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Guatemala, Guatemala City
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Review on ๐Ÿณ Enhanced MSR Quick 2 Cook Set System by Gus Gutierrez

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great set for a group trip - (8 year update below)

My wife and I do camping, backpacking and motorcycle camping. We take perishable food with us for the first day or so. (Nothing beats bacon and eggs.) But we do pack a lot of freeze-dried products. I even have a freeze dried stew mix that I make. We searched a lot and tried a lot, I probably had 5-10 cookware in the garage. Well, this set has a lot of parts, so this review can get long. This set consists of 7 items together but I have divided them into 4 main parts. I will check them all. First, it's a large 2.5 liter hard-anodized pot. This pot is quite big and all the other parts fit in it. I find this pot very handy for boiling water. Whether for drinking or for cooking other dishes. It uses a strainer cover, so you can use it to stew or strain water from food. This is ideal for a pack or 2 ramen noodles. When not in use for meat, it can be a great sink for washing other pots. has network coverage. OK-> It fits into the MSR Quick Skillet. GOOD -> Claw-shaped handle closes lid and locks contents inside. BAD-> There will be a hot spot in the middle of the thin metal. difficult to move freely. BAD-> The pot is large and sometimes difficult to fit in the packaging. The second will be a 1.5 liter non-stick saucepan. It is made of lightweight aluminum and has no handle, but shares it with a large pot. I cook most of our freeze dried meals in this pan. It is the perfect size to feed 2 people. rustingGOOD-> It has a non-stick surface inside. GOOD -> It is placed in a 2.5 liter pot. GOOD -> It's light enough when filled to move freely with the handle. BAD-> Thin metal has a hotspot in the middle. POOR -> The claw handle is shared with the 2.5 liter pot making it difficult to use both pans due to heat issues. Third, these are deep-dish cymbals. These bowls hold approximately 0.8 liters of water without fear of spills. They're plastic and high-walled, so they're kind of guts. High walls make it easy to move food around and eat/drink what's left. Because they are plastic, they retain heat well. I have personally doused them with boiling water and they have not deformed or melted. GOOD-> They have a wide body and high walls, which makes sorting/eating food easier. GOOD -> They are made of heat resistant plastic and can be used with hot food. GOOD -> They are color coded so you know whose it is GOOD -> They are thick enough to be ribbed and will not bend under some stress BAD -> Cutting food leaves a scar on the plastic Fourths are insulated double wall cups now they are medium sized cups and made entirely of plastic. They are heat resistant and dishwasher safe. They're a bit oddly shaped, but great for instant coffee or tea. They are durable and fit snugly in a 1.5 liter pot. GOOD-> They have strong zippered lids that prevent sudden spills. GOOD-> They are made of heat resistant plastic and can be used with hot drinks. GOOD-> They're color coded so you know which is which. GOOD-> They have a small mouth opening and full breathing to prevent insects from entering. BAD->It has an odd shape that causes liquid to pool around the rim when drinking BAD->The vent and mouth opening are small, preventing large gulps. These are my thoughts on the product. It's big and has some weight overall. If you are a solo then this is not for you, it will just be too much weight. If you're going in a group or with a partner I find this ideal as you can carry a lot more supplies. Although if you'd rather plan your meals fully in advance and don't want to hunt/gather along the way, then this large pack isn't for you. My wife and I usually take a lot of food with us. However, we both love fishing and cooking. Like stewing or frying. We usually look for berries and other edible native leaves. And also some wild life. So such a large cooking set is perfect for us as we are constantly changing our menu. In many cases, we come back with a small amount of freeze-dried food. (Example: We were recently on a trip through the Texas hill country, we came across a creek that had some fish in it, so I pulled out my folding rod and announced that we were going to have fish stew that night.) All of this illuminates the Experience. I first bought this set in 2013. I made the first assessment 2 years later, in 2015. Since then I've tried 3-4 other cooking sets from different brands. I keep coming back to this set. It was slower on the street. I now spend 90-99% of my trips on my motorbike or camping in the car. Thought I'd give an update on my time with this set. After 8 years of regular use "once a month - two months" my general opinion remains the same. However, I have to note a few things. Claw System - About 3 months ago I was able to pry a small claw base off a large pot. I moved the pan from one stove to another so it could cook and it pulled the rivets out. I was able to fix it with a few rivets. Keep in mind that it took about 8 years before it broke. The small pot I could handle wears away the nonstick coating at the top of the pot. and also burn in a spot in the coating at the bottom of the pot. It was my fault for not paying attention. know how hot and concentrated the flames get on small camping stoves. The red mug is the one I use the most and after years of locking the lid the plastic has worn down to the point where the lid doesn't hold up well so I have to be careful not to spill hot coffee or tea on myself. All in All in all, this set has served me very well for many years and I love it.

Pros
  • nice item
Cons
  • nothing