Flex 4 Cooking System
Big groups call for big backcountry meals, which is why MSR created the Flex 4 Cooking System. Let your culinary creativity run wild with two nonstick aluminum pots and strainer lids which allow for endless possibilities of roasting, boiling, and frying your favorite meals to enjoy in the outdoors. The whole crew will appreciate the four DeepDish plates which double as bowls and insulated mugs for various beverages. Both aluminum pots feature sturdy handles for added cooking convenience, while the rugged construction ensures they can handle trail abuse. The best part? The entire kit packs down into the 5.3 liter aluminum pot for easy packing and storage.
Details
- Group cooking setup is perfect for car camping and even backpacking
- Two aluminum pots feature non-stick coating and strainer lids
- Four DeepDish plates double as bowls and tolerate high temperatures
- Packable design stores the kit’s contents in the largest pot for transport
- Four insulated mugs ensure the group is properly hydrating and eating
- Item #CAS0812
- Material
- [pots, lids] hard-anodized aluminum, [plates, mugs] polypropylene
- Volume
- [large pot] 5.3L, [small pot]1 3.2L, [mugs] 12.5oz
- Includes
- 2 pots, 2 strainer lids, 4 DeepDish plates, 4 insulated mugs, 1 Talon pot handle
- Dimensions
- 12 x 6.25
- Claimed Weight
- 3lb 10oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 3 years
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 19 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 8, 2024
10+ years and still going strong
I bought this set about 10 years ago for family camping and hunting trips. On day one I added the MSR frying pan and four collapsible MSR sporks. The Sporks fit nicely into each cup and the frying pan nestles nicely on the large pot to make one entire enclosed unit. I do put a napkin as a layer between the large pot and frying pan. So far I have only used the large pot to store food items that I don’t want birds or rodents to get into like coffee, chips, and snacks once we setup camp. I only gave this system 4 stars because the cups are not insulted, the metal will burn your lips, and the cups can be too hot to handle with boiling water in warm temperatures. The frying pan , when used in cold temperatures, will buckle in the center when using a small diameter heat source but it does seem to buckle back into its shape. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find sporks that matched the color pattern perfectly but that doesn’t matter as it did not come with the set. However, MSR must have thought about the overall dimensions when used with this set. I would highly recommend this and pair it nicely with MSR kitchen bag where you can store spatulas, knife, soap, oil, msr cutting board, msr salt and pepper shaker and pietro lighter.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
September 7, 2023
amazing
everything is perfect but, i wish the cups were in stainless steel like they used to be.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
May 17, 2023
The standard for group kits!
I guide and this set is perfect for my groups small and large. Very versatile and functional. I use it frequently!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
January 6, 2023
Frypan
Does not include frypan.worth getting and integrated into set seamlessly.MSR thinks ahead.that’s one of the reasons we love their products.keep on thinking. Tony
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
August 5, 2022
Great Set
I purchased this set a few years ago and it works great. The set nests really well saving pack space and I found that it has room to fit the MSR quick skillet in side it as well. The deep plates keep food from slipping off your plate while eating in a rugged site where tables are not to be found.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
May 22, 2022
Brilliant!
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August 31, 2021
Unable to clean it fully,
Unable to clean it fully, I purchased the MSR scrubber with hopes that it would help clean it, but this was unsuccessful, i loved the weight of this item.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
September 7, 2018
Great for our family
Our family of 4 has used this kit for a couple of years camping and it has been great. We love that it stacks up so we don't have random plates, mugs etc floating around our action packers. They're also light and have have held up well in terms of durability. We camp approximately 4 times/year for a few days each time and use this set for every meal.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
September 7, 2017
I LOVE this set for kayak trips
I've had this set for a while and really enjoy it. I like to cook real food when I'm on an adventure and this kit allows me to do just that. Don't have 4 people? Save some weight and leave behind what you don't need.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
July 18, 2017
Invite everyone to the party!
Not a backpacking set up. Better utilised as a Basecamp set with big groups. Pots are huge.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
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