Technical Glossary — Country Kitchen
Technical Glossary — Camping Kitchen
All technical terms related to camping stoves, cookware, and utensils, listed alphabetically.
- 201 Stainless Steel
- Stainless steel variant used for heating equipment. Less corrosion resistant than 304.
- 304 Stainless Steel
- Food-grade, corrosion-resistant stainless steel. Standard for water bottles, cutlery, and utensils.
- Piezo Ignition
- Electric spark ignition system without a lighter or match. Reliable and instant.
- Certified Food-Grade Aluminum
- Aluminum treated and certified for food contact. Lightweight and a good thermal conductor.
- CE Certified
- European conformity marking indicating that the product complies with current EU safety standards.
- FDA Certified
- American certification (Food and Drug Administration) guaranteeing the safety of materials in contact with food.
- Integrated Windshield
- Deflector protecting the flame from wind to maintain stove efficiency outdoors.
- Compact Nesting Design
- Design allowing pieces to fit inside each other to minimize transport volume.
- Foldable Incinerator
- Equipment for safe and ecological burning of waste in the wilderness.
- Double Seal Gasket
- Double seal system on water bottles and containers to guarantee zero leaks, even under pressure.
- PEVA (Polyethylene Vinyl Acetate)
- Chlorine-free alternative to PVC, used for food linings and containers.
- Power (W) / Express Boil
- Stove's thermal power. E.g., 2,300 W can bring 500 ml to a boil in 3 min.
- BPA-Free
- Absence of Bisphenol A, a potentially harmful chemical plastic compound. Safety guarantee for water bottles and containers.
- PFOA-Free Non-Stick Teflon
- Non-stick coating that does not contain perfluorooctanoic acid, considered harmful to health.
- Grade 1 Titanium
- 99.8% pure titanium. Ultra-light, biocompatible, and corrosion-resistant. Used for high-end water bottles and cutlery.
- Grade 2 Titanium
- Commercially pure titanium. Slightly less pure than grade 1 but more affordable, with excellent mechanical properties.
- Triple Power (Solar, Crank, Battery)
- Energy redundancy system for survival radios and lamps. Guarantees power even without electricity.
- Anti-Return Valve
- Mechanism preventing gas reflux. Essential safety feature on gas stoves.
- Integrated Sport Cap
- Water bottle closure system allowing optimized one-handed flow without unscrewing the cap.