Open Question: Looking for a pot that is flexible for camping/survival?

Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a pot (with lid) that will hopefully take care of all my cooking needs in a camping/survival situation. I would need like the pot to meet the certain criteria:

- Be able to cook over open flames, on conventional stovetops, on coal, etc.
- I want it to be able to cook everything: boil water quickly, bake beans, cook/grill meat, heat up sauces, cook eggs, and all that good stuff.
- Be efficient. I don't want it to take forever to heat up the pot and waste a ton of fuel/resources.
- Around 1 to 2 liter capacity.
- Not too heavy to carry around.

I'm thinking dutch ovens? But I'm afraid they might be too heavy. Or should I just stick with a conventional stainless steel pot?

Help appreciated!
Also, I'd like to add that I want the pot to be DURABLE. I don't want to have to keep replacing worn out pots.

Bolivien / Peru 2011

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Open Question: The best way to go camping?

I'm from Illinois and me plus 8 other friends wanted to go camping for one night. The only thing is most campsites in illinois only allow 4 people per site and we all wanted to stay together. We tried to do group camping but you need to be a part of a youth group and were not doing that. were all 18 and older so were old enough to camp with an "adult" present. does anyone know where we can find a campsite in illinois that allows a group of nine people? Somewhere close to Chicago or Rockford would be nice.

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Voting Question: What's the point of camping?

What's the point in camping? Why spend the night in the ruff outdoors when you can be in luxury in a hotel? What's so fun about it?

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March 2011

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Max and Meredith Take on China!

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October 2010

October 2010

It's starting to look more like fall.

Nara Discovers Her Feet

Kids are funny. They really don't see the world the same way we do. Obviously they don't have the cultural references or language yet, but they haven't really figured out everything about their bodies. One day Nara found her feet.

We usually dressed her in footed sleepers so naked feet were only available at changing time. That mean that every time we changed her, her feet went in her mouth. Those little hands aren't that coordinated either so there are a number of misses, but she is obviously happy when it all comes together.

Thanksgiving On the Island

When you have a baby, it's important that you don't let the details of life chain you to your house and habit. Going to the Island (when it was just Helen and I) used to be an easy affair - we both pack some clothes and basically go. When you mix in a Baby, it becomes a car filling affair. Even with the effort, it's important to get out and visit people.

We had brunch at the Kingfisher - the local spa/resort. It's an amazing spread so I'm always amazed that people agree to have their photos taken afterwards.

UBC Apple Festival

One year, many years ago, David and I were biking around UBC and we stumbled onto the apple festival. At that point it was small, free and a cool find. Given that fall can be short or reasons to get outside, the Apple Festival turned into a bit of a tradition for me. This year we added Nara!