Born out of the need for river and pack guides to reduce the weight of their conventional cast iron cookware, GSI Outdoors introduces the Guidecast product line to provide the best lightweight cast iron cookware on the market. The superior craftsmanship of the products in this line will last for years if not generations. The weight and material savings result in a smaller carbon footprint, helping to reduce our impact on the ecosystem for generations to come. This gourmet, lightweight cast-iron frypan is 20-40% lighter than conventional cast iron fry pans while offering uncompromising cooking performance. A nitrided surface treatment helps to prevent corrosion. The polished interior and exterior bottoms perform great on all cooking surfaces, from a campfire to an induction stove.