Weighing in at just 300g, Jetboil’s new non-stick, 8” diameter Summit Skillet is made from lightweight aluminium with an eco-friendly, PFOA-free ceramic non-stick cooking surface.

Not only that, but secured in the folding handle is a Turner, as the Americans call it, or spatula for the rest of the world!

Measuring 8” diameter means it’s small enough to fit easily into a backpack or small box with the rest of your cooking supplies, yet it’s also large enough to cope with 4 rashers of bacon and an egg.

Have I mentioned that it comes with it’s own carry bag?  Others have said that it’s handy for keeping the other gear clean when you pack it away unwashed, but because I haven’t yet found a food source that actually sticks to its ceramic coating, all it requires is a simple wipe with a damp cloth and you’re done.  So in reality the bag prevents the non-stick coating from getting scratched and damaged.

The ridges on the bottom of the pan not only help give better heat distribution because of the larger surface area, but they also make the bottom of the skillet really grippy so it doesn’t slide about when on the stove.

On the topic of stoves, Jetboil say you can’t use the skillet on its stoves without also purchasing its pot support, so, let’s take a look at the pot support.

If you’re familiar with Jetboil designs, this is no different. The arms of the pot support fold in and out, and attaching it to your Jetboil burner is a simple process of just placing it on the burning and turning it it a locked position. The Pot Support is compatible with all Jetboil systems except Genesis, HalfGen, Joule and MightyMo.  Fortunately, if you buy a Minimo, you get the pot support anyway, so there’s no extra cost.

I’ve had the skillet for a month or so now, and although I wouldn’t say it’s been used and abused everyday, I’ve not been shy using it.  Friends of mine on the other hand have used and abused it for months on end and they tell me it shows no signs wear.

Some would argue that the only ‘sticking point’ is the price, at £59.99, it’s a fair bit of cash.  However, knowing just how well it works, how easy it is to clean and looking at all the 5-star reviews I have to conclude that it’s a worthy investment.  Besides, have a look on Amazon and you’ll find them on sale for significantly less money.

prices:

• Skillet - £59.99

• Pot Support - £15.99

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Reviewed in Issue 50 - August 2023