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Recent Cookware Reviews

RovR RollR 60

The RovR RollR 60 cooler is a rotomolded cooler with wheels, a pull handle, and some clever features and attachments. The RovR RollR 60 cooler is a rotomolded cooler with wheels, a pull handle, and some cleaver attachments. The RollR 60 model holds 60 quarts of content. The company also sells 45 and 80 quart models. Like other rotomolded coolers the walls are thick, insulated, and offer great cold storage capability. RovR says that their coolers can hold ice for up to 10 days. We were just camping… Full review

Hydro Flask 40 oz Wide Mouth

A super durable, insulated water bottle that carries 40 fluid ounces (1.18L). When weight is a concern (i.e. long backpacking trips), I don’t take this along, but otherwise, it is with me wherever I go. Conditions:I’ve owned the Hydro Flask 40oz. Wide Mouth bottle for a year, using it to carry water for hiking trips, paddling trips, to the climbing gym, camping, and on road trips. Construction and Durability:The Hydro Flask 40oz Wide Mouth is a beast of a bottle. It’s made to last a lifetime… Full review

Kelty Folding Cooler

Well insulated for a collapsible cooler, packs down flat for transportation. Setting up / packing down isn't too difficult. Good handles, nice having cup holders on the top. This is a great cooler if you want something that packs down and only need to keep food cool for a day or two. If you need to keep things cool beyond that, you're better off with a better insulated hard-sided cooler.  The zippers are good quality, and the cloth handles on the side make carrying easy. Can't use it as a seat… Full review

MSR Alpine 2 Pot Set

Most useful set of pots ever! This is the first decent camp pot I purchased. Expensive for a teenage-wanna be mountain man, but it has earned its keep hundreds of times over by now. I just use the larger pot and lid as that holds my stove, two bowls, fuel canister, lighter, rag, holder and a spork. The tabs on the lid retain a length of cord to tie it together. I use this literally for everything cooking at home and outside. It works great on the stove top for my coffee water, boiling potatoes,… Full review

GSI Outdoors Infinity Insulated Mug

Keeps coffee hot, though you can feel the heat through the insulation and colored cover and the cloth handle is not stable. Repeat of pros and cons where it keeps my coffee hotter than an insulated, unlidded coffee cup, but I don't like the cloth handle or the stain on the cover from dripping coffee while sipping. Full review

Ozark Trail 12oz Stainless Steel Coffee Mug

In cold weather camping l had hot coffee thanks to the Ozark Trail insulated coffee cup. Insulated well and a see-through lid helps keep it hot. For cold weather camping this insulated cup kept my coffee hot for a long time. My GSI cup was good but not near as good. Insulated so well that I didn't feel any heat on the outside of the cup. And it costs less than $6. Made of stainless steel, so it is tough. Full review

GSI Outdoors Cascadian Mug

A featherweight, rigid, 16-ounce mug with a hand-size, closed handle, perfect for backpacking. A mug doesn't seem like a big deal, compared to all the gear we consider for outdoor use. But if you consider that this may be in your hand at every meal, on every trip, possibly for decades, having one that is comfortable, extremely lightweight, durable, and capable of being clipped to a belt while in camp, or to gear while on the move makes this an item that should demand our attention. In recent years,… Full review

MSR Titan Kettle

Lightweight 850ml titanium pot. Great ultralight 850ml cooking pot that also serves as an extra large drinking cup. You can easily fit a fuel canister, burner stove, lighter, and washcloth inside.  Full review

Sea to Summit X-Set 11

Love this setup! Super compact, lightweight, and perfect for two hikers needing to make simple meals or who just need to heat water for dehydrated bag meals. I gave this cookset 4.5 stars because I feel there is always room to improve on something. It’s a great product and as of yet I don’t have anything better or really negative to say about other than I will miss my titanium coffee cup with its Hot Lips and being able to throw it on a fire and heat something. But for lighter backpacking and… Full review