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I'm trying to find a large (3-4 quart) aluminum pot that will work with the MSR heat exchanger. At some point, Open Country sold an 8" diameter pot for < $15 that would have been perfect, but it seems to have gone off the market. Anybody know of a decent substitute? The heat exchanger appears to have a min/max range of 6.75-8" diameter.
Here's the one that -would- have worked:
http://www.opencountrycampware.com/products/CAMPING-EQUIPMENT/Pots-and-Kettles/4-Quart-Non-Stick-Kettle/
Thanks!
Just Tom
11-20-2018, 13:29
I don't use one, but these grease pots are popular:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Btd_3rNEvY
Grease pot is a decent item, but way too small for this.
Maui Rhino
11-20-2018, 15:01
https://www.rei.com/product/128509/sea-to-summit-alpha-pot-37-liters
https://www.rei.com/product/128509/sea-to-summit-alpha-pot-37-liters
That's perfect! I was hoping for something a bit cheaper, but the specs are spot on. Thanks.
I'm a little curious about this set I just ran across on Amazon. The large pot should be almost 3.4 liters if I'm doing my math right. For $34 it's tempting to pay for a closer look:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019F6NTUW/
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/7161bqGfPrL._SL1500_.jpg
steady123
11-20-2018, 16:38
Go to thrift stores. There are a million old aluminum pots from the 50s.
cmoulder
11-20-2018, 18:45
I have one of the old non-coated Open Country 4-quart pots. I measured the diameter and it is right at 7-1/2". It was used a lot in the Whites and Daks but is still in perfect operating order. The duct tape tab on the lid handle lets you grab it while wearing thick mittens.
$10 shipped.
4410244103
I'll take it - can you pm me with payment info? Thanks!
cmoulder
11-20-2018, 20:51
Pm'd! dddddd needed more letters:)