Best pot set to recommend?

[HappyGus]

Hi,

Up until now, I was using this to cook

I was quite happy with it because it's quite compact and contains everything I need. The removable handle and the lid that can filter the pasta water is also ideal. I really like how this is compact

The only downside is that the metal is very light and the temperature isn't shared evenly accross the pan.

Now I'm starting to have the antiadhesive layer destroyed, so I'm curious, what do you use? I don't need more than one pan and one pot with two lid and at least one handle.

 

[El&Ed]

We use a primus campfire cookset. We chose it because it is stainless steel and we prefer not to cook on aluminium or black non stick. I haven’t tried it yet but it can be used on a campfire. Nice and robust and packs away neatly. We have the large set for a family of 4 (it isn’t huge and I wouldn’t want anything smaller). We also take a cast iron griddle pan with us perfect for making toast and we tend to use it for fish and meat when we don’t take the bbq.

 

[HappyGus]

We use a primus campfire cookset. We chose it because it is stainless steel and we prefer not to cook on aluminium or black non stick. I haven’t tried it yet but it can be used on a campfire. Nice and robust and packs away neatly. We have the large set for a family of 4 (it isn’t huge and I wouldn’t want anything smaller). We also take a cast iron griddle pan with us perfect for making toast and we tend to use it for fish and meat when we don’t take the bbq.

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Seems nice, but I think I would appreciate something with non stick coating. We are only 2 in the bus also

 

[Jodalo]

Hi,

Up until now, I was using this to cook

I was quite happy with it because it's quite compact and contains everything I need. The removable handle and the lid that can filter the pasta water is also ideal. I really like how this is compact

The only downside is that the metal is very light and the temperature isn't shared evenly accross the pan.

Now I'm starting to have the antiadhesive layer destroyed, so I'm curious, what do you use? I don't need more than one pan and one pot with two lid and at least one handle.

Hi HappyGus,
This is a common problem with lightweight pots etc. I have Trangia Duossal pots which are a mix of stainless steel with aluminium exterior. This does help the overheating hotspots you get with the more lightweight/thinner pots. All available on the Trangia website.
Also, sometimes I use a diffuser (see photo below). Which spreads the heat more evenly over the base of any saucepan/frying pan and also aids simmering. I bought it in a hardware store ages ago but I’m sure they are still available.

 

[Calimili]

I use a Lodge 26cm skillet to cook everything and a cheap pot + lid with relatively thin bottom to boil water for cooking pasta. The Lodge is heavy but it compensate for not carrying a cadac. Steaks, hamburgers, sausages, cevapcicis, taste exquisite when cooked on a Lodge. I can use it as a grill almost, veggies included.

 

[The Merle]

I have a vintage enamel pan, bought it years ago at car boot love it.
Also have a sea to summit pan set (very light and small more for backpacking), and a couple of ridge monkeys.

 

[tedgina]

Hi,

Up until now, I was using this to cook

I was quite happy with it because it's quite compact and contains everything I need. The removable handle and the lid that can filter the pasta water is also ideal. I really like how this is compact

The only downside is that the metal is very light and the temperature isn't shared evenly accross the pan.

Now I'm starting to have the antiadhesive layer destroyed, so I'm curious, what do you use? I don't need more than one pan and one pot with two lid and at least one handle.

We use a MSR stainless steel pan set with a diffuser had them for years can use the lids as frying pan on non stick coating never been a problem

 

[kp64zl]

I use Tefal Ingenio - non-stick and detachable handle makes easy storage

 

[Cali Phillip]

I use Tefal Ingenio - non-stick and detachable handle makes easy storage

we have those and they are good

 

[HappyGus]

we have those and they are good

Do you have a picture of the space they occupate?

 

[kp64zl]

Hi @HappyGus — I’m in a Beach so I can’t show you how they would fit in the Ocean - sorry. i bought these pots from a French supermarket, so ? May be in a big supermarket in Switzerland? -Certainly in France/Spain they are easily available & inexpensive.

 

[soulstyledevon]

I’ve tried a few specialist “camping” pans.
Never been happy with any of them.
So I now have two medium size regular kitchen stainless steel pans and a ridgemonkey.

Decided the space saving, isn’t worth a consideration when it comes to cooking pans.

 

[Amarillo]

Another vote for Tefal Ingenio

It all fits inside each other and the handle is really robust and doesn’t need clenching. Some of the pans have lids, and there are also plastic non-spill (not leak proof) lids for keeping stuff in the fridge.

Obviously you won’t want to take the full set away with you. Just pick the pans you’ll need.

 

[Polomint]

We have the alipots from Alpkit, there are 2 pans and 2 lids, the lids can work as fry pans but haven't tried that yet. The pans are an ideal size for meals for 2, pasta in 1 meat in the other. Wash very easily with a good non stick coating. Used a dozen times so far. Very happy. PS fit on the cali hob well.
Very happy with them. We usually only reheat food in the van. They pack into a small bag approximately 15x15cms

 

[Polomint]

Forgot to say, handles fold into side of pans.

 

[apreading]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00QK95WS0/?tag=eliteelect-21

 

[YELRAV]

We have a £6 deep stock pot from asda and 2 ridge monkeys. One XL (which is a funny as it’s bread sized) but great for doing toast or toasties, pizzas etc. The other ridgemonkey is deep and has a steaming function. I also have a collapsible colander. I only cook on the 2 ring hob in the van.

Can store foods in the stockpot like bread or dry pasta when not in use.

 

[Bjohnson]

We have this set and a ridge monkey

CVC Mandarina 9 piece Cook Set | CampervanCulture.com

campervanculture.com

 

[Dassy1308]

We’ve been using https://www.seatosummit.co.uk/products/camp-kitchen/alpha-pot-set-42/ (although we did receive a recall notice - something to do with users not securing the handles properly).

This year we added a £30 Tower 3-tier steamer set too - handy for cooking several sets of veg on a single burner.

Both are compact and store easily.

 

[FoodieLoobie]

I have 2 pots from Ikea -

HEMLAGAD Pot with lid, black, 3 l - IKEA

HEMLAGAD, Pot with lid, black, Comfortable handles make the cookware easy to lift. Made from aluminium, which spreads heat evenly and energy efficiently, and makes it easier to regulate heat so the food does not burn and stick.

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HEMLAGAD pot with lid, black, 5 l - IKEA

HEMLAGAD pot with lid, black, 5 l Works well on all types of hobs, including induction hob. With Teflon® Select, a hardwearing non-stick coating that allows cooking with little fat and makes cleaning easy. Comfortable handles make the cookware easy to lift.

www.ikea.com

The smaller one sits inside the larger. The handles at the side are a bit bulky but I find these are the only pans I need. The lids can be used to strain and due to the size of the pans they can hold a lot of food which can be stirred and doesn’t spill over the top or splash and make a mess. They don’t slip and are stable on the burners, and there is no long handle sticking out to be aware of catching and toppling the pan.
We also cook outside on a Cadac and when needed these pans can be used on that too.
To save space I do tend to put something in the smaller pan when they are in the cupboard.