Two years ago, I was on the hunt for a cookset that would work well in our Overland Explorer Vehicles pop-up camper. Finding something lightweight, not too bulky, and compatible with induction cooktops was a non-starter. In 2022, I could only find pots and pans designed for home use. Fast forward to today, and we have a contender.
Sea To Summit has introduced its Detour collection of collapsible, induction-compatible cookware. You can pair these pots and pans with a full set of matching dinnerware, cutlery, cups, and utensils. They promise to provide the same experience you’d have cooking in your home kitchen, but with the durability and versatility needed for use in a camping environment. I selected the One Pot Cook Set and Utensil Set to get a good feel for the Detour line.
Detour Stainless Steel One Pot Cook Set | $200
Compared to backpacking-oriented or less expensive collapsible cookware, the Detour line has a refined feel well-suited to overland travel. It’s not as light as Sea To Summit’s Frontier lineup, but the combination of 304 stainless steel and the seemingly more robust BPA-free, food-grade silicone looks as good as it performs in any overland galley, regardless of what type of stove you have.
The One Pot cook set is a nice compromise between space savings, weight reduction, and ease of use. A pot, a couple of plates, and a pair of cups go a long way to building a camp kitchen, and at 2 pounds and 14 ounces, the entire package comes in lighter than our old 3-quart stainless steel pot while taking up less than half the space. Win-win. A three-ply base provides even heat distribution as designed, and the click-safe handles secure the lid when stored, even if they were a bit tough to remove for the first several uses. User error? Likely.
I found the 16-ounce cups to be a perfect size regardless of what I was drinking. The silicone is a nice touch to protect hands and lips from hot drinks. Overall, they’re a nice upgrade from plastic or flimsy camp cups, and the dark green colorway looks fantastic.
People on boats, those who have camped at less-than-ideal angles, or who have camped out in the wind, will appreciate the silicone ring on the bottom of the plates, ensuring that you’ll find said plate wherever you placed it last.
Without a doubt, this is the nicest collapsible camp cookware I’ve used. Each item appears and feels more robust than backpacking units while taking up less weight and space than conventional cookware. My concern with silicone units in the past was that they were prone to cracking after years of constant use. The Frontier line has been holding up well in the short term, and I’m looking forward to continuing to put it to long-term use.
Detour Stainless Steel Utensil Set | $75
The utensil set is burly and nests together with a silicone keeper to make another space-saving combination. The weight of the stainless steel set was heavier than expected at 1 pound and 3 ounces, but those who aren’t counting grams and ounces will find the spatula, serving spoon, slotted spoon, and tongs will last longer than your current overland vehicle–and likely the next one as well. Little details such as the matte finish on the handles are subtle yet welcome touches to an already well-designed product. They’re burly enough for the camp kitchen, but certainly nice enough to be used at home.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2025 Issue.
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