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Randaddy
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Aluminum Roasting Pans
It's really easy to burn things in thin stainless steel pots. Stainless is best used for boiling water. I've had great success with aluminum roasting pans. Cook eggs, pancakes, omelets, hash-browns, stew, etc... The thick aluminum transfers heat really well. An example Amazon.com: Chef's Design Roast & Bake Pan: Kitchen & Dining If you do some searching you can find a better price. I think I got mine for around $30 each at overstock.com.
It's really easy to burn things in thin stainless steel pots. Stainless is best used for boiling water. I've had great success with aluminum roasting pans. Cook eggs, pancakes, omelets, hash-browns, stew, etc... The thick aluminum transfers heat really well. An example Amazon.com: Chef's Design Roast & Bake Pan: Kitchen & Dining If you do some searching you can find a better price. I think I got mine for around $30 each at overstock.com.
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I bought these on sale a few days ago for $19.95. Great price but thin metal, cheesey rivets and lids. I'm sure they will last for many river trips if thats all you use them for but I would like something better quality for car camping as well. I think I'm going to bring them back, bite the bullet and start over.
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New project: 1.5gal water pot/percolator.
Started with a commercial kitchen water softener:
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Cut the top off, leaving the weld/seam for a thick lip.
Bottom was rounded, so I stuck it in my press and pressed it flat.
It had the two ports on the side. I welded the bottom one closed, the top one will be at the bottom of the pour spout.
I found the lid in the stainless scrap bin. It was going to be the base for the coffee filter basket, but its rim is too big to fit down inside my pot. It will become the lid. I also found a filter basket from a 100-cup commercial coffee maker that I will cut down to be the filter basket for this.
Started with a commercial kitchen water softener:
Cut the top off, leaving the weld/seam for a thick lip.
Bottom was rounded, so I stuck it in my press and pressed it flat.
It had the two ports on the side. I welded the bottom one closed, the top one will be at the bottom of the pour spout.
I found the lid in the stainless scrap bin. It was going to be the base for the coffee filter basket, but its rim is too big to fit down inside my pot. It will become the lid. I also found a filter basket from a 100-cup commercial coffee maker that I will cut down to be the filter basket for this.
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Amazon stainless
I ordered these, and will report back when they arrive.
8, 12, 16 quart sizes for $35
Amazon.com: Excelsteel Set Of 3 Stainless Steel Stockpot With Lids: Kitchen & Dining
I ordered these, and will report back when they arrive.
8, 12, 16 quart sizes for $35
Amazon.com: Excelsteel Set Of 3 Stainless Steel Stockpot With Lids: Kitchen & Dining
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I think all these sets are the same "made in India" quality. I don't cook in them but they are useful to settle water, heat up dishwater, and catch gray water. My collapsible buckets always collapse around camp and make a mess. My 5 lb. propane cylinder rides nicely in one so it doesn't take up any space.
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I bought that set at a yard sale for $15 minus a lost lid.
They are lite and you can use them. Handle somewhat carefully.
I thought too lite later and gave them to a local Veterans Group (COVO) in Bend.
I bought one industrial grade pot for $15, (a yard sale at a Golf Course Community), that would support my truck. I'll be keeping that one.
I also found some serving lids that are flatter than the ones you have pictured that work better for packing and as lids. Flat is good. You can get those for a buck apiece and some have slots for serving utensils.
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Best Coffee on the River
Combine a Melita with a couple pounds of O'Horis coffee from Santa Fe (better than StarB's or any other brand to be blunt) and you won't have to call anyone twice (at least the coffee drinkers).
Ohori's Coffee
While I am not the most experienced river rat, I do have a passion bordering on obsession with good coffee on the river (that and good bourbon at night are trip necessities). I don't think you can do any better that a Melita filter cone and filters (small for small groups and the #6 for big groups). Just boil water and filter into another container - either a cup, small pot, or we use the SS thermos from a "toasted" coffee maker. It keeps it warm and doens't make too much. I know some people are into the whole Cowboy-coffee thing, but I hate spitting out grounds all day.Great topic Randaddy, and a possible follow on topic...
Definitely not trying to hijack your post, but what are your thoughts for a coffee pot or press? I'm thinking this is an essential "must have" for camping?.
I was researching stainless steel thermal coffee presses yesterday at work.
Bodum Columbia Stainless Steel Thermal Coffee Press
Bodum Columbia Coffee Press-Bodum French Press Coffee Makers from Whole Latte Love
8 or 12 cup? I think 12 cup would be better for larger groups
I was looking for something more functional, and doesn't have to be this aesthetically pleasing.
Thank you for all the great info buzzards!!
Combine a Melita with a couple pounds of O'Horis coffee from Santa Fe (better than StarB's or any other brand to be blunt) and you won't have to call anyone twice (at least the coffee drinkers).
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Does anyone have a suitable coffee filter or similar system for pre-filtering water?
You've filled your 5 gallon buckets and they've settled for a few hours.
The next morning you scoop water out of the top and through a _________ ___________ into a clean bucket. That water then goes through a ceramic filter and is treated or boiled.
Thanks for any recommendations or hints.
You've filled your 5 gallon buckets and they've settled for a few hours.
The next morning you scoop water out of the top and through a _________ ___________ into a clean bucket. That water then goes through a ceramic filter and is treated or boiled.
Thanks for any recommendations or hints.
I second the good coffee and good bourbon requirement for any trips (though I'll drink bad coffee and bourbon when the good stuff is gone)!
Check this link for a good idea for no-muss, no-fuss coffee.
Coffee - Rafting Grand Canyon
While I wouldn't personally use diaper liners :shock:, making your own drop in coffee pouches seems like a good idea for longer trips. I'll try a food-grade muslin fabric when I get around to it. Those without a sewing machine could use a reusable bag like this Muslin Bags
Look at this site, toward the middle of the page for a home brew filtration setup - a carbon filter (not described) would reduce the bleach in the water...
Drinking Water Management - Rafting Grand Canyon
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You know I hate to be cynical, but why would anyone go to all that trouble to rig up some kind of coffee system when you can get 40 #6 melita cones for $1.99 and a pourover filter holder for maybe $15?
Save your time and money and invest in some good coffee. Folgers in any pot is still Folgers
Save your time and money and invest in some good coffee. Folgers in any pot is still Folgers
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I'm still curious too, anyone use the Partner Steel dutchies?
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A friend of mine does, and we had them on the grand last year. They were great. He has all 3 sizes. He even uses them in lieu of medium/large pots.
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What? I dislike Melita coffee, because it seems to nearly always come out luke warm. Maybe I like my coffee really hot or something. I use an aeropress and it makes great coffee.
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Does he use the lids in lieu of skillets as well?
Any deleterious effects in using briquettes on the lid and then cleaning it and trying to cook an egg on it? I would assume the direct heat would negate any seasoning of the anodized layer.
The Partner stuff looks nice, but is very expensive. If you could get triple use out of it, though, it would really help justify the cost.
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I think so, but I'm not 100% sure. Maybe he'll see this post and chime in. We had skillets and pots so we didn't use the DO for anything but DO cooking.
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Cuisinart Stowaway Nesting Cookware Set on sale Free Shipping US48
My GF's mom picked up a set of these at an overstock store for like 20 bucks and gave them to us. At first I scoffed at the idea of having this heavy, brand name cookware for a camp set.
But this stuff is AWESOME. Literally better than any of my pots and pans in my kitchen. I think it is discontinued, but if you can find some it might be perfect for ya.
(Still can't bring myself to camp with the stuff, it's so nice)
My GF's mom picked up a set of these at an overstock store for like 20 bucks and gave them to us. At first I scoffed at the idea of having this heavy, brand name cookware for a camp set.
But this stuff is AWESOME. Literally better than any of my pots and pans in my kitchen. I think it is discontinued, but if you can find some it might be perfect for ya.
(Still can't bring myself to camp with the stuff, it's so nice)
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