Frontier Ultralight Two Pot Cook Set: What's in the Box and How to Use It

By Sea to Summit | Outdoor Gear To Equip & Inspire | Published: 2026-11-01

Category: How-to Guides

The Frontier Ultralight Two Pot Cook Set packs a 2L and 3L pot with bowls and cups. Here's what's inside and a step-by-step routine for using it at camp.

Quick answer

Pack the Frontier Ultralight Two Pot Cook Set as your base camp kitchen: nest the 2L and 3L pots with the Passage bowls and cups, then cook in stages—boil water in the larger pot, use the smaller pot for sauce or sides, and strain through the lid holes. Treat the non-stick coating gently and dry everything before you pack it.

What the two-pot layout solves

A single pot forces you to choose between boiling water and cooking food. The Frontier set gives you two hard-anodized aluminum pots, so you can boil water for drinks or dehydrated meals in one while simmering a sauce or side in the other. That matters on trips where one pot is never enough but a full kitchen is too heavy.

The set also includes Passage bowls and cups, which means you are not packing separate dinnerware. The trade-off is that two pots and four eating pieces take up more pack space than a solo pot-and-spork setup, so this set suits couples, small groups, or campers who cook real meals rather than just boiling water.

The non-stick coating changes how you cook

The ceramic non-stick coating on the Frontier pots makes cleanup easier and reduces sticking with sauces and eggs, but it is not indestructible. Metal utensils, abrasive scrubbers, and high heat can wear it down. Use silicone, wood, or the supplied Passage pieces, and keep the flame moderate.

The lid strainer holes are handy for pasta and vegetables, but they only work if you hold the lid firmly against the pot. The LidKeep clip helps keep the lid attached and off the ground, which is a small detail that matters when you are cooking in the dark or on uneven ground.

When this set is more than you need

If you are a solo backpacker doing freeze-dried meals, a single 1L pot and a long spoon will be lighter and simpler. The Frontier set earns its place when you are feeding two or more people, cooking from scratch, or base-camping where pack weight is less critical. For fast-and-light trips, leave it at home and take a smaller pot.

Step-by-step: using the Frontier set at camp

Unpack and sort the pieces: Lay out the 2L pot, 3L pot, two Passage bowls, and two cups. Decide which pot will boil water and which will cook food before you light the stove. Keep the LidKeep clip attached to the lid you plan to use for straining.
Set up a stable stove base: Place the larger pot on your stove only when the stove is on firm, level ground. A 3L pot full of water is heavy, so check that the pot sits centered and cannot tip. Never leave a full pot unattended on a backpacking stove.
Boil water in the larger pot first: Use the 3L pot for water for drinks, dehydrated meals, or pasta. Keep the flame moderate—the non-stick coating does not need high heat, and a rolling boil is enough. Put the lid on to reach a boil faster; the strainer holes let steam escape.
Cook the second dish in the smaller pot: Use the 2L pot for sauce, rice, or vegetables while the larger pot handles water. Stir with a silicone or wooden utensil to protect the coating. If you only need one pot, leave the second one nested and save fuel and cleanup.
Strain with the lid, then serve: When draining pasta or vegetables, hold the lid firmly against the pot with the LidKeep clip or a gloved hand. Serve into the Passage bowls and cups. Drain away from your feet and stove to avoid steam burns.
Clean gently and dry fully: Wipe the non-stick pots with a soft sponge and warm water. Avoid abrasive pads and metal scouring pads. Dry all pieces before nesting them so moisture does not sit in the pack. A dry set nests more compactly and stays ready for the next meal.
Nest and pack for the next day: Stack the bowls and cups inside the pots, secure the lid, and pack the set where it will not rattle against hard items. Check that the non-stick surfaces are not touching metal tools. A small cloth or mesh bag between pots prevents scratches in transit.

Product facts

Frontier Ultralight Two Pot Cook Set - [6 Piece]: The set pairs a 2L and 3L Frontier pot with Passage Collection bowls and cups, and the pots use hard-anodized aluminum with a ceramic non-stick coating. Two pot sizes let you cook a main and a side at once, while the coated aluminum heats evenly and releases food more easily.
Frontier Ultralight Two Pot Cook Set - [6 Piece]
Frontier Ultralight Two Pot Cook Set - [6 Piece]: The pot lid has strainer holes and a LidKeep clip that holds the lid on the pot. You can drain pasta or vegetables without losing the lid, and the clip keeps the lid from ending up in the dirt.