>>1389088Cast iron is nice to have--definitely an heirloom-tier item if you manage to season it and make sure it's well-kept--but unless you're car camping or canoe camping or can sling your cookware to a pack mule it's generally too bulky and heavy for backpacking.
That being said, being able to make biscuits or pies or cobblers or stews in the big pot while everyone is enjoying the ambience is hella comfy.
