pot ideas

[AT-HITMAN2005]

i use an MSR Titan kettle when i'm out alone. next year when i go my wife will be with me so i will need a bigger pot. although i would like to get a larger Ti one the cost is prohibitive right now. what suggestions do y'all have about larger size pots, that 2 people could share meals from? lighter the better, don't really like non-stick coating, that crap comes off eventually. try to include size and material.

thanks for the help!

[oops56]

If it was me i use the pot that you use at home let the better half put it in her pack.

[gaga]

MSR.com --- Vargo.com---
http://www.litebackpacker.com/snowpeak/index.html
etc.

[Outlaw]

Kmart grease pot. Aluminum. +/- 1qt.

[paulbrown137]

If you are just boiling water, this would be my pick. AGG 2 quart non stick pot $13
http://tinyurl.com/2opjdm


If you want to do some real cooking, these are thicker walled and have held up for me for many years.
http://tinyurl.com/3cawc4

[Appalachian Tater]

I would use two complete setups so you can cook faster and have two dishes or a meal and a beverage unless you see a way to really save some weight and/or be significantly more fuel efficient with one large pot. Perhaps a Heineken setup for the second pot, great for beverages and freezer bag cooking. You would have to carry another container like an Orikasa bowl or a cup anyway.

[AT-HITMAN2005]

i plan on carrying my little titan kettle anyways so we can split up the meal after its cooked. already have so i figured id use it again. and this way if she wants something other than what i do we can cook seperate stuff.

[Appalachian Tater]

i plan on carrying my little titan kettle anyways so we can split up the meal after its cooked. already have so i figured id use it again. and this way if she wants something other than what i do we can cook seperate stuff.

Then just get her a Titan and use alcohol stoves so you don't have to carry two canisters or fuel supplies. You'll have so much more variety with two dishes. Imagine: Liptons and mashed potatoes!!!!!

I love my little Titan. I would use it at home but then going hiking would be a little less special.

[Dakota Dan]

I've just got an Evernew Titanium 1.3 liter Pot with lid from REI (will probably dump the lid before trip). Just wish the pot was a little larger. I will be testing this thing out to make sure it will work. If it passes, JR can get one too, we'll share the stove. Was thinking about a Titanium cup but I'll use a "cut in half" soda bottle as a cup since they'll be available, & easily replaced along the trail. I'm just trying to keep the weight LOW. JR can only carry so much.

[Appalachian Tater]

ut I'll use a "cut in half" soda bottle as a cup since they'll be available, & easily replaced along the trail.

Try that at home with boiling water first.

[Dakota Dan]

Try that at home with boiling water first.

Come on Tater, I was born at night, but not LAST NIGHT! LOL

I only eat/drink hot foods/drinks from the pot I cook in. I'll use the "cup" for drinking out of springs, or sharing some Black Jack with someone. I'll use a whole soda bottle w/cap to mix(shake up) tang type drinks etc with.

[soulrebel]

open country 2L w/ top bail. We shared/share one and have seen other couples using the same. Nice Al pot. 9.99 actually only weighs about .5 to 1oz more than a TI version that costs 500% more, and it cooks better than Ti...

bought a 1.3l ti when i came back from our thru hike--too small for two people--would end up sloshing our meal out of the pot.

doubles as 2l water carrier since lid is pretty secure and no plastic parts...

[trippedoutnatureboy]

there are various pots from snowpeak that are titanium and large enough for two people check out campmor.com these are affordable and as light as they come

[dessertrat]

open country 2L w/ top bail. We shared/share one and have seen other couples using the same. Nice Al pot. 9.99 actually only weighs about .5 to 1oz more than a TI version that costs 500% more, and it cooks better than Ti...

bought a 1.3l ti when i came back from our thru hike--too small for two people--would end up sloshing our meal out of the pot.

doubles as 2l water carrier since lid is pretty secure and no plastic parts...

Ditto. Good aluminum pot, even if it doesn't have a label on it that will get you winks and nods from someone in a snazzy goretex jacket.

[Dakota Dan]

....bought a 1.3l ti when i came back from our thru hike--too small for two people--would end up sloshing our meal out of the pot....

I was wondering, when I bought it, if it would be big enough for just me, no way for 2 hikers. I like the Evernew handles better than all the ones I checked out, if the pot works, JR will be getting his own. We'll be sharing a woodburning stove, so fuel won't be a problem.

[Appalachian Tater]

Come on Tater, I was born at night, but not LAST NIGHT! LOL

Well, I was speaking from experience. At least I tested it at home instead of learning the hard way.

I only eat/drink hot foods/drinks from the pot I cook in. I'll use the "cup" for drinking out of springs, or sharing some Black Jack with someone. I'll use a whole soda bottle w/cap to mix(shake up) tang type drinks etc with.

A 1 liter Platypus probably doesn't weight too much more and is more versatile. It's also not free or disposable.

[Dakota Dan]

....A 1 liter Platypus probably doesn't weight too much more and is more versatile. It's also not free or disposable.

I will be using a water bladder, and have a small plastic backup water bottle, for I can't see when the bladder is about empty, I'll have the backup water to use until the next fill-up.

I also would like to have some sort of cup along, for reasons stated earlier.

[skar578]

whatever you decide to use, this ti foil can make light lids and windscreens. Dont know if itg in your budget though. Good use Solo hiking too.

http://www.titaniumgoat.com/windscreens.html

[sweetpeastu]

Do any of you actually cook in your titianum kettles, or do you just boil water?

I've heard they're great for boiling water and not much else, and as a result, haven't been up for potentially ruining a meal trying to cook in titanium. (I have a Snowpeak)

[whitefoot_hp]

i have used my ti kettle to fry bacon (actually reheat pre cooked bacon w/ olive oil) and i have cooked noodle and past dishes in it. works and cleans fine, meal not ruined.