How is this pan kit for camping with 6 people? We will be eating things like canned chili and hotdogs. And other non perishable/easy to make foods.
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6 people might be pushing it a little. If every one wants to eat together it could be tough. It also depends on how many burners you have to cook on. I love the pots but it was only me and my wife camping, so they were perfect. I never used them over an open fire so I can't tell you if you can use a camp stove and a camp fire. They're cheap enough so but 2 sets. Good luck!
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I'd say at the very maximum you could cook for four. They're basically sized for a backcountry camp stove.
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I made chilli in mine camping with two teenage boys who ate like no tomorrow. I was able to feed four of us plus had lots leftover and the guys all had seconds. I've also cooled franks and beans for 7 with no issue.
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I think the big pot will be able to make enough chili for 2-3 people and if you are grilling hot dogs you could probably do 3-4 dogs in the pan. You could provably boil 8+ hot dos in the big pot too. The smaller pot is better for single serve for one person. If you don't mind cooking one time over to make enough for everyone these pots and pans ares still a good deal and they are quick to clean up.
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The set may be a bit small for six people to eat all at once, but for two or three it's perfect for just those kind of meals.
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I don't think these are the ones you would want to cook for 6 people. I love them but it there are only two of us. They clean up like a dream and nest together so don't take up much space in the trailer. But there is a bigger set called the trailblazer which should work really well for a group that size. A little more money around $46.00 but it is a prime item! Try that one. Have fun camping!!
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Realistically, I wouldn't bother with anything larger than the billy pot or skillet that comes with a single-person mess kit. If you're cooking for more than one, you're going to want a propane, butane or alcohol stove. This stove is for heating 1-2 cups of water at a time.
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I suppose that depends on the appetites of those four people. Since I've never made a pot roast I can't remark to that, but for perspective, it is roomy enough for a whole chicken and some veggies, if that helps.
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I was worried that the 8-quart was too big for a typical camp group of 4, but I used it to make a stew with biscuits on top and it made only slightly more than 4 people ate. I am happy with the size for 4 people, but think that the 8-quart would also be good for 8 people if you had other things to go with what you made in the dutch oven.
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I guess that depends on how hungry your party is! Seriously though, this is a relatively large dutch oven, my guess is if filled almost to the top one could easily feed 12-15 people a bowl full of chili.
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i have used it on my small pocket rocket stove, but the aluminum is thin and has burned a little. it might really burn in a regular fire. you also have to be careful with the handles, they cause the pan to tip when there's not a lot of food. in general it's fine if you need a small lightweight compact kit for backpacking.
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We used our Chinook Trekker Set camping this summer. Biscuits were a problem and left residue that will NOT come out regardless of the scrubbing (short of steel wool which would ruin the Anodized coating). The bottoms got blackened, but I'm not sure if this is a problem or even avoidable. Since then I've learned you are supposed to cook over COALS not open flames... WHOOPS. I'm sure it would have been fine had I known that little fact.
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When we do road trips we usually prepare our meal for lunch and after travelling for two hours or less you can actually start getting the aroma from the crock pot and by lunch it is very well ready to serve. Our meals usually consist of boneless meat especially chicken with oyster and chilli sauce with some veggies such as carrots, onion and garlic. One more thing that we do is cover the mouth of the pot with tin foil and then securing with the lid. Hope I have answered your questions and given you some tips.
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We used our portable grill camping a lot this summer. We cooked chicken, hamburgers, steak and pork chops. You can easily cook 3 or 4 meals on it. If you are using it for smoking you would get several hours before you would have to refill it.
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Hi. I haven't try it yet. But i did put a cooking pot inside . Its safe though. I actually love it. The food will be cooked so quickly and so delicious. I hope this answer will help. Regard
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Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super... » Read More Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina « Show Less
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the way the can cooker is designed is why it cooks so well , the company web site explains it all, I think. We use it every camping trip and love it!!
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I would not recommend this griddle for use on a campfire. Being how it is aluminum the excess and uneven heat that a campfire produces would, in all likelihood, permanently warp the griddle. Also, excess heat will cause the nonstick coating to separate from the griddle. For camping best go with a cast iron griddle or make one from relatively thick plate steel. Weld horseshoes on the ends for handles to complete the outdoors character.
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Your camping stove should definitely be fine on the table. It's sturdy for what it is and if you keep it safe from wet elements, it will last you. It's been one of our favorite BBQ accessory purchases
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This isn't a major heat source. A small container of water can be boiled (say two cups), but it will likely take something like 15 minutes. You could cook something like eggs with no problem, but a large pan of stew might take forever to make from scratch. You might be better off with a campfire if you want to cook a large amount of raw ingredients into a real meal. For heating canned meals, soup or heating water for coffee, especially if you don't want to mess with a large fire, this product works great.
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Hi, Jason,It depends on what do you plan on using this stove for. If you plan for a camping trip I guess you will start a fire pit too so you won't have to worry about not enough place to cook for your family. This stove will not cook a 5 meal dish but just having fun with your family that's priceless. Have fun.
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We seasoned ours inside and outside. Everything that I read suggested doing both. We love our wok! We use it over an open fire while camping too. Amazing veggies and potatoes.