Additives in the rod- that would be of greater concern to me too.
I think the best 'cookplate' I've had was the non-stick one- an aluminum disk about 18 inches across with a slightly raised perimeter. That one has seen a few campfires. I have a similar one which is square and not as large, still with a slightly raised rim. Used that a lot too.
You may have the option to coat yours with something. At one time I had a few cans of stuff that you could spray on, then bake at the highest setting the oven would go to. I did a whole camp pot set with that, and it sure made it easier to clean. You couldn't see the coating though, so you had no way of knowing if you were damaging it- and possibly eating it.
Your thick plate might be ideal for minimizing local hot spots.
I think the best 'cookplate' I've had was the non-stick one- an aluminum disk about 18 inches across with a slightly raised perimeter. That one has seen a few campfires. I have a similar one which is square and not as large, still with a slightly raised rim. Used that a lot too.
You may have the option to coat yours with something. At one time I had a few cans of stuff that you could spray on, then bake at the highest setting the oven would go to. I did a whole camp pot set with that, and it sure made it easier to clean. You couldn't see the coating though, so you had no way of knowing if you were damaging it- and possibly eating it.
Your thick plate might be ideal for minimizing local hot spots.
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