It's pretty spartan and isn't the best at evenly distributing heat (at least not the way hard-anodized aluminum or steel are), but it gets you to and fro with ease. 75-liter pots, a lid that doubles as a 12-ounce saucepan, and a 17-ounce frying pan, which all pack into a storage bag at a manageable 6.2 x 4 inches, weighing only 11.6 ounces. Snow Peak's Titanium Multi Compact Cook Set comes with one-liter and. It's lightweight, practical, ergonomic, and durable.Ĭons: Prone to hot spots, doesn't fit or include everything you'll need to dish up dinner Snow Peak's Titanium Multi Compact Cookset is everything we love about Snow Peak. Oh, and when you use the included sponge, this nonstick cookware cleans up easily, which you'll appreciate as you probably have to stow your pot and pan in your backpack next to your clothing and sleeping bag. In fact, the whole kit weighs only 1.2 pounds. What counts are the one-liter pot and the nonstick pan, both of which are well made and lightweight. Two spoons and two forks or two sporks would have made more sense to me, but as those are really just bonus accessories, let's give them a pass here.
Why the kit comes with two bowls yet only one spoon and one spork, I have to admit I don't really understand. You get two BPA-free bowls, a folding spork made out of stainless steel, a wooden cooking spatula, and a soup spoon. The pot, pan, and lid are fabricated from FDA-approved anodized aluminum and have folding heat-insulated nonslip grips.
At less than 22 bucks, this is one of the cheapest camp cooking sets you can buy that's not made of cheap, inferior materials. There is a lot to like about the MalloMe 10-Piece Cookware Mess Kit, but let's be honest: The best part is the small price. Pros: Great low price, easy to clean, comes with multiple accessoriesĬons: Pot and pan are too small for some meals/users The MalloMe 10-Piece Cookware Mess Kit has all the lightweight but durable pot, pan, and cooking accessories you need for a great price. Just make sure to keep any metal utensils away from the non-stick lining, and definitely don't try to place the pots or pan in the fire.ĭrawbacks to consider with the Bugaboo are any issues you may have with the flimsiness of the plates, (though the little cups work great) the nonstick Teflon coating, and the fact that you can't place the dishes in the dishwasher after your camping trip.
Despite use over several years and being dragged across several continents, this kit is still in flawless shape. It comes with a 3-liter pot, a 2-liter pot, a frying pan, and bowls, mugs, and plates for all.
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This kit has exactly what you need to cook and serve a full three-course meal for four. I've taken the GSI Bugaboo far and wide and even keep it, along with a small stove, in my boat bag and car lest I end up on an island with fresh fish, or stranded on a dirt road, and have no way to toss together a meal. Pros: Has everything to serve four, lightweight, compactĬons: Teflon coating, while nonstick, prevents metal utensil use, no utensils included, flimsy plates, not dishwasher-safe The GSI Bugaboo Camper Cookset comes with just about everything you need to prepare and serve a fine meal for four, including a pot and pan, cups, and bowls. There is plenty of great camp cookware available between $20 and $30 that are designed to last for years of use with proper care. And I wish I had known how many high-quality camp cooking sets you can get for a modest price. It was made of thin, stamped aluminum, and after only a few uses, the metal tarnished with exposure to moisture, the pot and pan discolored from the flame of the stove, and all the components became so warped and dented that the set no longer fit together properly. For cookware, I bought my first set for five or six dollars at an army surplus store. With a good set of camping cookware, you can move beyond the basic need for nutrition and prepare meals that are truly tasty - and may even resemble what you'd whip up at home.Īs happens with so many who find themselves spending more time hiking and camping, I went through an evolutionary process with the gear I use. But the more gourmet among us would appreciate some kind of sauté pan, potentially also a mug for morning coffee or a kettle for boiling water. By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from InsiderĪs well as other partner offers and accept ourĮveryone has a different approach to dinner at camp, but at the end of the day, every camping or backpacking trip requires some kind of kitchen setup.Īt the very least, you need a camping stove, a reliable pot or two, and a plate or bowl.