Make sure the fire is DEAD OUT and mix the ashes with dirt and bury them. Make it look as if you never had a fire. There is something wonderful about getting somewhere and feeling you are the first one to see it. Allow someone else that same pleasure and leave the area pristine. After you've planned the kind of food and stove you will be using, it is time to decide on your dishes and utensils.
Many people make the mistake of carrying too many dishes.
I carry three items . I use a lightweight, insulated mug with a lid, a large Lexan spoon, and a saucepan with a lid. I will boil water for my hot drink first, followed by the preparation of the meal in the saucepan. I eat the meal right from the pan. This has the added benefit of cutting back on washing extra dishes as well.