MSR Alpine Fry Pan
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If you really want to cook like you do at home, the MSR stainless steel Alpine Skillet will do it. The secret is a heat-spreading aluminum disc welded to the bottom, just like high-end home cookware. The result is an efficient and even heat that will keep your meal options wide open.
| SKU: | 21611 |
| Weight (Standard): | 11.4 oz |
| Weight (Metric): | 0.32 kg |
| Width (Standard): | 7.8 in |
| Width (Metric): | 19.8 cm |
| Height (Standard): | 1.9 in |
| Height (Metric): | 4.8 cm |
| Material(s): | Stainless Steel |
| Country of Origin: | Made in Thailand |
| Diameter (Metric): | 19.6 cm |
| Diameter (Standard): | 7.7 in |
Aluminum is the cookware of choice for all-around backcountry use. It conducts heat evenly, is easy to clean when hard anodized and even easier when coated with a nonstick finish. It is also extremely efficient.
Stainless steel is very durable; perfect for when your pots take a lot of abuse. It lies somewhere between aluminum and titanium in terms of its cooking ability/suitability.
Titanium cookware's biggest advantage is its light weight. Titanium pots are ideal for boiling water, because they can be made with very thin walls and transfer heat very efficiently. They tend to develop hot spots, however, making them less than ideal for cooking temperature-sensitive foods like eggs or pancakes.
Cookware's efficiency is also dependent on its color and material. Our testing has found that darker pots (esp. the bottom) are the most fuel efficient. Older cookware, which blackens through use, becomes more efficient than new cookware.
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MSR Backpacking Cookware: Overview
MSR’s Backpacking Cookware lines offer a solution for everyone from fast-packers to dedicated backcountry chefs. Our cookware is offered in three materials—titanium, aluminum and stainless steel. Each material has its key benefits and understanding them will help you pick the backpacking cook set that’s right for you, both on the trail and in your outdoor kitchen. Here’s a look at why you might choose a titanium cook set, an aluminum cook set or a stainless steel cook set for your outdoor adventures.