As nice as it is I would not chance using it as a frying pan? The ridge is spot welded to a flat piece of SS and applied direct heat on that would be an accident waiting to happen.
Yup! As I thought, thanks for the conformation. Another Crusader design frustration IMO. Don't get me wrong - I think this a right direction in accessories for the excellent Crusader Cup - but it frustrates the hell out of me when manufacturers don't include basic tweaks in the design (which shouldn't effect manufacturing tooling) to make things more versatile. Thanks, Hardcover, for the strainer/ steamer option, but a solo size lid should be able to fry over any heat source - even if you have to add a pot grabber to your kit.
It's like the original Crusader cooker...If they had only made it an inch or so higher, you would have had the option of using most commercial alcohol stoves (of which, the Trangia is probably the benchmark) also some clever ventilation to allow for wood/ twig burning...they'd've had a winner! The Crusader cup is rightly popular (I remember getting my first issue and thinking "Wow! the brass are finally listening to us!"). It's bomb proof and graduated and should fulfill anyone's solo needs for a short term exped. The cooker is pants! - for want of some minimal extra design (why do they have that stupid cup in the base - it achieves nothing!) and I hope Hardcover haven't gone down the same route in producing a well crafted piece that is lacking in one area through basic design...
Jeez! it's only just gone 20:00, and I've ranted already! Thanks for the info Dave, hope you enjoy the product - Me? - it looks like I'm going to have to contact BCB direct....
