Smallest PRACTICAL boiling vessel

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Thinking about changing my kit around a bit. My summer kit is a maxpedition water bottle kit and although I like it, I kinda want my survival kit seperate from the bottle. Partially to even out the weight distribution and partially I'm bored and like thinking of new ways to do things. So the question is, what is the smallest and/or lightest boiling vessel that you've found that's also practical? By practical I mean can boil a good amount of water at a time. Say .5 a liter at a pop would be good. Tin foil is, IMO, not a reliable way to boil water. I've tried it and it might work but it's not something I'd rely upon. Also, stainless steel is good but something light like titanium is better. Thoughts?
 
I think the GSI glacier cup is perfect for this. I carry it in my Maxped bottle carrier. It's steel so it's not as light as titanium but it's not really very heavy, plus it holds 18oz :thumbup:
 
buy those baking pans from your nearest grocer then fold it flat.
 
I've been thinking about this for a while myself and I think I'm going to get a small camp coffee pot(can remove insides when not needed), it's about .5L aluminum (not anod.)w/wire handle there a little cheaper ~10.00 vs $24-60 for anod. or titan.it's roughly 4"x4" plus you can fit other things inside I'm thinking like a mini hobo stove that uses twigs as fuel source .I thinkStainless is too heavy look on you tube they have alot of good Ideas ......ps army surplus also has good options
 
I love my Vargo Cup. I didn't think I would like titanium, but it is great stuff.

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Looking at different techniques, I really like REI's small, folding handle Sierra Cup:

Sierra Cup

The design allow me to add it to compact kits and the folding handle is helpful when boiling.

Kleen Kanteen does have their real small bottles...another good option.

ROCK6
 
I just started using a Snow Peak 600 ML titanium cup to boil in. Its about the smallest that would be practical for me. I just added a quick lid (bottom of a can) and its worked like a champ.

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jca21 said:
buy those baking pans from your nearest grocer then fold it flat.
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I do this for my small kits. Works well. They are in Jewel, Dominicks...whatever in the baking section and are small aluminium bread pans like 3x3x6 or something like that.
 
A one quart pot is about right in size. Flexible enough to handle cooking, boiling water and other chores.
 
Tixx said:
I do this for my small kits. Works well. They are in Jewel, Dominicks...whatever in the baking section and are small aluminium bread pans like 3x3x6 or something like that.
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my bug out bags and kits all have atleast one in them. considering how light they are and how flat they pack most people could probably throw 3 or 4 in and not even notice :D
 
Don Rearic said:
Brian,

What is the exact model of that Vargo Cup with Lid?

Also, what make and model is the Billy to the left as well?

TIA!
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Hi Don,

The Vargo is the Ti-lite Mug.

The Billy is the 12cm model.

These links are where I got them from.

Vargo: 9th item listed on the page.

12cm billy.

That day of use, I was cooking for the kids in the Billy, and just me in the cup. They don't always like the same stuff I do :)

Take care,
Brian
 
Brian,

Thankya-thankya! I was wondering what size it was. I was considering one of them from another website and there were three sizes of them. I might get the next larger model, it still has the straining/draining lid, too.

My stuff is all stainless and aluminum, Snow Peak, USGI stuff, I'm not much into Ti as a trend or cool gear, but if I can get the weight down, that's good too. :D
 
Don Rearic said:
Ti prices are wacked out.
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No kidding Don. That Vargo pot or titan kettle is like $60+ here. That's money I'd rather put somewhere else.

Those small baking bread pans are ok. Don't see how they fold flat! But you can always put other swag in them and they're cheap. I've seen some fellas rivet a handle to them but I just use a pot grabber.
 
hiwa said:
No kidding Don. That Vargo pot or titan kettle is like $60+ here. That's money I'd rather put somewhere else.
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I fear that I am going to have to purchase one of them. All of my stuff is Al and SS but...I look at other things, you know? Sometimes you get a really good deal on something, like Bryan Breeden's Final Option Knife or the K & M Matchcase and other things, you take it on the tip of the chin and it hurts for a little while. :D

I'm considering a Wetterlings. I looked at the Granforks Burrr...whatever the hell the name is ( :D ) and $110.00 for a camp hatchet is fairly nutty to me. The similar model from Wetterlings is a little rougher in appearance and they go for about $65.00. That is still a...I hope this doesn't piss people off...but that's still a fairly ludicrous price for a hatchet.

Anyways, sometimes you win and sometimes you take it in the rear. :D

Those small baking bread pans are ok. Don't see how they fold flat! But you can always put other swag in them and they're cheap. I've seen some fellas rivet a handle to them but I just use a pot grabber.
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Actually, they are not talking about the regular baking pans but disposable types like those made by Hefty and Reynold's, etc. Basically, you trim the rolled over edge that goes all the way around the top with a pair of scissors, carefully fold it and pound it flat with a mallet. Works great!
 
Oh, ok. aluminum pans modded. Great idea ! Sierra cups are OK but really small and spill easily. I'd rather get a small stainless or alum. single-walled cup. Check dept. store kitchen sections. (Don , you're purchasing mantra is like mine ; buy , swallow lump in throat , then enjoy!)
The USGI canteen cup is always a winner . I use that in one kit , the Minimalist in another.

( btw Don, the Wetts is a fine hatchet. Get one man ! I have the 13"...bushcraft beauty!)
 
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