Camping cookware might be the perfect holiday gift.
Many newbie campers begin their outdoor hobby by purchasing gear based on cost savings over quality but as they spend more time in the outdoors they see the difference higher quality gear can make in the experience. If your outdoor enthusiast does any type of cooking in the outdoors then good quality camping cookware might be the perfect holiday gift because whether used for occasional day use on the hiking trail or heavy camping use a good set will provide nearly a lifetime of cooking activity. We’ve provided some tips on purchasing the right camping cookware below.
You can shop camping cookware from these top online retailers.
Shop camping cookware at Altrec.
Shop camping cookware at Campsaver.
Shop camping cookware at REI.
Camping Cookware Options: Options in cookware are numerous and they all have inherent advantages for certain applications.
- Aluminum Positives: Lightweight, affordable, a good conductor of heat. Good for simmering foods without scorching. Negatives: Breaks down slowly when exposed to acidic foods. Dents and scratches easily.
- Stainless steel Positives: Tougher, more scratch-resistant than aluminum. Negatives: Heavier than aluminum, doesn’t conduct heat as uniformly (can cause hot spots that scorch food).
- Titanium Positives: Super lightweight, extremely tough. A must if weight is your number one concern. Negatives: More expensive than other options. Conducts heat less evenly than stainless steel.
- Cast Iron Positives: Meant for Dutch oven style cooking of stews, deserts and other slow cook meals. Can stand extreme heat and cleans up easily Negatives: Too heavy for hiking or maybe even canoe camping.
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Good summary of the types of cookware, but what is most important to consider when I go camping? I know weight is a factor, but what about form factor, are some better than others? Also, what about non-stick coatings?