How to Set Up the IGT Camp Kitchen Low Set for Camp Cooking

By Snow Peak USA - Japanese-Designed Camping Gear | Published: 2026-10-31

Category: How-to Guides

Set up the IGT Camp Kitchen Low Set in the right order—frame, trays, board, burner, case—so your low camp kitchen table works from your camp chair without wobble or reach issues.

Quick answer

Build the IGT 3 Unit Low Set frame on level ground first, then drop in the Deep Mesh Tray, Chopping Board Set L, and Flat Burner in the order you cook, and finish by fitting the carry case only for transport. The low height is designed for use from a camp chair, so set the frame where you will sit rather than where you would stand.

Why the low height changes your setup order

The IGT Camp Kitchen Low Set is built around the IGT 3 Unit Low Set, which sits low enough to be reached from a camp chair. That single fact should drive every choice: you arrange the modules by what your hands need while seated, not by what looks tidy from standing height. If you set it up like a standing kitchen, the burner ends up too far away and the chopping board lands where your knees need to go.

Start by placing your chair and marking where your knees and feet will be. Then position the frame so the cooking module is directly in front of your dominant hand and the prep surface is within easy reach to the side. This is the opposite of a standing camp kitchen, where you often build first and move the chair later.

When the standard order does not fit your site

On uneven ground, the frame may rock even after you think it is set. Check for movement before loading any modules; a rocking frame will only get worse once the Flat Burner and Chopping Board Set L add weight. If the ground is soft, reposition rather than forcing the legs. The set does not include levelling feet, so site choice is your main adjustment.

If you plan to cook and prep at the same time, keep the Flat Burner and Chopping Board Set L in adjacent units so you are not twisting from the chair. The Deep Mesh Tray can sit at the far end for tools and dry goods, because you reach for those less often.

Step-by-step IGT Camp Kitchen Low Set setup

Position your camp chair first: Sit in your chair where you plan to cook, then place the folded IGT 3 Unit Low Set frame directly in front of your knees. Common mistake: building the frame where it looks level from standing height, then discovering the burner is too far to reach comfortably. Mark the chair position before the frame goes down.
Open and level the IGT 3 Unit Low Set frame: Unfold the frame and set it on firm, level ground. Press down on each corner to check for rocking before adding any modules. Common mistake: loading the trays and burner onto a frame that still rocks, which makes the whole station unstable. A rocking frame will not settle once loaded—move it instead.
Drop in the Deep Mesh Tray 1 Unit: Set the Deep Mesh Tray into the unit farthest from your cooking hand, and use it for kitchen tools or dry goods. Common mistake: putting the mesh tray in the middle, which wastes prime reach space and lets small items fall through where you need a solid surface. Keep the mesh tray at the far end for less-frequent items.
Fit the Chopping Board Set L: Place the Chopping Board Set L in the unit next to your chair-side position so you can prep without twisting. Common mistake: setting the board over the unit you reserved for the burner, which forces you to move hot gear later. Board and burner should sit side by side, not stacked in the same unit.
Install the Flat Burner: Set the Flat Burner into the remaining unit closest to your dominant hand and confirm it sits flush in the frame. Common mistake: placing the burner at the far end, where you have to lean forward from the chair to adjust it. The burner belongs within arm's reach from your seated position.
Pack the IGT Three Unit Carry Case for transport: Use the IGT Three Unit Carry Case only after the modules are removed and the frame is folded. Common mistake: trying to carry the assembled set in the case, which is not how the case is intended to be used. Case goes on last, after everything is broken down.

Product facts

IGT Camp Kitchen Low Set: The IGT Camp Kitchen Low Set includes the IGT 3 Unit Low Set as its foundation, plus a Deep Mesh Tray 1 Unit, Chopping Board Set L, Flat Burner, and IGT Three Unit Carry Case. You get the full cooking, prep, cleaning, and storage layout in one set, so the setup order below follows the modules you actually have rather than add-ons.
IGT Camp Kitchen Low Set