can you use these overy a campfire?
1285592
They are definitely heavy enough to use over a fire but there is a drawback. The clip on handles will melt if subjected to too much direct heat. In using them on my gas cooktop in my RV I once used too high of a flame and started getting damage to the bottom edge of the handle next to the side of the pan. Lesson learned. Also, they are an awfully nice pan to subject them to the blackening etc. you get with campfire cooking. I carry a couple of smaller good old fashioned cast iron skillets and dutch oven in the basement of the RV for campfire cooking.
1309784
Yes you can use these on a charcoal gril, you I waited until the flames went down, but there not supposed to burn.
294727
They'd probably keep you safe, but I wouldn't use them for this purpose. These are knit from special materials and you'll get them extremely dirty in short order. You'd be better off with "welder" gloves. Better yet, you need some kind of fireplace claw, handihand, or the like for this kind of duty.
1456011
I would not recommend it. They are thin plastic and would not hold up to much heat.
869223
Yes I have added some to a wood fire Haven't used only a charcoal fire but I think it would be ok. Something I will try this spring
798901
I think it is possible but it may be a little more difficult if you are confined to the size of the fireplace because the pans get really hot and it was difficult stirring anything in them because of the heat. Having said that, it worked well on a camp fire and I would recommend it for someone who doesn't want to go take the easy way out.
2107678
No, not for me. I soak them for 30-60 minutes and use over a gas grill. Maybe if you soaked it longer and used a lower flame you might get two uses, but I haven't been able to.
2118056
I use them in my RV over a propane stove. Although they nest inside of each piece they are quite heavy and the handles are plastic and detach for switching between pieces. My opinion is that the stainless would discolor in a direct fire and the handles may be damaged if used over a fire rather than on a standard stove top.
1139134
Nancy I'm assuming you mean on a gas stove? If so than yes. I do this everyday. If you mean over something wood fired, like a camp fire, than I would be hesitant.
527730
You can if it's a very heavy duty extension cord. The typical extension cords can handle the load of the heater and tend to over heat which could lead to a fire.
30264
You could. But you would have to stay away from the burners and any surface that is exposed to excessive heat.
2024396
Hey there - i've used them over an MSR camping stove. The only issue I ran into was a melted handle - mainly operator error by me. If you are using the pots over any sort of open flame (gas stove or word fire), you will just need to be careful to keep the rubber handles out of the flames.
2051953
I have enjoyed these pots and pans as they're easy to use, easy to store and easy to clean; however, I would not use them over an open fire, like a fire pit; the heat from large fire pit flames would probably be too intense. The metal is not thick, like say a cast iron pot. They are designed for light weight cooking and storing and because they are made of an aluminum alloy, they could become too hot fast if used over an open camp fire and potentailly ruin, at the very least the handles. I have a cast iron, number 10 pan for open fires, which is about the only type pan I would use in an open pit fire. For everyday, normal camping and backpacking type cooking, like over a stove with a flame, like a Coleman, or other types of camp stoves, the Texsport set is awesome! I don't belive you'll find another set for this kind of value.
626477
Hi Curt , I would think you would have to burn them on there own? If you have done that not sure : ( But we used ours for our BBQ smoker as they put out great heat .
2267894
I can't answer that because I haven't used them for that purpose. They are very heat resistant but I can't vouch for flameproof. I assume you are thinking of camping-type use.
1032755
they can but they are not very bright. I use them for an easy-up when camping
56851
Probably so. Although they may not be as bright. On the plus side maybe less likely to melt as mine did. Over-voltage definitely not a good idea you will let out the magic smoke that makes it work.