Stanley Adventure Camp Cookset

That's right, it is time for my first bona fide gear review. Sorry if my pictures are all indoor; I didn't have my camera with me when I used this in the field. So let us get started.

First off, this little bad boy is made of stainless steel. So as far as ultralight trips are concerned, this won't make the grade. I have found that it's niche is day hiking. It is compact enough to fit in a daypack, but large enough to whip up some good trail grub.

Secondly, it has two 10 oz. cups, made of insulated plastic. Those cups are comfortable, and keep the heat at bay. And therein is my personal gripe with anything insulated: I cannot tell how hot the contents are, and always seem to burn my tongue.

No more number-things. On the opposite side of the logo is a graduation (labels for how many ounces, like a measuring cup). It goes up to 20 oz. but can hold a full 24 oz. The handle is also made of stainless, and can get a tad warm near its attachment to the pot proper. It has a nice locking feature which is handy when the pot is full; no worries of handles falling off. The lid is also, of course, steel. It has multiple holes at one end to be used as a strainer, and a single (vent) hole opposite the others. On the lid is a plastic tab which is used to lift the lid off the pot. The choice of plastic is nice, as it remains fairly cool. However, it should be noted that if things get a bit heated the tab will melt/deform.

So that is the run-down of this handy little guy. My personal rating is 4.5 stars out of 5, only because of the lift tab. It has performed more than adequately, and handles a full pack of Knorr side dishes with ease.

Cup with to-be-reviewed meal

If you are looking for an affordable little cookset that you can feel confident in, then this is the one for you.