Lodge 10.25" Cast Iron Skillet — Camp Stove Breakfast Pan

The camp pan that's nearly impossible to ruin. Lodge 10.25 inch pre-seasoned cast iron skillet, made in the USA, with a teardrop handle.

Why we pick this

It does eggs, bacon, quesadillas and burgers on a 2-burner stove, and it holds heat when cold wind is stealing it, which a thin pan can’t do on a frosty morning. It costs about $25 and outlives everyone in camp, as long as you keep it dry.

• Festival fit: Car camps with a propane 2-burner, the kind where breakfast is a group event.
• Heads up: It's heavy, and the handle gets hot. Bring a handle cover or a towel.
• Lived-in tip: Wipe it out while it's warm, rub in a little oil and it's ready for the next morning. Skip the soap soak.
• Late-fall note: Rain and mud season is rust season. Dry it over the burner for a minute before it goes in the bin, because damp cast iron can rust overnight.

Also see: Camp Kitchen · Festival Food & Snacks · Festival camping kitchen packing list.