Favorite Bush Frying Pan


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I absolutely hate food sticking to my frying pan, but nice non sticks are heavy. I have been looking at the heavy cover titanium frying pay, but I know thats not a non stick.

What do you guys use? Taking in consideration size and weight.
 
GSI Pinnacle in a non stick, made out of anodized aluminum. It isn't too heavy, and if you remove the coating from the handle it can go in the fire just fine. The finish on the inside of the pan is very durable, I have had mine for better than 10 years and cook in it camping and at home. I believe they go for about $25.
 
I use two, a cold handle/bromwell 8in skillet, and i also have a windburner skillet which is essentially the msr ceramic coated skillet.

I love both, the bromwell you can’t go wrong with.
 
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What you need is carbon steel... it's non-stick if you take the time to season it.

I have a handle-less Paderno 6" from Ben's Backwoods that works really well, and another that my wife got me from some reenactment supplier that has the folding socket/stub handle. I cut that down still further, and added two loops to it (vs a heavy socket) to make it work. Here's a pic of the latter, before the mod.
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I took a handle off a coleman nonstick pan and riveted to the Paderno. This works really well.
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My favorite is the one that came with my Trangia 27 or if I don't have that stove with me a Cold Handle 8". The Trangia nests with the stove wind screen and the CH is very flat and fits in a day pack or backpack easily.
At home an 8" or 10" cast iron is king.
Regards,

ezra
 
I recenlty bought the Coleman non-stick skillet for under 10 bucks but the coating started scratching off after the first use... I'm on the hunt for something different now too. I've looked at carbon steel skillets but would prefer lighter weight if possible. Does ceramic coatings scratch and come off as easy as other non-stick coatings? I also considered the fry pan from firebox stove, but its anodized aluminum and I dont know enough about anodized but dont like the idea of aluminum cookware...
 
Yep. Picked one up last year and have taken it on the last few outings. Not super lightweight by any stretch but don't have to worry about melting or warping it or scorching the food by looking away for a second.

John from Alberta said:
I just bought the Lodge 6.5” CI skillet. I took it on my last overnight and loved it. I wouldn’t take it backpacking, but for trips that are only a couple of miles it’s hardly a burden.

You can see it in action here: https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/first-overnighter-of-spring-solo-czech-m60-rucksack.247090/
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I book marked this one just yesterday...

https://regtqm.com/product/folding-handle-forged-iron-frying-pan/
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Big ian said:
Y'know, that's a brilliant folding handle design. I bet you could fab that up with a Paderno or equivalent, with a strap hinge, some bar stock and a half decent rivet gun. Hmmm, wheels are turning now....
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Reproduction of a much older design I think. The site caters to the reenactor set.

I like the 'folding' handle design better than the auxiliary handle design. I KNOW me...I'd lose a removable handle on the first trip. (or continually forget the thing at home.) :)
 
The number of patents that were issued for folding handle and removable handle frying pans is staggering. There were lots of them made, some more popular than others. Handles that came off, handles that folded to the inside, folded to the outside, socket handles, pot gripper handles, you name it, somebody made it.
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Here are a just a few:
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A removable socket handle invented by David Abercrombie.
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Some of my favorite lightweight steel frying pans featuring a folding handle design patented October 12, 1920 by Hans C. Hanson of Albert Lea, Minnesota.

These 10" pans are difficult to find, especially if I find them first ;) most of them were likely scrapped and the survivors are uncommon.
They are often rusty and dented when found but they can be flattened easily and seasoned just like cast iron. They cook wonderfully and sticking of food is seldom an issue once seasoned.

There is a slight lip/spout formed into one side of the pan, the metal tension slider where the patent date is found slides on the handle to lock the extended handle in place.

I believe these pans were sold individually from the 1920s well into the 1940s and also were included in the LL Bean Camp Kits and sold by American Kamp Kook. The two larger versions shown at the bottom of the group photo are slightly different, one unmarked and one marked Abercrombie & Fitch. The unmarked one is the only one I have ever found in that size and the folding handle is different.
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I like that the handles fold to the outside of the pan to better allow stacking when packing. A handle that folds to the inside always seems to be in the way if it doesn’t fit flush.
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A makeshift lid from a lard can works well and helps to keep ashes out of the food. Simple canvas covers are nice to keep soot off of other packed items.
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Yes, I like frying pans.
 
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GKiT said:
The number of patents that were issued for folding handle and removable handle frying pans is staggering. There were lots of them made, some more popular than others. Handles that came off, handles that folded to the inside, folded to the outside, socket handles, pot gripper handles, you name it, somebody made it.
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Here are a just a few:
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A removable socket handle invented by David Abercrombie.
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Some of my favorite lightweight steel frying pans featuring a folding handle design patented October 12, 1920 by Hans C. Hanson of Albert Lea, Minnesota.

These 10" pans are difficult to find, especially if I find them first ;) most of them were likely scrapped and the survivors are uncommon.
They are often rusty and dented when found but they can be flattened easily and seasoned just like cast iron. They cook wonderfully and sticking of food is seldom an issue once seasoned.

There is a slight lip/spout formed into one side of the pan, the metal tension slider where the patent date is found slides on the handle to lock the extended handle in place.

I believe these pans were sold individually from the 1920s well into the 1940s and also were included in the LL Bean Camp Kits and sold by American Kamp Kook. The two larger versions shown at the bottom of the group photo are slightly different, one unmarked and one marked Abercrombie & Fitch. The unmarked one is the only one I have ever found in that size and the folding handle is different.
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I like that the handles fold to the outside of the pan to better allow stacking when packing. A handle that folds to the inside always seems to be in the way if it doesn’t fit flush.
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A makeshift lid from a lard can works well and helps to keep ashes out of the food. Simple canvas covers are nice to keep soot off of other packed items.
View attachment 707240

Yes, I like frying pans.
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wow!

Those look like the handle from a Stanley cook set...
 
GKiT said:
The number of patents that were issued for folding handle and removable handle frying pans is staggering. There were lots of them made, some more popular than others. Handles that came off, handles that folded to the inside, folded to the outside, socket handles, pot gripper handles, you name it, somebody made it.
View attachment 707246

Here are a just a few:
View attachment 707223 View attachment 707226
View attachment 707247
A removable socket handle invented by David Abercrombie.
View attachment 707250

Some of my favorite lightweight steel frying pans featuring a folding handle design patented October 12, 1920 by Hans C. Hanson of Albert Lea, Minnesota.

These 10" pans are difficult to find, especially if I find them first ;) most of them were likely scrapped and the survivors are uncommon.
They are often rusty and dented when found but they can be flattened easily and seasoned just like cast iron. They cook wonderfully and sticking of food is seldom an issue once seasoned.

There is a slight lip/spout formed into one side of the pan, the metal tension slider where the patent date is found slides on the handle to lock the extended handle in place.

I believe these pans were sold individually from the 1920s well into the 1940s and also were included in the LL Bean Camp Kits and sold by American Kamp Kook. The two larger versions shown at the bottom of the group photo are slightly different, one unmarked and one marked Abercrombie & Fitch. The unmarked one is the only one I have ever found in that size and the folding handle is different.
View attachment 707235
I like that the handles fold to the outside of the pan to better allow stacking when packing. A handle that folds to the inside always seems to be in the way if it doesn’t fit flush.
View attachment 707237
View attachment 707239
A makeshift lid from a lard can works well and helps to keep ashes out of the food. Simple canvas covers are nice to keep soot off of other packed items.
View attachment 707240

Yes, I like frying pans.
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Nice collection and great information!
 
There's great kettles on the market.

There's now an good choice of bushpots now to choose from.

What's not as common is a good non-coated skillet or fry pan that's light and portable. There's more non coated stainless ones that have recently been introduced and some have folding handles.

Personally I got the bushpots, bottles, cups, and kettles covered, but I'm not nearly dialed in on the frying pan.
 
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