Hi Laura;
My Husband and I have been camping for several years and this is what we have learned:
Get 2 large Tubs of any sort, (we use large ones w/folding lids sort of like the ones that groceries are delivered to small grocery stores) 2 different colors.
As an example :
We use a blue one for the kitchen type stuff. We have foil, plastic plates, plastic silverware, a large tub and drainer to wash dishes, 2 or 3 pots for cooking, a skillet, dish soap, 2-3 scrubbies for washing dishes, paper towels, pam, several spatulas, cooking forks and serving spoons, a large platter, hot chocolate mix, plastic coffee cups, dry soup mix, canned goods (veggies, fruit, etc), 1 or 2 of those dinner in a box things, plastic wrap, ziplocks of both sizes and strengths, dish drying towels, tuna fish, spices we like, potatoes, the bar-b-que utensils for working over the fire, hot pad holders, various bowls (some w/covers - some without). Part 2 next! Linda