Price: $44.99

Weight: 12.85 lbs (5.83 kg)

Components: 3.2 qt. pot; 10″ lid/skillet

Materials: Cast iron

Cooking Surface: Cast iron

Packed Size: 16.5″ x 10.38″ x 4.56″

Boil Time: N/A

Best Use: Camping

What We Like: Versatile lid converts to pan, Durable construction, Can function as a Dutch oven

What We Don’t: Heavy, Requires specific care

For a camping cookware set that can do it all, few products compare to the Lodge Cast Iron Combo Cooker. Sometimes referred to as the 2-Piece Cast Iron Cookware Set, it’s a 3.2qt (3L) pot, a deep skillet, a 10” griddle, and a Dutch oven all in one. For the low price of $44.99, it’s a valuable addition to the arsenal of any camp chef; it’s durable, it’s naturally nonstick, and it’s as capable as any cookware item you’ll find in your kitchen. What more could you want?

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Cooking & Cleaning

It’s a pleasure to cook in the Lodge Cast Iron Combo Cooker, and many chefs utilize cast iron for baking, pan frying, and searing; it’s also an incredible material for making eggs. It retains and distributes heat extraordinarily well, and can be cooked over a camp stove or even directly over a campfire (you may want to pair this with a campfire stand to keep the cooker balanced). Just be sure to use oven mitts or silicone handle covers, as these will also retain heat quite well.

Weight & Packability

The Combo Cooker weighs 12.85 lbs (5.83 kg) and its dimensions are 16.5″ x 10.38″ x 4.56″, so it was clearly not designed with lightweight construction in mind. It’s purely a camping tool (although it’s also quite capable in the kitchen), and isn’t particularly easy to heft around either. If you don’t plan to utilize the 3.2 qt pot, you can always leave this behind and opt for just the lid, which is quite capable as a camp skillet and will be much easier to transport.

Durability

All of Lodge’s cast-iron offerings are incredibly rugged, and the Combo Cooker is no exception. There’s no need to worry when it comes to dents and scratches, and the only real issue to be concerned about is rust. However, any rust that may develop on your Combo Cooker can be easily remedied with a thorough scrubbing using a chainmail scrubbing pad or steel wool; you’ll then just need to follow the re-seasoning steps to return your Combo Cooker to full working order. It’s also worth noting that you should be cautious about utilizing metal utensils when cooking with cast iron, as this can potentially scrape off the seasoning and compromise its nonstick qualities.

Features

Although it’s not quite as versatile as a camping mess kit like the MalloMe, the Combo Cooker’s ability to function as a pot, deep skillet, griddle, and Dutch oven make it a great all-in-one tool for outdoor cookouts. There are also several additional accessories that will assist in your culinary endeavors:

• Pan scraper 2-pack ($5.95)
• Silicone handle holder ($7.95)
• Silicone assist handle holder ($6.95)
• 7.25” deluxe round silicone trivet ($11.95)
• Enameled cast iron & stoneware care kit ($24.95)

The Bottom Line

The Lodge Cast Iron Combo Cooker is an extraordinary and affordable piece of camp cookware that seamlessly blends everything we love about the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet and the Lodge Deep Camp Dutch Oven. Whether you’re baking, frying, grilling, or sautéing, you’ll be in good hands with this cast-iron marvel. Plus, there’s no need to store it away when your camping is done—just transfer it back to your kitchen, where it will be equally comfortable.

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