Here's a cheap wilderness pot option (Pic Heavy)

I found a Kitchen Aid brand cup like that at a local thrift shop for cheap, bent the handle and am using it for a camping cup. This thread is what gave me the idea, thanks!
 
Codger_64 said:
I like it. I'll have to check it out. It may just fit in my Aussie billy can. I'm always looking to improve my cook kit. I've never found a facory set that suited my needs and preferences. It looks like it would fit the burner/supports on my Peak 1 mini stove.

Have you tried teh Walmart "One-Egg-Wonder" skillet yet? Lightweight, nonstick and works great. It will actually cook more than one egg at a time. My favorite recipe is browning some chopped bacon, onion and bell pepper, then cooking three eggs on top of that, flip when set and eat on bread with cheese. A quickie omelet sandwich!
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man that sounds good
 
Wooly Bugger said:
I’ve been using one of these for over a year now, with great success. I bought three more today and I decided to post it, in case you folks might be interested. I spend at least ten days a month in the wilderness, with work. I carry some essential components in my kit with me when I go. These components consist of a fixed blade knife, a chopper or folding saw, a fire kit, cordage, and a pot/mug. Some might say that a pot is not a necessity, but with it and fire, you can assure that your water and food is safe to consume. I also keep these same components in my vehicle bug-out-bag.

The trick is to find a light weight, durable pot that is large enough to be useful, but small enough to be packable. Now you can spend some fairly decent sums of money for the latest and greatest titanium, super steel thingamajig from REI, Cabela’s, or wherever, but this is what I have found to work. It is a “Basting Set” from the outdoor grilling section (or barbeque section for you northerners) at your local Wal-Mart. It is stainless steel and it’s very light. It will hold approximately 17.5 oz of liquid and it can double as a small pot or a large mug. It comes with a basting brush that I immediately discard and it costs a whole whopping $4.54. It cleans up well and holds up fine to direct flame. The thing that I love about this pot is that the measurements are engraved into the inside of it!

They work fine as is but I usually modify them a bit. I've tried a few configurations and this mod works best me….

•Bend the handle about 1.5” from the pot, down at a 90 degree angle. This allows you to easily drink from it and it also packs better this way.
•Cut the handle off flush with the bottom of the pot and drill 2 -3 holes in the handle to disperse heat. Be sure to round off your edges.
•Drill two holes in the wall of the pot, just below the upper lip and across from one another. This will allow you to hang the pot over a fire using a stick and some cordage or you can fashion a wire handle from an old shirt hanger.

That’s it! You're ready to go. With the “grilling” season winding down soon, you may want to stock up on these for your BOB’s and backpacks. I don’t think they carry them during the winter months, but I could be mistaken. The lid in the picture is from the cheap mess kits that you find at Wal-Mart or any other big box store. My alcohol stove and wind screen fit inside the pot, with the lid on, and I use an elastic strap to hold it all together in the pack. Stay safe out there. – Wooly

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nice set up.. i see you live in NC. (Uwharries) i do not live far from you.
 
I still haven't found any kitchen/tableware to beat the GSI stuff. The nylon spatula, the nylon spoon and fork, the Cascadian drinking cup, bowl and plate (Lexan resin). I don't like metal for those items because they transfer heat so fast (to hands) and cool foods and drink so quickly. I think I still have two or three of the original 1960's-'70's Sierra cups. I'll never forget those lip and hand burns, or the cold food and coffee. The weight of the GSI stuff is comparable to titanium which is popular, but the cost is much, much lower. As low as $22.00 for a four person set.
 
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