The multi-fuel thread got me thinking on this. I've been looking for some equipment for using on the stove for cooking and some dishes / utensils for two people. I like the stuff that seems to stack up or collapse and of course, lightweight. What have you used and recommend?

JET BOIL!!!!!

Isn't that a cooking device, and not cookware..like pots, skillets, and such. I thought that you could only boil water in that thing..not actually cook food in it.

I have cooked everthing from Steak to mack-n cheeze in it, you can do hot dogs, I have even done chili and other things... they have forks spoons the knives aren't too good Love them I have one in the truck airplane and sled!!!

Tadpole, It has been my experience that to recommend camping gear - like airplanes - you would need to define the mission. Every year I go to Algonquin Park in Canada for a week-long canoing, backpacking, camping, and fishing trip. A week is a long time so I want to be comfortable. But I am going to be in a 16 ft- 38 lb canoe and portaging multi times to get to the interior so I gotta think about weight and size. On the other hand if I go for a week at Boy Scout camp my consideration has to do with what I can fit into a pick up truck!

So, over the years I have developed a spreadsheet with tabs for types of camping. Each tab has a different equipment list and menu. It is really amazing how much gear I have collected that essentially does the same thing but fits a specific trip profile!

So I went to my lists for an answer to your question about cooking and some plates. Remarkably, not one of my lists has plates on it! I guess I tend to eat out of the pots or a cup! Less clean up and less items to deal with. For cooking I primarily use a primus stove/latern combination that I have had for years. It come in a small box, maybe 3 x 3 x 5 inches, and uses a butane/propane fuel mix which is excellent in temperatures well below freezing. The latern uses the same mix and gives off about 25 watts of light. Handy for mealtimes in the dark. One fuel cyclinder lasts for more than a week.

I do not consider myself a gourmet eater. Dinner might be a can of Dinty-Moore! I know some of the guys like to bring an Emil-level kitchen with them. They might have a good recommendation for plates.

Skystrider wrote:Tadpole, It has been my experience that to recommend camping gear - like airplanes - you would need to define the mission.

Mission would be one or two nighters, airplane camping in the backcountry and one or two nighters backpacking. Weight and size is a factor as is usual with those two missions. Also, primarily for one person, but capable to support two people.

I'm sold on the multi-fuel stoves (cuz it can preheat the engine too without carrying seperate fuel) in the thread bmurrish started, so I'm looking for the gear to use to cook stuff on that, and to eat with or whatever.

Used to be on long car trips we'd wire chicken breasts or brats close to the exhaust manifold- marinated and wrapped up in lots of tin foil. There was actually a cookbook devoted to this called Manifold Destiny. Anybody ever try this with an airplane?

-DP

I have cooked a few meals while Motorcycle camping, and I really have liked the military surplus pan/plate combo, that snaps together using the handle of the "pan" portion. It allows you to store stuff in the hollow area, (salt pepper, utensils, seasoning...) you can get them for a song at surplus stores, and you have a small pan, plus a plate with two portion seperators. If I was smarter I'd figure out how to post a picture.
Being metal, it's tough, and a rock will mostly straighten it out if it somehow becomes a weight bearing part of your motorcycle. (yes, I do know this for a fact, if you're familiar with Animas Forks CO, on a large sport tourer, you'll understand how!)

KB

I have the Pinnacle Dualist cookset from GSI. I have only had it for about a year and used it only on a handful of outings including a four-day backpacking trip, but I already really like it. If you happen to have one of those mini isobutane stoves, like the MSR Pocket Rocket, everything, including the fuel canister, will pack inside the pot to make one small and dense package.

I think Jet Boil originally found their market success with their combination isobutane stove + insulated boiler pot among mountaineers. That's what they became known for, but they make cookware too and various other combos too.

I've always been a MSR fan so I've got a few Whisperlites as well as a Pocket Rocket (isobutane like Jet Boil.) I have a set of GSI (I think) aluminum teflon-coated nesting pots/frypan. The old 170 doesn't like a lot of weight so I use backpacking gear wherever I can.

Backcountry coffee tech...I started a thread on this once but everyone made fun of me. For weight purposes, I just use a cone. There's a titanium french press out there though that I'd like to have.

Reusable lexan (I think) forks/spoon/butterknife. I also carry a MSR water filter and collapsible dromedary bag. I could care less how well I eat out there, as long as it's hot and tastes okay. I usually carry a few Backpacker's Pantry meals (chicken & dumplings is the best!)

JRStripe wrote:I have the Pinnacle Dualist cookset from GSI.

I've looked at that one at REI before, I kind of like it.

So, you guys never heard of cold Nalleys Hot Chile, eh??

MTV

1SeventyZ wrote:I usually carry a few Backpacker's Pantry meals (chicken & dumplings is the best!)

Mountain House sells "Pro-Pack" vaccuum-sealed bags instead of the usual ones that are full of trapped air. Nice for space savings, and for carrying at altitude.

-DP

I prefer to bring the elegance of my dining room into the outdoors for that special touch of sophistication.

Chinet! It's the bachelor's choice at home AND on the trail! After dinner, you just burn the plate.

tejasflyer wrote:...... I really have liked the military surplus pan/plate combo, that snaps together using the handle of the "pan" portion. .........

Used a rig like this back in my Boy Scout days, probably still have it stored with my camping gear. 2 aluminum plate/skillets, an alum pot with lid, & a plastic cup. Also had a knife/fork/spoon set that snapped together.

Tadpole wrote:The multi-fuel thread got me thinking on this. I've been looking for some equipment for using on the stove for cooking and some dishes / utensils for two people. I like the stuff that seems to stack up or collapse and of course, lightweight. What have you used and recommend?

A jack Knife, roll of tin foil, tin cup and a gopher match.

denalipilot asked:

Used to be on long car trips we'd wire chicken breasts or brats close to the exhaust manifold- marinated and wrapped up in lots of tin foil. There was actually a cookbook devoted to this called Manifold Destiny. Anybody ever try this with an airplane?

Go onto ebay and search for "muff pot" or "hot dogger". I haven't tried it on my airplane but mine does have a snowmobile exhaust.

http://www.steepandcheap.com/ for the next 18 minutes...

$24.99