Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: New Cookset
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lindylair |
pot minus the cups, and this stove I could get by for weeks with this combination which cost about 37 bucks and is very lightweight. If I had a collapsible bowl and some aluminum foil for fish it is all I would need. Fuel supply is endless and the stove works very well. Granted mostly dehydrated meals and boiling water for coffee, oatmeal and hot chocolate but it is more versatile than one would think. Haven't tried it yet as the only cooking option, one of these days... |
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Heyfritty |
GopherAdventure: "So, my current aluminum cookset has served me well, but it’s pretty well worn and I’m ready for a new one. My aluminum set has three pots and three pans/lids and weighs in at 43 ounces with the pot grabber. The largest pot and pan are about 7.75 inches in diameter and the pot holds 1.5 liters. I’m looking for a good sized pot or two and a fry pan with a little more depth (2” would be great). I would also like to cut some weight if possible. Does anyone have any recommendations? I have looked at some MSR stuff and it’s pretty impressive. I’m not afraid to spend some coin for something that will last. REI has some Windburner systems on clearance. Fritty butthead |
Heyfritty: "REI has some Windburner systems on clearance. Linking is easy, directions in the General Discussion Forum, REI Windburner System Sale butthead |
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Lawnchair107 |
AceAceAce: "I like good food, and I want to be able to actually cook, not just fry fish and boil water. I've used the below on 4-5 trips now and have no need to change anytime soon. Any issues with the solo stove pot lids? |
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Blackdogyak |
For a fry pan I went with Primus Campfire. Stainless steel. Has a binded aluminum bottom.and folding handle. Works.well. like 10-12". I don't like the tiny 8" fry pans. |
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YetiJedi |
GopherAdventure: "Thanks everyone for the great info. I’m looking into all of the options you’ve all shared. I’m leaning towards aluminum with a ceramic coating. My old set was Teflon and it’s peeling all over the place now (a decade later). I have titanium pots/pans for solo tripping, and this new set will be for group trips which rarely exceed 4 people. I really like these ones... This is the same setup I use and I really like the ease of clean up with the ceramic. Works for all of my needs and I highly recommend it. |
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iCallitMaize |
Pot is 7.5x3.25 deep and the ceramic frying pan is about 8". Homemade reflectix coozie and plastic plate. Unscrewed/Cut the handle off both. All from wally world. Weighs in at 25 oz. I do have an aluminum pot gripper. I can nest a small iso can, gripper, stove, rag, lighter, and spoon in the pot. Probably don't have 12-15 bucks in it. That Appalachian trail forum has some really solid ideas. |
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AceAceAce |
It's hard to beat the Fry Bake pan for a fry pan. It's light, non-stick, and tough as nails. I also just got the boundary waters journal square aluminum one for larger groups. I've used it indoors over the winter and so far think I'll really like it. For pots, I really like Solo Stove's options. They're a touch heavier but are stainless steel and solid. I have no doubt they will last until my grandchildren get sick of carrying them. My primary setup is the 8" Frybake, with the solo stove 3 pot set (may leave some home depending on food for the trip). The great thing is they all nest together amazingly well with enough room in the pot for the stove, but not really a fuel canister. A pot cozy made of refletix on the pot keeps the soot out of the frypan and keeps the noise down. I went with a stove with a larger diameter burner (MSR Windpro 2) specifically to help avoid hotspots cooking. The thicker steel on these pots also helps with that. I also carry a cheap teflon grill mat folded up in the pots. You can throw it on the fire grate and cook almost anything, including pancakes and eggs. I did want a larger pot for bigger groups, and tonight at goodwill came across a lightweight stainless steel pot that my others will fit inside for $4. Hard to beat that! |
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gotwins |
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GopherAdventure |
Thanks in advance! Tony |
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Bowmaster1982 |
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Erk |
On most occasions, I’ll bring my pinnacle pan, and my trek1400. If I’m with more than myself or need extra, I’ll bring the S2S pot and Maybe a small Dutch oven. I should also point out that I’m either using a MSR Whisperlite or MSR Windpro II for my stove.. or fire. I also like to cook real food, and not just boil water for dehydrated meals, so a good stove and cook set is important for me while tripping or camping. |
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Erk |
Here’s the MSR quick skillet and ceramic pot from a … don’t hate me… kayak trip along LSPP, with a good sunset and company. MSR’s ceramic and alpine series is real nice. |
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mschi772 |
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user0317 |
GSI Cookware |
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A1t2o |
I have been tempted to get something simple like stainless steel so it can handle the heat better, but I use aluminum at home and I like it. |
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Banksiana |
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fadersup |
I do a lot cooking over the fire and have even managed to keep the coatings on the handles intact. |
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butthead |
Banksiana: "Stainless can withstand a good deal of heat. Unfortunately it is quite "sticky" and prone to hot spots and burning." Near cure for the hot spot problem is MSR Alpine frypan with it's embedded aluminum bottom (I've been using for a long time), or the Primus Campfire frypan. butthead |
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MidwestFirecraft |
THEGrandRapids: "I have some GSI kettle to boil water. " I love the GSI Halulite kettle. Open fire or stove, the most efficient way I have found to boil water. |
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THEGrandRapids |
I have some GSI kettle to boil water. |
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cycle003 |
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GopherAdventure |
MSR 2 Pot Set MSR Ceramic Pan- 2” deep 23 oz all together, that would cut over a pound of weight. Thoughts? Tony |
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butthead |
GopherAdventure: "So, my current aluminum cookset has served me well, --- The largest pot and pan are about 7.75 inches in diameter and the pot holds 1.5 liters. I’m looking for a good sized pot or two and a fry pan with a little more depth (2” would be great). I would also like to cut some weight if possible. -- Thanks in advance! A 7 3/4 diameter pot holding 1.5 liters?? Most that big in diameter are 2 1/2 liters. About the only thing lighter is Titanium and its hard to find larger than 1.6 liter and the frypan will develop hot spots. Toaks largest at 1.6l, Snow Peak makes a 2l. A Ti frypan can work well if you use a diffuser plate, but will warp in in time. I have a warped Ti pan and several pots, pots still get used, but I went back to my old MSR Alpine SS/aluminum pan for frying. butthead |
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BrianDay |
https://www.snowpeak.com/collections/cooksets/products/al-dente-aluminum-cookset Nice pot size and shape. Big enough to cook pasta for a group but not huge. Stainless so it will last a long time. For a frying pan I recommend the Banks Fry Bake. The big pan is no trouble to pack on a BWCA trip and it lets you bake on the trail. https://frybake.com/ I did a review of it here: https://kitchi-gami.com/2018/11/11/fry-bake-shakedown/ Hope this is helpful, Brian |
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schweady |
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unshavenman |
GopherAdventure: "Thanks everyone for the great info. I’m looking into all of the options you’ve all shared. I’m leaning towards aluminum with a ceramic coating. My old set was Teflon and it’s peeling all over the place now (a decade later). I have titanium pots/pans for solo tripping, and this new set will be for group trips which rarely exceed 4 people. I really like these ones... Go for the MSR pot set and skillet in your links. I've been tripping with MSR cookware for years and they work great. I have absolutely no complaints. |