Cookware
The best cookware, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on January 22, 2024. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily.
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- Pots and Pans (108)
- Cups and Mugs (43)
- Plates and Bowls (16)
- Utensils (58)
- Kettles (15)
- Coffee Presses and Filters (31)
- Thermoses (19)
- Storage Containers (11)
- Food Bags (10)
- Coolers (7)
- Kitchen Accessories (13)
Recent Cookware Reviews
Elfo Swissgold Coffee Filter
The ELFO brand is no longer available but the item is now exclusively sold in North America as the Coffee-4-me by Designandgrace. Originally designed in Switzerland and still engineered by a Swiss company, this is a lightweight and efficient way to make coffee by the cup, wherever you have access to hot water. In just two minutes your coffee is ready, with no paper wasted and rapid cleanup. Full review
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist HS
I bought this new at REI. I have cooked curry and pancakes with no issue. I really don’t understand the pissy comments that sound like Ralph Nader’s “ unsafe at any speed” damning report. Woo Hoo! Love this set. I will continue to use this design, however my complete backpack little, including Osprey 75 liter pack, and tarp and hammock from Eno. Other stuff, as well. I have replaced it with the Glacier Dualist, as stainless, while not as great for all cooking, is much more durable than… Full review
Hydro Flask 40 oz Wide Mouth
Kinda wish I wouldn’t have spent $50 on it. I like it, but it doesn’t keep water cold unless you have ice. Which I hate, because why am I spending so much when I should’ve just purchased a regular bottle. Too late to return it, nothing I can do about it I know. I’m just telling people so they know before purchasing. If you drop it and it’s a far drop on accident on hard floor, street, rocks (hiking), etc. there will be 97% chance that there’s a dent in it. Sometimes big, sometimes little,… Full review
Great to Go by Huhtamaki 165 mm Wooden Cutlery Set
An ultralight wooden knife and fork intended for single use but worth hanging on to for multiple adventures. You get what you pay for... (Continuing my tradition of reviewing backcountry cutlery on Trailspace -- see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) On our recent hike of Sweden’s Kungsleden, we planned to buy pasta along the way from the rather limited stores at small huts rather than carry it from the start of each stage, with the possibility that the only pasta available would be spaghetti. The thing about… Full review
Sea to Summit X-Brew Coffee Dripper
Not quite idiot-proof. And I can be an idiot—especially in the foggy end of the morning, ha ha. I am no javanista, but I can recognize that this pour-over has the capacity to make an EXCELLENT cup of coffee. Or with a minor error in judgement, it can make an awful mess. Long story short, this is an excellent coffee maker—if you really know what you are doing. Background: Let me be upfront—I am a tea drinker. I like a good cup of coffee, and I like to think that I can recognize a good cup of… Full review
Silipint Lidded Bowl Set
A set of three lidded bowls (10oz, 20oz, and 30oz) that function well and have nice secure lids and non-slip silicone surfaces. Smallest one is good for a cup or small container, biggest one makes for a great bowl. Easy to use and easy to clean. Just wish the sizes were a little different. Conditions: I’ve used the Silipint Lidded Bowl Set for three months and have tested them in a variety of manners, including: Storing trail snacks Storing soup to be reheated later Making soup while hunting… Full review
Toaks Titanium 1100ml Pot with Pan
Jetboil JetSet Utensil Kit
Bought a set of these as it seemed like a good answer to having utensils while backpacking. I would not buy them again as they do not lock properly. Extremely annoying when trying to stab something with the fork and fork collapses. I have to jam something in the mechanism to keep it locked. Full review
Opinel Picnic+
A handy multi-use tool that stores away easily and compactly. The knife is sharp, and the spoon and fork utensils are highly functional. It’s nice to have a quality napkin on hand too. Testing Conditions: I’ve used the Opinel Picnic+ cutlery set for a few months now. I began using it in the field for eating lunch when hunting but I transitioned to using it in the office for daily lunches at work as well. I’ve used the fork and spoon (daily) much more than the knife (once or twice a week). Full review
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