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Title: What do you cook with?
Post by: Night goat on November 30, 2018, 06:23:36 PM: Used to pack around a 2 burner propane coleman stove.... Pretty much the standard issue camp stove...

Switched over to a single burner primus and a cast iron dutch oven and fry pan, cook in the fire most of the time whem I have a fire going

Then bought my alaknak so when not in bear country I jist put the cast iron on the woodstove

Looking to get a backpacking set upand have been exploring options.

My primus is a backpacker stove albiet an unrefined basic butane burner.... Also have a backpacking gas lantern/lamp which I absolutely love, but gotta carry gas...

Anybody use a jet boil?

Considering just using what I got and buying a collapsing solicone set of pots and pans and plates, pretty low profile...

Seen some ultra basic cook stoves made from a tuna can that burn alcohol or stove fuel or white gas...

So much gear on the market....
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: merkaba93 on November 30, 2018, 06:26:56 PM: I like my jet boil. Works well for me.
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: syoungs on November 30, 2018, 06:27:22 PM: I run a jet boil, but may consider getting the campchef version if I needed to replace it for some reason.

Its handy having everything stow in the cup, but mine doesnt cook well with a pan on it, I basically just use it to boil water.
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: Mtnwalker on November 30, 2018, 06:37:17 PM: Got 5 good years out of mine and counting. There are lighter options out there but for simplicity and convenience it’s hard to beat. I don’t cook with a pan when backpacking though it’s mostly boiling for coffee and House
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: Special T on November 30, 2018, 06:55:30 PM: Norwegian torch, cast iron Skillet with a lid.

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Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: Humptulips on November 30, 2018, 07:48:56 PM: When backpacking I bring a can of stew. First night the stew goes in a pot and the can becomes a stove that burns twigs. Redneck, cheap, whatever, it works and it's light and I like canned stew. :hello:
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on November 30, 2018, 08:01:06 PM: Jetboil Flash. If you’re backpacking, no pans needed (just a titanium cup for coffee, maybe titanium bowl for oatmeal). It’s freeze dried chow on the mountain brother, just need boiled water.
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 01, 2018, 08:43:46 AM: I cook with this.
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: Bofire on December 01, 2018, 04:36:43 PM: Back packing, weight rules! I can eat about anything for a few days!
Carl
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: h20hunter on December 01, 2018, 04:54:15 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on December 01, 2018, 08:43:46 AM
I cook with this.

My grandna would to that as "cook'n with gas" then wink.....yeah grandma.....I get it. :tup: :chuckle:
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 01, 2018, 06:46:15 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on December 01, 2018, 04:54:15 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on December 01, 2018, 08:43:46 AM
I cook with this.

My grandna would to that as "cook'n with gas" then wink.....yeah grandma.....I get it. :tup: :chuckle:

Those are two amorous friends who came to camp for a couple of nights and then helped me break down camp. There's a nice kitchen in that trailer and the BBW outside.
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: toyman2 on December 03, 2018, 08:48:01 AM: I also have a jetboil, I also have the pan and pot for it. It has all worked well for me.
I don't generally pack the pan or pot, but have used them when camping out of my jeep.
there are lighter and less expensive options, I'd buy a jet boil again if needed.
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: huntnnw on December 04, 2018, 10:32:28 PM: I have the 3 fuel MSR dragon fly for my pack. 0 issues in 7 years
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: KFhunter on December 04, 2018, 10:43:21 PM: I went cheap

stanley cook cup
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Adventure-Camp-Stainless-Steel/dp/B005188T90/ref=asc_df_B005188T90/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167119746601&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1684239116097565830&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007525&hvtargid=pla-274601934713&psc=1

burner
https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Ultralight-Portable-Backpacking-Ignition/dp/B00B4FY8YO/ref=pd_bxgy_468_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00B4FY8YO&pd_rd_r=50116d51-f858-11e8-9b98-adf2cb46aec0&pd_rd_w=DUVAU&pd_rd_wg=8vG39&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=7TAFFWE5ZWCZ34FXA5R7&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=7TAFFWE5ZWCZ34FXA5R7

stanley cook cup fits in this, good if you carry 1 cook kit for 2 people.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WGMRK3G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

fuel canister, piece of sponge, spare lighter

oh and a long handle spoon, I really like that spoon. It reaches way down in the bag and gets all the corners clean :chuckle:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZHML88/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

also the spoon tucks in between the stanley cup and the bottom cup keeping them tight and rattle free.

If you need pics I'll show you my setup ready to pack, it works well. The jet boil is probably quicker to boil water but meh whatever.

I like this kit, couple items could be upgraded for not too much money but I know this works fine. I just dump hot water into a bag and don't bother with the green plastic cups that come with the stanley so I ditched them.
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: j_h_nimrod on December 04, 2018, 10:50:55 PM: I have a few different stoves. For personal backpacking I prefer the MSR Pocket Rocket and ti cup or similar pot, more versatile than a JetBoil and have always hated them for no good reason. For bigger backpacking groups I have an MSR Reactor, Coleman single burner, MSR Whisper Lites, and a few others over the years.

For big groups in a campground I have a Coleman 2 burner cylinder stove that gets most of the use. Looking for a bigger unit now, maybe on of the Camp Chef stoves.
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: KFhunter on December 04, 2018, 10:55:51 PM: I've got the camp chef and 100's of lbs of iron to go with it. From dutch ovens to big griddles, it all collects dust in the garage. It's too heavy so I skip it.

Now for RV camping or bigger groups I just carry the coleman road trip, so much easier to lug around although it doesn't have that wall tent feel :chuckle:
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: Tbob on January 18, 2019, 10:16:01 PM: I have a few MSR stoves, (whisper lite, simmer light, dragon fly), but for ease and convenience I usually grab my jetboil for backpack trips.
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: jackelope on January 18, 2019, 10:32:38 PM: Are we talking cooking while backpacking?
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: jmscon on January 18, 2019, 11:33:40 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on December 01, 2018, 06:46:15 PM
Quote from: h20hunter on December 01, 2018, 04:54:15 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on December 01, 2018, 08:43:46 AM
I cook with this.

My grandna would to that as "cook'n with gas" then wink.....yeah grandma.....I get it. :tup: :chuckle:

Those are two amorous friends who came to camp for a couple of nights and then helped me break down camp. There's a nice kitchen in that trailer and the BBW outside.

@pianoman9701
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Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: EatAlltheAnimals on January 21, 2019, 09:56:24 AM: I use a pocket rocket and a snow peak titanium pot/lid setup. I’ve had the pocket rocket stove for over 10 years and have had no issue with it. You can easily get one for around $12 on Amazon.

For the size and price i think it’s well worth it. I haven’t burned any water yet :chuckle:

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Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: shadowless_nite on January 22, 2019, 10:51:48 PM: Quote from: KFhunter on December 04, 2018, 10:43:21 PM
I went cheap

stanley cook cup
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Adventure-Camp-Stainless-Steel/dp/B005188T90/ref=asc_df_B005188T90/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167119746601&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1684239116097565830&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007525&hvtargid=pla-274601934713&psc=1

burner
https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Ultralight-Portable-Backpacking-Ignition/dp/B00B4FY8YO/ref=pd_bxgy_468_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00B4FY8YO&pd_rd_r=50116d51-f858-11e8-9b98-adf2cb46aec0&pd_rd_w=DUVAU&pd_rd_wg=8vG39&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=7TAFFWE5ZWCZ34FXA5R7&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=7TAFFWE5ZWCZ34FXA5R7

stanley cook cup fits in this, good if you carry 1 cook kit for 2 people.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WGMRK3G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

fuel canister, piece of sponge, spare lighter

oh and a long handle spoon, I really like that spoon. It reaches way down in the bag and gets all the corners clean :chuckle:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZHML88/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

also the spoon tucks in between the stanley cup and the bottom cup keeping them tight and rattle free.

If you need pics I'll show you my setup ready to pack, it works well. The jet boil is probably quicker to boil water but meh whatever.

I like this kit, couple items could be upgraded for not too much money but I know this works fine. I just dump hot water into a bag and don't bother with the green plastic cups that come with the stanley so I ditched them.

I got the same exact set up. Take it with me everywhere. It is only slightly a bit heavier than a jet boil and you maybe gotta wait a extra minute for it to boil. Tested this side by side with a jet boil. If you could spare the weight I would go this route over jetboil anyday. I do envy the sleeve on the jetboil cups though lol.
Title: Re: What do you cook with?
Post by: Special T on January 23, 2019, 04:48:47 PM: Ive also used my Kelly Kettle but i havent been able to use it for my archery elk with the fire danger.

https://www.kellykettleusa.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_sq585iF4AIVrx6tBh1mFw2PEAAYASAAEgL7yvD_BwE