Outdoor cooking utensils and kitchen cooking utensils are different. Outdoor activities are very energy-consuming. Even if they are all placed in a car, moving them up and down can be quite tiring. The main considerations for outdoor cooking utensils are light weight and portability. Outdoor cookware also comes in different materials to meet various needs. They vary in weight and price. When choosing outdoor cookware, it’s best to consider whether it’s domestic or imported. In fact, domestic ones are fine. Many imported ones might also be produced in one’s own country. When choosing outdoor cookware, it’s best to meet the following characteristics: 1. Under the same storage volume, the more functions, the better. Because camping outside is rather troublesome to carry supplies, backpack space is extremely precious. Perfect storage space and multi-functionality are the top choices. 2. Under the same volume, choose the lighter one as much as possible. It is also for convenience of carrying. If the budget is sufficient, titanium alloy tableware can be chosen. If the cost performance is high, aluminum cookware can be selected. 3. Cooking ability mainly refers to three aspects: fast heating, good heat retention and even heating. 4. Ease of use, generally referring to the pot set, which can meet various cooking requirements. \ n5. Durability, usually coated ones are prone to damage. Aluminum materials are less durable than titanium and stainless steel materials. If you are just backpacking for hiking, then I suggest you travel light. The longer the distance you need to travel outdoors, the more compact your backpack should be. What you need is not a pot. In fact, it’s a large cup. You might bring an alcohol stove set. The stove is placed in a pot. Such a set is easy to store, relatively light and takes up very little space. You don’t need to bring the pot any more. Or the environment of your hiking destination is a bit perilous, such as a plateau or snow-capped mountains. In this kind of place, you will bring a split gas stove. At the same time, you need a large cup, or a gas stove set is also fine. This way, storage is more convenient. This kind of pot is actually just a large cup. Or a military kettle, an object that can be used as a kettle and also for cooking. The main thing is that it has a handle, so when taken off the fire, it won’t be too hot. In conclusion, you only need one pot, not two. They are too heavy and take up too much space.
If you go camping outdoors by car, the place you go to is a camping site and there will be many friends around. Well, buddy, you need to bring all your things with you to avoid anything missing that could affect your good mood. At this point, you can consider: 1. A set of POTS, mainly including stew POTS, frying pans, teapots, etc. The number of POTS is proportional to your stove. If you only prepare one stove burner, having more POTS won’t help. Generally, three are sufficient. If there are many people going, you can also get a set of multiple POTS, but you need to prepare several stoves at the same time. 2. Tripod hanging pot, it’s quite heavy and looks cool. Especially when having a bonfire, it feels very warm. \ n3. Baking tray or sandwich grills. If you want to have a fish or something like that when camping, a baking tray or grills are indispensable. When camping in the wild, if you don’t have some barbecue ingredients, This natural integration always lacks a bit of meaning. 4. Steel cups Nowadays, outdoor cookware can be classified into several types based on materials, some cheap and some expensive. Many people can’t tell them apart. Here’s a brief explanation: 1. Titanium cookware: Lightweight, sturdy, fuel-efficient but expensive, and has poor thermal conductivity by itself. Titanium cookware is the most popular among outdoor cookware nowadays. As a raw material, titanium is very light. Despite being ultra-light, it is very strong (comparable to steel) and is renowned for its high corrosion resistance. Titanium POTS are sturdy, but titanium itself has average thermal conductivity, so they are made very thin. Therefore, they can effectively transfer heat without using too much fuel. Titanium POTS have a rather stubborn problem of uneven heating, and beginners may easily burn the food. Another fatal weakness of titanium is its cost. Titanium cookware is often a more expensive choice. Generally speaking, titanium cookware is considered safe for cooking. In conclusion, it is suitable for backpacking, hiking and other camping activities. 2. Aluminum cookware: It is usually larger, lighter, cheaper, not very sturdy, but its durability is average. The material of an aluminum pot is aluminium oxide, and it is “lighter” in weight than titanium. Aluminum POTS are more suitable for cooking because they heat up evenly. So aluminum POTS have always been the first choice for kitchen utensils such as POTS, pans and bowls. However, aluminium is relatively soft and prone to deformation, so it is a horrible sight when it falls. Aluminum POTS are cheap and usually larger than titanium ones. This is important if you need to boil water or cook food for a group of people. There is a claim that aluminium can cause slow intellectual development in children, so there are concerns that using aluminium POTS may lead to excessive absorption of aluminium by the body, which could affect health. This kind of problem no longer exists at present. Anodizing treatment can harden cookware and make it more durable. The aluminum element is also not easily absorbed, so there is no need to worry too much. In conclusion, aluminum cookware offers good value for money. 3. Stainless steel cookware: It sounds environmentally friendly, healthy, economical and durable, but it is really heavy. We often hear about 304 stainless steel, which is used in cups and cookware. This is more common in household kitchens. Stainless steel is wear-resistant, scratch-resistant and cheap. There is almost no evidence to suggest that stainless steel is harmful to cooking. It does contain elements such as iron and nickel, which can seep into your food, but the amount of these elements that seep into the food is negligible. Gently wash with water and detergent on a daily basis. Just avoid using abrasive steel wool or irritating chemicals. Non-stick coating: Not durable and may not be safe. Some POTS have added non-stick coatings, such as Teflon, to prevent food from sticking to the inside of the cooking container. It will mainly make cleaning easier. Although it is very convenient, we suggest avoiding the use of any non-stick coating. Once the non-stick coating starts to peel off, you need to throw away the pot. There is another safety issue. Perfluorooctanoic acid or PFOA, which is used to make non-stick coatings, is a suspected carcinogen. However, nowadays there are very few POTS with this kind of coating.