A pot for a bonfire is not just a thing, it is a kind of symbol of a camp life. It can warm up water or cook food. But, if you want that it served you for a long time, and it was convenient to take it with you, you should familiarize yourself with what they are and the main recommendations, how to choose a kettle for a fire .
What are the pots for a fire?
All dishes for cooking in the hike differ in volume, shape, materials used and the presence of additional elements.
To make pots for a bonfire they use: cast iron, stainless steel, aluminum and titanium. The latter have a small weight and high quality, but they are expensive. Therefore, if hikes are not for you a way of life, then they should not even be considered.
In shape, they are often round and elongated (oval). The first model is considered classical and is produced in various volumes (from 2 liters to 13 liters), it is convenient to fold smaller pots and products. The second is usually a small volume with a deep lid, which can be used as a plate, so more is considered an individual dish.
Hikes are sent by different groups of people. That is why the cooking pots on the fire are produced in different volumes. To calculate which you will be sufficient for the main dish, the number of people should be multiplied by 500 ml and add 500-800 ml to the boiling off of water during cooking. For brewing tea, the water volume should be increased 2 times, which means that the capacity should be larger.
Before buying, you should familiarize yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of the most common models.
Cast-iron bowler for a fire
Everyone knows that food cooked in a pot of cast iron is more delicious and rarely burns. This is due to the fact that the metal from which it is made is thick enough and conducts heat very well, so the heat is distributed evenly. Such bowlers are great for making soups (especially soup) and pilau. Also, they do not lend themselves to deformation, which is also very important in campaigns.
The only drawback is the large weight, so these bowlers are not suitable for long hiking. They can be taken with you, only if you are transported to the parking lot.
Steel bowler for fire
They are quite light and inexpensive, so they are popular with tourists. When buying them, you should pay attention to the method of joining the metal. It is better not to buy brazed and riveted products, as they can begin to leak during prolonged heating, and they are more susceptible to deformation than, for example, welded and stamped. Stainless steel bowls are easy to clean from soot and grease.
Aluminum Bonfire Bowl
Utensils from aluminum is the easiest of all, which is very important for hiking. In addition, they can not be corroded and are generally stamped, so
Booth for a fire with a tripod
This design allows you to avoid unnecessary trouble installing the pot. After all, he must hang over the fire, so often at the beginning of the installation of the tent camp a lot of time is spent on finding and combining sticks for this.
The tripod for the bowler represents a structure of three connected top-connected sticks and chains with a hook. It folds into a narrow long sleeve and assembles very quickly. The main thing when buying it is to check all the fasteners and the stability of the legs in the unfolded state.