You will find the right gear that works for you, trial and error. I like the maple spam with eggs & cheese wrapped in a tortilla. Oh ya with hot sauce too, Yum.
I'm thinking the BRS may be the problem. That stove concentrates a lot of heat in a small spot, which makes it great for boiling water. A simmer stove may be a better option for this mess kit.
I bought this kit this spring. Been experimenting with ways to raise the pan up higher from the flame. Binder clips work OK. Looking for a short can that I can cut both ends off. Best setup so far is my trangia alcohol burner inside my wood burning stove. That gives about 2 inches space and doesn't burn. If you polish the scorched spots in your pan with metal polish, they will not keep supporting burning as much next time you use it. Good luck.
Primus makes a great 8 inch stainless steel camping pan , a little on the high $$$ side but worth every dollar. I beat the hot pan center by using a burner with a wide top which spreads the flame out so it isn't concentrated into a tight area. As a pre-diabetic I try to drop the carbs and one prepackaged trail meal company I found is the " Next Mile Meals " , High protein and very low carbs. YEP .. Florida has a Fall this year , Central Fl was 54 degrees and 72 for a high yesterday ( 10-17-24 ). Reminded me of the early October weather we use to have in the 50s. Late October we would have frost.
I have the same kit and the stove that works really well with the skillet that I've found would be the Coleman peak 1 single burner isobutane canister stove that stove with the skillet you can can simmer really low and it disperses the heat really well and best of all if stealth camping it's silent and barely even noisey
I ordered the same kit (x2) from REI this week. I'm hoping the Sea to Summit collapsible plate and bowl will fit in it. I also ordered the Gerber Complete utensils/spatual/tongs to go with it. I hope it all makes a great cook kit. It's good to see you actually use it and clean it. Too many review videos are simply just unboxing without actually using it.
Always good to do a shakedown before going out with new gear when you can. I've found that a skillet is something difficult to have that's lightweight. Both aluminum and titanium just doesn't transfer heat well. SS is a better choice but bottom thickness makes the difference. Most backpackers don't even carry one if they're pushing many miles.
If you are looking for a spatula, just buy a small silicone spatula and cut the handle down to the length where it'll fill inside your kit. You may find that will work a little better for you.
The best way I have found to overcome the problem with cooking with a small stove is to use a heat transfer plate. Essentially, this would be an 8"× 8" piece of 1/8" aluminum or steel to help distribute the heat more evenly. The weight on either choice is negligible, and the end result, in my opinion, far outweighs that weight. Try it and see if it works for you. I have done this for years and wouldn't have it any other way. The size allows it to be placed in your mess kit bag and takes up minimal space. Hope you try this and critique it on your channel if you so desire. I do not claim this as an original idea and do not want recognition for someone else's idea. The idea was shared with me over 20 years ago by an elderly man I encountered on a hunting trip. I never got anything but his nick name, Dusty, and am pretty sure he is no longer around. Anyway, thanks for the video.
Actually...look up omelette in a bag. you get a freezer Ziplock bag put your eggs, bacon/sausage/ground beef, salt, pepper, and cheese in the bag and drop it in boiling water. ;) you're welcome!
You will find the right gear that works for you, trial and error. I like the maple spam with eggs & cheese wrapped in a tortilla. Oh ya with hot sauce too, Yum.
Yeah buddy!!! The Maple is really good!
A diffuser plate would mitigate the frying pan hot spot problem, although it will obviously add weight
The BRS is so light, it may not make that much difference. I'll look into that! Thanks Stitch!
I'm thinking the BRS may be the problem. That stove concentrates a lot of heat in a small spot, which makes it great for boiling water. A simmer stove may be a better option for this mess kit.
@miconn69 yeah, that may be what I'll have to do!
@@ReWyldOutdoors at least you’re testing out the gear to see if it works for you
@stitch3163 thats right! You have to know if it works right!
I bought this kit this spring. Been experimenting with ways to raise the pan up higher from the flame. Binder clips work OK. Looking for a short can that I can cut both ends off. Best setup so far is my trangia alcohol burner inside my wood burning stove. That gives about 2 inches space and doesn't burn. If you polish the scorched spots in your pan with metal polish, they will not keep supporting burning as much next time you use it. Good luck.
Looks like a complete kit, very versatile
Primus makes a great 8 inch stainless steel camping pan , a little on the high $$$ side but worth every dollar. I beat the hot pan center by using a burner with a wide top which spreads the flame out so it isn't concentrated into a tight area. As a pre-diabetic I try to drop the carbs and one prepackaged trail meal company I found is the " Next Mile Meals " , High protein and very low carbs. YEP .. Florida has a Fall this year , Central Fl was 54 degrees and 72 for a high yesterday ( 10-17-24 ). Reminded me of the early October weather we use to have in the 50s. Late October we would have frost.
After the fact, I realized that GSI actually makes a burner that is just for this set! Lol I'll have to pick one up and test it out! Thanks buddy
Enjoy your video 🎉
Thanks buddy
I have the same kit and the stove that works really well with the skillet that I've found would be the Coleman peak 1 single burner isobutane canister stove that stove with the skillet you can can simmer really low and it disperses the heat really well and best of all if stealth camping it's silent and barely even noisey
Awesome man, thanks for the tip! I'll definitely try to find that!
I ordered the same kit (x2) from REI this week. I'm hoping the Sea to Summit collapsible plate and bowl will fit in it.
I also ordered the Gerber Complete utensils/spatual/tongs to go with it. I hope it all makes a great cook kit.
It's good to see you actually use it and clean it. Too many review videos are simply just unboxing without actually using it.
I hope it works out for you!
Always good to do a shakedown before going out with new gear when you can. I've found that a skillet is something difficult to have that's lightweight. Both aluminum and titanium just doesn't transfer heat well. SS is a better choice but bottom thickness makes the difference. Most backpackers don't even carry one if they're pushing many miles.
I agree! A good skillet is hard to find for backpacking!
that background behind you seems so familiar
That's my yard! Lol
If you are looking for a spatula, just buy a small silicone spatula and cut the handle down to the length where it'll fill inside your kit. You may find that will work a little better for you.
I may end up doing that!!! Thanks buddy
I wonder if you had a round disc of aluminum that is a little smaller than the pot about 1/8 thick if that would help distribute the heat?
Heat distributor if you will ... Would ne like having clad bottom pans but less weight.
I've been looking at diffusers today to help with that! I may try it out!
Yes, should work. Why smaller than pot?
@@joeyt684 packability and weight ...
The best way I have found to overcome the problem with cooking with a small stove is to use a heat transfer plate. Essentially, this would be an 8"× 8" piece of 1/8" aluminum or steel to help distribute the heat more evenly. The weight on either choice is negligible, and the end result, in my opinion, far outweighs that weight. Try it and see if it works for you. I have done this for years and wouldn't have it any other way. The size allows it to be placed in your mess kit bag and takes up minimal space. Hope you try this and critique it on your channel if you so desire. I do not claim this as an original idea and do not want recognition for someone else's idea. The idea was shared with me over 20 years ago by an elderly man I encountered on a hunting trip. I never got anything but his nick name, Dusty, and am pretty sure he is no longer around. Anyway, thanks for the video.
I'll definitely look into that! Thanks for the tip!
Actually...look up omelette in a bag. you get a freezer Ziplock bag put your eggs, bacon/sausage/ground beef, salt, pepper, and cheese in the bag and drop it in boiling water. ;) you're welcome!
I'll try that for sure!!! Thanks