Some of our gear is dishwasher safe, while others need a quick hand wash to stay performing at their best. Here’s the breakdown:
Dishwasher Safe
These items are safe to handle a spin in the dishwasher (top rack recommended for lighter pieces):
- Cutlery
- Delta Cutlery Sets
- Passage Cutlery
- Detour Stainless Steel Cutlery
- Dinnerware
- Delta Plates, Bowls & Mugs
- X-Series Plates, Bowls & Mugs
- Passage Plates, Bowls & Mugs
- Frontier Bowls & Cups
- Frontier Pour Over
- Detour Plates, Bowls & Mugs
- Cookware
- Folding Spatula & Serving Spoon
- Detour Colander & Cutting Boards
- Detour Utensils
- Detour Kettle
Hand Wash Recommended
These products use hard-anodized aluminum or specialty components that should not be exposed to harsh detergents:
- Cutlery
- Frontier Ultralight Cutlery
- Alpha Titanium Cutlery
- Dinnerware
- X-Brew Coffee Dripper
- X-Seal & Go
- Cookware
- Alpha Pots & Pans
- Sigma Pots
- X-Pot, X-Pan & X-Kettle
- Frontier Collapsible Kettle
- Frontier Pots
- Frontier Pan
- Detour Stainless Steel Collapsible Pots
- Detour Stainless Steel Pan
Pro Tips
As a general rule of thumb:
- Stainless steel and polypropylene = dishwasher safe
- Hard-anodized aluminum = hand wash only
- Collapsible silicone walls = fine on the top rack, but avoid exposing anodized bases to detergents
Whenever possible, taking a moment to wash by hand in camp or at home will keep your gear trail-ready for years to come.
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- Can I use Frontier or Detour Cookware over an open fire?
- How to disengage the Click Safe handle of a Frontier or Detour Pot or Pan
- Can I use my collapsible Frontier/X Series tableware in the microwave?
- Can I put my Sea to Summit cookware, dinnerware, or cutlery in the dishwasher?
- What kinds of foods can (and cannot) be cooked in a Frontier Collapsible Pot or Frontier Kettle?
- Can I wash my Frontier, Alpha / Alpha Light or Titanium Cutlery in a dishwasher?
- What does induction cooking mean? Which Sea to Summit cookware is induction compatible?
- Can I use very hot water in a Watercell (hot water bottle/showering/cleaning)? Can I freeze a Watercell?
- Can I use Wilderness Wash to clean dishes in a stream or lake?