Dutch Oven alternative for campfire? I am going camping shortly.  I have done some dutch oven cooking before, and there is one recipe that I want to make that uses one.  However, I do not have a dutch oven...

I am thinking of using two aluminum pans (the cheap foil ones) and aluminum on the top (several layers) to make a sort of dutch oven alternative.

Has anyone tried that?  Does it work?

I am also thinking of putting some sand or water between the two pans to make it hold and transfer the heat a little more evenly.  Anyone know if this will work?
Another alternative is:


Dig a hole the size of a dutch oven
Fold a liner for the hole out of several layers of foil
Remove the foil liner
Put hot coals in the bottom of the hole
Put the foil liner over the coals
Add the food
Cover the food with foil
Add more coals on top if you need them


The earth around the foil liner holds heat much like the dutch oven pot would. Re-fill the hole when you are done, taking care to put the sod back intact, and the environmental impact is minimal.