Bit of a random one, my ridgemonkey is knackered, I need a new pan. Non stick pans never last, has anyone had much luck using a stainless steel pan or a seasoned cast iron one?
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Where's Gerry when you need him 😢
Where's Gerry when you need him 😢
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I wouldn't get a cast iron pan ,they weigh a ton ,but did you know Trangia do a whole range of frying pans ,if you go on the Trangia website you'll see what I mean
These pans can be used in,or on they heat source,so they tough
Trangia,also bringing out a ceramic ,super non stick pan drekkly.
Also....if I was looking ,and used a gas heat source,I'd definitely be looking at Trakkers granite range ..
Stainless is a faff, I know because,I have MSR Seagulls..
I wouldn't get a cast iron pan ,they weigh a ton ,but did you know Trangia do a whole range of frying pans ,if you go on the Trangia website you'll see what I mean
These pans can be used in,or on they heat source,so they tough
Trangia,also bringing out a ceramic ,super non stick pan drekkly.
Also....if I was looking ,and used a gas heat source,I'd definitely be looking at Trakkers granite range ..
Stainless is a faff, I know because,I have MSR Seagulls..
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Cast iron griddle pan,nothing better imho
Cast iron griddle pan,nothing better imho
Mix of experience really both camping and home. If I had to choose bomb proof it'd be a thicker Titanium but cost would probably make me choose stainless.
None stick, expensive or cheap, great at 1st but don't last. Camping/fishing wise, if a few years will do you the MSR Skilllet is very good, but pricey.
Granite, wierd one. At home and expensive a granite one lasted just over a year but our Ridgemonkey ones are still going after 3 or 4. We use the RM ones for camping and fishing too.
Stainless, for me personally the best if weight not a consideration. Yes stuff sticks but you can scour them and they don't hold smells.
Cast iron, 3rs best. You have to be a little careful cleaning which isn't a biggy but they can slightly hold smells from things like curry/sesame oil etc. Is that a problem, not really. If you do clean them too enthusiastically you will have to apply a light coat of oil to stop rust.
Titanium, for me the best if weight a consideration. It's what's in my fishing gear. I bought a really light thin one as I was on a weight saving drive, it can buckle on high heat but I don't find it a problem, thicker pans don't. Like stainless things can stick but they can be scoured.
Edit, just had a quick look on Ebay, the price of titanium camping frying pans has at least halved since I last looked about 10 or more years ago!
None stick, expensive or cheap, great at 1st but don't last. Camping/fishing wise, if a few years will do you the MSR Skilllet is very good, but pricey.
Granite, wierd one. At home and expensive a granite one lasted just over a year but our Ridgemonkey ones are still going after 3 or 4. We use the RM ones for camping and fishing too.
Stainless, for me personally the best if weight not a consideration. Yes stuff sticks but you can scour them and they don't hold smells.
Cast iron, 3rs best. You have to be a little careful cleaning which isn't a biggy but they can slightly hold smells from things like curry/sesame oil etc. Is that a problem, not really. If you do clean them too enthusiastically you will have to apply a light coat of oil to stop rust.
Titanium, for me the best if weight a consideration. It's what's in my fishing gear. I bought a really light thin one as I was on a weight saving drive, it can buckle on high heat but I don't find it a problem, thicker pans don't. Like stainless things can stick but they can be scoured.
Edit, just had a quick look on Ebay, the price of titanium camping frying pans has at least halved since I last looked about 10 or more years ago!
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Trakker Armolife Marble all day long . . .just make sure you use plastic utensils to elongate its non-stick properties . . .think I did a review on them - the universal detachable handle is also v useful . . .compact size is perfect for one man 24-48hr sessions IMO - mine still going strong after 3 seasons use . .
Trakker Armolife Marble all day long . . .just make sure you use plastic utensils to elongate its non-stick properties . . .think I did a review on them - the universal detachable handle is also v useful . . .compact size is perfect for one man 24-48hr sessions IMO - mine still going strong after 3 seasons use . .
Ridgemonkey Griddle Pan 
Non-stick medium frying pan from Asda, about £7. Unless you fish every weekend and don’t look after it will last you a few yrs.
Bin it then and buy another one, light, easy to clean and not carp taxed.
Bin it then and buy another one, light, easy to clean and not carp taxed.
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ive had the sonik sizzler for a couple of seasons now, knocks spots of the rm.. have a look, the handles are superb , dont fall out like the marble rm one i bought, and rapidly sent it back
ive had the sonik sizzler for a couple of seasons now, knocks spots of the rm.. have a look, the handles are superb , dont fall out like the marble rm one i bought, and rapidly sent it back
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anything made by GSI
anything made by GSI
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We have a GSI pan with a folding handle in our camper and it’s the dogs b*llocks. Will definitely look at one for fishing when my old one gives up the ghost.
We have a GSI pan with a folding handle in our camper and it’s the dogs b*llocks. Will definitely look at one for fishing when my old one gives up the ghost.
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GSI 👌
GSI 👌
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Primus litech about 35 quid on ebay. There is nothing better. Sounds expensive but i've had mine over 20 years and still going strong.
Primus litech about 35 quid on ebay. There is nothing better. Sounds expensive but i've had mine over 20 years and still going strong.
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I second the Primus LiTech.
Great pan and fairly lightweight.
21cm version is 267g.
25cm version is 354g.
I second the Primus LiTech.
Great pan and fairly lightweight.
21cm version is 267g.
25cm version is 354g.
Echo what’s been said, use plastic of wooden utensils and most will last for years
I have a tefal red spot, been good until I started cutting sausages in half in it, started with a line which has now peeled back ffs. Saw one the other day, £12, might get another
I have a tefal red spot, been good until I started cutting sausages in half in it, started with a line which has now peeled back ffs. Saw one the other day, £12, might get another
I got two of these from asda in a twin pack for about £8 years ago.
One at home is looked after, this is just a fishing frying pan.
I have previously used tefal and others, not worth it.
When its knackered I will buy a couple more
One at home is looked after, this is just a fishing frying pan.
I have previously used tefal and others, not worth it.
When its knackered I will buy a couple more
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Trangia 27 kettle with provenance, including intact handle heat guard, not bad at all ..
Trangia 27 kettle with provenance, including intact handle heat guard, not bad at all ..
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I have the same kettle, also with intact handle, although my kettle doesn’t look as shiny and new as that one. Had it well over 20yrs, probably nearer 30!
I have the same kettle, also with intact handle, although my kettle doesn’t look as shiny and new as that one. Had it well over 20yrs, probably nearer 30!
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Mine was looking a bit like a bacteria breeding ground so I cleaned the greasy top half, but left some patina on the lower half so I don't appear too much of a noddy. Well over 35yrs old.
It has survived a couple of optimus paraffin stoves, several colemans and now has a happier life being bathed in propane from my bulin t4.
Before cleaning...
After cleaning...
Mine was looking a bit like a bacteria breeding ground so I cleaned the greasy top half, but left some patina on the lower half so I don't appear too much of a noddy. Well over 35yrs old.
It has survived a couple of optimus paraffin stoves, several colemans and now has a happier life being bathed in propane from my bulin t4.
Before cleaning...
After cleaning...
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you should send it off and get the bottom half etched
you should send it off and get the bottom half etched
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Them Trangias are indistructable. Had mine getting on for 30 plus years now. Looks like yours has had a bit of dirty fuel Colman burner abuse like mine as well
Them Trangias are indistructable. Had mine getting on for 30 plus years now. Looks like yours has had a bit of dirty fuel Colman burner abuse like mine as well
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Ha, that’s exactly what mine looks like!
Ha, that’s exactly what mine looks like!
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Tell a lie, mines not quite as bad and only a 2 cup version. Yours looks like a 4 cup?
Tell a lie, mines not quite as bad and only a 2 cup version. Yours looks like a 4 cup?
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I’ve had an idea for a new website where we can share pictures of dirty cookware…..
Only Pans anyone?
I’ve had an idea for a new website where we can share pictures of dirty cookware…..
Only Pans anyone?
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The old Cemex website had a 'My Kettle ' thread..
The old Cemex website had a 'My Kettle ' thread..
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This was my contribution to that Cemex thread.
I've still got.
This was my contribution to that Cemex thread.
I've still got.
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Full on Tel, that one..
Full on Tel, that one..
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Ha, yeah I remember that. Was pages and pages worth!!
Ha, yeah I remember that. Was pages and pages worth!!
I wash and clean my trangia kettle, inside and out after every trip. It looks as good as new. Do I have a problem? OCD, Some kind of fetish? Or an unreasonable desire to remain healthy.
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I cleaned my mug out last year I think it was? Took months for tea to taste right after that, never again! This is what it looks like now, perfect!! Does wonders for the immune system, can’t be doing with namby pamby illnesses lol
I cleaned my mug out last year I think it was? Took months for tea to taste right after that, never again! This is what it looks like now, perfect!! Does wonders for the immune system, can’t be doing with namby pamby illnesses lol
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I recently bought an SQ Professional double sided pan and it’s impressive. One side is a griddle and the other a flat frying pan. The build quality is way better than the Ridgemonkey stuff. You can separate the halves like on the RM, just need to remove a small split washer as it’s optional.
I recently bought an SQ Professional double sided pan and it’s impressive. One side is a griddle and the other a flat frying pan. The build quality is way better than the Ridgemonkey stuff. You can separate the halves like on the RM, just need to remove a small split washer as it’s optional.
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