Don't ignore Yukon gold and white potatoes. Try them in scalloped dishes and potato salads. I've even mashed Yukon gold potatoes. But be gentle. Yukon gold potatoes turn to glue if you overmix.
Potatoes also make ideal camp food because they're easy to store.
You don't need a cooler to haul fresh varieties to camp. Just keep them in a cool spot with plenty of airflow. Potato recipes I've included many basic potato recipes. Once you've mastered these, start ad-libbing. If you like fire, add minced jalape o pepper.