Bargain Cook Set – Stanley Camp Cook Set

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I decided to stop at Target the other day and wandered over to the camping section to see what they had to offer. I usually don’t shop at Target for my backpacking needs. I was surprised to find a bargain-priced cookset in the Stanley Camp Cook & Cup Set. I already have the GSI Soloist, which I’ve already reviewed but I think this pot would be  a good purchase for someone looking to save a little money.

Stanley Camp Cook Set:

Where Purchased: Target
Cost: $14.99, plus tax

Pot Construction: Stainless steel, single wall (cups are plastic)
Pot Diameters: Top section: 3.75″, Middle section: 3.56″, Bottom edge: 3.25″
Pot Height (with lid): 6″
Weight (full kit): 13.60 oz.
Weight (just pot and cover): 7.85 oz. 2 Cups: 5.75 oz.
Pot Capacity: 24 fl. oz.
Measurement Markings: Yes

  • 8 fl. oz. (237 mL)
  • 12 fl. oz. (355 mL)
  • 16 fl. oz. (472 mL)
  • 20 fl. oz. (591 mL)

Pour Spout: No

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Pros: This seems to be a well made pot. It has measurement markings viewable from the inside. The folding handle locks in place and the lid has vent and strainer holes. It came with a tag stating “Grill Ready” but I would be careful as the lid handle may melt over an open flame. If I were to use this pot for backpacking I wouldn’t use the included cups, both of which fit nested inside the pot. At 5.75 oz the cups add unneeded weight. I would just use the pot and lid at 7.85 oz.

Cons: Because of the narrow bottom (3.25″) I find this pot doesn’t sit as firmly on my stove as I’d like. I prefer something with a wider, more stable bottom. The pot is also too narrow to nest an MSR 4 oz. fuel canister. I don’t know if the narrower Snow Peak canister would fit as I didn’t have one available.

Summary: If you’re looking for a low-cost, light-weight pot the Stanley Cook & Cup Set is a good buy. You will want to check the width of your stove beforehand. If you use alcohol stoves you may want to take a look at this site http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGWxpn_mRO8&feature=relmfu . The author has done an excellent video of reviewing what alcohol stoves will work with the Stanley Pot.

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