Suggestions for a combination frying pan/pot/???

pialia

pialia

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Hiya folks

Went out in the woods for lunch with the pooches today and came to the realization that I really need something for cooking by fire. I have decent stuff for my gas stove but I feel like I want something a little bit more rustic and durable for placing in an open fire. I've been looking at some different Trangia setups as it's native to Sweden(where I live) but I'm not sold yet. I don't have any experience with titanium, what are your guys' opinion on it for this purpose?

I'd very much appreciate if you post your preferred pots/pans for cooking over an open fire.

I'll see if I can't get some pics of the pooches uploaded... I know how we all love pics!

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I recently bought a nesting set of annodized aluminum cooking pots with pans made by/for Coleman based upon reviews on this site and price/availability. I've not had much opportunity to use them yet. My go-to for some time has been a stainless billy can like the Zebra pot for boiling water, but it doesn't lend itself to frying. For frying i have used the heck out of a Tfal non-stick aluminum "One Egg Wonder" pan also from Walmart and also from reviews on this site. Together they have filled my needs. I don't know yet if the small Coleman set will be an improvement, but it is an option to try without a lot of investment. I don't have any titanium cookware. It is pricy and it's main selling point is light weight compared to steel. If weight is a primary concern and money is no object, you might look at the various titanium stuff.
 
I have used and owned many different sets. Snow peak titanium sets, MSR stainless, GSI Nonstick. Most sets are made for the little burners not an open fire. I have found that simple is better. I use a coffee can for a pot and light weight small steel pan I found at that Goodwill. Great comb and will not break the bank. The can is cheap and can be changed out if damaged and pan cooks better and can take a beating. High priced cookware is small and light weight but does not always cook the best and is pricey to replace if damaged.
 
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Found that set on the coleman website, all stainless steel. Seems okay for the $20 something you're paying for it. Does look kind of flimsy, though. I don't really know how thick steel ought to be for cooking on an open fire, but my nesting cup pictured above looks quite a bit sturdier.

By the way - how do non-stick coatings hold up during use in an open fire? I don't really like or need those coatings but it seems you can't really get away from them in todays cookware. I'm tempted to carry a cast-iron set!
 
MSR Stowaway 1.6l. Stainless can take a beating. Someone recommended one to me here. Best of both worlds. Not non-stick just put some oil in it and you should be fine.
 
Been reading about all different models, I'm liking the ruggedness and durability of stainless, just seems more bomb proof. But those of you that regularly use titanium pots over open fires, have you actually ever managed to warp them? I don't care about discoloration etc etc, that just adds character. I've read a lot of posts of people wary about titanium, but not a single post were something actually went wrong. Am I missing something here?
 
Hello pialia.

I used to have a Vargo Titanium Sierra cup but it went AWOL some time ago (I may actually have passed it on, can't remember :-/) but I never had any warping issues on stove or fire.

There is a UK company named Alpkit that do a nice looking Titanium cookset. You could take a look at that.

As for stainless Zebra Head do a pan that is very similar to the MSR Stowaway in patten, they call it the 'Camping Lunch Pot'. I have had one for quite sometime, I've used it a bit, an it's a handy design. More stable for say a range type fire, or my preferred method of resting on three nails, over some hot coals.

Sorry to not post a pic but you should be able to find one with a quick web search.

If you like the look of it let me know. I'd be more than happy to send it over for you to test out at your leisure. Now I have my Mors Bush Pots, it's been put on the back burner (pun intended ;))
 
Thanks for all the help guys.

After reading all the praise for the MSR Stowaway I went ahead an ordered the 1.1 liter version. Coupled with the small Trangia frying pan I think I'll be set for a while! :)

Oh... and I couldn't resist getting the Gränsfors SFA I've been craving for months now so there will likely be a new thread with lots of pictures of woodsy goodness in the near future!

The days are slowly but surely getting longer up here in Sweden and that means more energy for backpacking!(it's kind of a bummer to need a headlamp at 2pm)
 
pialia said:
Thanks for all the help guys.

After reading all the praise for the MSR Stowaway I went ahead an ordered the 1.1 liter version. Coupled with the small Trangia frying pan I think I'll be set for a while! :)

Oh... and I couldn't resist getting the Gränsfors SFA I've been craving for months now so there will likely be a new thread with lots of pictures of woodsy goodness in the near future!

The days are slowly but surely getting longer up here in Sweden and that means more energy for backpacking!(it's kind of a bummer to need a headlamp at 2pm)
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Hi pialia. I bought a couple of the MSR Stowaways. They are made of heavier gauge metal and very sturdy. I have a Gransfors SFA also and I love it. :thumbup:
 
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