Recently used this on a multi-day camping trip. As many have said, the pans are high quality and stack nicely. I was able to conserve a lot of space by replacing multiple pots and pans with this tight, compact, neat set. This made a big difference since we were in a small car carrying a lot of stuff. There is no latch to keep the lid on during transport, so if you want them to stay together securely, you may have to use a bungee or similar means. I carried them in a square sports tote where more stuff was sitting on top and around them and did not have any issues.
Used the Frying pan to fry steak and chops smothered with onions, bell peppers, Dale's seasoning, Worcestershire, and teriyaki sauce. My Coleman stove has very poor flame control and cooks pretty much on high, super high and flame thrower power. As a result the sauces burned on the pan and left stains. I expected this, have done it to all my other pans and don't fault this pan. Guess its time to shop for a new stove!
The pots worked perfect for beans, corn and similar foods. I used all of them and they are well made and a pleasure to use.
And of course the big complaint. Only one handle. It is very painful to swap the handle out in a hurry since you have to bend it almost vertical to get it out. If you just set one pot/pan off and are in a hurry to get another pot off it is not ideal. I wish the seller would add a second handle and just increase the price by a reasonable amount.
You can now buy an additional handle from the Stansport, made to fit this set, by calling them at (eight hundred, four two one, six one three one) or visiting their web site at http://www.stansport.com/index.php/r-0002.html. At this writing the cost is fourteen ninety nine and shipping is not free unless you spend fifty.
I have seen many reviews that say you can find suitable handles easily, online and at big box stores. I have NOT found this to be the case. All of the "fit all" handles I have located online are poorly made and have bad reviews. The big box stores including sporting goods stores in my area have nothing in the camping sections or elsewhere.
The expensive hiking and camping specialty stores have replacement handles that work on a pliers pinching principal but are not very well reviewed either. Have not decided whether to pay the high replacement cost or keep looking. If I find a suitable alternative, will update this review.
Overall I am happy with the set and would buy them again.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.46 x 8.15 x 4.92 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.65 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Stansport |
| Model Name | 4 Piece |
| Color | Silver |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Stansport (Outdoors) |
| Part Number | 361-100 |
| Style | 4 Piece |
| Included Components | One Person Stainless Steel Cook Set |
| Size | 4 Piece |
