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    Default NuB question: Cook kits

    Are the cook kits at Walmart worth having?

    What do you recommend for those folks who primarily boilers?

    What about for those who like to cook something in a skillet?

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    You'll find that there are many cook kit options.

    If you are just looking to boil water you might find that the Imusa mugs will meet your needs -- https://end2endtrailsupply.com/Imusa_Mugs.html. Grease pots work well for many folks too -- https://end2endtrailsupply.com/Stanco_Greasepot.html

    If you are looking to be able to use a skillet, various Snow Peak products will work well, such as the trek 900 and 1400 -- http://www.brmsstore.com/php-bin/eco...roduct_id=2855. You will find them in both titanium and aluminum.

    I have both the Imusa 44oz mug and the aluminum 1400 trek and love both of them.
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    Evernew and Snow Peak offer pots with Frypan lids.
    Evernew offers them in Non-Stick as well as un-coated.

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    They're OK. The problem w/ them, like the one linked below, is that you by a set of multiple pots and realistcally use just one. Try the cooking section for the Grease Pot linked above, a great pot if all you want to do is boil water or cook noodles.

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-An...ookset/8223670

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    Quote Originally Posted by flemdawg1 View Post
    They're OK. The problem w/ them, like the one linked below, is that you by a set of multiple pots and realistcally use just one. Try the cooking section for the Grease Pot linked above, a great pot if all you want to do is boil water or cook noodles.

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-An...ookset/8223670


    flem is right. i have one. and it works. but i have used a grease pot for years. and they work great! now i am looking at the GSI soloist. it could be multi function. i wuz thinking the stuff sack wud work great for my freezer bag holder for my meals. for a cheap pot the grease pot is the way to go. imho.

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    I use a GSI soloist with a Brunton Raptor Canister stove. I find that this covers most of my cooking needs(I have considered getting a small fry pan for bacon-related purposes.)
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    You might want to look at these: http://www.antigravitygear.com/alcohol-stoves.html
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    Grease pot
    Alcohol Stove
    Wind Screen
    Alcohol container
    Cozy or knit hat


    All that is needed for the cooking most long-distance hikers do.

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    Walmart grease pot....made by IMUSA. Is all you need, the reality is that you are not going to be cooking flap jacks and bacon on the trail but simple meals to which you use boiled water for cooking and or preparation. Add to that some protein like tuna, chicken, tofu, salami, etc. You will see and eat more macaroni and cheese than you thought possible...and then want more!

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