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(More customer reviews)I purchased two of these skillets for a recent camping trip.
First let me complain (but please notice that I still gave this item a five-star review).You need a long-shafted screwdriver to put them together.I decided to assemble them at the campground (so they didn't get damaged in transport) and I ended up having to go buy a screwdriver because mine was too short.Next, it would be nice if companies like Coleman would make boxes that would hold the item in it's assembled form.I mean, people don't use many of these things on a daily basis, so to keep these items from being damaged, they should have a box that fits the assembled item or maybe even a plastic storage case.
Now, onto the good stuff...I was really impressed with item's functionality, durability, and quality.
First, I was cooking for a small army on this recent camping trip.One skillet was able to hold 3 dozen scrambled eggs (with room to spare) and I was amazed at how quickly and evenly it cooked.I also used it to melt butter for corn-on-the-cob.On High, it melted quickly and on Low, it kept the butter warm without burning it.Continuing on with functionality, the InstaStart was a good idea, but I think it needs some refinement.It took three or four clicks before the skillet would fire up, but it did work well overall.Additionally, the skillet was designed in such a way that you could very easily use a match if the ignitor ever broke.
Second, the durability...One of the skillets was knocked off the picnic table that it was perched upon.The propane tank immediately popped off which was a nice safety feature.The skillet itself was totally unharmed.I didn't see a single scratch or dent on it.The cover is made of thin metal, so I could see where it could be damaged; however, it seemed to withstand this three foot drop very well.
Third, the quality...The skillet's cooking surface itself is fantastic.It is truly "non-stick" and the clean-up was unbelievably quick.For one meal, I even used a metal spatula to turn the eggs.Of course, I was gentle because I didn't want to scratch the surface.It was very smooth and just feeling the metal spatula gliding across the surface of the skillet.I wouldn't suggest using a metal spatula (I did because I forgot to bring a plastic one), but I would suspect that it would take a good deal of cooking before the metal-on-metal would cause some damage.
I would highly recommend these skillets.Not only did they work well for cooking, they're also very useful for warming.Additionally, while researching these, I was unable to determine the depth of the skillet pan from any of the websites that sell this product.It's approximately 2 inches deep, so it can hold a good amount of food.I was cooking for 20 people and two of these skillets held more than enough eggs for everyone.Also, we diced up 10 pounds of potatoes with 5 onions and a package of bacon.We cooked it in 2 skillets, but once it was cooked down, it all fit into one skillet (heaping - but allowed the cover to be placed on with no problem).We also had quite a bit left over even after 20 people had eaten.
For the price, these skillets are a fantastic deal!Considering the outstanding functionality, diversity, durability, and quality of this product, I couldn't imagine anything comparable at this price.
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Product Description:
Table Top Skillet, Instastart Push Button Ignition For Easy Matchless Lighting, Durable Heavy Duty Steel & Stainless Steel Components Provide Maximum Strength To Extend Stove's Life, Perfect Flow Pressure Control System Ensures, Large Capacity 100 OZ Capacity Is Perfect For Cooking For Large Groups, Powerful 8,000 BTU Tube Burner Provides More Heat Than Electric Griddles.
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