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Size And Portability
Customers are highly satisfied with the size and portability of this cookset. They appreciate its compactness, easy storage, and versatility for camping trips. Some customers have noted that it is heavier than expected but still consider it a worthwhile investment due to its quality and functionality.
Cookware Material
Customers are generally positive about the cookware material of this camping cooking kit, with many praising its durability and high-quality stainless steel construction. Some customers have noted that the set is a bit heavier than expected but appreciate its thick base for even heating and prevention of food sticking. A few customers have had issues with the utensils and lids fitting properly in the pots, but have been satisfied with Stanley's customer service in addressing these concerns.
Build Quality
Customers have a generally positive opinion about the build quality of this cookset, with many praising its top-notch design, materials and construction. Some customers specifically mention that it looks and feels high quality, reassuring them of its longevity. However, a small group of customers express disappointment in the quality, reporting issues such as grains of metal sliding back and forth, collapsible handles giving out, and poor quality utensils.
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Lid Fit
Customers have had mixed experiences with the lid fit of this camping cookset. While some are pleased with its ease of use, nesting ability, and the inclusion of a reminder stamp on the lid, others have encountered issues with lids not fitting properly upon first use. Stanley has acknowledged these defects and is providing replacements for affected customers.
Highlights
Quality
Excellent cook set very well built just love to cook on this
Excellent construction and very solid stainless as u would expect from stanley tools !
The base camp book set is of mixed quality good & poor.
The poor: the pan literally "just" fits and i have to use a little more force than i would like to get it to set in the pot as indicated.
Price
All in all i am happy with the purchase though i think it is a bit pricey but this is something i am hoping to keep for a long time.
So if you're going to spend the money on this set, just be aware you are essentially just paying for the stainless steel.
Pricey but stanley gear is worth it.
Packaging/appearance
As pictured the plastic utensils snapped where they are supposed to attach to the handles.
Figured that out when i packed some some dirty dishes separately for later cleaning.
Other minus is that if you don't pack it all up nice and proper, it makes a terrible racket in your ruck.
Competitiveness
There are lots of other sets on the market but i believe this one is the most complete, useful, and practical one.
After comparing many sets (it is kind of my hobby) i decided to go for this one because i was looking for something that would ... Read More
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- This product had a total of 4,839 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 26 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Forks and knives are plastic and not the greatest so i may try and find some replacement metal ones that are the correct size
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
One of the amazon purchased that i’ve been the happiest about
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Do not hesitate to purchase this for camping or over landing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Not backpacker friendly but we easily make room for it for backcountry paddle routes
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Most frypans for camping are really flimsy and will bend and warp
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It says it is a 4 person kit but i use it for mostly myself
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Would be an excellent kit if knives were included
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Bigger and heavier then i thought it would be