Plates, cups and bowls ???

SteveG

Adventurer
I just got a pair of Stainless MSR bowls and plates along with some used camping supplies I bought. The plates are a little on the shallow side but the bowls are great... great size and shape and they stack neatly. My only complaint is heat transfer but that's going to be the same with all metal tableware.
 

RHINO

Expedition Leader
target carries corelle in single pieces also, thats where i got my plates and bowls and really like them.
 

Karma

Adventurer
HI All,
Expedition Exchange carries a line of titanium plates, dishes, etc. Titanium is great because it is strong and does not conduct heat well. This bypasses the problems with steel or aluminum. I have a set and they work very well. The best I have found. They cost more than Goodwill pie plates. Here's their link:

https://www.expeditionexchange.com/cart/home.php?cat=286&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&page=4

Browse down the page and you will see the items.

Sparky
 

Karma

Adventurer
HI,
Not true. Titanium is a poor conductor of heat. Check out your Materials Handbook and see.

Sparky
 

Lynn

Expedition Leader
Thermal conductivity

Correct me if I'm wrong, but:

Titanium alloy appox. 6 btu
Stainless approx. 16 btu
Aluminum alloys approx. 180 btu

So it seems when talking about metal plates, the difference between Stainless and Titanium are pretty insignificant when compared to Aluminum.

Glass is typically rated right at 1.0 btu, so Corelle wins. :)
 
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Uncle Roger

Observer
Hello, I'm looking to buy some new plates, cups and bowls for a base camp set.
We're using plastic stuff from target -- we bought sets of 4 bowls/cups/plates/etc. for like $0.50 per set on clearance when they were closing out the summer stuff. Mostly, I'm cheap. Otherwise, I'd have melamine plates/etc. also from target.
 

theksmith

Explorer
i have the Infinity plates from this set and they are holding up well, good size, high sides so your food doesn't slide off: http://www.gsioutdoors.com/products/pdp/infinity_4_person_deluxe_tableset_multicolor/tableware/

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Corey

OverCamping Specialist
To late to have bought the individual Corelle dishes since I placed my order a few days ago.
That is OK, I can use the extra small plates at home.
I will not need them though for camping.

My current set of Corelle dishes I got when my mother passed away Christmas of 1989, and out of the four place setting I am only missing one of the smaller plates, and one of the dinner plates.
They broke long ago, these are very durable, this is why I want to try them for camping.

Here is a picture I shot a few minutes ago of the Corelle dinner plates and matching bowls, and those silicone mixing bowls I ordered too.

Also seen is that new Oxo hand beater I bought (have two now) awhile back, best beater I have owned yet.

Those blue enameled plates and bowls I have had since the late 80s, will be retiring them.
Going to hang onto the blue enameled coffee cups for now though.

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motoz

Adventurer
GSI Infinity table set.

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We recently replaces out old enamel plates with this table set. It's made by a US company by the name of GSI.

It's a four person setting made from BPA free lexan plastic. Light weight, durable and stackable.

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It consists of:

4x plates 237x237mm
4x mugs with insulated covers and sip lids
4x tumblers
4x bowls with sealable lids for left overs.

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Also we've been using the GSI coffee plunger. 900mls with sealable lid and insulated cover.

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along with there alloy kettle and stemless lexan wine glasses

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Pros:

Light weight 1520gms total
Space saving 237x237x244
Durable

Cons:

Can scratch
Heat resistant not heat proof

All up were very happy with the form and function of this set. It's a lot lighter and easier to manage than our last assortment of odds and sods.

:D
 

JIMBO

Expedition Leader
:sombrero: Eight years ago, I bought this "CONCEPT" kitchen kit--it provides for four people--plates/cups/bowls/knives/forks/spoons/SS thermos/salt/pepper shakers.napkins

The plates are melamine, dishwater safe--

I don't know if COSTCO carries it anymore, but the website is www.concept-international.com

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We've used it every year, camping and there has been NO FAILURES-just some scratchs-

The knife set on the right is a SS carving set, not included !

Good luck

:costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider: JIMBO
 

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