459107 Fri Nov 09 20:29:09 -0800 2007 3 41 Cookware 0 3112137 I am looking for good quality lightweight cookware. I have arthritis, I am finding it hard to lift the pans these days. Suggestions? Thanks Fri Nov 09 20:29:09 -0800 2007 141762 auntbebbie 1 3112785 Revereware is the lightest pans that I know of, but if you have a high powered gas cook-top they will warp and burn. The original Calphalon is fairly light, but not as light as Revereware. You might also try commercial aluminum, as it can be lighter than the bonded (All-Clad) cookware. Sat Nov 10 08:48:59 -0800 2007 3112137 22220 Kelli2006 1 3112926 There's an inherent tension in your request - a quality pan needs to the thick to avoid hot spots. Aluminum is the lightest metal commonly used in cookware. Commercial grade pans are relatively inexpensive, but thick enough to stand up to heavy use and provide good cooking properties. If you don't want bare aluminum, look at some lines of hard anodized aluminum. There are lighter titanium cooking pans, but since they are mostly aimed at backpackers, they are as thin and light as practical, and are best suited for boiling water. The other thing you can do is choose the smallest pan that does the job. For example an 8" skillet will be lighter than a 10 or 12", or a 3 quart sauce pan. paulj Sat Nov 10 09:56:01 -0800 2007 3112137 12139 paulj 2 3112934 Thank you so much for the advise. Heck gettin old. Sat Nov 10 09:59:24 -0800 2007 3112926 141762 auntbebbie