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Many are unaware that, despite the completely unknown long-term health consequences, GM vaccines are already in use and have been administered to American infants, children and adults for many years. Among them:
Hepatitis B vaccine: An inactivated recombinant DNA vaccine licensed for newborn infants and children in 1991, in which parts of the hepatitis B virus gene are cloned into yeast
Rotavirus vaccine: Live attenuated vaccines first licensed for infants and children licensed in 2006, which either contain genetically engineered human rotavirus strains or human-bovine hybridized reassortment rotavirus strains4
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HPV vaccine (Gardasil or Cervarix): A recombinant vaccine licensed in 2006, which is prepared from virus-like particles (VLP's) and may also include use of an insect-cell Baculovirus expression vector system for production.
Then there are those "hybrid" vaccines that cross the (very narrow) threshold into the GM food realm …for instance, goats are being genetically engineered to become "pharm animals" that carry vaccines in their milk. If the experiments being conducted by researchers from Texas A&M are successful, they will produce an "edible" malaria vaccine, with the ultimate goal being that children drinking the milk will become vaccinated in the process. If vaccines in your milk sounds a bit to "out there," it shouldn't, as there are many connections between the companies that make GM food and those that make GM vaccines.
The Close Ties Between GM Foods and GM Vaccines
The Close Ties Between GM Foods and GM Vaccines
The companies that make vaccines and GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are deeply intertwined, only recently spinning off or merging to specialize in one or the other. Most vaccine revenues are earned by five companies that together held nearly 80 percent of the market in 2010:
1. Sanofi Pasteur
2. GlaxoSmithKline
3. Merck & Co.
4. Pfizer
5. Novartis
1. Sanofi Pasteur
2. GlaxoSmithKline
3. Merck & Co.
4. Pfizer
5. Novartis
These companies, which use genetic engineering to produce vaccines, are also primarily responsible for the introduction of genetic engineering into the food supply. For instance:
-Genetic engineering giant Syngenta (third in total sales in the commercial agricultural seeds market) is the progeny of parent companies Novartis and AstraZeneca.
-In 2001, Bayer CropScience became a leading genetically engineered crop producer with its purchase of Aventis' agribusiness division.
-In 2004, Aventis merged with and into Sanofi. The new Sanofi-Aventis Group became the world's 3rd largest pharmaceutical company. Aventis Pasteur, the vaccine division of Sanofi-Aventis Group, changed its name to Sanofi Pasteur. Sanofi Pasteur is the vaccines division of Sanofi Group. It is the largest company in the world devoted entirely to vaccines.
-Prior to splitting its genetically engineered crop business from its vaccine business, Aventis was known primarily for the StarLink corn debacle (a type of GM corn grown for use in animal feed that contaminated the U.S. food supply in 2000). Bayer now sells Aventis's Liberty Link crops, engineered to tolerate high doses of the company's toxic herbicide called Liberty (glufosinate).
-Stauffer Seeds was a spin-off of Stauffer Chemical, formerly a division of Novartis. Stauffer Seeds and Prodigene conducted clinical trials on pigs using an edible vaccine for transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) expressed in corn.
-Prodigene was caught contaminating the food supply with its edible vaccine and the company went out of business, but not before it "received a $6-million investment from the Governors Biotechnology Partnership, chaired by Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack. Vilsack, now the Obama Administration's USDA Secretary, didn't want any restrictions placed on experimental pharma crops. In reaction to suggestions that pharma crops should be kept away from food crops, Vilsack argued that 'we should not overreact and hamstring this industry.'
-Prior to 1997, Monsanto (the world leader in GM crops) operated under three parts, the Ag Business (for agricultural products), the Chemicals Business, and the Pharmaceuticals Business, which is now Pharmacia, a subsidiary of Pfizer, the biggest pharmaceutical company in the world and the largest manufacturer of vaccines for food animals.
-GlaxoSmithKline, while producing few products for food or agriculture, has been genetically engineering plants, animals and microorganisms for use in vaccines, pharmaceuticals and medical research.
Bill Gates, Warren Buffet Supporting Propagation of Both Vaccines and GMOs
Bill Gates, Warren Buffet Supporting Propagation of Both Vaccines and GMOs
The most influential, and, of course, richest advocates for genetic engineering and vaccines are Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. They have business as well as philanthropic interests in these technologies and their Gates Foundation (Buffet has donated over $1.5 billion to the Foundation) allows them to mix business with philanthropy.
They — and the corporations they invite to join them — use the tax shelter of a non-profit organization to invest in for-profit enterprises. Gates & Buffet get tax write-offs for putting money in their foundation, but their foundation can give money (both as grants & investments) directly to for-profit corporations creating for-profit products.
This, obviously, creates huge conflict of interests.
For instance, Monsanto and other biotech companies have collaborated with the Gates Foundation via the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to promote the use of genetically modified (GM) crops in Africa. The Gates Foundation has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to AGRA, and in 2006 Robert Horsch was hired for the AGRA project. Horsch was a Monsanto executive for 25 years. In a nutshell, the project may be sold under the banner of altruism and 'sustainability,' but in reality it's anything but. It's just a multi-billion dollar enterprise to transform Africa into a GM-crop-friendly continent. The Foundation has also invested heavily in Monsanto stock, purchasing over $23 million worth in 2010.
The Gates Foundation is also closely partnered with Big Pharma, to whom Bill Gates pledged $10 billion to distribute and administer multiple vaccines to children around the world. This, too, is billed as a humanitarian effort to save lives, but what children living in poverty in developing countries need most is healthy, plentiful food, clean water, better sanitation and improved living conditions. These are the keys to preventing the spread of infectious disease, and they appear to be wholly ignored by Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and non-profit organizations with financial ties to Big Pharma – – at the children's expense.
To read the full article by Dr. Mercola or for the list of article resources, please click here.
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CD Projekt Red released a new Q&A video yesterday for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
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These are just some of the many questions you've recently asked us. We picked 20 - the list was long and we couldn't answer everything, but rest assured, the following months will bring you a lot of new information about the game.
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A few hours after arriving in Mexico Basswood sent a message saying he was in Valladolid. In the weeks before he left for Mexico he spent time on the internet learning about the history of these cities and ruins that he planned to visit.
For a few years now he has been interested in learning about the cities of ancient civilizations. He is very interested in trying to figure out what happened to peoples that built cities and pyramids, with stones that seem impossible to move let alone fit together so perfectly. Why were some of their cities conquered or deserted? Why were some of these large cities built so far from water sources or on top of hills with such steep sides they are so hard to climb up to?
Anyway, I want to learn a little about the places he visits and include some of what I learn in the blog here.
Valladolid (Saki in Maya) is in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. It was named after the capital of Spain, which was Valladolid at the time. It was first built in a marsh, and then: "On March 24, 1545, Valladolid was relocated to its current location, built atop a Maya town called Zaci or Zaci-Val, whose buildings were dismantled to reuse the stones to build the Spanish colonial town." I got this information from Valladolid's Wikipedia page here that said the police there speak good English and like to give directions. (I thought that was interesting.)
Next, Basswood was in Chichen Itza. The name Chichen Itza comes from the Yucatec Maya name which meant "at the mouth of the well of the Itza." "The earliest hieroglyphic date discovered at Chichen Itza is equivalent to 832 AD, while the last known date was recorded in the Osario temple in 998." The site includes a large stepped pyramid. "Chichen Itza is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico; an estimated 1.2 million tourists visit the ruins every year." From Chichen Itza Wikipedia page here.
I wish I was able to visit these places with Basswood. He has such amazing insight and attention to detail that I could never pass on fully in this blog. I did go meet up with him on one of his first trips. He spent four months in Hawaii and I went over to "make sure he was able to find his way home." He had hitchhiked around the big island and then spent most of his time working at a farm that grew IMO's (Indigenous MicroOrganisms click to learn more) to help their crops grow better. When he travels and he wants to stay somewhere for a while, he likes to find a farm where he can learn a natural way of growing crops. He will then work there for room and board.
Anyway, back to meeting up with him in Hawaii: I left Minnesota the end of March. My airplane was delayed half an hour because it had to be deiced before we could fly. Now, as I said before I am very cheap and never thought I would buy a ticket to Hawaii. With Basswood's help I was able to get from Duluth, Minnesota, to Hawaii for $320. (A ticket on Delta cost $1300 at the time.) The catch was that I had a two day layover in Las Vegas. (I had never been there, and it turns out it is not really my thing.)
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DALLAS -- For five seasons at Oklahoma, coach Bob Stoops won with an offense as modern as it was effective. The Sooners came out of the locker room throwing, and their speed and their scheme could slap 50 on the scoreboard faster than you could say a cloud of dust.
The running game, the mother's milk of football, the time-tested way of controlling the clock and wearing down your opponent, became a set-up to the punchline of going deep.
The staple of the Sooner dynasty of the 1970s became as out of style as Billy Sims' Afro and Barry Switzer's red slacks.
That's the reputation that Oklahoma had when it began the season, and that reputation lingered right up until kickoff Saturday at the Cotton Bowl. That's when No. 2 Oklahoma lined up on Saturday and gave No. 5 Texas a dose of 1953: Adrian Peterson right, Adrian Peterson middle, Adrian Peterson left, Texas grasping for air.
The freshman from Palestine, Texas, rushed for 225 yards on 32 carries. There are plenty of reasons that explain how the Sooners won, 12-0, extending their winning streak over their biggest rival to five games. The biggest, most bruising example is that Peterson allowed Stoops, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, to channel his inner Woody Hayes.
"I don't mind playing a tight, tough game," Stoops said afterward.
This was stink-on-stink, line-up-and-pummel-your-man football. Oklahoma has the most experienced offensive line in the nation. Senior center Vince Carter and tackle Jammal Brown wouldn't embarrass anyone's All-American team. But they've started for four years, and the Sooners never ran the ball like this.
The difference is Peterson, who shed tacklers as if he were in his own, private video game. He has played five college games, and rushed for 100 yards in every one. He rushed for more yards than any true freshman in the 99-game history of this rivalry.
"He makes people miss every week," said Texas coach Mack Brown, who tried and failed to sign the best high school player in his state last year. "He made us miss. He's a great player."
Peterson makes some kind of first impression. Most freshmen walk into a locker room and are a little intimidated by their surroundings, not to mention their senior teammates. Jammal Brown said he knew Peterson would fit in without a transition "the first day I saw him with his shirt off."
There were only two times Saturday that Peterson looked like a typical freshman. The first is when he didn't start, a decision made by the Oklahoma coaches because of the magnitude of the game. Offensive coordinator Chuck Long said they wanted Peterson to watch a series and process the speed of the game before he got into it.
On his first play, with the Sooners backed up on their 4-yard-line, Peterson took off behind pulling guard Davin Joseph and went 44 yards down the right sideline. So much for jitters.
"I thought I was going to go all the way," Peterson said.
That brings us to the second time Saturday that Peterson resembled a freshman: when he sat behind a microphone in the postgame press conference. He has a big smile, and he spoke politely but softly.
"I was looking forward to the game," Peterson said. "Coming back to Texas, playing Texas, a team that I grew up liking my whole life. It was a great experience for me."
Peterson is so talented that he has ruined any chance that Jason White had of winning a second consecutive Heisman Trophy. If no one believed before Saturday that White's job description is to stick the ball in Peterson's belly, they believe it now.
"For some reason, I think teams still believe that we want to throw the ball," Long said. "They're in pass coverage, still. I'm hoping after today that they know we're really trying to run the football."
Yeah, Chuck, the word might get out after Saturday. Oklahoma rushed 52 times for 301 yards and threw 27 times for 113 yards. Maybe Long, the former All-American quarterback from Iowa, waited until his fifth season in Norman to whip out a little Big Ten football. He laughed.
"Coach (Kevin) Wilson and Coach (Kevin) Sumlin, two of our offensive guys, are Big Ten guys," Long said. "That's exactly what they said: 'Hey, Chuck, this is a good-ol'-fashioned Big Ten game.' It was kind of Big Ten weather, too, all misty, a little sloppy. We got a little smashmouth going. I guess the Big Ten guys would be happy with that."
Texas coach Mack Brown retooled his defensive staff with this game in mind. He brought in two top assistants, Greg Robinson and Dick Tomey, made them co-defensive coordinators, and asked them to give the Longhorns more heart and more toughness.
Their efforts were obvious. Oklahoma held the ball for 36-plus minutes, but three turnovers meant that the Sooners only got in the end zone once, with 8:07 to play. Robinson rubbed off on Texas, and a little Texas rubbed off on Robinson. As he ran up the tunnel beneath the cheering, jeering Oklahoma fans, he did his best Dick Cheney, dropping f-bombs and making one anatomically impossible suggestion. Yes, Robinson understands the nature of the rivalry.
The Texas defense played well, but the Oklahoma defense played better. Texas has had trouble throwing the ball all season, but the Longhorns' game plan looked as if offensive coordinator Greg Davis never got the memo that the NCAA legalized the forward pass in 1906. Quarterback Vince Young completed 8-of-23 passes for 86 yards, and only three of those passes were caught by wide receivers, an inexperienced group that never came close to stretching the Oklahoma defense.
"We weren't smooth with the passing game," Brown said. "That was a concern coming in."
Tailback Cedric Benson, facing as many as nine defenders in the box, did well to rush for 92 yards on 23 carries. But he lost a fumble, and Young lost two, one at the Sooners 14 in the second quarter. Texas never got inside the Oklahoma 30 again.
Smashmouth defense, smashmouth running: Oklahoma won the old-fashioned way, and suddenly the spread offense that the Sooners used to win the national championship in 2000 looks as out of date as, oh, Al Gore. Peterson's shoulders look broad enough to take the Sooners a long way.
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Here is an ad is played frequently in Australia. Some men's public bathrooms even have posters saying "violence against women, australia says no!"
This sexism angers me. From this commercial, they are:
1. Implying that all men are violent, woman beating scum.
2. Women aren't ever violent against men
3. Due to omission of women (being the perpetrators), it is sending the message that it is OK for a woman to hit a man.
Notice how they also make the men look stupid and pathetic?
Can you imagine the outrage if these gender roles were reversed? If they had an ad saying "violence against men - Australia says no!", and making all women look like stupid, pathetic man bashers?
Why can't they just say "violence against people - Australia says no" ? I can't find the source right now, but in Australia the REAL statistics are actually close to 50/50 of male/female being perpetrators of domestic violence. Women tend to use objects more, which can actually cause MORE damage! But naturally, the feminists choose to ignore the truth to make women look better. The statistics they use are false, because it doesn't take into account the number of unreported/unofficial cases of men being abused by women. Most men are too ashamed to report a woman bashing them up, or they believe that they won't be taken seriously (which they probably won't be!). Besides, whats the point when women in australia are EXEMPT from the law?
This video also shows how many mangina's there are in Australia
That's right, these men have been BRAINWASHED into thinking that ONLY men abuse women, and women don't abuse men! They are so brainwashed by the feminazi's that they are basically admitting to being potential woman bashers themselves! What a joke! On this day they wanted all men in Australia to "take an oath" by swearing to never hit a woman.
Again can you imagine the outrage if they had a commercial with women saying "I swear I will never hit a man" ?


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The streets were alive this past Saturday night as thousands roamed the city checking out art installations and exhibits as part of Nuit Blanche. One of our very own not only took part, but also received top honours from The Globe & Mail.
Second year student Iva Jericevic along with two other artists was named number six in The Globe's Nuit Blache picks for their multi-part installation The Bus House.
Iva Jericevic, Sandy Escobar, Tijana Spasic
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Need to take an art breather? Three artists transform cold, uncomfortable bus shelters into mini chic apartments, complete with comfy chairs and pretty textiles. Can we keep this art up permanently? Bring your favourite mayoral candidate.
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Midlothian High School held its first annual softball clinic on Saturday, March 18, to raise money for new uniforms. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Varsity players taught the basics to several elementary and middle school players to enhance their softball ability. By working on both offensive and defensive...


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The one about how you should judge a man by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin.
We can expand on the theme and see that we should not judge persons as good for having money and position, or bad for having neither.
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I'm agreeing with you. I don't favor any one thing over any other but I will add "..., by their age, gender, looks or position in civilization but how the words spoken out of their mouths relation to their actions" to your "judging man" one.


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The thickness of the night softens as the clouds' movement allows for the moon's glow to pass through in short spurts. Flashes of lightning surging across the atmosphere highlight the lucidity of the moon. The slow rumble of thunder that follows the dance of lightning quiets the already muffled sounds from the street below. The impending storm's approach is heaven's way to introduce the combatants.
Perched motionless and silent atop Wayne Towers is the Dark Knight. Crouched on top of the letters spelling out 'Wayne' from the roof, Batman is prone and ready. His outfit tonight accented with strategically placed armor plates which will add the much needed protection against his foe tonight. His cape rides the currents of wind rushing across the rooftop and his cowl, reinforced by heavier armor, reveals only white pupil-less eyes and a grim profile.
On the street below, the citizens of Gotham move in and out of the city blocks, store fronts, and cars unaware of what has just passed by. The gust of wind knocks hats off of men in trench coats and pushes some a few steps forward is dismissed as the storm making its way in to the city. For the more attentive citizens, they will go home tonight to tell their loved it was like there was a streak of crimson and blue zipping between the high rises on Main Street. What they don't know is the crimson and blue streak was the Man of Steel.
Superman has made his way from Metropolis to the unforgiving streets of Gotham City. To Bruce's city. A city where Bruce knows where each alley and each street lead and every crack in the bricks of the buildings. Clark knows he won't have to look hard for his "friend" tonight though. The letter he received at his office at the Daily Bugle, from his former League teammate, spelled out exactly where Batman would be.
Superman touches down to the gravel rooftop flawlessly. A rumble of thunder announces his landing. He doesn't need X-Ray vision or his super-hearing to make out the silhouette of the Batman.
"It doesn't have to be like this Bruce!" Superman shouts above the thunder.
The Caped Crusader rises from his perch in silent stoicism. He offers no response.
"Save your theatrics Bruce. The strong silent act doesn't scare me."
The Last Son of Krypton begins his determined gait toward Batman. Years of fighting next to the Caped Crusader, knowing his tendencies, his obsession with being prepared for anything, have the Man of Steel on alert. A flash of lightning crashes though the clouds and illuminates the area, making each man visible. As if he has timed it, Batman is on the move as soon as the sky goes dark and the clap of thunder rolls from the heavens. Superman has not broken from his stride and before the rumble of thunder ends, he is stopped in his tracks by a flash of light.
Superman's extraordinary olfactory immediately recognizes magnesium. It's a flare but this flare is brighter than anything the Kryptonian has seen before. Released from the belt and undoubtedly specially concocted by Batman for tonight's skirmish.
Batman, with the help from his ever present utility belt, lands the first strike. It takes Superman mere seconds to erase the spots from his eyes and begin moving toward his target again. It is just as Superman takes his first step that his ankles are locked on to by two metal clamps. Before he does anything, a surge of electricity hits him. The lights on four city blocks of Gotham flicker. Street lights have shut off and traffic lights begin to blink. Superman is being electrocuted. The sound of the electricity crackling around his body is as potent as the smell of his skin and hair beginning to burn. His fingertips begin to blacken. The Batman has routed half of Gotham's power in to this attack.
The surge ends and Superman is left on one knee and his palm on the ground to keep him from falling completely over. He is beginning to get angry. As his senses come back to him and the black on his fingertips heals, his hearing recognizes Batman's movement. The Dark Knight is 30 feet away and running to the right of Superman.
With one smooth movement, honed with years of training, Batman releases a set of Batarangs from his hand and straight towards the still downed Superman. The Man of Steel hears the rush of air as the Batarangs close in on him. Normally, he would have moved out of the way but for some reason it is taking longer for his strength to return to him so he braces for their impact.
Instead of impact, the Batarangs, with timed precision, release a payload of gas. Five separate clouds of haze condense in to one large cloud around the Kryptonian's head. Again, Superman's olfactory recognizes the attack. This time it is mace but like the magnesium flare, this mace is more potent. Most likely something Bruce cooked up in his Cave. The mace enters Superman's nose and infect his lungs. It is not the sort of attack that will take him out but it is one that will keep him disoriented for a few more seconds.
The Caped Crusader is using those seconds to the best of his ability. He has launched a grapple line from his magnetic gas-powered gun to a girder on the roof. He is swinging towards his enemy now. Another flash of lightning reveals Batman's plan. At the bottom of his boots are titanium spikes. The kick won't hurt Clark but the spikes might at least sting. The seconds Batman thought he had are gone because just as his boots come within hitting the 'S' on Superman's chest, the Man of Steel waves his powerful arm and sends Batman flying into a support arm holding up the Wayne Tower's 'W'.
Batman tries to roll on impact but the speed of his trajectory doesn't allow the time. His spine takes the brunt of the crash. He praises himself for adding the armor tonight but his self-congratulations are short lived because as soon as he hits the ground, Superman is standing in front of him. Batman's strategy of constant barrages against his old friend are over. The Dark Knight thinks to himself, "Now I'm in trouble."
Superman's fist connects with Batman's jaw and sends him flying in the other direction. He slides 15 feet across the gravel. His jaw feels shattered but his head is still on his body so he still has a chance. Batman struggles but he gets to his feet.
"I told you Bruce, it doesn't have to be like this. Just stand down!" There is a tone of forced confidence in Superman's voice. That punch was meant to dislodge Batman's cowl from his head. To end this fight quickly. Something isn't right but he is careful not to let Batman know about it.
Batman goes for his belt again.
Superman is on top of him in a blink. He knows about the belt too and before Batman can open up a pouch, Superman extends his foot out and catches three of Batman's ribs, snapping each one, even through the impact armor that could take Solomon Grundy's best punch. He lands on the ground again. It is hard to catch his breath and a small stream of blood has made its way out of his mouth.
Batman tells himself, get to the belt.
"Are we done yet Bruce?"
Superman's last word is muted by the sound of more thunder across the skyline. Batman tries to catch his breath, summons his strength to his legs to stand, ignores the searing pain coming from both his side and his jaw, and hidden from Superman's sight by his cape, reaches his hand in to a compartment on his utility belt.
Superman walks up to Batman and grabs the back of his head with his left hand. His right hand is now a fist and is ready to end this fight. With the same fluid motion he sent the Batarangs out, Batman cracks a small capsule across the Kryptonian's forehead. The capsule explodes. Superman releases his grip on Batman as an opaque epoxy forms around his head. The trick will buy Batman mere moments but it will be enough to regain some measure of his strength.
Superman doesn't struggle. He knows the epoxy is meant more for distraction than anything else. There is a hum of energy growing from behind the sealed eyes of the Last Son of Krypton. The epoxy begins to glow red. Heat vision.
Two beams rip through the substance and in to the air. Not able to get his fingers in to it, Superman rends the rest of the containment from his face.
There are two loud bangs in the distance and the sound of metal being bent. Almost as if it were toppling on to itself. It is the 'T' from the Wayne Towers sign. Batman's explosives have sent the enormous 'T' falling directly at Superman. Still disoriented from the epoxy, Superman puts up his arms in front of his face as the 'T' lands on top of him. There is the sound of metal breaking, glow of sparks and fire from the neon lights bursting on impact. What is left of the 'T' is a pile of broken plastic, metal, and glass.
There is a eerie silence for a moment when Superman bursts from the remains.
Before he is able to turn toward Batman, his hearing picks up the sound of something coming towards him. Something small and something that is closer than he originally thought. Two golf ball sized spheres. The first explodes at Superman's feet. The blue haze of Freon surrounds his legs to form a block of ice. The second sphere lands in front of him and unleashes shrill so piercing, windows from adjacent buildings shatter.
Again the Man of Steel curses himself for getting trapped. He is a step slow tonight and he doesn't know why nor can he dwell on it because the sonic attack Batman has let loose on him hurts. His ears bleed as does his nose. He flexes his legs and sends shards of ice in all directions. He goes to the sky. He dispatches the sonic grenade 15' below him with his heat vision and takes care of two more objects from the belt coming toward him. Each one explodes with a thunderous boom.
Batman is trying to keep on the offensive. Keep Superman busy fending off his attacks. Superman is sure there is a reason his former friend has chosen this strategy and until he figures it out, he realizes it is time he goes on the offensive.
He pinpoints Batman on the roof and uses his super breath to knock the Caped Crusader up in to the air. Superman meets his former friend in the air. His steel grip punctures the ceramics of the chest armor to suspend the Dark Knight in the air. Batman wraps his gloves around Superman's forearms.
"Out of tricks yet?" Superman is almost taunting Batman now.
"Almost." Batman's left hand lets go of his combatant's arm. He cocks his hand back to expose a nozzle connected to the bottom of his wrist. A concentrated stream of acid from the nozzle hits Superman directly in his face. The Man of Steel lets out a grunt of pain. His grip releases from Batman.
Batman uses his cape to safely land from the 100' fall. He readies himself. Superman clears away the acid but the attack has left its mark. His face is red. Smoke smolders from his cheeks. His skin is left raw and blistered. The Kryptonian is now enraged. He is back on the roof in an instant. He reaches for an air conditioning unit and with one upward movement; he rips it completely off its base. Sparks fly.
He throws the metal cube directly at Batman with the speed of a fastball. Batman easily dodges the incoming projectile. He rolls to the left and is met by Superman. Superman's grip punctures Batman's armor deep enough that Bruce feels the pressure of the grip on his chest. This will be Batman's last chance to end this battle.
"I'm done playing around with you Batman."
The Dark Knight goes to the last compartment on his utility belt. It is the compartment at the base of his spine. It is the last one that has anything in it. Batman pulls from the belt his trump card.
From under the tatters of his cape, he reveals the Kyrptonite. The green glow of the extraterrestrial rock illuminates their immediate area. Superman's grip loosens. He now understands why Batman was using the quick distracting attacks. To hurt Superman enough that he loses his temper and allows Batman to get in close. It is also why he has been a little slower tonight. Not as strong. Slower to heal. Bruce was carrying the one thing that can kill him the entire time. Though not enough to stop him totally, the radiation from the Kyrptonite through the utility belt compartment was just enough to slow him down a little. Now he was directly in its path.
"I'm done playing too Clark."
Superman drops to his knees. He can feel his strength drain from his arms. He raises his arm in a futile attempt to block the rock's radiating rays. Batman uses his boot and the titanium spikes on the 'S'. The kick shreds Superman's symbol and sends him toppling down on to the gravel of the roof. Blood begins to pour from his chest. His skin begins to crack. He will be dead in moments if Batman doesn't stop.
The Caped Crusader does. He returns the rock to the back compartment of his utility belt. Regardless of what has come between these two titans it does not change the fact that Batman doesn't kill. Not now and certainly not before, when Superman thinks he did.
A bolt of lightning followed by a clap of thunder reverberates in the sky as Batman leans in to Superman.
"Don't come back to my city again Clark."
With that, Bruce Wayne, the Batman, disappears. He is gone. Off to his Cave to tend to his wounds. He would not have lasted much longer against Clark without the rock and is in no condition to continue. He needs to heal because he needs to take a trip to Metropolis.
Superman rises slowly as the strength returns back to his body. The open wounds on his chest and face close and his skin regains its form. He would not have lasted much longer against Bruce and the Kyrptonite and right now, he is in no condition to continue.
Batman will have to wait for now. Superman is sure he will see him again only next time, it will be in Metropolis.
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Another year has come and gone and it's time to visit hundreds of creative spaces in blogland. I would like to give Karen at My Desert Cottage and Jo Packham a big sweet southern hug for having this event again this year.
My studio hasn't changed much since last years party but I do have some Scarves to show you and a bit of my crochet. Some have already seen the crochet but for those that are here for the first time I want to share all of it with them.
Here's one side of my studio at the (2010) party.
Here's the other side of the room that I call the Pink Wall from (2010)
Here's the wall of windows draped with flannel. (2011)
Storage draws are behind the white chenille. Thomas attached wire under the table ledge and tightened it and then I used the drapery clips to attach the chenille. It slides on the wire very easily to open and close.
This wall has different content than last year. I moved my wool yarn stash into these shelves since crochet has seemed to be constant with me for 20 years and counting. It made sense to keep it in view. This is the change for 2011.
I love working with fingering weight wool yarn and with cotton threads. This wall of yarn inspires me!
I didn't have my ironing station yet for last year's party. Thomas built me one that is 20 x 40 inches. Plywood, then he drilled holes in it so the steam could penetrate through then I added batting and a piece of vintage damask that is buttery soft...perfect! And then there's one of two of my die cutting machines. This is the Bigshot Pro and then I have the Bigshot Express for smaller cuts.
I collect vintage buttons {Mother of Pearl being my favorite}, keys and old rosary beads. Here is a glimpse of the collection. I embellish just about everything I crochet wth vintage buttons. They add that feeling of nostalgia.
Lots of Mother of Pearl Buttons
My Favorite Chair
Here's a bit of my crochet from 2011.Here's a matched set of Neckwarmer and Handwarmers
Here are two of my stash bags. This first one is wool and is large enough to hold a flip style cell phone, your debit cards and id and your lip gloss. I crocheted around the upper edge with a small cotton thread. It really adds to the design. Then applied the vintage flat keys. I love barrel keys but these flat keys come in so many interesting shapes and are lightweight.
I crocheted vintage mother of pearl buttons into this stash bag. I've hand sewn the dupioni lining using tiny mother of pearl buttons. The straps are many layers of rayon handpainted ribbon. I've added a vintage button embellishment to the strap to give it a bit more character. The bottom of the bag is what I call a surprise element. When you lay down the bag the pretty bloom will smile at you. This bag is made of 75% wool/25% bamboo.
Thanks so much for visiting with me.
I look forward to visiting with you just as soon as I can get there!
Sweet Southern Hugs ♥
Stephanie Suzanne
Queen of Dreamsz
I'd like to say hi to all of my PiNk Saturday friends. I know a lot of you are part of Karen's party so I'll be by to visit one way or another. Do visit Beverly to see lots of pink when you find a spare minute. I know...I'm being wise. {tee hee} Just squeeze that visit into the hundreds of other stops you are making!
"There is guidance for each of us, and by lowly listening, we shall hear the right word. Certainly there is a right word for you that needs no choice on your part. Place yourself in the middle of the stream of power and wisdom which flows into your life. Then, without effort, you are impelled to truth and to perfect contentment.
Where Bloggers Create III...The 2011 Party begins!
48 comments:
- Twyla and Lindsey said...
What a lovely craft room! I love the pink shelves and all the pretty yarn colors!
Thanks for inviting us to see your space!
- 10:13 PM, July 15, 2011
- NicNacManiac said...
WOW....Your wall of yarn inspires me almost as well as the whole room does!! This space is so happy and pretty, yet functional!
Thank you for sharing! Nerina xOxO
- 12:20 AM, July 16, 2011
- Marilou of Lulu's Lovlies and Heartful Creations said...
Happy Pink Saturday Stephanie, everything is beautiful as usual and so organized. I'm still and work in progress with the revolving door of children I have, adult and young ones. I'm get it together more when the busy fingers get a little more grown up and aren't so busy! Gotta love em' though. Hugs to you and have a wonderful weekend. Your ironing table by the way is wonderful! Great idea! Hugs again Marilou
- 5:01 AM, July 16, 2011
- Rebecca said...
Stephanie...your space continues to be absolutely amazing. I love your vision and the products you create. I'm going to check out your hand warmers on Etsy. How fabulous are those?
You are a very inspiring lady my friend. UBBER-TALENTED!
Thank you for visiting me today~
Love, Rebecca
- 9:55 AM, July 16, 2011
- cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.com said...
OM goodness, what a lovely space. I love all of you collections. I'm wanting to have material from my tables, I love how you've done yours. I also love, love you crocheted hand warmers and such. I crochet and would love to do those. It looks like we are neighbors on karens side bar. Thanks you so much for you visit.
- 11:49 AM, July 16, 2011
- Kristin said...
I am absolutely DROOLING over your wall of yarn...I want one too!!
Happy Pink Saturday!
- 1:15 PM, July 16, 2011
- Betsy from Tennessee said...
Wow Stephanie... You have really changed things around... Love your 'studio'... You could open up a store up there!!!!!
And --multi-tasking???? WOW--that is great. I'd love to see you blog and sew at the same time. Super woman!!!!
We had a fabulous trip out west for 3 weeks... I am still on Cloud Nine....
Hope things are going well in De Burg!!!!!
- 2:45 PM, July 16, 2011
- Char said...
Hi Stephanie, I see you have a new blog and it's beautiful. Of course I am now your 6th follower.
I love all your yarns and agree it's a great idea to keep them where you can see them and get what you need. Your crochet work is lovely and you are so very talented. I too think your button collection is perfect. I also see some wonderful ideas for storage you have given me.
I am still enjoying my items from my blog win last year. I love them so much, I don't want to part with them. Does that make me a horder??!! :)
We have more in common than you might think. I too was an Air Force brat, as was my husband. My father retired after 30 years in too. He also served in Nam.
Now I know that you for sure understand why I didn't or couldn't feel like I had a style like so many others. We do have a style, it's just a bit different. No rules, just heart felt.
Happy Pink Saturday girlfriend and thank you so much for sharing your beautiful space with me. I love all your linens and the colors of your yards are gorgeous, Char
- 3:50 PM, July 16, 2011
- earthypawscreatures said...
Oooh all of those pretty colors of yarn! Swoon! :D You have a very fun and pretty studio. Thank you for sharing!
- 4:44 PM, July 16, 2011
- Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) said...
You have a beautiful space and what a great idea to add softness and heat control with the lovely linens. I adore your yarn and button collection and would love to have such a huge stash. Your works are so very pretty. Thanks for sharing. I'm following now and hope you can stop by my blog too. I love to crochet, stitch and quilt (even with a cranky old machine.)
- 4:51 PM, July 16, 2011
- slowlaneblog said...
I am not sure what to say except WOW!!! Specially at all that Yarn!!!
- 6:16 PM, July 16, 2011
- vicki said...
Oh Stephanie - YOU WIN the prize!!! I adore your creative space - what a wonderful and beautiful room you have to call your very own. I LOVE that it is on the top floor of your house - in the mountains! I would think Ihad died and gone to heaven.
That yarn collection is fabulous - and your buttons and all your notions - it is just such a delight to see it as you have it
displayed so beautifully - and your vintage linens - it is all just so lovely! I am thrilled that I got to see your beautiful space~~
- 8:55 PM, July 16, 2011
- Marilou of Lulu's Lovlies and Heartful Creations said...
Hi Sweet Steph, I found your blog and I'll check to make sure I'm following both, now we can follow each others 2 blogs, it will be twice as much bloggy fun. Thanks for letting me know as I wouldn't want to miss a minute! Hugs Marilou xoxo PS I love all things sewing related!
- 10:18 PM, July 16, 2011
- Sandra Kaye said...
Ooo, buttons, keys, and yarn oh my. Love all your little stuff. Jars and jars of fun. Thanks for sharing. Hugs sandie
- 11:59 PM, July 16, 2011
- Jo said...
All that yarn and all those buttons! So lovely! Thanks for the tour.
- 4:06 AM, July 17, 2011
- Castles Crowns and Cottages said...
Oh Stephanie,
I LOVE YOUR BLOG HEADER and then your studio is JUST WONDERFUL! YOU INDEED HAVE A great space for your crafting AND for BIRDWATCHING!!!! You had asked about the bird photo that I have on my post; I got that through PINTEREST. Just Google that name and then do a search. It is a wonderful place to find INCREDIBLE photos! Just type in BIRDS in the search box and you will find lovely images. I found those birds under a search for TURQUOISE!! Well your workshop and wares are absolutely fabulous and this was a grand party. I have to get involved NEXT YEAR for I do several things. Have a lovely Sunday Stephanie and thank you for the kind words! Anita
- 5:44 AM, July 17, 2011
- Holly Loves Art said...
LOVE your creative space Stephanie. All those gorgeous rolls of fibers and yarns... wow! What fun. I can tell it is a very happy place, especially with all that nature right there to see. How lovely!
Take care,
- 6:37 PM, July 17, 2011
- Carol............. said...
You have so much going on! And you are sooooo organized!
- 9:51 PM, July 17, 2011
- Kiki aka Victoria said...
Yay Stephanie...wow..magical and super charming..I hav fallen in love with all of your treasures..and creations...your space is gorgeous...and wow..i love the header to your blog..very striking!! How id love to explore all those buttons and bottles and supplies..and colorful yarns..just wonderful!! and your fox..what a sweet soul!! A beautiful space!!
Shine on
- 8:14 AM, July 18, 2011
- Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...
Hi Stephanie, I love your creative space, and how nice to be able to watch all of the sweet animals that come up! Love those adorable hand warmers too, I'm going to have to go over and check those out... pretty, pretty! I just became your newest follower. Have a wonderful week!!!
hugs~~~ Daphne
- 8:38 AM, July 18, 2011
- Dayle said...
Wow! What a fabulous studio! And your work is just beautiful. I've done a bit of crocheting, but we call my mom the Queen of Crochet. She does wonderful work, as well. My needlework of choice always goes back to embroidery. I need to post some of my work one of these days.
My husband and I love, love visiting the Smoky Mountains. It's truly magnificent.
- 4:41 PM, July 18, 2011
- Tamatha said...
What a beautiful space and amazing view! Your crochet work is gorgeous. I crochet too, but not like that!
I'm so glad you visited my blog too. Thanks for the sweet comments!
- 6:05 PM, July 18, 2011
- Something Special said...
Fabulous setting for your studio, and wow I love your space and you handwarmers are fabulous!
- 8:06 PM, July 18, 2011
- Kit said...
You have a really lovely studio! Oh how I love all your buttons. I just love collecting buttons. And your wool creations are fabulous! Kit
- 11:19 PM, July 18, 2011
- Sandy said...
I am amazed at your space, I could sit in the chair and dream the day away here.....the colors, the soft whites, the wonderful wood...just so pretty! Thanks for stopping by! Sandy @ 521 Lake Street
- 12:30 AM, July 19, 2011
- Dawn @ alteredartists said...
What a nice tour through your place and thanx for stopping by mine. I dig all the buttons, love the vintage black and white art on the wall and all that color from the yarns on the wall. Nice!
- 12:33 AM, July 19, 2011
- kluless said...
Your space is SWEET! I love your work and your treasures and the way you display your linens - just wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
- 1:08 AM, July 19, 2011
- earthypawscreatures said...
Thank you for your kind words on my blog :) and thank you for inviting me back to see your wildlife photographs! Those foxes and crows are too adorable :D Love them! I have a thing for foxes, I have only seen one in person but I love them :) Thank your for sharing this!
- 11:10 AM, July 19, 2011
- Claudia said...
You know I love your house and the incredible views you have - and your studio space is better than ever. I love the ironing station - if only I had the space! Thanks, my friend.
- 1:04 PM, July 19, 2011
- Debbie@Debbie-Dabble and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...
What a lovely creative space you have!!
Filled with so many pretty things!! All pure eye candy. And that view!! Spectacular!!
- 2:53 PM, July 19, 2011
- Valery said...
What a beautiful and well organized studio space. Just love everything about your space. Your collection of colorful yarns is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
- 8:48 PM, July 19, 2011
- Terri said...
Beautiful scenery to be inspired by and you studio is wonderful. Bright and spacious for sure! Really liking your crochet pieces! Wow!
- 11:01 AM, July 20, 2011
- Jenelle said...
Love your studio. Love the location! All the spools of yarn create such a festive atmosphere with their beautiful colors--what a wonderful space to create in!
Fa La Vecai
- 1:53 PM, July 20, 2011
- Elaine Biss Designs said...
This is such a lovely studio!! Thanks for sharing it!
- 2:59 PM, July 21, 2011
- Donna said...
Wow, what a great view you must have!!! Love the chenille curtains!! And all the yarn, my mother would have loved that!! Thank you for sharing!!!
- 9:42 PM, July 21, 2011
- Creative Grammie said...
Aloha Stephanie,
I love your creative space, it has such wonderful natural light! You have wonderful treasures in your creative space.
Thank you for sharing your space and your wonderful artwork.
- 9:44 PM, July 21, 2011
- {Bellamere Cottage} said...
Hi Stephanie...
Oh, I'm so happy you popped over so I could visit you back... I'm almost to the "D's" so it would have been quite awhile until I made it to you. I'm trying to visit everybody, but it takes a long time to get down the list.
You are one reallllly lucky chickie. What an awesome space! I LOVE it. Love the old linens, the layout and that WOOL yarn. I am crazy for wool.... so pretty. But what you do with it.... now THAT'S some ART! WOW. I love it all. I've never seen such beautiful handmade crochet items. Deee.lish.
Have a wonderful weekend,
- 1:31 AM, July 23, 2011
- ArtbymeCindy said...
O your studio is beautiful! You have so much space and it looks so comfy! Thanks so much for stopping by to see my space.
- 6:35 AM, July 23, 2011
- Karen Valentine said...
Stephanie I think you know how I feel about where you live... You are in the most amazing spot on earth! (Well, I think so anyway) I would LOVE to have the studio you have with that view! You textile creations are really beautiful too. You are one talented lady!!! Thanks for joining the party again this year!!
- 7:20 PM, July 23, 2011
- Sandy said...
You have a lovely craft room and that wall of yarn is fantastic. I'm in love with your crochet...I think you have the prettiest hand warners I've seen and embellishing with the ribbons and vintage buttons makes them just stunning.
- 10:36 PM, July 24, 2011
- Tina said...
brilliant view and amazing space.
love all the yummy yarn colors.
thanks for visiting my blog and space and the sweet comment.
have agreat week.
- 6:57 PM, July 25, 2011
- ANNE said...
Hi Stephanie, i'm so glad you visited my creative space so that I could discover your blog in return! We DO have a lot in common -- living in the mountains, loving wildlife, finding our creative energy in mid-life.... very glad to meet you! Oh, and I love pink sparkles! Anne
- 8:25 PM, July 25, 2011
- Renee said...
your room and crafts are always so pretty.
Is this your 2nd blog? Looks great.
- 8:02 PM, August 07, 2011
- Chrislyn said...
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you so much for the lovely welcome. I am a little late getting back as I have been having a problem leaving comments. I think we have it worked out now-I hope!
Your studio is so warm and cozy. The view is amazing!
Being a major animal lover, I love the wildlife pictures. We also live on acreage and are adjacent to 800 acres of wildlife. I would love to see more pictures.
Your work is beautiful. I will be visiting your etsy shop!
I am delighted to have been introduced to your blog.
Hope to have you visit again soon!
- 11:33 PM, August 07, 2011
- Abby's Paperie Garden said...
Not only is your studio beautiful but your creations are too!
- 7:52 PM, August 09, 2011
- Something Special said...
Oh how I love your studio. It is very texturie and textilie for sure. You are a talented artist. I just recently started making little crochet flowers and am enjoying it very much. Maybe I will move onto something bigger and better. I love love your studio. So organized and comfortable, but well organized. thankyou for the tour.
- 11:06 PM, August 09, 2011
- Lynnae said...
I love those bags. They are gorgeous, and look like they are made with a lot of care and love!
Thanks for sharing!
- 6:41 PM, August 25, 2011
- Kerrie said...
I just love, love love your craft room!! How soothing every bit of it is! Just beautiful! I agree with you about the crocheting, I always said when my Mom taught me to crochet at age 4, she gave me a friend for life! It calms me, too and I crochet dish cloths when not working on other projects. I just love your neck and hand warmers! Thanks for sharing a wonderful post again! Luv n hugs, Kerrie
- 10:56 AM, August 28, 2011


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|Lightweight, useful pieces while backpacking, can pack cooking system inside.
|Crazy light, compact.
|Quick boil time, easy to use on the burner without the gripper.
|Skillet not included.
|Small bowls, unnecessary accessories.
|Silicone on handle melts easily, conducts heat unevenly.
|Only really boils water well, rattles while packed, too small to pack other items inside.
|Bag is difficult to use, slightly heavy, no dishware or cups, pot grabber instead of attached handle.
|Ratings by Category
|MSR Quick 2 System
|Winterial Camping Cookware and Pot Set
|G4Free Outdoor Camping Set
|Snow Peak Titanium Multi Compact Cookset
|Optimus Terra HE Cookset
|Cooking Performance - 30%
|Packability - 20%
|Durability - 20%
|Weight - 15%
|Ease Of Use - 15%
|MSR Quick 2 System
|Winterial Camping Cookware and Pot Set
|G4Free Outdoor Camping Set
|Snow Peak Titanium Multi Compact Cookset
|Optimus Terra HE Cookset
|2L pot, 1.5L pot, strainer lid, 2 plates, 2 mugs, handle
|1.9L pot, 6.5" frypan, lid, kettle, ladle, 2 bowls, spatula, scrubbing pad, hot pad
|1.3L pot, 1L pot, 2 lids/bowls
|1L pot, .8L pot, 6" lid/frypan, 5.3" lid/frypan
|1.75L pot w/heat exchanger, 1.7L pot, lid/frypan, pot grabber
|Packed Size (inches)
|5.3 x 7.8 in
|7.4 x 4.8 in
|5.5 x 6.6 in
|6.1 x 4 in
|8.4 x 6 in
|Measured Weight
|1.7 lbs.
|1.8 lbs.
|1.2 lbs.
|0.7 lbs.
|1.7 lbs.
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Updated April 2017
Winter storm clouds are clearing, and that means a summer of camping is on the horizon. We've updated this review as of April 2017, adding charts and graphs to help you make your decision and including any product updates. We've also perused the market, reviewing our award winners' other versions and mentioning them here. In our market review, we also made sure that our Editors' Choice winner still has the features and performance required to take home our top spot.
Best Overall Camping Cookware
MSR Quick 2 System
The MSR Quick 2 System seemingly has it all and comes prepared with everything needed for backcountry cooking. The system works as well over a few nights out as it does in the campground just a few miles from civilization. Thanks to a few included amenities, our testers found the Quick 2 to be the best overall system. Plus, the included deep dish plates were a bonus, especially for overflowing meals. MSR has taken the concept of the Quick 2 and applied it to the Quick Solo System if you're focused on solo camping.
Secure handles
Straining lid and lip
Deep dish plates
Skillet not included
Read review: MSR Quick 2 System
Best Bang for the Buck
Winterial Camping Cookware and Pot Set
The Best Buy award is one of our favorite awards, as we all love to get a good product for a great price. We've given the Winterial Camping Cookware and Pot Set our Best Buy award for having the highest value of all the sets tested. It was the only set tested that came with a kettle (no one likes their morning hot drink to taste like last night's dinner) and the pots and pans cook well. The handles are stable and the set can be pared down in order to take with you while backpacking.
Great starter set
Stable handles
Some versatile pieces
Small bowls
Unnecessary accessories
Read review: Winterial Camping Cookware and Pot Set
Top Pick Award for Backpacking
G4Free Outdoor Camping Set
Our Top Pick Award for Backpacking goes to the G4Free Outdoor Camping Set for its high scores in Weight, Ease of Use and Packability. This set is our reviewer's go-to cookware for backpacking specific applications because it can easily fit an entire cooking system within it, as well as the cylindrical shape that helps eliminate dead spots while packing a backpacking pack.
Useful pieces while backpacking
Can pack cooking system inside
Silicone on handle melts easily
Conducts heat unevenly
Read review: G4Free Outdoor Camping Set
Analysis and Test Results
In order to bring you the best camping cookware review, we tested eight different models to see how they compared side-by-side. Six of the eight sets we tested were cast from an aluminum variation, with three made specifically from hard anodized aluminum. We also tested a lightweight titanium set, as well as a durable stainless steel model. The different sets ranged from almost 4 lbs to as light as 11 ounces. In addition to cooking our everyday meals in all the sets to gauge cooking performance and durability, we also tested boiling time, how well each set held food temperature, and how evenly each cooked a scrambled egg.
Selecting the Right Product
With so many different options available it can be difficult to select the right set for you. Will you be preparing meals for your family or guiding larger sized groups? Or are you looking for something that you can throw in a pack and take with you on the Pacific Crest Trail? Do you need a crossover set that isn't too heavy to take out on the trail, but could still be used while cooking at a campground? These are all important questions to consider in order to determine which size of set and what type of material will best fit your needs. To find out more about the pros and cons of each of the metals available, make sure to check out our Buying Advice article, as well as our How We Tested section to learn more about the specifics of this review.
The different sets that we tested fit into two categories: Car Camping or Backpacking.
Car Camping
Car camping cookware is typically less focused on concerns with weight, and instead focuses on more amenities and features, such as the addition of cups, bowls and plates. When camping close out of a car, packable size is less of a concern than for someone who is backpacking, while the ability to easily prepare and clean up after making meals, like breakfast burritos or lasagna, is more important.
Most of the sets that we tested fell into this category. The MSR Quick 2 System, GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Backpacker, GSI Outdoors Bugaboo Camper set, MSR Alpine 2 Pot Set, Optimus Terra HE set and Winterial Camping Cookware are all best used for car camping. Most of these sets can also be used on an overnight trek, which adds both versatility and value to your purchase, but if you plan on mostly backpacking or are thinking of a long thru-hike, then you'll want a more backpacking specific model.
Backpacking specific cookware is exceptionally lightweight so that you barely feel the weight within the pack on your back, and designed to pack up small and take up little room. Cooking while backpacking or thru-hiking is typically focused on meals prepared by simply boiling water; therefore, these types of cooksets probably aren't the best for making complicated meals like chicken marsala. The G4Free Outdoor Camping Set and the Snow Peak Titanium Multi Compact Cookset are the two models of cookware we tested that fit solely into this category. The GSI Outdoors Bugaboo Camper set is the largest set of cookware we tested, and really the only one that would be difficult to cross over into the backpacking category, unless you are dividing the pieces up among several people.
Criteria for Evaluation
We based our scoring of camping cookware on five different criteria: Cooking Performance, Weight, Durability, Ease of Use, and Packability. We discuss each scoring metric in greater detail under their respective headings below as well as in each individual product's review. Check out the chart below to see the Overall Performance score of each set of camping cookware!
Cooking Performance
Cooking Performance is a chief concern when it comes to finding the best camping cookware. We want a set that doesn't burn our food, boils water efficiently and minimizes heat loss so that we don't waste precious drops of fuel. So, we carefully created a few tests in an attempt to simulate within a controlled environment cooking situations that arise in the outdoors.
Boiling water is an activity that is most commonly performed by all camping cookware, and quite often at that. Whether you're making hot drinks in the a.m. or trying to down another freeze dried meal in the backcountry, you'll be boiling water frequently and consistently. We timed how long it took to bring two cups of water to a boil with a pot from each set, and also threw in a 2 quart pot from our regular kitchen to see how it compared to the camping cookware. Our results varied considerably, as there are several factors that can drastically affect boiling time. The type of metal the pot is cast from is an important factor, as well as the diameter and depth of each pot.
Our "control" pot from our home kitchen was cast from hard anodized aluminum, which is the same metal used for the MSR Quick 2 System and the Optimus Terra HE Cookset, with a non-stick Teflon coating (similar to the two GSI Outdoors models). It boiled the two cups of water in 4 minutes 10 seconds. The GSI Outdoors Bugaboo Camper took the same amount of time and the MSR Quick 2 System was only 12 seconds longer. The Optimus Terra HE Cookset has a heat exchanger element on the bottom of the largest of the two pots in the set, which helped it boil water in 2 minutes and 12 seconds! The stainless steel MSR Alpine 2 Pot Set took the longest at 5 minutes and 40 seconds to boil, and the titanium set from Snow Peak took 4 minutes 35 seconds.
We were also curious how each of the sets would retain or lose heat after boiling. More often than not, it's quite cool out while you're camping, and eating a hot meal can be quite the morale booster. So, after each of the pots brought two cups of water to a boil, we immediately placed them in a 40 degree F walk-in refrigerator for 10 minutes. The control pot lost 60 degrees F in 10 minutes, as did the G4Free Outdoor Camping Set and the GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Backpacker Cookset. Our best performers during this test were the Snow Peak Titanium and MSR Alpine sets, which both lost only 50 degrees F. All of the other sets lost 70 degrees F or more.
Finally, after extensive research to learn more about the metals used in cookware for our Buying Advice article, we created a test to see how evenly each of the sets performed while preparing a scrambled egg. Eggs are extremely sensitive to temperature differences, and any hot spots created on the pan will quickly burn the eggs - which also created a second half of this test: ease of clean up! So, for this experiment we beat eight eggs and cooked one apiece in each of the skillets if available, or pots and bowls if the set did not include a skillet, over our two burner propane camping stove.
It was rather obvious which of the sets cooked evenly, and which would clean easily. Our best performers were the two GSI Outdoors models, which both have a Teflon non-stick coating. Although prepared in a pot, the MSR Quick 2 System was also an excellent performer during this test and had an easy cleanup afterwards.
The lowest performers for this test were the two backpacking specific models, the Snow Peak Titanium and G4Free Outdoor sets, which wasn't that surprising. These sets are made with boiling water in mind and little else, for the dehydrated meals, cup-o-soups and oatmeal packs you are more likely to be eating on the trail. The stainless steel MSR Alpine set also did not conduct heat evenly and therefore burned our eggs easily. Cleanup wasn't as difficult though, as we were able to use steel wool to scrub the pan.
Cleaning up your latest bean/egg/pepper/cheese breakfast creation can be a hassle when camping. Be careful with how you scrub your pans though, as the wrong scrubbing brush can ruin your set. Stainless steel sets can handle abrasive steel wool pads, but all other sets should be treated more cautiously. For aluminum and titanium sets, green scrubbing pads are the best way to go, but if your pan has a non-stick coating then you'll want to be even more gentle and use a spatula or soft dishcloth to loosen and remove leftover food.
Weight is key consideration if you plan to carry your cookware for any length of time on your back. If you plan on solely car camping than you can disregard this category, but people who enjoy car camping and backpacking (and only want to purchase one set of cookware), will want to carefully consider the weight of the model they purchase. We used a digital food scale to weigh each set as we've noticed in the past that manufacturer's stated weights do not always match up with reality.
The largest and heaviest set we tested was the GSI Bugaboo Camper Cookset, which weighs in at 3.7 pounds. This set comes fully featured with two pots, two straining lids, a skillet, four plates, four mugs with lids, and four bowls, plus a sack that doubles as a washbasin. The amenities are great if you're looking to completely set up your car camping kitchen, but this also adds a considerable amount of weight.
On the other end of the spectrum, the Snow Peak Titanium Multi Compact Cookset, cast from lightweight titanium, weighs in at 10.6 ounces. This backpacking specific set is ultralight, but it sacrifices cooking performance to achieve it. It does not cook an egg (or much else) evenly, and almost feels as though we were playing tea time.
Somewhere in the middle of those two extremes is where we found the sweet spot for weight that didn't sacrifice too few amenities or a terrible cooking performance. Also in this middle weight range (1.2 - 1.8 lbs), we found the sets were great for car camping, or, when scaled down a bit, even for backpacking. Our Editors' Choice winner, the MSR Quick 2 System, is one such option. It comes with a few useful features, like deep dish plates and insulated mugs, that can be left behind if going ultralight.
Durability is an important criterion when purchasing camping cookware. Ideally, we'd like for our pots and pans to last a lifetime; however, it's easy to be hard on our camping sets, even if it's unintentional. Metal spoons and spatulas are common around the campground, but are hard on delicate non-stick coatings. Stainless steel pots and pans are the most durable and scratch resistant material available, but as you can see from our results in the cooking performance category, this cookware isn't the best performer when it comes to actually preparing meals.
None of the sets that we tested experienced many major issues in durability, but we did scratch the Teflon coating in the skillet of the GSI Outdoors Bugaboo Camper set by stacking another skillet inside of it while cleaning. Once the non-stick coating on a pan is scratched, it begins to deteriorate rather quickly, and ingesting flakes of Teflon is a potential health concern (the debate over the safety of Teflon has been going on for decades). As with all of our outdoor gear, there are trade-offs and sacrifices that should be examined and many options weighed before purchasing.
We also experienced some durability issues with the handles on the G4Free Outdoor Camping set. They are covered with bright green silicone to protect your hands from a hot handle. Unfortunately, they easily began to melt while cooking over larger burners, including a two burner propane stove that is typically used while car camping. This set is more specifically designed for lightweight backpacking applications in which you'll most likely be using a smaller stove system, like the MSR Pocket Rocket, which did not produce a flame big enough to melt the handles.
Ease of Use
During the months of our hands-on testing, we used these eight sets in as many ways as we could imagine: making breakfast, lunch and dinner with friends, at home near the trailheads, hiking in for romantic picnics, as well as overnight excursions in the Elk Mountain range of Western Colorado.
We used every single piece in every single set to determine their versatility and practicality. The MSR Quick 2 System ranked the highest within this category for its versatility both in the campground as well as on the backpacking trail. Even though a skillet is not included with this set, these pots still performed well during our scrambled egg test. Typically, we find a skillet unnecessary for overnight trips, and due to how well this set scrambled an egg without one, we felt like anyone could do without a pan while car camping. Although, if you feel you really need one, you can purchase an individual Quick Skillet from MSR.
The G4Free Outdoor Camping Set also received a high score in this category, as our reviewers found it to be the most useful in the backcountry. While the Snow Peak Titanium was by far the lightest set, the nesting bowls from the G4Free set was actually a more useful design. The Winterial Camping Cookware and Pot Set also received a high score its versatility. You can easily shed some pounds from this set by leaving several pieces behind and slip this set into your backpack.
The lowest competitors within this category were the MSR Alpine 2 Pot Set, the Snow Peak Titanium set and the GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Backpacker Cookset.
The Snow Peak Titanium set is so small that we felt like we were cooking with a child's tea set. Although we enjoyed the cooking performance of the Pinnacle Backpacker, we are unlikely to backpack with it due to the delicate Teflon coating. The GSI Outdoors Bugaboo Camper set scored a little higher than the Pinnacle in this category for being an easy to use set while car camping. It comes with the most pieces of all the cookware we tested, and the two pots and skillet are a great size to use when cooking for four.
Check out the packability score of each product in the chart below. The G4Free was the clear winner in this category, followed by the Snow Peak Titanium Multi Compact cookset.
All of the sets of cookware we tested fit into their own self-contained systems and wrap up neatly with a sack, except for the MSR Quick 2 System, which locks together by the pot handle flipping over the straining lid. The casing for the GSI Outdoors sets both double as wash basins, and the Optimus Terra set uses a neoprene bag that can help insulate food from dropping temperatures as well as keeping your fingers burn free while eating.
The backpacking specific sets of cookware scored the best within this category for being the smallest, lightest, and most compact sets we tested. The Snow Peak Titanium set is the most compact set with packable measurements of around 6 x 4 inches. However, it scored a point lower than the G4Free Outdoor set, with measurements of 5.5 inches by over 6 inches, because of the differences in the way these two sets fit inside the space of a backpack.
The Snow Peak Titanium set is so small that we were only able to fit a small fuel canister with some tea bags within it. We felt it was more useful to fit an entire cooking system (stove and canister) into our cookware in order to save space in our pack. We also found the the oblong shape of the G4Free set eliminates dead space within our pack better than the Snow Peak cookware.
When purchasing a backpacking specific set, look for a unit that can fit your stove and gas canister inside of it. This minimizes the overall volume of your entire cooking system and keeps everything more organized.
On the opposite side of the spectrum, the two GSI Outdoors cookware scored the lowest in terms of packability for being the bulkiest sets we tested. However, these two sets fit ingeniously into their own system and protect the cookware, rather effectively, from scratching while packed. The Bugaboo Camper has packable measurements of over 9 inches by 5.5 inches, but for car camping purposes our reviewers found that packing this set into a vehicle was easy because of its compact system for the amount of pieces you acquire with this set.
Add Cast Iron for Gourmet Cooking
You may have noticed that we recommend the use of a cast iron skillet and dutch ovens in our Buying Advice article and our companion camp kitchen articles:
We'd recommend that you augment a cookware set such as one of the award winners above, with at least a cast iron skillet. Those who want to step into a more gourmet camping kitchen will want to consider a dutch oven as well. One great thing about buying cast iron cookware is that you can use them all year round in everyday cooking as well as camping.
Our Favorite Cast Iron Skillet
adding the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 10 in to your camping cookware set. While some of the cookware sets in this review, such as the Winterial include a skillet, we much prefer a beefy cast iron skillet for car camping situations where weight is not such a big consideration.The Lodge skillet comes pre-seasoned and can be used on campfire, stove, or BBQ coals to add a gourmet cooking element to camping cooking. It provides a nice even heat and a non-stick surface that is chemical free. Larger sizes are available, such as the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 12 in version, but going bigger than 10" can get tight to fit on most camping stoves so we prefer the 10" model.
Our Favorite Dutch Oven
Lodge Dutch Oven - 8 quart, which also comes in a 5 quart and a 10 quart version. The ability to slow cook with the even heat cast iron is known for is the key to many gourmet meals. In our camping food article, we have a section on the Top 10 Camping Meals for the Gourmet Chef that showcase how a dutch oven can open the door to everything from pizza to lasagna. Clean up is simplified by the natural non-stick ability of seasoned cast iron.
— Gentrye Houghton
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