Chefware Nonstick Small Cookware Set

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I picked this up in store the other day for the same price off a clearance rack. Haven't used it yet, but its a good deal at $15. Pretty light weight. Only concern is that it comes in a mesh carrying kit and will likely rattle in my pack quite a bit (I'll have to figure a way to secure it better). Good buy for $15 though...regularly $60. Free ship to store.

One little problem with nonstick portable cookware. Ok, two.

On a portable stove or campfire, you don't have such good control of the heat and can damage the finish or burn grease onto it such that it's difficult to clean out as the grease actually hardens onto the finish. May not be a problem for infrequent use.

With nonstick cookware you'll want to use plastic utensils which tend to melt around campfires.

Granted, those of you with proper propane stoves won't have these issues so much but if you're haulin' that extra gear what does it matter if your cookware is ultra portable at this point, it's not like it's going to fit well in someone's backpack unless that's all they're carrying.

I'd hardly consider this ultralight at 22 Oz for the set. However, the price is great for nonstick aluminum, and for backpackers who are more concerned with comfort than weight, it looks like a good match.

I have used coated titanium (borrowed, not mine), and never had a problem with grease hardening, though most of what I prepared didn't have serious grease, anyway. The biggest problem I've had with cookware is the uneven heating, which can cause burning, and that does indeed stick very badly to non-coated pans. And then oatmeal just sticks to anything without a coating, regardless; you have to rinse it out immediately.

#2 - to keep it from rattling around, put your pack towel between the pots, and don't put your stove into them so you don't scratch the coating. Also, there are some great silicone utensils that won't melt (unless you just leave them in the pan while going full-tilt on the stove).

Ah, but I don't use a stove, unless it's more like tailgating in a park instead of camping, or it's long-term enough I'd want more than a couple pots.

If weight is a problem, just take the 1 pot and lid that fits your needs... 1 qt seems like plenty even for two people.

freebeer wrote:

If weight is a problem, just take the 1 pot and lid that fits your needs... 1 qt seems like plenty even for two people.

1qt is usually good for one dehydrated dinner and some coffee; great for a solo hike. I usually only take one pot anyway, as there's only one stove - no real need to prep multiple items unless you're getting fancy with the cooking (g, more than one dish or making sauce).

Seems like a good deal!

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