Monday, 22 February 2016 15:51

Primus campfire - outdoor cooking with a stylish twist

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New for this spring from iconic Swedish stove brand Primus is CampFire

– an eye-catching collection of quality stoves, cooking pots, utensils and accessories all designed to look great in gardens, parks and on patios. CampFire is an ideal range for those looking to upgrade to high quality, stylish, versatile and durable cooking options for entertaining outdoors this summer.

Primus campfire 1

Originating in the 1890’s, Primus isknown for its multi award-winning, fuel-efficient stoves in the outdoor market. The new Primus CampFire range, designed and manufactured in Europe, is the result of two years of R&D in conjunction with consumers and retailers alike. Late last year our Running Editor, James, tested them out on a trip to the Cairngorms with Primus and Fjallraven.

CampFire Stoves

There are three two-burner stoves in the range, each one tested rigorously before leaving the Primus factory. The ONJA (SRP:£105) is a showstopper stove that has been crafted from a unique blend of stainless steel, oak, brass, cloth and leather. It’s compact and portable (with an integrated strap), easy to assemble and pack away, yet suitable for large pots for cooking up culinary delights outdoors. Perfect for using in the park or on a weekend away camping. Once unfolded the body becomes a stable cooking unit that protects the burners from the wind. An oak lid doubles as a chopping board or a platter to serve food on. The KINJIA (SRP: £145) and TUPIKE (SRP: £180) complete the stove offering. Both are powerful, light and compact. The TUPIKE comes with fold out legs, side windscreens for shelter, removable drip-tray for easy cleaning and a griddle plate. One of the great features with all three models is that they run off easy-to-buy self-sealing LP gas cartridges and there’s no need to purchase expensive and heavy refillable gas cylinders.

Primus stove 4

CampFire Stainless Steel Pots & Frying Pans

The range includes four pots and two frying pans that are designed to last for years. Made from 18/8 polished stainless steel the pots have lids with integrated colanders and the frying pans feature an aluminium layer for even heat distribution.  This offering is available as two sets – the smaller set (1.0L and 1.8L pots and 21cm pan) and a larger set (1.8L and 3.0L pots and 25cm pan). Each set stacks neatly together and comes with a storage bag. SRP: Small set £50; Large set £75).

Primus Cooking summary

CampFire Accessories

The CampFire Utensils Kit (SRP: £10) and Cutting Set (SRP: £55) consists of everything you need to prepare great food outdoors, fashioned from high quality stainless steel and oak. There’s also a Utility Sack with a watertight roll top closure which is handy for carrying water or food in when camping or taking home used cutlery, plates etc after a day’s picnic.

CampFire Knives, Cutlery, Pint & Plate

Available in two sizes (12cm SRP: £20 or 15cm blade SRP: £24) the CampFire Knives have oak handles and are great for slicing, chopping, dicing and filleting. The Cutlery Set (SRP: £10.95) is crafted from 18/8 stainless steel. The knife, fork and spoon all pack up tight and come in a leather sleeve. Primus uses food grade 18/8 stainless steel for the CampFire Pint, a tapered, easy stacking drinking beaker in polished or black finish.   Made from the same durable stainless steel is the high-sided plate to complete the range.

Primus KFS & plate