Camping Cookware

On decathlon.com.gr you will find a comprehensive and highly popular collection of camping cooksets to elevate your outdoor adventures. Discover a unique variety ranging from compact cookware for hikers to complete family cooksets for 2 or 4 people, which include intelligently designed pots, pans, plates, cups, and cutlery that all nestle inside one another to save space.

To be able to prepare basic and nutritious meals in the great outdoors, the absolute essential items are:
A deep pot: Ideal for boiling water, pasta, rice, or making soups.
A frying pan: Preferably with a folding or detachable handle, for frying or sautéing.
Basic tableware: Shatterproof deep plates/bowls, insulated mugs, and a set of durable cutlery.
With these must-have cookware pieces, you will thoroughly enjoy your meals while camping!

When you are hiking and carrying everything in your backpack, your choice should be based on the "Nestling" design philosophy. Look for the technical sets from the Forclaz range, where the pan, pot, plates, and even the small gas stove with its canister nestle precisely inside one another, creating a single, compact cylinder that weighs very few grams and takes up minimal space in your pack.

Most camping cookware is fully compatible with all classic LPG (gas canister) and liquid fuel stoves. However, there are two important exceptions:
Induction stoves: If you use an electric induction hob at an organized campsite, aluminum cookware will not work, as you need stainless steel cookware with a magnetic base.
Open fire/Charcoal: Cookware with non-stick coatings, plastic handles, or silicone parts should not be placed directly over an open fire or hot coals, as the high, uncontrolled temperatures will destroy them. For campfires, prefer purely stainless steel or cast iron cookware.

Titanium and aluminum are the two most popular materials for lightweight camping gear and cookware. Anodized aluminum is the most widespread because it offers excellent and even heat distribution, so food doesn't burn easily, it is very lightweight, budget-friendly, and the anodization protects it from scratches and corrosion.
On the other hand, titanium is the ultimate material for hardcore hikers. It is even lighter than aluminum and incredibly hard. However, titanium has very thin walls and does not distribute heat uniformly, creating "hot spots," which means it is ideal primarily for boiling water rather than intricate cooking.

Decathlon's non-stick cookware is very easy to clean in nature, as long as you avoid harsh materials that scratch the surface. As soon as you finish cooking, pour a little warm water into the pot to soften any residue. Use the soft side of a sponge or a microfiber cloth and wash the cookware using biodegradable camping soap, which is environmentally friendly. Remember to never use steel wool or wire scrubbers.