tuswm
03-02-2009, 22:26
I have read different threads about the tragically discontinued Wal-Mart grease pot and the target grease pot that I wasn't crazy about. I went in search of a new pot. I found this....
Product Description
Amazon.com Review
When navigating the great outdoors with only a backpack to carry supplies, nothing is more important than lightweight and compact gear. With this in mind, Open Country’s portable cooking set features lightweight metal construction and nests to take up minimal space. The entire set measures 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches when ready for transport, and weighs only 11 ounces. Two kettles with 0.7 and 1.9 liter capacities come with accompanying lids that rest inside each pot opening. Small D-shaped handles enable easy lid removal and take up minimal space. A compact aluminum clamp measuring 5 by 1 by 1-1/4 inches firmly grips kettle edges to keep fingers safe and provide control and safety during cooking. Exterior and interior pot surfaces feature a single layer of nonstick coating for easy cleanup and are dent-resistant. This kit was made in the United States. -- Amy Arnold
What’s in the Box
0.7 liter kettle with lid; 1.9 liter kettle with lid; 5-inch aluminum clamp
Product Description
MESS KIT 5 PIECE ALUMINUM
Lightweight set. Weight: 14.1 oz.
3 cup Kettle with lid.
2 quart kettle with lid and grab handle.
Coated with non-stick Xylan or hard anodized.
3 Cup pot also available separately.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41AYVK8JQ3L._SL500_AA280_.jpg
Because of my job I only get to hike in the winter. I started off with a pocket rocket and tall 1L pot. That did not work well in the winter at all. Then I was lucky enough to get a MSR Reactor for free and it was great but only if it had a fresh canister. So then I got lucky again and got a MSR Simmerlite. The stove was great in cold weather just don't start it in a tent.
But I am still using a 1L solo pot, at night you could see the flames from the wide burner go right around the sides of the narrow pot. Well last weekend in a shelter a fellow hiker used my stove with a much shorter wider pot and it boiled water in like half the time. So I tried it when I got home. My solo pot is less then 4" wide and took over twice as much time to boil 2 cups of water then a pot at home that was 6.5". Then I Ordered this set, Ill post up a review when it comes.
Any and all advice and/or alternatives welcome.
Anyone else searching for budget camping items I hope this helps.
PS This is my first thread so I hope its not WTLW
Product Description
Amazon.com Review
When navigating the great outdoors with only a backpack to carry supplies, nothing is more important than lightweight and compact gear. With this in mind, Open Country’s portable cooking set features lightweight metal construction and nests to take up minimal space. The entire set measures 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches when ready for transport, and weighs only 11 ounces. Two kettles with 0.7 and 1.9 liter capacities come with accompanying lids that rest inside each pot opening. Small D-shaped handles enable easy lid removal and take up minimal space. A compact aluminum clamp measuring 5 by 1 by 1-1/4 inches firmly grips kettle edges to keep fingers safe and provide control and safety during cooking. Exterior and interior pot surfaces feature a single layer of nonstick coating for easy cleanup and are dent-resistant. This kit was made in the United States. -- Amy Arnold
What’s in the Box
0.7 liter kettle with lid; 1.9 liter kettle with lid; 5-inch aluminum clamp
Product Description
MESS KIT 5 PIECE ALUMINUM
Lightweight set. Weight: 14.1 oz.
3 cup Kettle with lid.
2 quart kettle with lid and grab handle.
Coated with non-stick Xylan or hard anodized.
3 Cup pot also available separately.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41AYVK8JQ3L._SL500_AA280_.jpg
Because of my job I only get to hike in the winter. I started off with a pocket rocket and tall 1L pot. That did not work well in the winter at all. Then I was lucky enough to get a MSR Reactor for free and it was great but only if it had a fresh canister. So then I got lucky again and got a MSR Simmerlite. The stove was great in cold weather just don't start it in a tent.
But I am still using a 1L solo pot, at night you could see the flames from the wide burner go right around the sides of the narrow pot. Well last weekend in a shelter a fellow hiker used my stove with a much shorter wider pot and it boiled water in like half the time. So I tried it when I got home. My solo pot is less then 4" wide and took over twice as much time to boil 2 cups of water then a pot at home that was 6.5". Then I Ordered this set, Ill post up a review when it comes.
Any and all advice and/or alternatives welcome.
Anyone else searching for budget camping items I hope this helps.
PS This is my first thread so I hope its not WTLW