MSR Flex 4 System Cookset
On first glance at the MSR Flex 4 System Cookset, your first thought is that there is only one larger 5.3-liter cooking pot for a cost of $159.95. Although it seems expensive, you are intrigued by what makes this pan so costly so you open its lid to peer inside. That’s when you discover a complete set of cooking needs for a group of four people—all included in this one, now very affordable, price. Digging inside the pot is like opening a grab-bag of goodies, as you discover the following containers tucked within:
DuraLite DX Aluminum Pot & Lids
The MSR Flex 4 System Cookset includes this 3.2-liter pot with a nonstick finish for incredibly easy cleanup. This durable pot has an anodized surface to resist corrosion and avoid tough and sticky food that can adhere to the outside. It is also Teflon coated on the inside to prevent sticking and minimize burning. The larger pot that holds the entire MSR Flex 4 System Cookset is a 5.3-liter size with the same coatings. The pots also include brushed aluminum lids with integrated strainers. When your boiled foods are fully cooked and there’s leftover water in the pot, just turn it upside down and avoid the use of a heavy or inconvenient colander that must be held by a trusting assistant or placed inside the sink to tip and teeter from one side to the other. To make sure you suffer no painfully blistered fingers or accidentally loose your grasp on the pot, the smaller 3.2-liter pot comes with a Talon™ handle that attaches and detaches by the use of outside brackets. By including this handy accessory, the makers of the MSR Flex 4 System Cookset help you to maintain a scratch-free inner surface that allows for easy storage within the larger 5.3-liter pot, which has two built-in handles of its own for easy and safe lifting.
Plates & Mugs
For those hot soups, hamburgers with all their fixings, or juicy steaks, you will enjoy the DeepDish plates included with the MSR Flex 4 System Cookset. They are deep enough to hold soup or sauces, and yet you can still reach over the side to cut into that tender meat or fish without tipping its contents onto your lap. You’ll know who hasn’t cleaned up their individual dishes because the MSR Flex 4 System Cookset has color-coded them for easy identification. The 12.5 ounce stainless-steel mugs keep your beverages hot with their insulated sleeve and covered, sip-top opening that allows almost no steam to escape. Your MSR Flex 4 System Cookset has included four mugs and plates, and still they all fit within your larger pot for easy storage.
Lifting your packed pot is a task made easy by the MSR Flex 4 System Cookset, with an overall weight of 3 pounds, 10.8 ounces. They are designed to maximize space in your camper or tent, as each piece packs inside the other after each meal. Careful though, you may find yourself liking the MSR Flex 4 System Cookset so much that you will borrow a pot or two for home cooking and use it so much that you forget to return it to the camper. There is an easy way to always ensure your MSR Flex 4 System Cookset is always in the camper where it belongs, though, simply purchase a second set for your home.
