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Lodge cast-iron skillet

Lodge · Budget · Heavy, and that is fine

One real pan beats a nested backpacking set when the car is carrying it.

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Ten inches covers eggs and a steak for two. Cast iron stays home if the site is a long carry from the lot. Season it before the trip so the first morning is not a sticking lesson. A backpacking pot is the backup, not the plan.

Who should buy it. Drive-up campers.

Best for. Breakfast at a picnic table

Standout limitation. Absurd in a backpack

A cast-iron skillet on a camp grate at a car campsite

Specs

Material
Cast iron
Size
About 10 inch
Carry
Car only

Pros

  • Even heat
  • Cheap
  • No nonstick anxiety

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Needs a little care
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