Cooking GearGear Review Camp-Cooking Workhorse: Lodge 12″ Cast-Iron Skillet (Field Review) by Boondocking Magazine October 8, 2025 by Boondocking Magazine October 8, 2025 The Lodge 12″ cast-iron skillet is a boondocking classic—heavy, bombproof, and wonderfully versatile. We cooked breakfasts, seared steaks, and baked camp-bread over fire and stove to see if the weight is worth hauling. Short …