Pot + colander + 2 cutting boards — full camp prep and cook system for two or more diners.

$168.95 vs $174.80 individual value — save ~$5.85 on the kit.

Even heat distribution across the pot base — perfect temperature control for serious cooking.

5L pot works on gas, electric, AND many induction cooktops.

Lock lid in place for transport, flip around for storage, swing out for pouring.

Whole kit collapses into 11 × 10 × 3 in stack — saves space in any pack or RV.

Unlike the Detour Kettle (single-ply SS base), the Detour Pot uses a 3-ply base for superior heat distribution: What is a 3-ply base? - Three layers of metal bonded together - Typical construction: aluminum core sandwiched between stainless steel (like All-Clad, Demeyere, high-end cookware) - The aluminum core is the heat-spreading layer - Stainless steel surfaces contact the stove and the food Why 3-ply matters: - Aluminum conducts heat ~10x faster than stainless steel - Single-ply SS = hot spots (burns food at center, cold at edges) - 3-ply = uniform temperature across the entire base - More predictable cooking temperatures - Less scorching, more even browning Why now in the Detour line: - The Kettle only heats water (heat distribution less critical) - The Pot is for actual cooking (heat distribution matters a lot) - STS added 3-ply specifically for the cooking-focused product - This is what separates cookware from "just a vessel" Practical results: - Simmer sauces without hot-spotting - Sear meat evenly across the base - Reduce temperatures and still cook uniformly - Less stirring needed (heat reaches all areas at once)

The pot uses Click Safe handles — a patented STS mechanism for detachable handles that lock in multiple positions: Three positions: 1. Locked-on (cooking position): handles click into place over rivet points on the pot rim — fully secure for cooking, pouring, carrying 2. Locked-off (transport position): handles flip around to lock the lid in place for travel 3. Removed (storage position): handles fully detach for compact storage Material: hard anodized attachment point + glass-reinforced nylon handle (similar engineering to Detour Kettle but with added click mechanism) Why Click Safe is special: - Solves "where do I put hot handles during cooking" problem - Locks lid = rattle-free transport (no lid bouncing in the pot) - Detach for storage = nesting is even tighter - Interchangeable between Detour Pots (per STS FAQ) Practical use: - Before cooking: snap handles on, lid in place, ready to fill - During cooking: handles stay rigid and cool-ish (heat transfers through the rivet point but the GR nylon stays cooler than metal) - After cooking: lid stays locked by flipping handles — no rattle in transit - At home: handles detach, pot nests with cutting boards and colander

The Detour Essentials Kit uses 4 distinct materials — the most diverse of the Detour Stainless Steel line: 61% 304 Stainless Steel (pot body + base): - Forms the pot's structural elements - 3-ply base construction (SS-aluminum-SS) - Same food-grade standard as Kettle and Bowl 19.8% Polypropylene (cutting boards): - Food-safe plastic - Standard for cutting boards in the food industry - Doesn't absorb knife cuts deeply - Dishwasher safe 19% Silicone (pot sidewalls, colander): - Collapsible pot sidewalls (the fold mechanism) - Whole colander construction (flexible for collapsing) - EU food-grade certified, BPA-free 0.2% Nylon (handle click mechanism): - Tiny but critical percentage - The lock detents in the Click Safe handles - Why so little: just the moving parts of the click mechanism Material roles by piece: - Pot: 304 SS + silicone + aluminum (in 3-ply base) - Colander: silicone (whole body) - Cutting boards: polypropylene (whole body) - Handles: glass-reinforced nylon + hard anodized attachment

Per STS FAQ: "the colander and cutting boards can be washed in a dishwasher, but the pot handle attachment point is hard anodized and is not dishwasher safe." What this means: - Pot body: technically dishwasher safe (the SS and silicone) - Colander: dishwasher safe - Cutting boards: dishwasher safe - Pot handle attachment point: NOT dishwasher safe The handle attachment: - The point where Click Safe handles attach to the pot uses hard anodized aluminum parts - Hard anodizing creates a scratch-resistant oxide layer - Dishwasher detergent is highly alkaline (high pH) - High pH + alkaline detergents + hot water degrade the anodized layer - Result: oxidation removal, eventual corrosion Practical solutions: - Remove handles before dishwashing the pot - Or hand-wash the pot only - The handles themselves can likely be dishwashed separately (verify after first cycles) - Clean the attachment point with a soft cloth and mild soap Why this matters: - Detour is otherwise very dishwasher-friendly - This is the one specific caveat - Not following it shortens handle-attachment lifespan

5L pot is much larger than typical backpacking cookware (most are 0.75-1.5L): 5L capacity for: - Pasta for 4 (with room for water + stirring) - Stew/soup for 4-6 - Chili for 4-6 - Rice for 6 (with appropriate water ratios) - Lobster boil for 2 (yes, lobster) - Crab or shrimp boil for 2-3 - Corn on the cob for 4-6 ears - Stock or large-batch cooking - Pasta + sauce in the same pot (sequentially) 3-ply base advantages at scale: - Even browning of a full pot of food - No scorching at the center while edges are cold - Predictable simmer without hot spots - Smaller flame settings still work (heat distribution compensates) Outdoor cooking scenarios: - Family camping meals: chili, stews, soups, pasta - Boil-in-bag meals: pour-boil water for freeze-dried pouches - Hunting camp meals: batch cooking for the week - Clams/ mussels/ seafood boils: lots of water capacity - Dutch oven replacement: in many scenarios the Detour Pot can sub for a small DO

The 4 pieces pack into a compact nested stack: Nesting order (typically): 1. Largest pot on the bottom (collapsed flat to ~3 in) 2. Colander nests inside the pot (when collapsed) 3. Cutting boards nest at the very bottom (under or inside collapsed components) Final packed size: 27 × 24.7 × 6.9 cm / 11 × 10 × 3 in For comparison: - Traditional cookware for 4-6 people: ~14-16 in cube - Detour Essentials: 11 × 10 × 3 in - ~7-10x less storage spaceWhat makes the nesting work: - Collapsible silicone sidewalls (pot + colander) - Flat cutting boards - Detachable Click Safe handles - All pieces designed to nest together specifically Storage locations: - RV cabinet - Kitchen drawer - Truck/van storage compartment - Pack internal frame (for adventurous 2-person backcountry use)

The Detour Essentials Kit is Award Winning per STS tags — recognized alongside the Bowl, Set, and Kettle for the Detour Stainless Steel line's innovative design. Set Savings: - Set price: $168.95 - Individual value (per STS): $174.80 - Save $5.85 (3% bundle discount) Bundle math: - Modest discount (3% off individual) - Real value is the convenience of one-purchase setup - Coming with everything compatible (matched click handles, designed to nest) When to buy the kit: - You're setting up camp cooking for the first time - Want a complete 2-person cook system - Don't have time to research individual pieces When to buy individually: - You already have cutting boards or a pot you like - Need different sizes/capacities - Want specific components to add to existing setup

Cross-reference with the 3 other Detour SS products built today: | Aspect | Bowl | Dinnerware Set | Kettle | Essentials Kit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Type | Dinnerware | Dinnerware | Cookware (water) | Cookware (full) | | Price | $33.95-$38.95 | $149.95 | $77.95 | $168.95 | | Pieces | 1 (bowl) | 6 (2+2+2) | 1 (kettle) | 4 (pot+colander+2 boards) | | Capacity | 665-915 ml | 2× 915 ml + plates/mugs | 1.6 L | 5 L | | Packed Size | 7 × 7 × 1 in | 7 × 7 × 2 in | 7 × 7 × 2 in | 11 × 10 × 3 in | | Material Split | 77% SS + 23% sil | 81% SS + 19% sil | 57% SS + 5% GR nylon + 38% sil | 61% SS + 19.8% PP + 19% sil + 0.2% nylon | | Stove Compatible | N/A (dinnerware) | N/A (dinnerware) | Gas/Electric/Induction | Gas/Electric/Induction | | Special | Spoon curve | CoolGrip mugs | LidKeep | Three-ply base + Click Safe handles | | Set Discount | (individual) | $9.75 off | (individual) | $5.85 off | | Best For | Single diner | 2-person meals | Boiling water for drinks | Cooking meals | Build a complete Detour camp kitchen: - Bowl alone ($33.95-$38.95) for solo eat - Set ($149.95) for 2-person dinnerware - Essentials Kit ($168.95) for 2-person cookware - Kettle ($77.95) for boiling water Combined 4-piece camp kitchen ≈ $440-440.95 for full Detour setup

Detour Stainless Steel Bowl (STSA1323): Eat from matched bowls when using the pot. Detour 6-Piece Dinnerware Set (STSA1325): Full 2-person dinnerware for cooked meals. Detour Collapsible Kettle (STSA1215): Pair for boiling water tasks separate from cooking (coffee + sauce simultaneously). Camp Kitchen Tool Kit (STSA1102): Folding spatula and serving spoon match the pot curve (STS-designed curve compatibility). Wilderness Wash (50ml): Dish soap for field cleaning of the kit. Airstream Pump Sack (STS951): Packs small — useful for any camp setup. Other STS Detour Pots: The Click Safe handles are interchangeable per FAQ — if you buy another Detour pot, your existing handles fit.