>>871596I absolutely love cast iron and literally use it every day.
However, unless you're packing in by mule or setting up for a long term stay in a cabin, cast iron is too heavy.
If you want similar taste, usability and durability, look at carbon steel. It's still heavy, but arguably packable. Definitely better than they replace-every-season ultralight cookware that only works on special burners and all that bullshit (unless you're literally hiking and camping on top of a glacier).