Does this work well over an open campfire?
1472648
I would go with other options. This is ideal when used with the small jet cooker but not on an open camp fire, IMHO.
1472649
When a fuel canister was forgotten I used it next to an open fire sitting on some rocks. The water got near boiling (and would have boiled eventually) and was adequate to re-hydrate my food. I was constantly checking that the handles were not melting. So in a pinch you can make it work with constant supervision.
1472650
No. I would not use this unit over an open camp fire. They are made for use for over a portable camp stove like one that uses a butane fuel container.
1472651
I wouldn't try it over an open fire. The plastic coatings would melt, and the bottoms would be hard to clean. It works well over a small stove, in fact one will fit inside with a small tank of fuel.
1472652
Dear Ryan :) It works best over a clean burning flame such as a backpacking stove/ burner but it can also be used of over a campfire using the correct precautions. Create an elevated platform from a flat stone or , if you have one, a small steel grill. Either way the object would be to position the Terra over a bed of coals or over a stone heated by the fire beneath it. Not over open flames which could render the handle too hot to use and "blacken" the outside which is not the best thing to do if you are packing it around. Know what I mean. The Terra is very durable but not indestructible. Any more questions, feel free to ask. Happy Trails to You...Steve Dear Ryan :) It works best over a clean burning flame such as a backpacking stove/ burner but it can also be used of over a campfire using the correct precautions. Create an elevated platform from a flat stone or , if you have one, a small steel grill. Either way the object would be to position the Terra over a bed of coals or over a stone heated by the fire beneath it. Not over open flames which could render the handle too hot to use and "blacken" the outside which is not the best thing to do if you are packing it around. Know what I mean. The Terra is very durable but not... » Read More Dear Ryan :) It works best over a clean burning flame such as a backpacking stove/ burner but it can also be used of over a campfire using the correct precautions. Create an elevated platform from a flat stone or , if you have one, a small steel grill. Either way the object would be to position the Terra over a bed of coals or over a stone heated by the fire beneath it. Not over open flames which could render the handle too hot to use and "blacken" the outside which is not the best thing to do if you are packing it around. Know what I mean. The Terra is very durable but not indestructible. Any more questions, feel free to ask. Happy Trails to You...Steve « Show Less
1571120
You can use this on an open fire. Controlling the heat is important if you want the food to taste good more than to protect your pot.
1321597
Do not suggest you use it over the grill as heat source is greater than a burner - and remember there are plastic parts on this you don't want to expose to heat beyond the burner. We have a thermal carafe and pour the just-brewed pot into it and then brew again so we have an endless flow of hot coffee for around the morning campfire!
1828182
I have not used it on an open fire, but i cooked many times with it on my MSR Pocket Rocket and it holds up great! I put the flame on full blast to boil water fast and the pot was fine. And the msr packs a huge jet engine like flame, very hot! I would recommend this mess set. I love my set!
8236
Depends how close. I had mine as a roof to my camp setup and it was only 5 feet off the ground with flames that nearly reached it. Never burned or had any trouble.
426473
Yes. I have not, but there is plenty of room. I would not use it over an "open" fire - too much soot from the smoke and inconsistent heat, but it would work great if you raked coals to one side and set it over the coals. The picture people have in mind of a pioneer cooking over an open fire is all Hollywood. Use the coals from the fire.
2078422
I used it in a parade. Two problems. First, it will not work well in windy conditions. Second, the light is way too faint outside, unless in darkness. This is really an inside decoration. For a really good fire effect outside, use a Camp Chef portable fire ring Model GC-LOG-2. Understand, that produces a REAL FIRE.
485714
I wouldn't know why not. If it can cook over an open fire a stove top would be easier.
846941
If the deck flooring is wood, the base of the campfire does not get hot and I think you would be O.K. to use it. If you have a wooden roof over the deck then that may be a concern. Directly above the campfire does get hot. Hope this helps.
602468
I would think that would probably help even out the heat. Just be mindful of the propane hose as I have noticed it gets pretty warm were it attaches to the bottom under the burner. They also make a folding grate for the smaller grill. I have not tried it on the big red campfire as yet.
886702
I tnink it would but most of the heat emits from the top and it is kind of loud. if you're being quiet around a campfire
172281
If your cooking over an open fire, you need to grease this...I love this for "grand" biscuits over a fire....Any cast iron will eventually rust if not taken care of and seasoned well.
627581
I use this when I'm camping to cook food on the campfire. I know my campfires are much hotter than a home fireplace and it has never missed a beat.
1171559
I have used this on an open camp fire and it worked just fine. I would guess using it on a propane gas grill would work too.
389810
Sure they can. I've used mine plenty of times over an open campfire. Just watch the plastic/rubber on the handles that they don't melt if you get them to close to the fire.
311006
The only way we have used it is over a camp fire (above the coals) just be sure to have plenty of liquid to keep it from boiling dry.....to keep it from dis-coloring apply a thin coat of dish soap on the outside...that works great to keep it looking new
2118060
Probably not. We camped that way in our early days and never wanted to use something good over the fire. They have a extra heavy bottom but not sure how they would work over the fire.