Better lightweight carbon steel skillets in the 10" to 12" range?

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I have a Pathfinder/SRO 8" carbon steel skillet that works nicely and is a bit small. The French and Belgian skillets are a bit too heavy for backpacking and glamping IMHO. I am thinking I want a ~12" skillet to complement my current 8" version. I definitely do not want aluminum non-stick, and I am lukewarm at best regarding stainless steel options. Titanium is a hard no, as I don't like the scorching from small, powerful heat sources like most camping/hiker stoves produce. Durable for use in or over a campfire is a plus!

I am currently looking at the various GSI carbon steel skillet options, but the reviews and comparisons I have seen are a bit thin or are simply not very thorough or objective. A detachable or foldable handle is desired as well, but is not a deal killer either.

So, what lightweight cast iron or carbon steel skillets should I be looking for? GSI Guidecast is the only one that seems to get much visibility, so I am wondering if it is really that good, or if it is just marketed better by BassPro and similar shops. Or, I may wait for the Pathfinder/SRO 10" and 12" skillets to come back in stock at my normal preferred stores or shops.

TIA,
Sid

p.s. A Cyber-Monday score would be nice!
 
We have a brand called oxo



And I will throw this idea out there. A Bedourie camp oven. And just buy a Billy lifter for the handle.

 
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Drop bear said:
We have a brand called oxo



And I will throw this idea out there. A Bedourie camp oven. And just buy a Billy lifter for the handle.

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That OXO pan looks very interesting to me. And the Bedourie camp oven looks like the answer I have been looking for to get a "small oven" for biscuits and similar stuff, other than a Lodge Dutch Oven which heats slowly, takes lots of fuel, and is simply too heavy.
 
This line of discussion has moved more into traditional cast iron, which is fine.

However, in my original post, I was looking for something lightweight and compact for my Overlanding travel trailer. 3 and 4 pound skillets are simply too bulky and heavy for my travel kit.
 
Thin and lightweight cast-iron or steel pans have their place in our kitchens, too.

Faster heating with less energy input can be nice, even at home. In fact, the sausages I cooked for breakfast were on my Pathfinder skillet at home!
 
Sid Post said:
I have a Pathfinder/SRO 8" carbon steel skillet that works nicely and is a bit small. The French and Belgian skillets are a bit too heavy for backpacking and glamping IMHO. I am thinking I want a ~12" skillet to complement my current 8" version.

Sid
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A little late to the recommendation party, but Paderno is one of the better carbon steel skillet options out there:

Paderno Carbon Steel Skillets

ROCK6
 
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