the syringe in her mouth we would get a leaf of lettuce and squirt it in the groves of that so she’d eat the meds with the lettuce!! Definitely hand feed!! My bun wasn’t interested in eating on her own but she would eat when we hand fed her greens! Also dip the greens in some water so it helps get her more hydrated!! We got this collapsible wash basin to act as her liter pan. We put a pee pad in it/over the lip to protect it. I would 100% recommend getting this!! Also we had her in a small temporary in closure to restrict her movement so she could heal. We set it up in the corner of the living room and I slept near her every night and got up every couple of hours to hand feed her and check on her! I also recommend keeping everything in her environment dark and quiet especially after surgery. I also put a blanket over her pen and then sort of draped it over this one corner and pinned it to a side to form a little cave for her! Give her lots of blankets to cuddle to help regulate her temp!! Good luck!! I hope she heals quick!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019HQH32/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EYOKBb3ZTQ1SB

Shop press 11 grand, totally worth it

Single shield screw 10 grand, so should not be.

A good dish rack priceless...to me :)

Over 10K? Fancy!

Exactly like this one. Roll it out, lay it over one side of the sink, put wet dishes there instead of a rack on the counter.

You can also get them for baking sheets! They're magical.

Get something like this and fill it with soapy water and let your dishes soak. You save a ton of soap this way, too.

Check out the over the sink dish drying racks.

With limited counter space, something like these would allow you to store a lot of things in the space directly over your sink

Here you go

I found a similar one on Amazon for anyone interested.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JZ2P47T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5T.LDb5Q3ZP0C

Can I also reccomend one of these? If he has special items that he needs to keep together, it would help contain things.

Pot lid organizer. Brilliant! Found this guy, and I think for the price it's a winner. Thanks for the inspiration.

The only things I want are some sewing needles some more thread conditioner and a dish rack that is all I want if I win. BUT I also want to see what [u/MCubb] (http://www.reddit.com/user/MCubb) is going to make with this . If I win and he refuses to show us what he is going to make I want NOTHING.

one last thing, whoever said that Girlsplaywow is a jerk is a lair

Some of my stones are soakers while others are not, but I'm always concerned about them drying unevenly. To that end I went in search of some kind of drying rack and the pictured pot lid holder is what I settled on. Here's another picture: https://i.imgur.com/4YJEDgF.jpg

The bamboo is laminated so it shouldn't absorb any water from the stones, but only time will tell for sure.

There's several of these on Amazon but this is the one I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LCPJ0PM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Link for the rack incase anyone want to buy, I also bought a wooden one before these but didn't like the way it look.

You could also get a dishpan like this one:

www.amazon.com/STERILITE-06578012-Sterilite-White-Dishpan/dp/B0039V2G5E

You might still want to use the shower taps to rinse it out if it doesn't fit under your kitchen taps, but at least you can get it 90% clean in the dishpan and pour that into your kitchen sink and not dispose food into your shower.

Try a plate rack . I just found one with five spots in it and I can fit three palettes per space.

I use this for the same purpose. But it sits above the sink.

Surpahs Over the Sink Multipurpose Roll-Up Dish Drying Rack (Warm Gray)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P8KHRIU/

A bamboo drying rack. I had one for about 5 years and it was the best thing ever. I didn't spend $100 on mine, I'm too broke for that but I found one on amazon that looks similar to the one I used to own. https://www.amazon.com/Collapsible-Bamboo-Folding-Counter-Drainer/dp/B07T2HTQ3G/ref=mp_s_a_1_19?keywords=bamboo+drying+rack&qid=1574005276&sr=8-19

Something like this or this. To keep the food separated and hold it down.

Like this...
Spectrum Diversified Euro Plate Rack, Pan Lid Cutting Board Holder Kitchen Cabinet Cupboard Organizer, Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018BRMV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_11jQDbPH1M378

https://www.amazon.com/LeaderPro-Stainless-Countertop-Tableware-Organizer/dp/B07V3BJSLT/ref=asc_df_B07V3BJSLT/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=381815209421&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10775155094181900350&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015697&hvtargid=aud-798931705416:pla-817257202509&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=80595964929&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=381815209421&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10775155094181900350&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015697&hvtargid=aud-798931705416:pla-817257202509

I found this one for $60: https://www.amazon.com/PremiumRacks-Professional-Over-Sink-Dish/dp/B06ZYG1F6B





And this one for $105: https://www.amazon.com/LAMPTOP-Drainer-Kitchen-Stainless-Storage/dp/B07TBFR8M2

I have a really small kitchen as well. this drying rack really comes in handy. The dishes just kind of live there after getting washed so it freed up the prep area for cooking and the actual cabinets can now store the pots, pans, and misc cooking equipment I have when it's not in use.