From what I can tell there isn't any difference between the two kinds of cords. I just need to make certain that what I get has a high enough amperage for what I will use it for.

I won't have a camp stove, and won't be picking one up. Eventually will get a propane grill over the winter, and will get a "hot pot" for this weekend. Since I will almost always have electricity, a cheap hot plate will do everything a camp stove would do for me, and there is something quite nice about having a propane grill - even if I don't have a fire.

I did order a couple of campfire cooking tools - double-sided thing where I can toast sandwiches, and long forks for sausages/marshmallows/etc. I am thinking the forks would also work for quartered pre-roasted chicken breast..mmmmmmm THIS weekend I will have a fire

I am really looking forward to this weekend, the evenings are projected to get down to the high 50's, so I might get a little chilly. I did spring for a 30 degree sleeping bag so that should be fine. I will know by the end of the weekend if I need warmer clothing for fall camping!