GSI Pinnacle Camper Cookset

I've been on the road for the past two months, eating and cooking solely with the GSI Pinnacle Camper Cookset. It's probably the coolest lightweight cooking equipment I've ever used.

The Pinnacle cookset is light enough to take backpacking, but it's also big enough and strong enough for extended road trips. I've been preparing meals from the back of my truck in trail heads across the United States, and the set has served me perfectly.

The first thing I noticed about the Pinnacle Camper set is how light it is given the number of pieces it contains, including: two pots; one frying pan; four cups; four bowls; four plates; a removable handle; two pot lids; and a welded PVC stuff sack that doubles as a wash basin. All this only weights three pounds, eight ounces, and the entire set packs up to a compact 6 x 9 inches, leaving tons of space in my pack.

I also appreciate the kit's thoughtful design. Every item nestles within item: the pot gripper fits in a cup; the cups sit in the bowls; the bowls sit in a pot; the pot sits in another pot, on top of the plates; and so forth. Which so much gear, I can prepare an awesome meal on the road or at my camp site.

I've become a bit of a coffee nut in the last few years, but I've never really found a great cup for my morning brew. Most of the plastic ones are just too big or they break, and the metal cups dissipate heat quickly. It sucks to make an espresso and then have it get cold while I cook my breakfast. Good for me the Pinnacle's cups have cozies (and they fit inside of the bowls), which basically creates a double-layer insulated mug. No more cold coffee!

When I cook for lots of people, there's never any campfire confusion as to who's using which cup; everything's color coded. Last, and perhaps the coolest backpacking cookware invention ever, are the pot lids with integrated strainers. Over the years I can't even count how many meals I've ruined by trying to drain the water off my pasta, burning my hand on the steam and dropping everything in the mud.

Another bonus--the non-stick coating that makes cleaning up an absolute breeze. I don't need much water to soak or clean the pot. That's super handy when the only water I have is what's in my car.

Bottom Line: Lightweight, all-purpose cookset that's cleverly designed and packs super small.--N.W. (Dec. 09)

BUY ONLINE : $120, click to shop at REI

Manufacturer's Site: www.gsioutdoors.com

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