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If you're in the market for a set of cookware to take camping, it's hard to top the GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist HS. During our water boiling time trials, the pot included with this set was one of the fastest to boil that we've ever seen. The combination of a heat-exchanger ring at the bottom and hard-anodized aluminum construction means you'll spend less time cooking, which also helps conserve valuable fuel. The set includes a lid that doubles as a strainer, two folding sporks, two insulated mugs, and two bowls. Our favorite accessory included with this set is the storage sack that doubles as a sink. Having a designated spot for scrubbing dishes is much more convenient, clean, and efficient than washing everything in the pot you use for cooking. 
But the GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist HS is not for everyone. While we have cooked for groups of four or more with similar-sized pots, if you're going to cook for more, you'll need to bring extra dishes and utensils. Realistically, the Dualist HS is an ideal option for two people. A bigger issue than the volume of the pot is the diameter. If you're preparing a meal for which you'd normally use a frying pan, you'll likely find this pot is a little tight to work in. But for its size and weight, this camping cookware set is our top recommendation for backcountry adventurers.
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The MSR Trail Mini Duo is one of the lightest cook sets we've tested and makes for a fantastic solo backpacking partner. When you correct for the efficiency advantages of the aluminum construction over a long enough trip, you may find that the MSR is one of the lightest ways to construct a camp kitchen. The Trail Mini Duo, at its simplest, is just one small pot, cup, and lid. However, it comes with just the right suite of accessories to optimize performance without weighing you down. Finally, you can put a compact stove and an eight-ounce fuel canister right inside. The whole package fits into the light mesh stuff sack that MSR includes with the set.
For any sort of "proper" cooking &#40;basically, anything that isn't freeze-dried or pasta&#41;, the MSR Trail Mini Duo will struggle, as the pot is small, tall, and narrow. The anodized coating is sub-par at best for a non-stick treatment that feels more specialized, with limited applications. While you can get away with cooking an egg inside it, it's really best for boiling water and hydrating food. On a recent backpacking trip, the rubber pot grip got a bit too hot over a single burner stove and melted; you'll want to make sure you're watching this pot on a high-powered single burner. Aside from these caveats, this is the one we reach for when we're heading out on a solo weekend backpacking or hiking escapade.

The MSR Trail Mini Duo is one of the lightest cook sets we've tested, making it a fantastic addition to your ultralight kit. When you correct for the efficiency advantages of aluminum construction over a long enough trip, the MSR is one of the lightest ways to construct a camp kitchen. The Trail Mini Duo, at its simplest, is just one small pot, cup, and lid. However, it comes with just the right suite of accessories to optimize performance without weighing you down. Finally, you can put a compact stove and an eight-ounce fuel canister inside. The whole package fits into the light mesh stuff sack that MSR includes with the set.
For any sort of "proper" cooking &#40;basically, anything that isn't freeze-dried or pasta&#41;, the MSR Trail Mini Duo will struggle, as the pot is small, tall, and narrow. The anodized coating is sub-par at best for a non-stick treatment that feels more specialized with limited applications. While you can get away with cooking an egg inside it, it's best for boiling water and hydrating food. On a recent backpacking trip, the rubber pot grip got a bit too hot over a single-burner stove and melted; you'll want to ensure you're watching this pot on a high-powered single burner. Still, this is the set we reach for when heading out on a solo weekend backpacking or hiking escapade.
Read more: MSR Trail Mini Duo review

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