Camp Cookware
The right cookware makes camp cooking quick and clean-up painless. Our range runs from ultralight hiking cook sets to family pots and pans, from specialists like Sea to Summit and MSR, in materials to suit every kind of trip.
Match your cookware to how you cook and carry: a compact nesting set for hikers, roomier pots and pans for family meals, and non-stick where easy clean-up matters. Pair it with your stove, and add cast iron for cooking over a fire.
Not sure what you need? call into the Land & Sea concept store at 36 Pollen Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland for a hands on look, or shop online with fast, tracked delivery right across New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions about camp cookware
What should be in a basic camp cookware set?
At a minimum: one or two pots with lids, a frying pan, a way to lift hot pots (a gripper or handles), and something to eat and drink from. From there, add a kettle, extra pans and utensils to match how you cook. Nesting sets bundle the essentials together neatly.
Titanium, aluminium or stainless steel cookware, which is best?
Titanium is the lightest and toughest, ideal for hikers, but costs more and can create hot spots. Aluminium is light, cheap and heats evenly, especially when hard-anodised. Stainless steel is heavier and pricier to heat but very durable and easy to clean, which suits car camping.
What is a nesting cook set?
A nesting set is cookware designed to pack inside itself, pots, pan, mugs and sometimes a stove all stacking into one compact bundle. It saves space and keeps your kitchen kit together, which is why it is the popular choice for both hikers and organised car campers.
Is non-stick cookware good for camping?
Non-stick makes cooking and cleaning far easier with less water, which is a real advantage at camp. The trade-off is that the coating needs care, use lower heat, avoid metal utensils, and do not scour it. For fried breakfasts and easy clean-up it is hard to beat.
How do I clean camp cookware with limited water?
Scrape and wipe out food before washing, then use the least water that does the job with a little biodegradable soap. A quick boil of water in the pot loosens stuck-on food. Dispose of grey water well away from waterways, and dry everything before packing to prevent rust and smell.
What cookware works on a campfire?
Cast iron and heavy stainless steel handle direct flame and coals best, while lightweight non-stick and titanium are better kept for stoves. If you plan to cook over a fire, a cast iron pan or camp oven is the durable, forgiving choice, just expect it to blacken.