Feeding a group of four or more at the end of a long day on the water or trail takes real cooking capacity, and the MSR Flex 4 brings a complete, high-volume camp kitchen that handles everything from a rolling boil to a proper one-pot feast.

The centrepiece is the 5.3L dual-handle pot, sized and designed for big group meals where a standard backpacking pot simply runs out of room. It pairs with a 3.2L nonstick hard-anodized aluminium pot for a second cooking surface, giving you the ability to prepare a main and a side simultaneously or tackle different meal components with the right cooking surface for each. The nonstick pot handles eggs, fish, and anything prone to sticking, while the uncoated pot is the workhorse for boiling pasta, grains, and soups. Two aluminium strainer lids mean both pots are fully equipped without sharing.

Four DeepDish plates and four insulated mugs make this a complete eat-for-four system right out of the bag, and the nested design keeps the whole kit to a packed size of 12 x 6.25 inches with room inside for an optional Flex Skillet. It's a practical choice for canoe trippers, base campers, and group backpacking trips where everyone eats well and nobody wants to do more dishes than necessary.

• Total weight: 3 lbs 11 oz (1.67 kg)
• Packed size: 12 x 6.25 in (30.5 x 15.9 cm)
• Includes 5.3L dual-handle pot and 3.2L nonstick hard-anodized aluminium pot
• Includes 2 aluminium strainer lids, 4 DeepDish plates, 4 insulated mugs, and Talon pot handle
• Diameter: 9.3 in (23.6 cm), height: 6 in (15.2 cm)
• Nonstick and uncoated hard-anodized aluminium cooking surfaces
• Room inside nested kit for optional Flex Skillet