Take a closer look at the electric Rivian R1T pickup's coolest option - the $5,000 Camp Kitchen

Tim LevinOct 3, 2021, 17:56 IST

The 2022 Rivian R1T.Tim Levin/Insider

The Rivian R1T electric pickup is finally here - and we got to check it out in the flesh.
The $5,000 Camp Kitchen aims to make cooking in the great outdoors a breeze.
It comes equipped with a stove, a sink, lighting, and all the cookware you need.

Electric-adventure-vehicle maker Rivian first showed off its Camp Kitchen feature at an expo years ago.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

Now the startup automaker is actually building its first pickup - the $67,500 R1T - and we got to take a look at the Camp Kitchen up close.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

It stows away in the R1T's Gear Tunnel when not in use...

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

And slides out like a giant drawer when you need it.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

Flip it open, and you've got everything you need to cook a meal, eat it, and clean up anywhere.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

There's a two-burner induction cooktop from Dometic.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

Induction works great for this application, a Rivian rep told me, because it heats quickly and cools off in seconds. That way you can stow the kitchen away without waiting.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

Induction works great for this application, a Rivian rep told me, because it heats quickly and cools off in seconds. That way you can stow the kitchen away without waiting.

On the right side of the kitchen there's a cutting board and spoon rest.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

The cutting board conceals the Camp Kitchen's sink.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

The basin has an accordion design so it folds flat when not in use. You push downward to pop it open when you need to wash some food or dishes.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

By the sink there's a faucet.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

It's connected to a removable 4-gallon water tank that's accessed from the other side of the truck.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

At $5,000, the Camp Kitchen doesn't come cheap. But that gets you more than just a cooktop and sink.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

The kitchen's three drawers come filled with a 30-piece cooking set.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

It includes pots, plates, silverware, bowls, a kettle, and all manner of cooking utensils.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

Every piece of the set has a spot in these cork inserts. The idea is to stop everything from rattling around when you're driving.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

Also included is a string light that hangs from two poles on either side of the kitchen. Nobody likes to cook in the dark.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

The lights plug into a USB port.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

What's perhaps even more exciting than the kitchen itself: You can also option the truck with just the sliding drawer system it sits on. The Gear Shuttle costs $1,500.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

Rivian says it's working on lots of other accessories for the shuttle. Bins, refrigerators, and heaters to dry off ski boots were all floated as possibilities. But I'm more eager to see the hacks owners come up with all on their own.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

Rivian says it's working on lots of other accessories for the shuttle. Bins, refrigerators, and heaters to dry off ski boots were all floated as possibilities. But I'm more eager to see the hacks owners come up with all on their own.

Outdoor gaming rig? Mobile frozen marg station? Really skinny hot tub? On-the-go tanning bed? The possibilities are truly endless.

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider

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Take a closer look at the electric Rivian R1T pickup's coolest option - the $5,000 Camp Kitchen

Electric-adventure-vehicle maker Rivian first showed off its Camp Kitchen feature at an expo years ago.

Now the startup automaker is actually building its first pickup - the $67,500 R1T - and we got to take a look at the Camp Kitchen up close.

It stows away in the R1T's Gear Tunnel when not in use...

And slides out like a giant drawer when you need it.

Flip it open, and you've got everything you need to cook a meal, eat it, and clean up anywhere.

There's a two-burner induction cooktop from Dometic.

Induction works great for this application, a Rivian rep told me, because it heats quickly and cools off in seconds. That way you can stow the kitchen away without waiting.

On the right side of the kitchen there's a cutting board and spoon rest.

The cutting board conceals the Camp Kitchen's sink.

The basin has an accordion design so it folds flat when not in use. You push downward to pop it open when you need to wash some food or dishes.

By the sink there's a faucet.

It's connected to a removable 4-gallon water tank that's accessed from the other side of the truck.

At $5,000, the Camp Kitchen doesn't come cheap. But that gets you more than just a cooktop and sink.

The kitchen's three drawers come filled with a 30-piece cooking set.

It includes pots, plates, silverware, bowls, a kettle, and all manner of cooking utensils.

Every piece of the set has a spot in these cork inserts. The idea is to stop everything from rattling around when you're driving.

Also included is a string light that hangs from two poles on either side of the kitchen. Nobody likes to cook in the dark.

The lights plug into a USB port.

What's perhaps even more exciting than the kitchen itself: You can also option the truck with just the sliding drawer system it sits on. The Gear Shuttle costs $1,500.

Rivian says it's working on lots of other accessories for the shuttle. Bins, refrigerators, and heaters to dry off ski boots were all floated as possibilities. But I'm more eager to see the hacks owners come up with all on their own.

Outdoor gaming rig? Mobile frozen marg station? Really skinny hot tub? On-the-go tanning bed? The possibilities are truly endless.