The Pro Nano Solo Cookset by Companion is marketed as a simple cookset for solo hiking , it works almost perfectly for the solo bike traveller and even those who ride in pairs .
Weighing in at less than a third of a kilogram this pot set is lightweight and good quality yet don ’ t be fooled , a first glance will have you thinking it ’ s constructed of titanium , no it ’ s hard anodised aluminium . It matters little the quality is still there .
The set comprises a one litre pot ( actually 1.2 litres - however , to use it safely we recommend no more than 800ml ), a smaller 600ml pot that doubles as a bowl and even lid for the larger pot , a pot scourer pad , and a silicone lid . All pack conveniently together and even allow for a 230ml fuel cannister to conveniently fit inside ( a larger cannister could fit if the diameter is right ).
Whilst build quality is of a high standard a serious design flaw should be considered . The Companion Pro Nano Solo Cookset features heat resistant handles , and while in principle they offer a great way to protect your fingers , the user should be aware that they are affected by direct heat and certainly to that of flame . Our review pots saw the heat resistant coating soften and melt after being subjected to direct flame , that rolling up the side of the pot from the burner below ; both gas and solid fuel burners affected the handles . Once aware this happens , we found it to be minor inconvenience .
We also found the silicon lid to be affected by flame , not to be unexpected and again just a minor inconvenience .
The convenience of the Pro Nano Solo Cookset by Companion far outweighs the negatives , especially when considering the packed down size , weight and overall quality . We found that it became a self-contained cookset for two people ; pots , utensils , stove ( see our feature this issue ) and cleaning gear .
Companion has been around for over 80 years producing quality outdoor equipment and the Nano
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