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Introduction
How Much to Bring and Weight
Some Advice About Advice
A Note to Perspective Sponsors and Gear Suppliers

START HERE for Touring Bikes and Commuting Bicycles
Bicycle Touring Frames 
The Steel Repair Myth.
Steel and Aluminum Derailleur Hanger Repair.
Bicycle Touring Wheels
Phil Wood: The Best Bicycle Hubs

Panniers / Bike Bags
Cargo Trailers Vs Panniers
Tires for Bike Tours..
Bicycle Touring Saddles.
Cindie's Women's Specific Bike Touring Saddles
Brooks Leather Touring Bicycle Saddle Care and Conditioning
Bike Computer
Touring Handlebars, Bar Ends, Adjustable Stems, and Padded Grips.
Sealed Cartridge Headsets

Camping
Buying Camping Equipment
Tent and Ground Cloth
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad
Camp Stove
Pots and Pans
Water Filter

Clothing
Bike Touring Shorts

Health and First Aide

Electrical
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We have bicycle toured in Central/South America, Asia, Australia, and Canada

1:39 Min. VIDEO


Bicycle Touring Laos in South East Asia

5:15 min. VIDEO


Where do you work and write as you bicycle tour abroad or travel overseas?

1:17 Min. VIDEO


Australian Radio (ABC) Interview with Cindie Travis
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5:01 min. VIDEO


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Titanium Camping Pots, Pans, Mess Kits, Camp Kitchens, for Bicycle Touring and Camping, Trekking, Backpacking, Travel

The best lightweight camp cooking

see also Camping Stoves

We use our set of lightweight pots and pans daily.  If we are camping or cooking in hotel rooms our set of camping cookware becomes very important.  Buying camping pots and pans is a big decision because they last for years.

Living with only a small set of camping pots and pans can be easy if you think before you buy.  It boils down to overall size and every piece having multi uses.  Camp pans take up a lot of space in your bags.  If your set is cheap and large you will have trouble packing them.  If your set is two small you will find any type of creative cooking impossible.  It is important to choose the smallest set that can handle your biggest meal. 

The size and amount of the pots and pans that we carry varies greatly depending on what continent we are cycling in.  If we are going to be doing a lot of wilderness camping and making our own showers we like our full set with a 4 liter pan and a frying pan.  A 4 liter pot is great for retrieving water from a creek or heating shower water.  If we are going to be in more developed areas and mostly camping in campgrounds or staying in hotels we scale back to the next smallest pan and skip the frying pan.

The pans that we carry are a mixture of several different sets that we had laying around.  Some are Titanium and others are stainless steel.  It never made much different to us what they are made of as long as we like the pans and they fit well together. 

Lightweight travel and trekking cookware can very greatly in price and quality.  If you are buying cheap camping gear you will be sorry in the most remote locations. 

Things that we look for when buying a Camping Pots and Pans

- Fit nicely together  If your pans do not fit snugly together they will make a lot of noise in transit.  This is a very important aspect and should no be over looked.

- individual handles  Some camping pots and pan sets have a removable handle that is used with the entire set.  This is to avoid the redundancy of individual handles.  The problem is that we always misplaced the handle and was left with no way of picking up hot pans.  We prefer individual handles for each piece.  This way they are attached and are never lost.

-Cleans easy     We like the non stick surface, it makes cleaning the pots easier.

-Does not burn easily It is important to remember when using a titanium pot that the entire surface heats up and not just the bottom like stainless steel.

Accessories that we like

- Liquid dish soap - Many places in the developing world only have solid bar dish soap.  This is great for traveling but difficult to use.  There is often no other choice.  Liquid dish soap can be hard to find in poor countries. 

- Pan scrubber The little scrubby things that you wash you pans with at home are sold universally around the world.  Our favorite is the plastic net type that does not absorb much water or scratch the pots.  We often find ourselves washing up after dinner with a very limited supply of water.


 

MSR Titan Tea Kettle

Click to Purchase MSR Titan Tea Kettle

If you could carry only one pot on your next technical adventure this would be purist's choice.

* Designed for maximum heating efficiency, rounded bottom edges offer more surface area to the flame * A dripless spout controls the flow and the tight fitting lid won't come loose halfway through the pour * Folding wire handles fold flush to minimize space in the pack

Superior strength-to-weight ratio, titanium is 45% lighter than steel and stronger than aluminum. Titanium also offers excellent corrosion resistance and is chemically nonreactive. Please note: MSR products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Click to Purchase MSR Titan Tea Kettle


 

Snow Peak Titanium Mini Solo Cookset

Snow Peak Titanium Mini Solo Cookset

Traveling light and fast? This minimalist kit packs your kitchen into a tiny space, and weighs about 5 ounces.

  • Kit includes 28-fl. oz. pot with lid and a lightweight, 10 fl. oz. cup; pot nests inside cup, Giga™ stove nests inside pot

  • Both pot and cup have a handle that folds flat for packing

  • Rounded bottom edges are easy to clean and improve heating efficiency

  • Comes with a lightweight nylon storage bag; stowed dimensions are 4.25 (diameter) x 5.2 (height) inches

Capacity and dimensions per piece are as follows:

  • 28 fl. oz. pot is 4 inches (diameter) x 4.75 inches (height)

  • 10 fl. oz. cup is 4 inches (diameter) x 2 inches (height)

Click to Purchase Snow Peak Titanium Mini Solo Cookset


 

GSI Pinnacle Soloist Cookset

Click to Purchase GSI Pinnacle Soloist Cookset

A compact cook system for backcountry travelers, the GSI Pinnacle Soloist utilizes innovative design to maximize performance and minimize weight.

* Cook system includes a 14 fl. oz. insulated mug, 1.1-liter hard-anodized pot with polypropylene strainer lid, telescoping Foon, stove bag and stuff sack
* Pinnacle-series hard-anodized aluminum pot distributes heat evenly for fast and efficient cooking; utilizes Teflon® Radiance technology for supreme scratch resistance
* Teflon Radiance features a specially formulated topcoat to enhance heat dispersion for quick heating; nonstick coating is tough enough to handle use with most metal utensils
* BPA-free Infinity polypropylene mug/bowl has a low center of gravity and includes an integrated insulating sleeve to keep your drinks hot
* Infinity pot lid is lightweight and durable; lid features an integrated strainer and doubles as a Sip-It lid for the mug
* Infinity polypropylene has a high melting temperature, offers good impact resistance and is dishwasher safe
* Silicone-coated handle on pot provides a comfortable, secure grip; handle locks into place for cooking and secures the entire set for transport
* Ranging in length from 3.8 in. to 6 in., telescoping Foon combines a fork and spoon to save weight by eliminating the need for 2 utensils; made from BPA-free copolyester
* Included stove bag holds your ultralight stove (sold separately) so it doesn't come into contact with your clean bowl, Foon or pot when stowed
* Complete kit fits inside the included rugged stuff sack that doubles as a sink or wash basin

Click to Purchase GSI Pinnacle Soloist Cookset


 

Snow Peak Titanium Multi Compact Cookset

Click to Purchase Snow Peak Titanium Multi Compact Cookset

Whip up gourmet meals in the backcountry--this compact kit is perfect for the minimalist looking to shave weight without limiting the menu.

* Kit includes 34-fl. oz. and 26-fl.oz. pots, plus lids that also double as a 12 fl.. sauce pan and 17 fl. oz. fry pan
* Each pan has a handle that folds flat for packing
* Rounded bottom edges are easy to clean and improve heating efficiency
* Inner nesting pot is sized to store a Snowpeak Giga™ 110 gram fuel canister (sold separately)
* Comes with a lightweight nylon mesh storage bag; stowed Dimensions 6-1/8d" x 4h"

Capacity and dimensions per piece are as follows:

* 34 fl. oz. pot = 2-7/8 inches (height) x 5-7/8 inches (diameter)
* 26 fl. oz. pot = 2-3/4 inches (height) x 5 inches (diameter)
* 17 fl. oz. fry pan = 1-1/4 (height) x 6-1/8 inches (diameter)
* 12 fl. oz. fry pan = 1-1/4 (height) x 5-3/4 inches (diameter)

Click to Purchase Snow Peak Titanium Multi Compact Cookset


 

GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System

Click to Purchase GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System

The fully integrated, self-contained GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System provides 2 backpackers with lightweight essentials for backcountry dining. Includes nonstick coating and a BPA-free plastic lid.

* Kit includes 2 insulated mugs with lids, 2 bowls, 2 telescoping foons and a hard-anodized pot with strainer lid
* Mugs nest securely inside the bowls, which in turn nest within the pot; color-coded mugs and bowls prevent mix-ups
* Insulated mugs have a low center of gravity and include lids with Sip-It openings that virtually eliminate spills
* Ultralight backpacking stove and small isobutane fuel canister (both sold separately) can also nest within for a complete and compact cooking system
* Pinnacle-series aluminum pot distributes heat evenly for fast and efficient cooking and is extremely lightweight and abrasion resistant
* Pinnacle-series cookware utilizes hard-anodized aluminum and Teflon® Radiance technology for supreme scratch and abrasion resistance
* Teflon Radiance technology features a specially formulated topcoat to enhance heat dispersion for quick and even heating
* Nonstick coating is tough enough to handle use with most metal utensils
* 2 telescoping foons give you the functionality of a fork and spoon, and they fit compactly inside the cook system
* BPA-free plastic lid is lightweight and features an integrated strainer ideal for use with pasta and steamed vegetables
* Flip-up tab on top of lid makes for easy lid removal
* Silicone-coated handle provides a comfortable, secure grip; handle locks into place for cooking and secures the entire set for transport
* Mugs, bowls, foons and pot lid are made from BPA-free Infinity polypropylene plastic, which has a high melting temperature, is dishwasher safe and completely recyclable
* Includes a rugged stuff sack that doubles as a sink or wash basin

Click to Purchase GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System


 

MSR Flex 3 System Cookset

Click to Purchase MSR Flex 3 System Cookset

A complete cookset for a group of 3, the MSR Flex 3 System features a full selection of nesting components that let you create and enjoy campsite delicacies.

* Take along the whole set for elaborate meals for 3 campers, or take just what you need for a light and fast journey
* Cookset includes a 2.3-liter nonstick DuraLite DX pot, 3.3-liter hard-anodized pot, 1 strainer lid, 3 polypropylene DeepDish plates, 3 insulated mugs and 1 pot handle
* DuraLite DX aluminum pot features a nonstick finish that cleans up easily; hard-anodized pot boasts excellent durability and stick resistance
* Brushed aluminum lid features an integrated strainer to eliminate the hassle of draining water from noodles or steamed vegetables
* Talon™ pot handle attaches to and removes from both pots via exterior brackets, ensuring you don't scratch the inner surface
* 3 DeepDish plates work well no matter what's on the menu, be it soup or pasta
* 12.5 oz. stainless-steel mugs have an insulated sleeve to keep your drinks hot and easy to handle; includes sip-through lids
* Mugs and plates are color coded to prevent mixups
* All components nest within the 3.3-liter pot for efficient packing

Click to Purchase MSR Flex 3 System Cookset


 

GSI Deluxe Kitchen Set

Click to Purchase

The portable GSI Deluxe 11-piece kitchen set adds culinary panache to your forays into outdoor cooking.

* Handsome zippered case packs small yet springs forth with nearly every item imaginable to manage a veritable outdoor food fest from prep to cleanup
* Set includes stainless-steel grater and whisk, spatula and spoon with telescoping handles, cutting board and salt and pepper shakers
* Wait, there's more! Also includes 2 squeeze bottles, a scouring sponge and a highly absorbent, highly efficient camp towel
* Salt and pepper shaker is constructed of BPA-free copolyester
* Case includes an adjustable hand-carry strap

Click to Purchase


 

MSR Alpine Kitchen Set

Click to Purchase MSR Alpine Kitchen Set

Set of plastic cooking accessories and containers for use in the backcountry; all designed to store neatly inside MSR Alpine pots (sold separately).

* Containers include: organizer bowl with lid, two 3-oz. bottles, one 2-oz. bottle, four 3/4-oz. bottles, one 1-oz. and one 1/4-oz. squeeze bottle
* Utensils and accessories include: folding spoon, spatula and strainer, cutting board, sponge/scrub pad, salt and pepper shaker, three resealable bags
* Nylon zippered pouch holds the smaller items and fits inside the organizer bowl and lid
* Spoon is curved on one edge to fit MSR pan contours; the other edge is flat for scraping; inside of spoon features measuring marks in milliliters

Click to Purchase MSR Alpine Kitchen Set


 

Snow Peak Titanium Spork

Click to Purchase Snow Peak Titanium Spork

What do you get when you cross a lightweight titanium spoon with a lightweight titanium fork? The ultimate eating utensil!

* Twice the weight savings--not only is titanium light, but you need only carry a single utensil cutting the weight you carry even further
* Titanium leaves no metallic smell or taste and will not rust

Click to Purchase Snow Peak Titanium Spork


 

Light My Fire Spork

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Light My Fire Spork is not only a spoon and fork in 1 handy utensil, but it's also a knife as well!

* One end is a spoon; the other features a 4-tine fork and knife with sawtooth blade
* Made of a heat-resistant Tritan™ copolyester material, this lightweight eating tool is dishwasher safe and won't harm nonstick cooking surfaces under normal usage
* Ideal for backpacking and picnicking

Click to Purchase


 

Coghlan's Can Opener - Package of 2

Click to Purchase

Compact and easy-to-use, this handy mini can-opener can hide in your cookset until you need it.

* Made from hardened carbon steel; nickel plated to resist rusting * Stays sharp for years

Click to Purchase


 

REI Campware Cutting Board

Click to Purchase REI Campware Cutting Board

Slice and dice in the backcountry with this ultralight cutting board.

* Rugged polyethylene construction resists wear and is easy to clean * Flexible design allows you to funnel food and makes for easy packing

Click to Purchase REI Campware Cutting Board

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Direct Bicycle Parts:  A huge selection of all things bicycle: especially bike touring tires.

Bob's Bicycles:  Good deals on complete bicycles and parts
 


REI Outlet Store:  Some of the best deals on camping and bike gear

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Altrec Outdoors Equipment and Online Gear Shopping
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Book, Video, and Software Store


Bicycling !
- World Bicycle Travel Books and Videos
- Famous Bike Movies
- Bike Racing
- Cycling History and Bike Culture
- Bicycle Mechanics

Around the World Budget Travel
-Backpacking
-Dangerous Places
-Work Your Way Around the World

Arizona
- General Information for Arizona
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Apache Indians
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Ghost Towns in Arizona
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The Lost Dutchman Mine
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Hiking, Backpacking, and Trekking in Arizona
- Biking in Arizona
- Prescott Arizona

Mexico
- General Information About Mexico
- Mexico City Information
- Mexican Archaeological Sites and Ruins
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Maps of Mexico and Mexican States
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Movies
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Chiapas
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Copper Canyon and the Tarahumara Indians
- Learning Spanish
- Miscellaneous

Central America
- Guatemala
- El Salvador
- Honduras
- Nicaragua
- Costa Rica
- Panama

South America
- General Information
- Inca Archeological Sites, Ruins, and Culture
- Ecuador
- Peru
- Bolivia
- Chile
- Argentina

Southeast Asia / China
- General Information
- Thailand
- Cambodia and Angkor Wat
- Vietnam
- China

- Hong Kong
- Silk Road
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Indonesia

Languages
- Learning Spanish
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Learning English

Equipment
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Computer and Software
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Shortwave Radio

- Mp3
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Miscellaneous

Finances
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How to Save Money
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How to Invest
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Newspapers and Magazines

Future Destinations
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Other

Book and Photo Picture Publishing / Selling
- Book Publishing / Selling
- Photo and Picture Publishing and Selling

Miscellaneous
- Birding
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Books We Read For Pleasure
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DVDs that We Carry
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How to Make Movies

- Herbs, Massage and the Natural Healing Arts
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RV Repair and Service

 


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Our 3rd Book
Down The Road in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

A Bicycle Tour Through War, Genocide and Forgiveness

Our 2nd book
Down The Road in South America

A bicycle tour through poverty, paradise, and the places in between.

Our 1st book
The Road That Has No End

How we traded our ordinary lives for a global bicycle touring adventure.

Printed Soft Cover
(Ships Internationally)

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