GSI Outdoors Bugaboo Backpacker Cookset - 2009 BCS

Have used this set twice now on week long trips. Handle locks in nice and solid, but pops off without trouble when needed. I love how everything nests together into the pot with lots of room leftover my Snow Peak stove and some food items. The mugs kept drinks hot for over an hour at 25 degree air temps during a Thanksgiving trip to Guadalupe Mountains. This is now my go to set when headed out, be it car camping or backpacking (to me the convenience is worth the weight).

I've used this one a couple times, so I can't say long term how it is, but I liked it for 2 people or more.It's not the best if you are cooking just for yourself, then it's a bit excessive. I found that out the hard way when I ended up cooking separate food for myself, while other people in my party did their own thing. However, you can take out half of the cups and store the fuel there instead, if that's the case. The insulated cups are really nice to have when you need a warm drink. I really like the strainer for pasta and such and the handle is easy to remove and put on. Also, I have a MSR Pocket Rocket and the pot remained steady while I cooked.

Great deal. Cleans easy, cooks great. Im a bit paranoid about the non-stick coating scratching off but we'll see how that holds over time.

4 star rating for a solid set. If you are carrying gear for multiple people and/or cooking more gourmet (pizza, etc.) than the backpacker set is tough to beat (I like the Ketalist or Soloist for small groups or for simple water boiling).

The durability/better heat distribution of the coating that comes with the Pinnacle backpacking set is superior, though, and worth the price. I'd recommend that one first.

Great cookset. Heated evenly and cleaned up nicely. Nice assortment of accessories and by stacking the mugs inside the bowls, there's plenty of space for utensils, spices, soap, etc., to keep all the cookery in one place. It may be a bit heavy, but I'm not that picky it can be pieced out if soloing. A previous comment was right about the fry pan being off balance before food's put in it - a little annoying. Biggest drawback was the difficulty I had getting the handle attached/detached. Not a deal-breaker, but slightly irritating. Overall 8/10. Very pleased.

I love this little cooksets versatility. I've used it pretty heavily for over a year now, weeks canoeing in the BWCA, weeks in the Porkies and numerous nights around a rowdy campfire and it has preformed tremendously. I bought it on sale at REI and didn't expect to get much use from it, but I sure am!

Pros: -nonstick coating makes cleanup a BREEZE
-mugs stay warm, keep fingers from burning
-nests beautifully
-space in the nest for cutlery, spices & soap
-heat distribuition rocks
-strainer actually works!!!!
-GSI large spoon works as pot scraper

Cons: -pot grabber was hard to switch while cooking
-lids for mugs don't have big enough holes

Really this thing is great. I use it all the time. I'm going to get a couple more mugs & bowls & another pot though, as you need more if your bring more than a partner.

Great cook set. Used it for the first time last weekend in the NM Pecos Wilderness backcountry. This set is heavier and bulkier than some others, which can be an issue with backpacking. However, the functionality outshined the added weight/volume for me. I used the skillet as my plate for most meals, which worked great. The removable handle for the skillet and pot caused the skillet to be tipsy on my MSR stove until I got more weight into the skillet. This creates yet another opportunity to dump your meal onto the ground, so take care. Keep in mind also that the Teflon coating means you can't use metal silverware or highly abrasive cleaning pads. Highly satisfied.