Is this ok to use straight on the camp fire? I don't have a portable stove and wouldn't want the added weight of carrying that as well.
437585
We have used ours on a grate over a campfire but never directly on a fire. I don't see any reason why you couldn't.
437586
It is heavy metal. Should stand up to such use, although I have always used a propane stove.
437587
used it on many campfires. hung over a fire or set on grill. soap outside first before cooking over fire. that makes cleanup a breeze.
437588
I use it on camp stoves. I don't know what would happen to the handle if it was in flames.
1326367
The solo stove is not as compact. I like this one because it slips into the back of my pack and is not a space hog.
489498
I believe it is intended only for camping as it has "legs" on it which would probably damage your stove or oven.
481592
The grill gives it the stability it needs to stand straight. I suppose if you stacked rocks around the legs to hold it you would not need the grill. Hopes this helps. The whole thing is not heavy at all. I am an small framed, older woman, and I pick mine up, and move it all the time by myself. If you are hiking though it may become heavy after awhile.
2051952
YES you can!! I have done a full meal including buffalo burgers, rice and broccoli. I used the coleman backpacker grate over the fire. I clip the handles with a large office paper clip so they dont swing back to the pot. It works very well which is why I got it. I like wood fire cooking!
1595723
I am sure you probably could in an emergency -like you could with a tin can. However, I would not want to rely on it. It would be awkward/dangerous with no handle. I have been camping many times and there are a lot of excellent purpose-built fire cooking products out there.
1205304
I have not tried. I have briefly handled the grill grate in my BBQ since I need to move some coals and all I felt was a little warmth. If I were to pick up a burning log in a campfire I would only do that if there was a section of the log that was not on fire. I am confident I would be protected from surrounding heat but I wouldn't attempt direct flame contact. That is what fire poker and tools are for.
385466
I do not use a grate. The pit is shallow. If I used a grate the fire would be too high and could possibly roll out of the pit.
1345639
If it was me, I would look at the trangia triangle stand (or a proper wood burning stove), its roughly the same overall size but the 'floor /plate' does have holes in it better for the fire to breathe... and at the correct height for the flame. Agree with others that its small and no way to feed the fire when the pot on top.
1599171
Not on a camp stove. When at the edge of the coals of a larger fire the handles do get hot though. Use a few layers of heavy duty aluminum foil for a lid, it works great.
586894
I personally would never use it for camping or backing packing. The item is intended for use with lapidary, casting, and other environments where you need a continuous low temp flame. It will leak if you were to try and travel with it full of fuel. I suppose you could use it as an emergency lamp in your home and it would serve well for that.
2591
i have used it on my small pocket rocket stove, but the aluminum is thin and has burned a little. it might really burn in a regular fire. you also have to be careful with the handles, they cause the pan to tip when there's not a lot of food. in general it's fine if you need a small lightweight compact kit for backpacking.
1336427
That depends on a number of factors such as air flow, wood density (hard/softwood), moisture content. But if you are looking at this as a source of tent or bunkie heating, forget it. The stovepipie is too narrow to get a good fire going without filling your shelter with smoke.
1564474
I suppose you could use it on a gas stove but it is meant to use all camp fires. On a campfire it makes awesome sandwiches.
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.
1581958
I bought this camp chef and then set it in a back yard fire pit that I made from bricks. I ran the hose through a pvc and then to a little shed where I keep the propane tank. it worked out very nice. I went to a shop that recertifies the tanks and makes hoses. they made me a hose the length I needed. that's the way it would go just to be safe. let the pros do it. I would bet there is a similar shop near you somewhere. hope that helped.
2594
Honestly, I haven't used mine yet, but I've used kits like it in the past. Its ok for light duty. Don't set it directly on the fire but a little away from direct flames. Its best for warming foods---soups,etc. and for things like eggs.