Gear Review: REI TiWare Nonstick Cookset

Verdict

I love the low weight of titanium cookware, but I don’t love the high price or the way cooked food sticks to its surface. This set solves both problems. All four pieces (1.9- and 1.3-liter pots, each with frypan/lids) have a nonstick silicone/ceramic coating, which kept everything—polenta, garlic, and oatmeal—from crusting up on several spring trips. The lids are 1.5 inches deep; my husband and I used them as bowls. Each piece has a swing-out, rubber-coated handle for easy maneuvering. The jury is still out on the long-term durability of the coating, but I’ve been using this set in my home kitchen for several months and wear and tear is minimal. rei.com

Best For

Backcountry foodies who want to cut ounces from their pack

Tester Data

> Kristin Hostetter (other tester: Shannon Davis)

> Duration May to June

> Locales Iceland, MA, CO

> “Compared to other nonstick titanium sets I’ve used, the price is pretty sweet (for four pieces). I also love the pouring spouts—no more spills.”