Stanley Base Camp Nesting Camping Cookware Set

Last updated: September 29, 2020


Although this camping cookware set comes with 21 pieces, they all fit neatly inside the big pot. That means you won't have any trouble grabbing the handle to the pot and carrying the set to your campsite. The pieces are made out of a stainless steel that's not only durable, but also resistant to rust.

Stanley Base Camp Nesting Camping Cookware Set

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Product Details

Key Takeaway: This all-in-one camping cookware set comes with a pot, frying pan, spatula, silverware, plates, bowls and a heat resistant trivet.

In our analysis of 146 expert reviews, the Stanley Base Camp Nesting Camping Cookware Set placed 2nd when we looked at the top 14 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

The truly epicurious don’t need no stinkin’ fully-stocked kitchen. This 19 piece cooking set packs all the convenience of your kitchen down into a package that is perfect for tiny homes, dorm rooms, campsites and #vanlife, while still maintaining the performance of a pricy cookware set. So good, you might just want to use this set indoors. Take camp food to the next level, young buck. (1) 3 5L pot, vented lid, (1) 7″ 3-ply frying pan, (1) cutting board, (1) spatula, (1) serving spoon, (4) 6″ plates, (4) 22oz bowls, (4) sporks, (1) dish drying rack, (1) heat resistant trivet, (1) locking bungee

Our Expert Consultant

Thena Franssen  
Camping Expert

Thena is the founder of HodgePodge Hippie where she writes about the countless hours she and her family spend camping. Her family camps together any chance they can, and cooking together on those camping trips is one of the ways they bond while detaching from the outside world. At this point, they’ve camped at private campgrounds and state parks all over the United States and have learned valuable lessons during each and every one of their trips.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

The Stanley Adventure Base Camp has designed, integrated, and is selling a set of cookware that basically matches the performance and function of your home pot and pan while nesting it all together with functional but small plates, bowls, and sporks.
An all-inclusive cook place such as the Base Camp Cook Set from Stanley Experience includes support for four along with an additional large pot and skillet. Without a duplications, the bigger cook set won’t occupy as much space on your equipment as you could think.
This set uses high quality, heavy grade 18/8 Stainless Steel for the 3.5 Liter pot and 7.25″ 3-ply frying pan. Also included are basic table settings for four hungry campers. And a few additional handy items like a drying rack for the plates plus a silicone oven mitt.
- Sofrep
Cookware base designed for even cooking on uneven heat. Includes plates and bowls for four.
An extra-large stainless-steel pot and a 3-ply pan work as nice as regular cookware—deliver evenly heating, good searing and stewing. Overall, with 5.6 pounds, this camping set has a good mixture of cooking performance, capability and packability for camping with vehicles.
Performance-wise, this set is great. The stainless steel pot and frying pan have a multi-layered base, to help uniform heating.

What reviewers didn't like

Given that this set it heavy, its best for those seeking a full camping set. Stainless steel isn't as non-stick as Teflon or seasoned cast iron.
Too big for a Couple of campers. Accessories take more room than a more straightforward set.
Although I understand why Stanley chose to include four plastic sporks, I’m really not a fan. One night we grilled 2″ thick fillets. Can’t spork a fillet…So we broke out some real knives and forks.
- Sofrep
Too large for one or two campers. Accessories take up more space than a simpler set.
The plates are small. The set is considerably heavy.
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