(Part 2) Best camping pots, pans & griddles according to redditors
We found 152 Reddit comments discussing the best camping pots, pans & griddles. We ranked the 61 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
/u/fetch04 is right. You are going to want to learn from youtube and practice before you show your son.
-Skills you will want to acquire:
-Basic equipment you'll want:
-Resources
I've had fantastic fun motocamping.
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I used campsites whenever possible. Stealth camping is kind of hard unless you are in the boonies and even then I don't like risking it. That being said if I am looking to nap or something I will pull at a rest stop or off the beaten path and I will hang a lightweight hammock to sleep for a few hours. I don't ever pitch the full tent when stealth camping.
I have 4 or 5 of dehydrated foods with me in case of emergency at any given moment. Most of the time though you can find convenience stores along your travels to get canned food or quick mixes that only take a small heat source to cook. I used this to cook. Buying as you go is easier than hauling a whole bunch of food all the time.
I have gone camping anywhere from 40 degrees to 110 degrees. I have camped all throughout the south. I've camped in the keys as well which is one of the hotter and by far the most humid areas.
Staying warm can be difficult if you dont pack accordingly. I have a really heavy blanket (and a thermal blanket for the extreme cold) I use on a twin blow up mattress. If you get the right sleeping bag it wont be an issue but those are bulky so I tend not to bring one. The blanket and the blow up mattress WITH a portable inflator is still half the size of a thick sleeping bag.
One thing I have to stress is ALWAYS BRING BUG SPRAY.
Get you're self one these super light and solid stoves only $17. I've had one going for over a year now with no issues, I know folks who have had them for longer. Then find a titanium pot and spork. I really like this one. There are cheaper ones but titanium is the way to go. Save money with the cheap stove and get the light weight pot instead. This set up is all you need and will save you weight and allow you to carry more camera gear.
I had been making photo albums but just started a YouTube channel. My friend was nice enough to let me borrow his GoPro and mounts but most of the time I record with my phone (also have another camera but it's a bit broken and can only take pictures). Part of what I'm ordering from amazon is a new monopod/tripod/selfie stick which I'm very much in need of at the moment since my videos are a bit shaky.
Haven't gotten around to do any solo 2 day trips yet (most of the time I'd be with a group and there would be designated campsites to fill up water at) but if I was going out with no means to fill up I'd take anywhere from 4-6 liters of water. The climate here is very hot and there is no such thing as bringing too much water. If there was a water source I could potentially allow myself to bring less since I could boil any water I find.
Amazon list:
-5.11 Rush 72 55L backpack
-Mora Companion (stainless steel)
-Bahco Laplander
-Headlamp
-Jetboil 10in frying pan
-Whetstone
All together that weighs 7.9 pounds and at some point I'd like to get a sleeping pad and tarp bringing it up to ten pounds (not including food, water, and other supplies which might get me to around 15-20 pounds depending on the duration of my outings).
As for the grill it's just a makeshift one. Four tent pegs and a small grate.
GSI-Outdoors-Glacier-Stainless-Boiler
I had the 500ml toaks ultralight cup/pot as my only cooking vessel. It was too small and flimsy and I ended up giving it away. I'd like to start from scratch and get something good like an Evernew. What sizes and shapes to people tend to like? Any thoughts on nonstick? I am thinking the .9L nonstick (https://www.amazon.com/Evernew-Titanium-Non-Stick-Pot-0-6-Liter/dp/B000AQYYEC/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=evernew%2Btitanium%2B.6l&qid=1567406071&s=gateway&sr=8-2&th=1&psc=1)
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I have a soto amicus stove, if that matters.
https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Maple-Steamer-Cookware-Essential-Accessories/dp/B07T7XHFY5
Coleman stove and a headlamp. Linked some stuff below too. I also always bring a large bowl and get water from the water stations and fill it up and use that as a water basin to wash my hands.
camping set
pump for jugs of water
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awesome table
these towels save space and are epically good for long hair and your body, they dry within an hour!
Need to know what your budget is.
I carry the 950 mL version of this which I can't seem to find anymore. That and a titanium spork and that's all the cook set I usually bring.
What you need is one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078N2HHK9/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_gaewDb4ZCEFTC & https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013OVSOEU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share. Just throw a bathing suit on and shower in the aisle in front of your car.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0012XSUF6/ref=mp_s_a_1_61?qid=1416953340&sr=8-61&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
They're are affordable electronic options.
When I do bring a stove, I use T-Sac Filter Bags. As far as a mug, I use an Evernew 400ml mug that fits inside of am Evernew .9L non-stick pot. This allows you to create one or two servings. Hope this helps.
Recently bought this SnowPeak pot and it doesn't have any visible branding on it.
HippressureCooking has an entire page devoted to this topic.
Any heat proof container that fits inside should work. Look for something that's oven safe. The recipe specifies a 4c (1qt) container.
I don't know which ones would fit well in the Instant Pot (on my to-do list) but you should be able to measure the diameter & height of the inside of the pot, then look at the specs to find one.
How about the Evernew 1L Pasta Pot?
Weighs 116g /4.1oz.
You could go a bit lighter with another (carbon fiber etc) lid, but I personally really like this lid and the handles.
I now almost always pack a collapsible camp bucket with me. They're cheap and hold about a gallon of water. As long as you're camping within 100 to 300 yards from a water source, then carrying water back is pretty easy. Now you have tons of water at your camp for putting out the fire, rinsing your hands, filter/boil it for more drinking water anytime you need. Here is one on amazon, but you can buy them anywhere
I always pour all my left over bucket water on the fire pit when I leave my camp, which is usually a few water bottles worth of water at that point.
There is a 1.6 liter MSR Stowaway pot that is amazing, it's heavy but durable and you can lock the lid down so it's great to store gear in. I use a simple titanium cup for when I need to go lightweight, but for any trip that weight isn't a factor I take my stowaway pot.
https://www.amazon.com/MSR-Alpine-Stowaway-Pot-1-6/dp/B000FBWSRW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480370518
You'll need to list a budget if you want valuable advice. Like most camping gear - these items can go for a wide range of prices / quality. You generally get what you pay for - so the bigger budget the better quality.
Are you shopping in the USA or abroad? Online or local shops? Different areas have different brands available.
When / where will you do the majority of your camping? Don't need to list the specific parks - but a general idea of the temps and terrain you'll be using this equipment would be idea. Warm beaches or snowy mountains, Windy plains or thick forests, etc.
You said car / base style camping - that's a valuable distinction. Backpacking / wilderness style gear would be very different.
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Tent - 4-person tent for 2 people is best for car camping, you could even go higher for more room/comfort.
Stove - a 2-burner propane stove would be ideal. Coleman brand is classic.
Lantern - a propane lantern is old-school, but bright / effective. I'd probably go with a battery powered option though, easier to deal with.
cookware - tons of options here. You could start by going to your local Thrift Store. Get the basics, they even have cast iron there often. Then get a plastic tub to store it all in - as your kitchen kit grows it will be valuable to store it all together for transport.
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Without knowing the answers to my above questions, I'll throw out some basic gear options for you to check out:
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Tent
There are other top brands, but the REI one is good quality for the cost. The Coleman one is cheap, but highly popular and good enough for most. Kind of 2 ends of the spectrum there.
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Stove
This one really is the standard, I don't recommend any other option personally.
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Lantern
Tons of options in the battery category. Might as well start cheap and see if it works well enough. I rarely even use my lantern anyway. I sit by the fire or use my headlamp. Better to invest in a good headlamp I'd say.
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Cookware
Kits are a good way to get started. Then add single items like tongs, knives, wash buckets, etc. as needed. I really do suggest using items from the thrift store whenever possible. That way you don't care if it gets dinged up or burnt while camping.
Anyone use titanium plate(with gas stove) to cook fish on? Thinking about using this to cook some small trout. Didn't know if the plate being to thin will be an issue.
This:
https://www.amazon.com/MSR-Alpine-Stowaway-Pot-775ml/dp/B000FBSZGK/
Is a compact, inexpensive, lightweight pot that also is useful storage when not in use. It works fine when just shoved on top of coals or whatnot.
I ended up eating a lot of ramen out of that pot when I was traveling... The Campbell's soup cans are also compact, hearty, and inexpensive.
It's also possible to cook meats, potatoes, corn, sausage, etc. with only a campfire. Tongs are an essential tool in that situation (really, any cooking situation).
I tried packing the grill grate off a Weber Smokey Joe, which worked great for hibachi-style grilling, but it really sucked to deal with a sooty grill grate afterwards.
Hope that helps, and have fun!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0734F7SC4/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?psc=1
There is a company that sells a lid for the standard size steel cup. This would keep smoke and embers out of your water if you're heating it over a fire.
DZO Universal Cup Lid
My main camping kit is an MSR kit with plates and bowls. Something very similar to this.
BeGrit Backpacking Camping Cookware Picnic Camp Cooking Cook Set for Hiking (8pcs/Set, 410 Stainless Steel) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019Z31RQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Yp7wCb1T4V55V
titanium cook set weighs 7.4 ounce they are regularly used by ultra light hikers stainless is heavy for its small benefits
I use these.
The frame holds them in your ears so they don't work their way out.