Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Fry Pan
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overthehill |
quote TriTodd: "quote Beaverjack: "My frypan is losing its coating too, after only a couple trips. I also have the GSI 10" dutch oven. Just a little too cumbersome and awkward. A 10" skillet and lid of the same cast material, with a folding handle would be perfect." I like the looks of this (except for the grill ridges on the bottom).I agree with some other posts;' cast iron is best' and cast aluminum second. Even with the perfect bed of coals or the most even spreading stove....the heavier the better. I have yet to find a way around it. The closest I've come is the 'Superior Quetico Dutch Oven' which is a 3" deep rectangular fryer (maybe 8" X 15" and fits a coleman 2 burner suitcase perfect although I don't tote one to BW) and a lid that doubles as a griddle at 1/2" deep. Heavy cast aluminum.(After smoked up it looks just like cast iron). The minimalist or backpacker would scream, "no way!" and even though we basecamp mostly I don't consider it worth the weight unless there are at least 4 hungry campers who love to eat hot food all at the same time. |
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Beaverjack |
quote Humdinger: "quote Beaverjack: "The key with cast aluminum (no teflon) is to use plastic utensils only. My ex mother-in-law used metal on her cast aluminum rice pot and cooked with it about every day. She ended up with severe dymentia, but is still alive at 85. " Me neither. I ordered the BWJ Aluminum Fry Pan. A little bigger than I wanted, but I guess I'll just fish for bigger fish! Whodda thunk a thread about frying pans would get 59 reponses? |
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kbamg1 |
I have used the square aluminum frypan that I purchased from the Boundary Waters Journal tradingpost 4 years ago. It has worked very well for my family trips. The sides are deep enough for frying fish and making dinners, and it is light enough that it doesn't break your back. We use plastic utensils and have never had a problem. I think the question of aluminum vs cast iron would depend greatly on the type of traveling you do. There is no question that the weight is different. I learned long ago that no-stick surfaces don't do well in the type of situations they are put through in the BWCA (or most other outdoor types of cooking). Good luck in your search! |
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Humdinger |
quote Beaverjack: "The key with cast aluminum (no teflon) is to use plastic utensils only. My ex mother-in-law used metal on her cast aluminum rice pot and cooked with it about every day. She ended up with severe dymentia, but is still alive at 85. " Side comment - I would say that is normal aging dementia more than aluminum cooking. My father started having Alzheimer signs before age 65, confirmed at 70, and eventually died at age 75. My mother used cast iron and stainless steel cookware. Family history is a big factor and preventing it with mental & physical conditioning goes a long way. My paternal grandmother had Alzheimers so I know whats in my cards and hope medical science makes advances in the next 25 years. Unitl then, work out, read, but I won't worry about my aluminum BWCA cookware for the limited exposure. |
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Birdknowsbest |
quote KevinL: "10" GSI hard anodized aluminum Dutch Oven. Will it fit on a MSR dragonfly stove? |
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KevinL |
quote Birdknowsbest: "quote KevinL: "10" GSI hard anodized aluminum Dutch Oven. Yes the bag with all the stove parts will fit inside, and the oven will work with the stove. |
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Amok |
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Beaverjack |
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buz |
that is a nice looking grill for that price, but look carefully at the size, it is pretty small. Fine for 1-2 people, much more and you are cooking lots of batches. |
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billconner |
quote Woodtick: "quote tony: "quote Beaverjack: "Amazing that no one produces a good 10" cast aluminium frying pan with a folding handle. "Here is one a little bigger with a removable handle. Cast fry pan Kind of heavy though Yes. Search for thread on square frying pan. Bought 6 for Scout troop in the fall.I have not taken it to boundary waters yet but have used it at home. Only fry pan some outfitters provide. We like them for size and deep sides. |
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billconner |
square fry pan thread |
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Voyageur |
quote thlipsis29: "You really can't go wrong with cast iron. I know it's heavy and you need to season it properly, but I've never once been disappointed with it. Granted, our group base camps so weight isn't as critical as it might be for others. There was a thread a year or two ago on cast iron that was pretty informative, but I don't have the time to look for it now." Cast iron really depends on the type of trip. We used cast iron for years river tripping before going to the BWCA. Our first trip with cast iron was our last trip with cast iron. If you travel a lot or single portage avoid it. If you base camp it is great. |
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TriTodd |
quote Beaverjack: "My frypan is losing its coating too, after only a couple trips. I also have the GSI 10" dutch oven. Just a little too cumbersome and awkward. A 10" skillet and lid of the same cast material, with a folding handle would be perfect." I started a thread about a rectangular fry pan I saw in and advertisement. Here is a link to the results from others postings. Rectangular fry pan with folding handle. |
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nctry |
quote Humdinger: "quote nctry: " It's an Artic Fox EZ Roll up grill. Just happened to have one at Spring Creek Outfitters and Chuck had me try it out when I went to the WCPP. We don't know where it came from or what it goes for. I believe they are/were made in Mpls. I think it's a pretty neat design and will be trying it out some more. |
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tobiedog |
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thlipsis29 |
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nctry |
quote Humdinger: "quote nctry: " It's an Artic Fox EZ Roll up grill. Just happened to have one at Spring Creek Outfitters and Chuck had me try it out when I went to the WCPP. We don't know where it came from or what it goes for. I believe they are/were made in Mpls. I'm checking if they are manufacturing them anymore and will start a thread on it if and when I get that information. It worked well to raise pots from the stove and pot stability. Also small stick fires... |
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Amok |
quote tobiedog: "I've had some guys try to talk me out of anything with a teflon coat on it. They say it's scary chemicals. I have some with teflon flaking off. Are you supposed to throw them away when this happens?" Yes. Once the teflon starts to go, throw it out. Some will also say that any aluminum pan is at least as dangerous as a 'failed' teflon pan. |
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PineKnot |
quote tobiedog: "I've had some guys try to talk me out of anything with a teflon coat on it. They say it's scary chemicals. I have some with teflon flaking off. Are you supposed to throw them away when this happens?" Depends. How old are you? :-) |
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ZIMTLSA |
Todd |
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mc2mens |
quote ubbenholdthekraut: "Go with a frying pan conversion. There is a good thread about it on Quietjourney.com" I would guess there are some good ones here too. |
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ubbenholdthekraut |
There is a good thread about it on Quietjourney.com |
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The Lorax |
With plates stacked inside, lid on top and the handle folded down, you take care of the problem plus have storage for your camp plates. I even set coals on the aluminum lid while cooking over coals and bake with it. |
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snakecharmer |
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Humdinger |
quote snakecharmer: "Walmart. $10-$12. Good for 3-4 years of camping, then I buy a new one. I saw similar Coleman pans like this on clearance at Target recently. Otherwise find a stouter fry pan with a screw off handle and disassemble it. |
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Humdinger |
quote nctry: " Another side ? - who makes that grate and cost? |
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Humdinger |
quote snakecharmer: "Walmart. $10-$12. Good for 3-4 years of camping, then I buy a new one. Side question SC - where do you buy that wind deflector and cost? I'm thinking of buying or building a folding one like that. |
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Miami1 |
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Voyageur |
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wtgmonkey |
Since I take 2 single burner stoves (1 as a backup if a small group) I can use the griddle over both burners in a fire ban. A lot of our evening meals are fish in foil on one side and taters and onions in foil on the other. |
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Woodtick |
quote tony: "quote Beaverjack: "Amazing that no one produces a good 10" cast aluminium frying pan with a folding handle. "Here is one a little bigger with a removable handle. Cast fry pan Kind of heavy though Has anyone tried this aluminum frying pan? Like? Dislike? |
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dsk |
quote dsk: "Take a look at this:Ikea 200 gram fry pan $3 This pan has seriously been tested in a lo cost backpack project, and it quit light weight 200 grams or 7 OZ. Pre's: *Low cost *Relatively solid. *Good nonstick coating. *Good heat transport. Cons: *Not foldable. *Not super light weight. This pan in the Norwegian magazine Friluftsliv ("Outdoor life ") dsk |
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Humdinger |
quote Beaverjack: "My frypan is losing its coating too, after only a couple trips. I also have the GSI 10" dutch oven. Just a little too cumbersome and awkward. A 10" skillet and lid of the same cast material, with a folding handle would be perfect." Look for an older "chicken fryer". They are similar to a dutch oven except its a deep fry pan with a shallow fry pan lid or just a domed lid. Cast iron is easy to find and I have an old one in aluminum at my cabin so they exist. |
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Beaverjack |
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PortageKeeper |
quote Beaverjack: "I'm not satisfied with any of my frying pans. The Titanium one is too small for big fish. The 10" cast aluminum dutch oven does a great job, but is cumbersome to tote around. I've tried anodized aluminum, but the folding handle tore up the frying surface. What is THE WAY TO GO in this area, because I really haven't found it yet." I've chosen to just bring one of Walmarts cheapest large fry pans and just throw it out at trips end. Take the handle off and bring a pot grabber. |
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thlipsis29 |
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Beaverjack |
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Bannock |
quote Beaverjack: "Amazing that no one produces a good 10" cast aluminium frying pan with a folding handle. " My buddy has the Coleman Frying Pan and it works very well for us. In my solo kit I have a pan I purchased at Walmart (T-Fall?) and removed its handle. > |
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SevenofNine |
quote snakecharmer: "Walmart. $10-$12. Good for 3-4 years of camping, then I buy a new one. Brand name? Thanks. |
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tony |
quote Beaverjack: "Amazing that no one produces a good 10" cast aluminium frying pan with a folding handle. "Here is one a little bigger with a removable handle. Cast fry pan Kind of heavy though tony |
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Troutman |
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Amok |
quote SevenofNine: "quote snakecharmer: "Walmart. $10-$12. Good for 3-4 years of camping, then I buy a new one. Probably the $10 coleman. I've got one too. I even picked mine up at Wal-mart, lol |
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nctry |
I like my GSI 10" frypan. The non stick is very non stick... The heat disperses pretty well. The only thing is after I bought it I noticed the packaging warned against cooking over the fire. That disappointed me. |
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KevinL |
Yes it weighs 3 pounds 10 oz but you can use the lid as a fry pan, bake, cook, deep fry fish, and do your dishes all from one pot. I'm glad I got it. Very easy to clean also. |
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TriTodd |
quote snakecharmer: "Walmart. $10-$12. Good for 3-4 years of camping, then I buy a new one. I've been using this same Coleman fry pan with the folding handle on trips for about 4 years now, too. It works great, and it didn't cost very much. Allows me to use my money on other things that cost more than I want to pay. My MSR pan is just too small to fry fish in. The 10" is the perfect size for me. As always, enjoy your camping! |
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snakecharmer |
quote SevenofNine: "quote snakecharmer: "Walmart. $10-$12. Good for 3-4 years of camping, then I buy a new one. It's a Coleman. |
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Rob Johnson |
I took that advice 2 years ago and it has worked out great. The pan is light weight but thick enough to distribute the heat evenly. The only difference is that I don't throw mine out. It has gone on 2 canoe trips, and 3 family car camps. |
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Traveler |
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TriTodd |
quote Humdinger: "quote snakecharmer: "Walmart. $10-$12. Good for 3-4 years of camping, then I buy a new one. I have two reflector shields by MSR. They work great, but they are designed by size to work with smaller pots, but, can be used together and go completey around a 10" fry pan if you need. MSR reflector shield. |
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billconner |
quote Humdinger: "quote snakecharmer: "Walmart. $10-$12. Good for 3-4 years of camping, then I buy a new one. Dare I say try Google? folding windscreen |
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Bannock |
This is what I use for a grate when I bring one. Here's a similar windscreen to the one asked about. |
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BWPaddler |
quote inspector13: "I too have the 10” Colman fry pan that is pictured. I bought it around 11 years ago at Target. I used it at least two full weeks a year. Last year the coating started to flake off, but for the price it was worth it." My coating flaked off immediately and I returned it. What do you use a fry pan for, and how many people on the trip? I switched to bringing a griddle and I love it. Overkill for solo, but with three kids it's perfect and easy to store in a pack. I can do any kind of meal on it (eggs, pancakes, grilled ham/cheese, garlic bread, pizza, etc. etc.). Fits perfectly on my 2 burner Expedition stove, or the fire grate. |
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butthead |
quote tobiedog: "I've had some guys try to talk me out of anything with a teflon coat on it. They say it's scary chemicals. I have some with teflon flaking off. Are you supposed to throw them away when this happens?" Teflon heated past 500 degrees gives of toxic gasses, aluminum is associated with age dementia. The amount of danger posed is questionable. I use nether for household cooking myself, but would for camp use. That said I found commercial grade pizza pans make good griddles/fry pans, from pancakes to fried fish. butthead |
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dsk |
http://tinyurl.com/ch4d82 It is not a joke. It is really great. dsk |
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Beaverjack |
Cast Alum Grill |
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mjmkjun |
Teflon, on the other hand, over a very hot wood fire gives off chemical fumes and begins to break down. Doesn't apply to heat of the small, packable camp stoves if I recall the article correctly. |
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ubbenholdthekraut |
Ikea- W/Folding handle |
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Amok |
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TriTodd |
quote tobiedog: "I've had some guys try to talk me out of anything with a teflon coat on it. They say it's scary chemicals. I have some with teflon flaking off. Are you supposed to throw them away when this happens?" I remember seeing Dupont discuss their Teflon product on 60 minutes. It was discussed that at higher heats, there are chemicals released that can cause temporary flu like symptoms. I usually never cook anything on high heat except when boiling water. And being out in a campsite, I'd say I was pretty safe. I've added a link from Dupont's Q/A. Dupont Teflon Q/A. I have also read articles about relation between aluminum and breast cancer. Studies showing the link and increase due to women shaving their armpits and the absorbtion of aluminum from the applied anti perspirant afterwards. I use an aluminum free deoderant that works great and is unscented by Tom's which can be found at a lot of HBA departments. |
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Amok |
quote mjmkjun: "Mais. Aluminum was once thought to cause alzheimers/dementia. This has been disproven. Actually, it's more correct to state it's not been proven by any of the clinical/lab testings that were conducted. |
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