Traditionally, Dutch ovens and skillets are made out of cast iron. It’s what they had and it worked well. A well-seasoned cast iron is the original (and some say still the best) non-stick cooking surface. But today, there’s another option: aluminum. Like anything else, aluminum Dutch ovens have their pros and cons, so it raises [...]

At 50 Campfires we appreciate gear melding ultimate outdoor tradition with ultimate state-of-the-science technology. It represents the best of old and new. Few pieces of camp cooking gear are more traditional that the Dutch Oven. Think of “camp food” and a chili or a stew bubbling in cast iron over glowing coals probably comes to [...]