View Full Version : Snow Peak 900 vs 1400 titanium pots
sparky2009
10-07-2009, 22:40
Looking at the Snow Peak pots but can't decide which would be the best size for a solo hiker. I like the size of the 900 but was wondering if it was too small. Given the price of these things, I'd like to hear any thoughts/experiences you may have before making my purchase.
saimyoji
10-07-2009, 22:43
i went with the 1400 because at the time the price difference and weight difference made it worthwhile. the only time i've ever had the thing full was melting snow in the winter. it really depends on your personal style.
Two Tents
10-07-2009, 23:10
I have the 900 and it is right for me. The 1400, I'd never use to capacity for meals for one. Like saimoji says for snow melting would be about the only thing for that much volume.
Larger pots work better with alcohol stoves. Larger pots often weigh very little more than their smaller counterparts. It's harder to spill food from a larger pot. You can put more stuff in a larger pot (stove, scrubbing pad, spoon, lighter, etc). Never pack your pot empty. It's wasted space in your pack. If you want to cook for two (even if you're hiking alone) you'll be able to do so with the larger pot - not to mention that you'll be able to heat more water for coffee, tea, cocoa, or other hot drinks (water to share with other hikers). I guess you can say I like rather large pots. My favorite is an Evernew 1.3 liter ti pot with the useless steel handles removed. I use a bandanna. Those handles get very hot.
i agree with Tinker.
I have one of those $50 MSR Titan Kettles. I found a $12 Big Country 5-cup boiler about a year ago. I prefer the boiler and regret falling for the titanium marketing hype.
bigcranky
10-08-2009, 07:51
I have the SP 700, 900, and 1400. The 900 is the perfect size for a solo hike when I want to cook, rather than just boil water for freezer bag cooking. It will hold a Lipton's meal and a large bag of chicken. Also, the 900 is still usable as a mug -- a little large, but usable, So I can boil water for my oatmeal in the morning, pour it into my oatmeal freezer bag, then make coffee in the pot and drink from it.
I take the 1400 when we are going on a family trip. It can make larger meals, of course, but more importantly it will boil larger amounts of water at one time.
The 700 is perfect for solo trips when all I want to do is boil water.
In any case, I would recommend making a pot cozy from Reflectix (buy a roll at Home Depot, along with a roll of aluminum tape -- they'll last the rest of your hiking career.) Also, you can order better lids for the 700 and 900 here (http://snowpeak600lid.webs.com/), though so far I just use some heavy duty aluminum foil for a lid. Here's a photo of my kitchen with the 700:
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/2/6/6/firelite0486w_thumb.jpg (http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=15256&c=member&imageuser=266)
sparky2009
10-08-2009, 09:32
...regret falling for the titanium marketing hype.
I'm always interested in the thoughts and opinions of others so I'm curious as to why you think the titanium idea is hype.
Two Speed
10-08-2009, 10:55
Got an Evernew 1.3 liter. IMHO it's a little too big for solo, perfect for cooking for two.
mark schofield
10-08-2009, 12:17
I have the 900 with an MSR Superfly. The 900 is a good size solo kit for me, but the larger burner head on the superfly lets some flame/heat go up around the outiside of the pot. I should have bought a 1400 with the superfly or a pocket rocket with the 900.
The Solemates
10-08-2009, 15:03
we use the SP 900 as a pot for two pepole and it has always provided us plenty of volume. i often take it on solo trips as well though.
DirtBagger
10-08-2009, 20:34
Larger pots work better with alcohol stoves. Larger pots often weigh very little more than their smaller counterparts. It's harder to spill food from a larger pot. You can put more stuff in a larger pot (stove, scrubbing pad, spoon, lighter, etc). Never pack your pot empty. It's wasted space in your pack. If you want to cook for two (even if you're hiking alone) you'll be able to do so with the larger pot - not to mention that you'll be able to heat more water for coffee, tea, cocoa, or other hot drinks (water to share with other hikers). I guess you can say I like rather large pots. My favorite is an Evernew 1.3 liter ti pot with the useless steel handles removed. I use a bandanna. Those handles get very hot.
All that sounds true to me.
DirtBagger
10-08-2009, 20:40
http://www.basegear.com/snow-peak-trek-1400.html
I'm a 210 lb 6 ft + male w/ a healthy trail appetite. The SP Titanium mini solo w/ 830 ml(28 fl oz. pot), 330 ml(11 fl oz nesting cup), and lid that fits pot and adequately covers cup, weighing a back wrenching 5.5 oz. has suited me fine for my solo hiking adventures for the last three yrs. and well over 10,000 trail miles. Has a little blackness on it but still I will probably grieve the day it goes to hiker heaven.
Ladies and gentlemen, I present my cooking pot. A 2qt pot. 4oz (with lid)..and $4 from the thrift store.
http://www.pmags.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19727&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=119b28e3dc3f09387b46a5aa240c9c76
I had an identical one that I retired after the all trail jaunts up to and including the CDT.
Thank you.
sylvia_claire
10-09-2009, 03:27
If I could make that decision over again I'd go with the bigger pot. I have the 900 cause thats what my stove is made to fit in (bushbuddy) which works out well. but for the weight/money trade it would be nice to have the bigger one sometimes especially the lid/frying pan part as the 900 is not big enough to make a grilled cheese...
-sylvia
Mags,, there is a very hungry and angry Rottweiler looking for its eating dish right now!
Mags,, there is a very hungry and angry Rottweiler looking for its eating dish right now!
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I got the 900. Its a perfect size for me. I wouldn't want anything bigger.
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HeartWalker
10-13-2009, 21:02
I went with the 1400. I enjoy extra hot water to wash dishes, bathe off, 2 cups of coffee.
I think TInker hit it right. I have a .85L pot, and it's big enough for me, but just. I'm getting a 1.4 L pot to replace it. Larger diameter=more efficient heating, too. For me, the exxtra space in the pot makes it easier to pack things inside it when packing, leaves room to stir things (sometimes the smaller pot is near brim full), and is big enough if company comes along.