Cast Iron pans? Holy Mother of Dog! Reminds me of my first few weeks of my crossing Australia tour. It was reminiscent of Grims "Hansel and Gretal" with instead of breadcrumbs, I left a trail of excess clothes, books etc. When I arrived in Perth, Western Australia, I had less than half of what I started with (posted a lot home). Much as I like "proper" cooking, I leave the pots and pans at home and stick with a Trangia alcohol stove system with hard anodised alloy pots and dont look back. Occasionally I miss the speed my triple fueled Optimus could whip me up a cuppa but I believe I've seen the light. Now I'm even careful to plan my route before hand so I take just enough food and water allowing for 2 extra days of very careful imbibing only in between towns which can be many days apart here. Honestly, going light as possible makes the journey much less of a chore. Good luck and more power to the people who see otherwise. I was there a while back but now my mindset is different and my touring less of a burden. I'm sure if your cycling hours daily and distance ridden is short then its less of a concern. My journeys are extended and long distance so I've changed the way I did things and enjoy myself more. However you do it - enjoy yourselves and happy spinning.