I looked up a braadpan and yes, I guess that is a Dutch oven. And yes, they are one of the best pots to have if you are going to minimize your kitchen and only have a few pans. I have 3, and I use them a lot from stews to rice and to baking bread. I have never used mine for camping since they are too expensive. I guess a simple cast iron would be used on an open campfire flame and it would be difficult to clean.