One of the most important elements of the campaign is a hiking utensil. If the hike is long or involves overnight stay, without camping utensils can not do. Known to all tourists abbreviation “KLMN” – means the minimum essential tourist kit: “mug, spoon, bowl, knife”. Well, it’s certainly not going to be enough…
The first question that the tourist will have to decide is whether to buy utensils for tourism and recreation separately or as a whole set?
- Each item of camping utensils can be bought separately, and in this matter the manufacturers have tried their best: one item can perform several functions, for example, the lid of the pot also serves as a frying pan or bowl, and the upper part of the thermos can be a mug. Buying pots and spoons separately, the tourist has more opportunities to find utensils “for themselves”, to complete their own unique set.
- For beginners hikers is better to buy utensils set, they are all fully equipped, in addition, the dishes have a special shape, which is necessary to save space in the backpack.
What factors influence the choice of camping utensils?
Among the main factors to consider are: 
- number of people,
- backpack weight,
- menu,
- which will be prepared during the hike,
- material of manufacture,
- production cost,
- the performance of the cookware.
If most points do not require explanation, then about the material of travel utensils need to talk separately:
What material to choose: pros and cons
Stainless steel
Hiking utensils made of stainless steel is durable and long-lasting, and many times superior to aluminum products. These mugs and pots are not afraid of scratches. Of the disadvantages: the weight and local thermal conductivity, which leads to burnt food.
Aluminum
This kind of cookware quickly conducts heat, it is cheap, lightweight and unpretentious to wash. Disadvantages: scratches quickly appear on the surface of dishes, and products containing acid, reacting chemically with aluminum, can destroy the surface of mugs, forks and pots. The alternative to aluminum is anodized aluminum. It is much stronger, more durable and does not pose a health hazard.
Titan
Hiking utensils made of titanium. Despite its low weight, titanium products are durable, not prone to corrosion and not afraid of scratches. Of the disadvantages may be noted: the high cost compared to all of the above materials.
Plastic
Hiking utensils made of plastic.Such products are low cost, compact and unpretentious in care, manufacturers offer a variety of colors and shapes. Disadvantages: poor heat resistance, can not be used on fire.
Metal or plastic picnic utensils? It all depends on personal preferences, today there are combined options available in different price categories. You can buy travel cookware of European brands in the online store SportsTerritory!
How to choose travel cookware?
Consider each item separately:
- Pot. The size of the pan should take into account 500 ml for each participant of the hike, if the product of a large volume in it is advisable to put the rest of the cutlery.
- Cutlery. It is better to choose a 2-in-1 option, such as a spoon-fork, some manufacturers add a knife to the “spoon-fork”. All products of this type must be lightweight.
- Cover. It helps save fuel during cooking, and the lids can also act as a bowl or plate.
- Pens. It is better to choose products with folding handles, they do not get hot, so the possibility of getting burned, as opposed to using wire handles.
- Thermocup. Because of its property to retain heat, these mugs will be a real help in the Spartan conditions.
An overview of popular tableware for tourism
Gelert KFS Clip Set Multi
Set of 3 devices: fork, spoon, knife. The advantage: functionality, lightweight design, compactness.
Gelert 8 Inch Frying Pan
The pressure cooker with folding handles is made of anodized aluminum, which provides even heat distribution.
Gelert 5 Piece Cookset
Tourist cookware set made of anodized aluminum. Includes 2 pots, 22 cm pan with lid, kettle.
Life Venture Ellipse Travel Mug Graphite
The thermic mug keeps drinks warm or cold for an hour. Made of double polypropylene.
Professional travelers advise to give preference to specialized dishes. Buy European brands of travel cookware in the online store SportsTerritory!
