Frontier and Detour Pots are not designed for use over an open fire. Here’s why:
- Handle damage:
- Both products use a Click-Safe handle with a nylon release tab.
- Exposure to campfire heat would melt the nylon, permanently damaging the handle and creating a potential injury risk if the mechanism is used afterward.
- Cookware damage:
- Frontier and Detour Collapsible Cookware have silicone rubber sidewalls that would be permanently damaged by direct flame or high campfire heat.
- Frontier and Detour Collapsible Cookware have silicone rubber sidewalls that would be permanently damaged by direct flame or high campfire heat.
- Soot buildup:
- Open fires may produce heavy soot, which can be oily depending on the wood used.
- This soot is extremely difficult to clean, especially from coated cookware.
Recommendation: If you want to cook over an open fire, use older stainless steel cookware without coatings – not Frontier or Detour pots.
Articles in this section
- What is the Ceramic non-stick coating used on Frontier Pots/Pans? Can metal utensils be used with it?
- 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?