A good meal at the end of the day needs the right gear, and the Naturehike Cookware Set packs a lot into one small bundle: two pots, a frying pan that doubles as a lid, and a kettle, about 450 g together. It cost us $60, and we’ve used it on a few trips on a gas stove and over the campfire.
What’s in the box
A large pot, a small pot, a frying pan and a kettle in hard-anodised aluminium with a thin non-stick coating, plus a mesh storage bag. The handles are stainless steel with a rubberised coating, and they fold. Everything nests into one bundle about 15 × 15 × 18 cm, sized for two or three people.
What we like
- Light: about 450 g
- Nests into one small bundle
- Two pots, pan and kettle
- Heats quickly and evenly
- Frying pan doubles as a lid
- Kettle works over the fire
What we don’t
- Thin non-stick coating
- Handles a bit wobbly, get hot
- Basic mesh bag
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Naturehike |
| Material | Hard-anodised aluminiumNon-stick coating |
| Weight | 450 g |
| Packed size | 14.8 × 14.8 × 18 cm |
| Included | Large potSmall potFrying panKettleStorage bag |
| Features | Folding handlesNesting design |
Nesting and packing
The nesting is the clever part. The kettle goes in the small pot, the small pot in the large one, and the frying pan goes on as the lid, so the whole set fits neatly in its mesh bag and doesn’t rattle when you’re on the move. At about 450 g you barely feel it in a pack, and in the car it slips into the drawer system next to our water bottles.
Build and handles
The anodised aluminium has a nice, even finish and spreads the heat well. The non-stick coating is thin, though: it’s easy to clean, but it would scratch easily, so we only use silicone or wooden utensils with it. The stainless handles fold and click into place, but they have a bit of play, so they feel wobbly when you stir or lift a full pot, and on a hot pot we still use a cloth or glove.
Cooking with it
On our gas stove the aluminium heats quickly and evenly, which saves fuel: boiling water for coffee and cooking a simple pasta was easy, and the non-stick pan kept food from sticking and made the clean-up quick. The large pot has a handle to carry it or hang it over a campfire, and we’ve boiled the kettle over the fire too. The two pots are right for two people, with room to stretch to three for simple meals.
How it compares
We’ve reviewed two other cookware sets. The Firemaple Feast 2 is heavier, sturdier and pricier, with a bowl and scoop; the budget Camping Cookware Set is a simple pot, pan and kettle. The Naturehike is the lightest of the three and the only one with two pots.
This one Naturehike Pots |  Camping Cookware Set |  Firemaple Feast 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What’s in it | 2 pots, frying pan, kettle | Pot, pan, kettle | 1.5 L pot, frypan, kettle, bowl, scoop |
| Weight | 450 g | 550 g | 686 g |
| Price paid | $60 | $38 | $85 |
| Our score | 8.8 | 7.9 | 8.6 |
Conclusion: Naturehike Camping Pots & Pans Compact Cookware SetConclusion
The Naturehike Cookware Set packs two pots, a frying pan that doubles as a lid and a kettle into one nested bundle of about 450 g. It heats quickly and evenly on a gas stove, the kettle works over the fire, and it’s right for two or three people. The non-stick coating is thin, the handles are a bit wobbly and can get hot, and the bag is basic. At $60, it’s a light, complete set for couples, small families and car campers.
The Naturehike Camping Pots & Pans Compact Cookware Set offers a great balance of portability and function.
Its lightweight, nested design is perfect for backpacking, and it heats up quickly on a camp stove. While the handles are a little wobbly and the non-stick coating requires gentle care, it provides excellent value as a full-featured cooking kit for the outdoors.
- Couples
- Families
- Car campers
Yes. A light four-piece set that nests together and heats quickly is excellent for the price. The non-stick coating is thin and the accessories feel flimsy.
