I use something very similar to a Mary Poppins carpet bag. I don't even know where I got this bag but it's perfect. It carries plates, bowls, cups, cooking utensils, eating utensils, serving utensils, napkins, paper towels, salt, pepper, spices, cooking oil, lighters, starter cubes. I'm sure I'm forgetting something but it holds a lot. You may need something closer to small suit case size.