Disappointed
Spotted a Camp Chef commemorative DO today and put it in the cart to buy. On the way to check out, I noticed the notice: "Made in China". I put it back. It was a good looking DO but I don't trust the ...
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SWMO wrote:magnusfide wrote:twins89 wrote:
If you truly want a really good DO, go on ebay and buy a Griswold or a Wagner. Not a wagner 1812.
Lighter, smoother and just a better DO.
That and the fact I'd rather give my money to support North American workers. Will check out some of those Canadian c.i.s. Thanks for the HT.
Twins89, while the old outdoor DO's are certainly fine pieces, albeit very rare. Lighter is not an advanatge in an outdoor DO IMO. While the heavier DO takes a little longer to heat it also takes more to cool it, such as in wind or when the heat source begins to cool some.
I'm with you magnusfide, there is nothing better than the outdoor camp DO's made in TN and UT, so why not support out fellow Americans?
Agreed: heavier is better. More thermal mass equals steadier temps once you arrive at max.
My ancient Wagners and Griswolds are brutes. The Lodges have a similar feel to the classics in my collection. Even have a Griswold waffle maker, stove top style.
