Compact field kitchen

Claim 1

A portable compact field kitchen which provides a camper with all of the major items required for meal preparation in a readily assembled unit, said kitchen comprising: a foldable carrying case containing all of the components of a field kitchen in a single unit which when folded and closed provides a portable suitcase like structure which is easily transported; said carrying case including an integral upper carrying case section and an integral lower carrying case section which when closed form the two halves of a suitcase like structure; said upper carrying case section forming when said case is in the open position an upright kitchen cupboard having at least one partition therein for providing distinct storage compartments; said lower carrying case section forming when said case is in the open position a kitchen work area and having at least a sink and a stove arranged therein; a first pair of wings, one hinged to either side of said upper carrying case section; a second pair of wings, one hinged to the bottom of each of said first pair of wings, said second pair of wings forming when said case is fully opened two worktable areas, one on either side of said lower carrying case section, said first pair of wings forming when said case is fully opened two windbreakers, one on either side of said upper carrying case section; said first and second pairs of wings functioning as cupboard doors for said upper carrying case section when said second pair of wings is folded into said first pair of wings and said first pair of wings is folded into said upper carrying case section; means operable attached to said carrying case for supporting the underside of said second pair of wings; a plurality of legs; means pivotable connecting said legs to said lower carrying case section whereby they are retractable; and portable water supply means operably associated with said carrying case.