It is impossible to imagine a hike, expedition, hunting, fishing or just going on a picnic without such everyday things as dishes. We use it every day, and in the conditions of travel, it must meet all the requirements that we put forward for dishes, and it will serve you for a long time in all remote parts of the planet.
Today, the outdoor market offers a huge selection of tourist dishes made of various materials: plastic, eco-plastic, silicone, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium.
Tableware made of plastic and silicone
Dishes made of high-quality food-grade plastic and heat-resistant silicone have gained enormous popularity since the beginning of the 2000s. Cups, bowls and cutlery made of plastic and eco-plastic from Light my Fire and Sea to Summit are distinguished by their light weight, compactness and low price.
In terms of compactness, it is worth noting the Sea to Summit folding silicone cookware, which, when assembled, is only a few centimeters tall.
But the main inconvenience of such a dish is the impossibility of putting it on fire and fragility during transportation in comparison with metal bowls and mugs. It should also be noted that plastic dishes are more difficult to wash after greasy food compared to steel and anodized aluminum.
Stainless steel dishes
Stainless steel is rightfully considered the most environmentally friendly metal in human travel utensils. Stainless steel has high chemical resistance, does not react with active substances (juices, acids, alcohols, alkalis) released by food products, does not emit toxic and other harmful substances when heated.
In addition, Tatonka, Sea to Summit and 360 Degrees stainless steel thermoses, thermos mugs, pots, cups and bowls are characterized by maximum strength and durability.
The disadvantage of dishes made of this material is its weight - steel mugs and plates weigh significantly more than dishes made of aluminum or titanium.
Dishes from anodized aluminum
Mugs and bowls made of anodized aluminum have excellent weight, good wear resistance and a very reasonable price. High-quality aviation aluminum alloy 7075 is often used in production.
This is the most common and inexpensive material for the production of tourist tableware. A large assortment of mugs, bowls, pans of various sizes, bowls and sets that will satisfy any gourmet and esthete in camping cooking, represented by the brands Sea to Summit, Jetboil, Pinguin.
Practically all tourist aluminum tableware undergoes anti-corrosion treatment (anodization), which, in addition to preventing metal oxidation, increases resistance to small scratches.
Titanium dishes
Titanium has excellent anti-corrosion properties and successfully copes with scratches and mechanical damage. Ego loves those who count every gram in a backpack.
Titanium dishes are the lightest and most durable. In the assortment we offer you Jetboil titanium cooking systems, mugs, spoons, knives, forks Sea to Summit and Light my Fire.
The disadvantage of titanium tableware is its price - bowls, mugs and tableware made of titanium are more than 2-3 times more expensive than their aluminum and steel counterparts.
Each material has its advantages and disadvantages. Which of the options to choose is a matter of personal taste and preference, places of travel and tasks, aesthetic qualities and your wallet. You decide.
Happy shopping and bright adventures!
A list of stores where you can buy quality tourist tableware that has all the necessary quality certificates.