Are the steel pots thick enough to be used over fire to bring the food to a boil? Thanks!
1536810
Well if we are talking just flame, probably. I use a gas stove. Sitting on coals I'd worry a bit. The inner pan is pretty thin so over a very hot fire it will probably scortch the food. The outer pot has a heat sink in the bottom not sure what the melting temp is etc. I'd contact the company and ask them to be sure it can be used that way, but I don't see why over a small fire it would pose any problems.
1536811
No ... in-fact the bottom of the pot is plastic.. Essentially It is a large thermos jug. The internal pot could be used that way but it is not really designed to be used like that. If you look at the picture you will see that the bottom is black... that is plastic as is the top.
1536812
yes, the pots are "thick" enough, but be wary of food sticking. I would not set them in the coals. remember to keep the food at a hard boil for 10 min. now the 5.5 l is a smaller pot and will keep food at temp for about 8h, nine or 10 and you will need to re heat your food to a boil. just did a 12 day camping trip on the great river road by way, had only one instance where we had to re-heat. i had no problem with food not being cooked. if you put food in the smaller pot, you do need to put boiling water in the bottom pot just for the thermal mass. the 2 pots nest into each other, so you only need 1 lid on the top smaller pot. the out most layer is just a huge thermos insulated very well, and not meant for cooking in.
1536813
I really think in an emergency situation you could use them over a fire, but I would use a regular stove or hot plate maybe even a propane burner.
1536814
Should be no problem to use with open fire. I frequently use it to boil with on the range (have used both gas and electric), which should have even higher heat transfer rates.
1536815
The Stainless steel pot is cladded on the bottom. I put the pot directly over the stove and bring it to boil.
1565276
No they are not. I have been using the pots on a boat with alcohol stove but also intend to use my induction plate but never got around to doing it. open flame was fine.
1896381
not sure what you mean. but im not real happy with these pots . they are thin and food burns easy. go out and get a good heavy pot
254965
I do not think these will be thick enough. I use them for melting lead and they are marginally thick for handling the metal dipper. Had to wrap the steel dipper handle to keep the heat from being too much. Only have lead at 700 degrees.
2123369
we pour boiling water into the pot over the tea leaves. I do not think it would be a good idea to heat over a flame because of the double-wall insulating properties.
1554318
These will definitely boil water, and can pretty much cook anything that can be cooked with Sterno, but the fire produced by these generates about 2/3 of the heat produced by Sterno. In an emergency situation I see little problem arising from this, as there is not any real need to be in a hurry . The flame is more easily controlled than with sterno.
705950
I'm sure it depends on the BTUs as well as the viscosity of the contents, but I've never had an issue with scorching (in a homebrewing application). However, I think the gauge of metal is uniform over the entire surface of the pot.
657931
No. All I know is that our set has held up very over the years we've had it. Hint for any stainless set: Bring to boil at medium heat, then reduce to low once steam escapes around the sides of the lid.
647342
I would bet that they would melt, they are rubber. They are great for taking a rack of food off of a fire, and I'm sure a skillet, but I wouldn't expose them to the actual burning coals or to a fire.
1256159
Yes. I gave a gas range and use them on there. Just be aware the TOP of the handle is steel but there is a plastic liner on the bottom to leave the handles cool to the touch. If you have the flame up too high and it goes up the sides of the pot it WILL melt your handles. If you keep the temp right, the handles are great!
1150232
We use a 6 qt. steel pot, nearly full, with no problem. Also a large cast iron skillet. I can't imagine that a heavy weight would damage it, unless dropped on it. About the heat settings: it is geared for fast heating of lots of water. For anything else, including frying, anything above 3 is too hot. Simmer is "1". The larger the pan the higher the setting can be as the energy is spread over a larger area.
754680
They are pretty sturdy, so I believe they would handle something hot, just not boiling hot.
233707
Not sure how to tell. They are very strong however. They seem to be the same color as the pots so I would lean towards Steel.
315821
Not sure as I always use pot holders if I boil something. If just simmering you should be fine.
1342204
It is constructed very well, but might be a little thin to set right on the burners, unless the temp is kept low. The metal is fairly thick, but not as thick as a stainless steel pot/pan bottom.
1755583
6 people might be pushing it a little. If every one wants to eat together it could be tough. It also depends on how many burners you have to cook on. I love the pots but it was only me and my wife camping, so they were perfect. I never used them over an open fire so I can't tell you if you can use a camp stove and a camp fire. They're cheap enough so but 2 sets. Good luck!
645367
Yes. If you are camping, and heating water over a fire, be careful not to let the pan go dry.