Camp cookware isn’t the most glamorous bit of outdoor kit. We admit, compared to Gore-Tex shells, lightweight tents and cosy sleeping bags, camping pots and pans are kinda dull. But it’s well worth investing in a durable and lightweight set, since after a couple of days on the trail, food will be pretty much all you think about. And though one pan might seem pretty much the same as another, as with much outdoor gear, the devil – and the difference – is in the detail. Take this Primus Trek Pot Set, for example. They’re made of hard-anodised aluminium, which balances weight and durability while also conducting heat superbly. But these are designed with a slightly thicker bottom compared to the sides of the pots, ensuring a more even temperature over the entire pot surface. That means less burnt food. The bases also have a spiral pattern to ensure optimum heat transfer and grip on supports of your backpacking stove – minimising the risk of accidents while cooking. The included non-stick frying pan also doubles as a lid for the 1-litre pot. The 0.6-litre pot comes with a plastic lid, which also works as a strainer, ideal for draining pasts or noodles. Three handles are included, so that both pots and the pan can be used at the same time. The components all nest together and one of the handles locks the set when packed, ensuring rattle-free carrying
In Latin, the word ‘primus’ means ‘first’. And this Swedish brand has been about firsts ever since its humble beginnings in Stockholm back in 1892, when founders F.W. Lindqvist and J.V. Svenson developed the world’s first soot-free kerosene stove. Portable Primus stoves were cleaner, easier to use and more efficient than anything else then in existence. They were soon adopted by explorers and adventurers across the globe. When Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole in 1911, he had a Primus stove with him. So too did the 1953 British Mount Everest Expedition, when Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary became the first people to reach the summit of the world’s highest peak.
Since those ground-breaking firsts, Primus’ range has expanded to encompass a range of outdoor cooking equipment. Of course, portable stoves built for backpackers, campers and climbers are still the brand’s core focus. Designed to withstand extreme conditions, Primus stoves have an enviable reputation for long-lasting reliability and real-world efficiency. So, if you’re looking to achieve your own firsts, whether that’s walking your first long-distance trail or going on your first wild camping adventure, Primus should be your first choice.
-Mike, Verified Buyer
