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Introduction
How Much to Bring and Weight
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A Note to Perspective Sponsors and Gear Suppliers
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HERE for Touring Bikes and Commuting Bicycles
Custom Touring Bicycles and Bike Upgrade Buyers Guide
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.
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.
Kickstands
Sealed Cartridge Headsets
How to prevent flat tires
Bike Route Trails and Maps
Camping
Buying Camping Equipment
Tent and Ground
Cloth
Sleeping
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Sleeping
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Camp Stove
Pots and Pans
Water
Filter
First
Aide Kits
Solar Power for Camp
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Bike Touring Shorts
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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
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I use a set of lightweight pots and pans
daily. If I'm camping or cooking in a hotel room, my set of camping
cookware is pretty important. Buying camping pots and pans is a big
decision because they last for years.
Living with only a small set of pots and
pans can be easy if you think before you buy. It boils down to overall
size and every piece having multiple 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 too 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 I
carry varies somewhat depending on what continent I'm on. If I'm going to be doing a lot of wilderness camping and making
my own showers I take a 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 I'm in more developed areas and mostly camping in campgrounds or staying
in hotels I can scale back to the next smallest pan and skip the frying pan.
My pans are a mixture of several
different sets that I've collected over the years. Some are titanium and others are
stainless steel. The most important thing is that they fit together nicely
in my bags and last over the years.
Lightweight travel and trekking cookware can very
greatly in price and quality. Just like all camping gear, the cheap stuff
can let you down at crucial times.
Things
that I look for when buying Camping Pots and Pans
- Fit nicely together If your
pans do not fit snugly together they will make a lot of noise in transit.
Pack-ability is one of the most important things to consider in your decision.
- 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. My
problem is that I always misplace the handle and am left with no way of
picking up hot pans. I prefer individual handles for each piece.
This way they are attached and never get lost.
-Cleans easy
I like non-stick surface as it makes for easy cleaning.
-Does not burn easily Titanium
behaves differently than stainless steel. The whole surface of a titanium pan
heats up. Stainless steel pots heat mainly on the bottom. Cheap quality pots
(aluminum) easily get hot spots that can scorch your meals.
Accessories that I 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 your pans with at home are sold universally around the world.
My favorite is the plastic net type that does not absorb much water or scratch
the pots. It's common to be washing up with very limited water and a
scrubber does a lot of work with little liquid.
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MSR Titanium Tea Kettle
MSR Titan Tea Kettle
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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.
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MSR Titan Tea Kettle
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Snow Peak Titanium Mini Solo Cookset
Snow Peak Titanium Mini Solo Cookset
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Traveling light and fast? This minimalist kit packs your
kitchen into a tiny space, and weighs about 5 ounces.
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Kit includes 28-fl. oz. pot with lid and a lightweight,
10 fl. oz. cup; pot nests inside cup, Giga™ stove nests inside pot
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Both pot and cup have a handle that folds flat for
packing
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Rounded bottom edges are easy to clean and improve
heating efficiency
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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:
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Snow Peak Titanium Mini Solo Cookset
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GSI Pinnacle Soloist Cookset
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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
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GSI Pinnacle Soloist Cookset
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Snow Peak Titanium Multi Compact Cookset
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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)
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Snow Peak Titanium Multi Compact Cookset
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GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System
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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
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GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System
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MSR Flex 3 System Cookset
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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
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MSR Flex 3 System Cookset
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GSI Deluxe Kitchen Set
GSI Deluxe Kitchen Set
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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
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GSI Deluxe Kitchen Set
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MSR Alpine Kitchen Set
MSR Alpine Kitchen Set
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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
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MSR Alpine Kitchen Set
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Snow Peak Titanium Spork
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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
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Snow Peak Titanium Spork
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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
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Eating Utensils and Sporks
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Coghlan's Can Opener - Package of 2
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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
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Coghlan's Can Opener
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REI Campware Cutting Board
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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
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REI Campware Cutting Board
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