Can this be used over a campfire?
1680966
Personally, I would not use this oven over a campfire although it would probably be fine. It would blacken from the fire and it may possibly weaken the enamel, however. I am not sure as I have not used it in that manner. I use seasoned raw cast iron by Lodge. It is normally the kind that is used for campfire cooking.
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.
477807
I'm not 100% sure but i wouldn't recommend it. Just light a camp fire and stick it in or hang it over the fire.
2022769
I assume you meant a camp fire, and I am not 100% sure about that because I use it on a camp stove which has flames but it is obviously more regulated than a fire would be. But I would think that if the fire is not too hot, or hasn't been burning that long, then it would be possible. Just watch how close you put it to the coals. Hope this helps.
895902
It's a flame so I'm sure you could but I don't know how effective it would be. It's like the gel fuel used to keep food hot at a buffet. It's a great decorative fire.
645367
Yes. If you are camping, and heating water over a fire, be careful not to let the pan go dry.
1959497
I haven't used it on an open fire. I used it over a turkey fryer burner. I'm sure you probably could.
2131428
I apologize my previous answer was not correct. I didn't have the item with me, but when I got home I realized that the top is made of plastic, so you cannot use this to heat up liquids over a fire.
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.
1828180
I have only used it on a propane stove and it works well for that. From my experience over the years, I would say that it will work on a camp fire but would reduce the life of it because it is made of lightweight aluminum.
1798037
I have not attempted to do so, but am sure it would be fine. It's constructed of heavy cast iron, so you'd use it, as you would other cast iron cookware over a fire. I imagine, you'd be best served placing it over a stand up grill, over the fire.
2201860
I wouldn't recommend it, depending on how long you burn your fire, the heat could damage the grass - I keep mine on concrete.
837947
Yes. It should work fine. We use it over gas flames but a hot plate on top of a stove should be fine.
1462252
I think so....ours got a little hole in it from some ashes - so try to keep it far from the firepit when having a fire - otherwise, this is a very durable product!
618527
I used it outside at sporting events. It has a protective grate on it, but stuff could still melt on it. I read others have used it in tents.
163555
I'm going to have to say no. The wire is a small gauge that would only take a small amount of fire, then it would deteriorate. If one were to want to put something over a fire, like on a range or an open outside fire, a much heavier gauge of wire would be necessary.
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.