Match Gear to Adventure

How to choose the most suitable cookware depends on how you intend to use it. If you are a backpacker who goes on shorter trips you might prefer basic pots and pans that doesn't take up to much space in your pack. Perhaps you are chasing grams and are after the lightest gear on the market. Or you might cook for bigger groups and need something more rugged and scratch-resistant. A general tip is to choose a pot size similar to the once you use at home for the same purpose.

No matter the purpose, we have different material and cookware to best suit your need. Our cookware are divided in different series to make them easier to do apart: PRIMETECH, LITECH, ESSENTIALS and CAMPFIRE. Some people find their favorite series and tend to stick to that one as it's the best cookware for their outdoor activities. And some people mix for various adventures.

To make sure that you get the most out of your outdoor cooking experience, ask yourself the questions below and think about how you will primarily use the gear.

- How many people are you cooking for?
- Are you boiling water or cooking food?
- Will you cook over open fire?
- How important are weight and space?
- Do you want a compatible coffee-press for your stove?

Pot set or single pieces?

Primus offers complete cookware sets as well as single pieces.

Our pot sets consist of pots, pans and lids that nest neatly together. They are made from the same durable and lightweight material but have different coatings depending on what type of cooking they are used for.

Most Primus pots can be bought as individual pieces. This way you can build the perfect set of cookware for you or you can replace an item if needed. The downside of buying individual pieces is that they might not nest/pack together, thus taking up additional space when you pack.

Our PrimeTech Pots are made of hard-anodized aluminum with a ceramic nonstick coating and heat exchanger for maximal efficiency. PrimeTech pots are best suitable for the hiker who values a quick boiling time and low fuel consumption. Hard-anodized aluminum is lightweight, a good conductor of heat and doesn't rust. The material is extremely durable and tough enough to stand up to the most busy outdoor chef. Being hard-anodized the cookware is non-reactive, meaning, you can cook acidic food without tearing on the surface or worrying that the food will pick up a metallic taste of the pan.

Hard-anodized aluminum is more long lasting and resist to scratches than natural aluminum. The heat exchanger in the bottom increases the efficiency with up to 50 % compared to conventional pots.

NONSTICK COATING

The ceramic nonstick coating is a safe and environmentally friendly nonstick-option. It requires less or no oil for cooking and makes cleaning up easier.

Although ceramic nonstick coating is hard to scratch, we recommend not to use metal utensils in the cookware. For a longer lifetime of the coating, avoid overheating and placing a hot pan straight under cold water. As with all nonstick coatings it is important to completely clean off all the cooked oil after use or the oil will eventually weaken the nonstick coating of the cookware.

- Hard-anodized aluminum
- Ceramic nonstick-coated
- Heat exchanger
- Maximal efficiency
- Non reactive
- Lightweight
- Resist scratches
- Durable & tough

Our LiTech Pots are made of hard-anodized aluminum with a ceramic nonstick coating. These pots are best suitable for the hiker who enjoy taking the time preparing and cooking a good meal after a long day of hiking.

Hard-anodized aluminum is lightweight, a good conductor of heat and doesn't rust. The material is extremely durable and tough enough to stand up to the most busy outdoor chef. Being hard-anodized the cookware is non-reactive, meaning, you can cook acidic food without tearing on the surface or worrying that the food will pick up a metallic taste of the pan.

Hard-anodized aluminum is more long lasting and resist to scratches than untreated aluminum.

NONSTICK COATING

The ceramic nonstick coating is a safe and environmentally friendly nonstick-option. It requires less or no oil for cooking and makes cleaning up easier.

Although ceramic nonstick coating is hard to scratch, we recommend not to use metal utensils in the cookware. For a longer lifetime of the coating, avoid overheating and placing a hot pan straight under cold water. As with all nonstick coatings it is important to completely clean off all the cooked oil after use or the oil will eventually weaken the nonstick coating of the cookware.

• Hard-anodized aluminum
• Ceramic nonstick-coated
• Efficient
• Lightweight
• Scratch-resistant
• Durable & toug

Our Essential Pots are made of aluminum without nonstick coating. These pots are suitable for any one looking for affordable pots with capacity to cook for many.

Aluminum is a lightweight and affordable material and works as a great conductor of heat. Aluminum pots are very efficient and thus simmering food on low heat or boiling water are great on these pots. Aluminum is not the most durable material as it dents and scratch easily. To prolong the lifetime of your aluminum pot one should take care not to cook acidic food as the material will break down slowly and food will pick up a metallic taste of the pan.

There are discussions about aluminum cookware being unhealthful. Based on reports from the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration and the London-based Alzheimer's Society, no health risks are associated with the use of aluminum pots, pans or skillets.

• Lightweight
• Affordable
• Efficient

Our Campfire Pots are made of stainless steel without nonstick coating. These pots are best suitable for gourmets who enjoy culinary outings with friends and family.

Stainless-steel is tougher and more scratch resistant than aluminum, but not as durable and lightweight as hard-anodized aluminum. They are made to withstand the toughest of trips year after year. The Campfire Pots does not ship, dent, rust or stain easily. Aluminum core for optimum heat transfer. They are non-reactive, meaning, you can cook acidic food without tearing on the surface or worrying that the food will pick up a metallic taste of the pan. Stainless steel is completely recyclable.

The Campfire Pots have no coating and thus, will be able to stand up to more wear and tear. More oil is needed for cooking, but the surface will not scratch and the pots are dishwasher safe.

• Stainless-steel
• Tough & scratch-resistant
• Non-reactive
• Completely Recyclable
• Dishwasher safe