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bdkdvm
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06/07/2018 08:08PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
I'm considering getting the large fry-bake pan (expedition model) for my upcoming trip with my two sons but one of the things holding me back is the blasted thing doesn't have a handle! I don't understand why they don't design it with a removable handle. I'm thinking of getting one and trying to jerry-rig the removable handle from one of my backpacking fry pans onto it. Has anyone tried such a thing or have any other ideas? I'm not a fan of the pliers style pot lifters.
 
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06/07/2018 08:41PM  
What "large fry-bake pan" are you talking about?
 
boondock
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06/07/2018 08:55PM  
I would think a pizza pan gripper would work if the handle from another set doesn't work. They are similar to the potgripz that fry bake used to sell.
 
bdkdvm
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06/07/2018 08:57PM  
The only one I'm aware of is the Banks Fry-bake. Are there others?!
https://frybake.com
 
Birdknowsbest
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06/07/2018 09:31PM  
I have both the 10.5 inch and 8 inch fry bake pans. They are great for a group of 4. Using the lids with coals you can use them like a dutch oven. In a perfect world 2 10.5 inch pans would be ideal but I dont do this bc they dont nest. The 8 inch pan and lid fit nicely inside the 10.5 inch pan and lid. They really arent that heavy and work great on the fire great or on a stove. Can be cleaned very easy with a scrubber although I prefer to use sand if its around.

As for a handle, I use the pot gripper that Frybake used to sell. I just checked their site and no longer see it. I assume any similar grabber would work. I also bought the spatula and both the spatula and grabber fit inside the 10.5 inch pan.

Im a big fan of these pans. You get that cast iron feel without the weight. I used to have one of those bwj square pans but i found the fry bake to be superior in weight and space saving.

 
Birdknowsbest
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06/07/2018 09:37PM  
Also make sure you have some kind of bag to store your pans in bc if you use them on the fire they will get very sooty and a bag will keep the rest of your gear from getting dirty.
 
OCDave
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06/07/2018 09:43PM  
bdkdvm: "I'm considering getting the large fry-bake pan (expedition model) for my upcoming trip....
...Has anyone tried such a thing or have any other ideas? I'm not a fan of the pliers style pot lifters. "


I have the Deep Alpine, great for solo or two man trips. I love that there is no handle. Makes packing easier.

I made a Reflectix pot cozy which makes handling the hot pan easier. I move pan directly from the fir to the cozy with great results so far. I have the pliers but, would suggest silicone pot grippers as an alternative.

I plan to add the Expedition model before my next group trip.

Good Luck
 
Rs130754
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06/07/2018 10:03PM  
I also bought a deep alpine and expedition a few months ago. They are sturdy, mine were seconds but I cannot find the flaws. I use a pot gripper and my leather chainsaw glove the few times I have used it at home. I feel like they will last a long time. I bought a T-fal and drilled out the rivets holding the handle but the Teflon became scratched from the pot older. After that it seemed to go down hill quick. I am debating about leaving one behind for my trip in a couple weeks, there will only be two of us and I have a 2 and 4 liter Open Country pot that nest. But it might be nice to fry fish and cook bannock at the same time too.
 
GearJunkie
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06/08/2018 07:57AM  
Do this either when you find a stick in the park, or make one at home. Wont take much room in the bag.

DIY Frying Pan Handle
 
Lotw
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06/08/2018 07:59AM  


I made this handle of aluminum for my clearance aisle Tfal pan. Hated it since it got so hot so I made another exactly the same except out of Ryertex. much better.
 
OldFingers57
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06/08/2018 10:04AM  
I use either the pot lifters from either Primus or MSR or the ones that look like a regular pair of pliers that I also used for my Dutch ovens. Another option is the silicone pot grippers. I can’t see the point of a permanent handle as now it makes it difficult to pack.
 
bdkdvm
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06/08/2018 10:17AM  
Thanks for all the responses. I'm looking to add a removable handle like I have on my MSR fry pan. Be nice to be able to turn or grab the pan with the lid on it (the lid would have to be taken off if a pot lifter is used). I'll probably make an attachment like is on my MSR pan and bolt onto the side and use the MSR handle.
 
Lotw
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06/08/2018 10:39AM  
Mine is removable and held in place by a spring steel clip. the handle goes in the utensile roll and the pan goes on top in the food barrel.
 
SammyN
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06/08/2018 08:18PM  
 
firemedic5586
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06/14/2018 03:43PM  
My big go to I got from Piragis ..

I didn't like how the handle would slide around on the griddle, not a good thing when you have it full of got oil... So I had my welding guy lay a couple beads down on it to keep the handle from sliding.., Yes the handle does still come on and off..




I also found that a BBQ grill mat works great as a cover.... Grilling surface for fire grates, general food prep area...


 
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