Pots: types, selection and operation

Camping pots suitable for use over a campfire come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Modern bowlers are also made from a wide variety of materials. The device can be in demand not only when traveling, but also at home.

The issue of choosing a tourist attribute is relevant for lovers of fishing, hunting and other active entertainment that involves a long journey, which means the need for a halt. Utensils for cooking on an open fire are used in everyday life, in houses equipped with stoves. The taste of food cooked in an open fire is like no other.

The camping kettle and the military variety have one thing in common: they are made of heat-resistant material. Products are supplied with a wire handle-loop, which is needed for carrying, as well as for a fire. A camping kettle for a tourist differs from an army one in the form of a design.

The main purpose of the dishes is the same - cooking first courses, as well as various cereals.. On a hike, they take a pot, for example, for cooking fish soup. But if a hunting bowler hat is an optional attribute for a tourist, a bowler hat in the army is an obligatory part of the marching uniform.

The camping army bowler hat has a spherical shape, which is considered very convenient for wearing on a belt. The attribute is equipped with a tablespoon and the lid can be used as a frying pan. There are pluses and minuses for both the army and the marching attribute.

For example, the first is considered stronger, it is light, more convenient to carry. The presence of a lid is also an obvious plus, the originality of the form refers to both positive and negative characteristics at the same time. The bowler hat is convenient to carry, but this form adds instability.

The center of gravity of this dish is displaced, and high walls complicate eating, making the process not very convenient. In addition, the army bowler hat is deformed under the influence of fire. In the army, this item is one of the frequently replaced consumables, so this part is not considered a negative characteristic.

An Afghan cauldron with a lid-pan has dimensions: 150x100x170 mm, the volume of the cauldron is 1.3 liters, and the lids are 0.5 liters. The material of manufacture is aluminum, usually green. With a well-equipped field kitchen, the cook puts the first dish into the pot itself, and the second into the lid from it. Military samples were a combined set, which also included a flask. This attribute is considered not very suitable for long-term carrying of water. The oval receptacle was more commonly used by soldiers to store items such as ammunition.

Features of a tourist kettle differ in volumes from 1 to 5 liters, which are selected at the rate of one liter per person.It is optimal to have two different pots: in a smaller one you can boil tea, and in a larger one you can cook food. 3-liter options are popular on sale, which are considered convenient for both carrying and cooking. The classic camping kettle looks like a sphere, but there are a variety of options for sale:

• folding bowler mug;
• matryoshka bowler hat;
• kettle pressure cooker;
• can.

The last option is the most popular. These dishes are round or oval, usually made of stainless steel. Kan has such advantages as lightness, strength, the ability to install on a special taganok. This device is usually round in shape, on three legs. This boiler stand is needed when cooking over an open fire. In some variants, the round hoop is replaced by a conventional grill grate. The device eliminates the need to look for suitable branches in the forest, and in the absence of such, it helps a lot on the way.

Popular materials used by manufacturers in the manufacture of pots:

• aluminum;
• stainless steel.

The aluminum pot is lightweight and does not corrode. Negative quality - the need for thorough cleaning after each use. At the same time, not all chemicals are recommended for dishes, but only those that will carefully care for the upper protective layer. For example, abrasive substances are not suitable for cleaning the kettle.

Stainless steel pots are durable and easier to maintain. The weight of the product is greater. If a stainless steel pot is riveted, then the question of durability is in question. In addition, cooked food in such dishes cools down very quickly.

Camping kettles are also:

• cast iron;
• copper;
• titanium.

The latter option wins significantly in comparison of the parameters of stainless steel pots with a lid or aluminum pots. The product is unpretentious in care: it can be cleaned by any means. The food in it is hot for a long time, practically does not burn when cooking on a fire. The titanium pot is durable and rust resistant. The weight of the pot is optimal: lighter than stainless steel, but heavier than aluminum. The cost of the product is high, and this detail can be attributed to a serious drawback.

The copper pot is equipped with all the advantages of food-grade copper utensils. The material reacts very quickly to temperature changes, which allows you to control the cooking process. The dishes have high antibacterial properties, which is important when organizing cooking in field conditions.

The main disadvantages of copper pots are a tendency to deformation, demanding care. Upon contact with acidic environments, copper oxidizes, so manufacturers make an internal coating of nickel, stainless steel or tin. In operation, tin coating is considered more durable, but in price this option will be the most expensive.

Cast iron has unique properties, allowing you to retain heat for a long time, ensuring uniform heating of food. Currently, this material varies by type, as manufacturers add a variety of compositions to the alloy. Classic cast iron is quite fragile, but heavy, so this cookware is hardly suitable for hiking.

As a result of additional processing of an ordinary white alloy, a material called ductile iron appeared. It has good strength properties, resistant. In addition to domestic use, the material is used in various industries.

ECOS brand offers inexpensive equipment for sports and recreation. Products are divided into amateur and professional lines, so each customer can easily choose a product from a suitable catalog. Brand technologists are constantly experimenting with the appearance and equipment of their products. ECOS actually sets trends in the market.

LLC "KAYUR" - Another popular manufacturer that offers a wide range of products for tourists, fishermen, hunters and summer residents. The manufacturer has cast, stamped, rolled, conical, pickled pots. In accessories, you can find tripods suitable for bowlers.

"Kalitva" - a manufacturer of cookware, among which there are aluminum tourist pots. In production, a certified food alloy is used. The range of pots includes options with a non-stick matte finish.

"Pathfinder" - Russian brand, which is part of the Result group of companies. It has been manufacturing outdoor products for over 20 years. The catalog contains tiles, burners, tents, including camping utensils. Production is open in Russia and China, new items are constantly being developed.Experienced users take part in the development.

"Erg-Al" - Moscow Tool Plant, which offers customers the most budgetary utensils for hiking, made of aluminum. The sets contain dishes that can be used in everyday life.

A complete outdoor recreation is impossible without cooking on a fire, in a pot with a tripod. The variety of choice of different models leads to difficulties, so first you need to decide on the goals.

• If a car is used to travel to nature, then you can not particularly care about the weight of the dishes. This indicator is of great importance in cycling and hiking trips.
• The size of the dishes is always related to the number of participants in the trip. For a small company of 2-3 people, an average 3-liter pot is enough. If the group includes more travelers, you can take a set of several different bowlers with you. They are folded according to the principle of nesting dolls, so they do not take up much space among other things.
• To determine the shape of the pot, it is important to know how the food will be cooked. If this is a burner, it is better to choose non-voluminous pots that can fit on it. Sets with a radiator or heat exchanger are often the only way to get hot water or cook food in sub-zero temperatures and gusty winds. The fire from the burner evenly heats the bottom, and the products inside are optimally boiled.
• Pots for a fire can be of any shape, but it is advisable to choose oval products. Their main advantage is compactness. Even over a small fire, you can hang a couple of pots: cook food and boil tea.

After a fire, it is especially difficult to wash any dishes. Soot residues are hazardous to health, the particles can settle in the lungs. This phenomenon is imperceptible on a new pot, but over time, the surface of the dishes becomes covered with soot, and various powders and known means cease to help.

Hiking enthusiasts suggest using folk remedies immediately after using the dishes. For example, with you on a hike, you can grab a bag of citric acid, a metal brush, and tools for cleaning false teeth. Without stockpiled funds, you can use river sand, coals from a fire.

At home, you can use the products that are recommended for cleaning ovens and hoods. If the pot is cleaned immediately after cooking, then a regular hard brush and any dish detergent will suffice.

For example, the simplest method involves the use of ordinary laundry soap, which is recommended to rub the dishes. River sand, recommended for use in field conditions, is also taken for rubbing a contaminated surface. Citric acid or table vinegar is applied to a rag or sponge.The funds are left on the surface of the pot for 10-15 minutes, and then washed off. The remaining complex contamination can be removed with a metal brush.

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