No matter if it is for one or several campers, durable camping cookware makes mealtime simpler. Opt for a set that nestles together easily for easy transport and storage.

Find sets that include plates, mugs, lids, frying pans and pots with stovetop burners – making sure that each piece meets your material, weight and size needs.

Hard-Anodized Aluminum

Hard anodized aluminum cookware uses an electrochemical process to transform soft metal into a hard, dense material that resists acidic foods while being scratch resistant and stain-proof. Furthermore, this cookware’s nonstick surface is safe without using harmful PFOA/PFOS chemicals – and even FDA-approved!

This type of cookware heats quickly and distributes heat evenly across its cooking surface, so your food cooks evenly with every use. You can use it on all types of cooktops including induction.

Selecting the ideal cookware for your kitchen depends on your personal culinary goals and needs. Both nonstick and hard anodized cookware have advantages that should be carefully considered to find what suits your cooking style best.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel cookware is an ideal choice for outdoor camping trips and backpacking excursions, being durable yet cost-effective. Commonly stamped as 18/10 grade stainless steel, its composition includes anticorrosive elements such as chromium and nickel that provide corrosion resistance; plus it conducts heat well, is heatproof and won’t pit or scratch easily.

Stainless steel camp cookware is easy to maintain and won’t react with acidic or alkaline foods, making it a suitable option for backcountry chefs who have access to collapsible camp sinks with biodegradable soap.

Look for a stainless steel camping cookware set that includes two pots with lids, one frying pan and an insulated thermo-electric hot water bottle – packed up into one large pot and secured by locking bungee cord for transport. Additional sets may come with plastic cooking utensils and collapsible cutting boards to assist with prep work, while many models are free from PFAS waterproofing to meet REI’s commitment of eliminating all such materials by 2025.

Titanium

Titanium cookware is ideal for backpacking and camping due to its lightweight construction, superior strength, and long lifespan. Not only can you use metal utensils with this material without risking scratching it as opposed to nonstick coatings that require specific tools that won’t scratch them; titanium also doesn’t corrode over time as easily.

Titanium’s heat conductivity is excellent, spreading out evenly across its entire surface to avoid hot spots that could scorch food. Furthermore, it naturally resists corrosion and doesn’t react with acidic or alkaline substances, plus is free of chemicals such as PFOA and PTFE which would otherwise compromise food safety.

Hestan’s titanium camp cookware offers an ingenious patented process of bonding molecular titanium directly to stainless steel, creating an extremely durable material capable of withstanding high heat without being compromised. Their NanoBond collection combines thoughtful innovation and meticulous craftsmanship for long-term beauty in performance. Titanium’s hypoallergenic properties make it popular choice for medical implants such as dental implants.

Copper

Camping cookware is an essential item for any camper, regardless of your mode of travel: RVing, tenting or sleeping in your van. Gourmet camp chefs may prefer more elaborate pot and pan sets; those seeking easier camp cooking may choose minimalist sets instead.

Copper adds warmth and character to any kitchen with its stunning copper shine and versatile appeal, being beloved in both rustic and trendy kitchen designs alike. Copper also makes an excellent material choice when serving delicate foods like fish or serving sauces/emulsions for finishing touches.

Modern copper cookware typically features a stainless steel layer that’s resilient against abrasive tools and cleaning solutions, but older French copper pieces often use tin plating that’s softer and can scratch with repeated use, has low melting points, reacts with acidic foods, and is susceptible to discoloration if exposed to high heat too frequently. Therefore, wooden utensils should only ever be used when necessary when using such classic pieces.