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jim_the_hiker
Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 44
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Posted: 9/12/2004, 3:40 pm Post subject: Titanium cookset - Reviews please! |
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I was thinking about buying the Snow Peak Trek 700 titanium pot. I was wondering if anybody else have used this particular pot or or titanium products. I just trying to reduce my backpack weight. |
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MikeInFHAZ
Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location
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BoyNhisDog The dangerous place where the winds meet
Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1375 Location: Tucson
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Posted: 9/12/2004, 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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I have two Snowpeak pots, the Ti 1400 and the Solo. I have used them with the Snowpeak canister stove, Esbit fuel and wood fire. They work beautifully, are super light and very durable. Mine are used mostly for boiling water for Moutainhouse foods etc, making the morning or afternoon tea and mixing cold deserts. They are not non stick so if you are going to sautee you may not be pleased but for boiling up some water they are super. _________________ Seize from every moment its unique novelty and do not prepare your joys
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azhiker96
Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1419
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Shihiyea
Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Posts: 1135
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Posted: 9/12/2004, 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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I use a sierra cup, that wraps itself around my nalgen bottle. Only down fall, I can only boil 2 cups at a time and I like to have a cup of tea with my meal. I think I would like a titanum pot for my longer trip coming up, so I can boil enough at one time. Mary |
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jim_the_hiker
Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 44
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Posted: 9/13/2004, 7:39 am Post subject: |
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Mike,
Right now I have a peak 1 stove. I really like it. Never had any problems. However, I seriously considering the snow peak Gigapower stove and fuel. They fit inside of the Trek 700 pot. Again looking to shave some weight. |
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 9/13/2004, 8:06 am Post subject: |
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I recently bought a snow peak mini solo (titanium) kit and love it for its size, weight (5.5oz)and the fact that the pot fits inside the cup perfectly, then your stove can fit inside the pot! I also bought the alcohol stove from anti gravity gear that would have fit quite perfectly inside the pot as well, but the flame on that stove can not be controlled and it engulfs my whole pot! Anyone that has seen the mini solo will know that it is less than four inches across and the flame on the pepsi can stove goes right up the side of the pot causing large amounts of wasted fuel.
Having said that, before I move on let me also say this! I will do business with the guys at anti-gravity gear again and again! They are really great to work with and have gone out of their way to satisfy me as a customer! I would be keeping the stove if it weren't for the fact that it just doesn't work with my pot...and since I just spent $40.00 on the pot set and can't return it I can't justify keeping the stove. Any one with a larger pot then mine is most likely to be very happy with it! I actually regret having to send it back as it is incredibly light weight and I am certain I would appreciate that on my upcoming trip!
Back to the pan set! The mini solo allows enough space inside to store one small canister and a Giga power stove or two small canisters.... not bad!
Edited to say I have decided to keep the alcohol stove from AGG and give it to Ron as he loves it! _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
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paintninaz
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515
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Posted: 9/13/2004, 9:31 am Post subject: |
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I have the Snow Peak Trek 700 titanium pot, just got it last week in fact! I love how lightweight it is (4.8 oz), it sure beats the 30 oz cookset I was hauling around before! I haven't tried it out yet, but I can't imagine it not being perfect for my uses (boiling water)! _________________ ~Tracy
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matt gilbert
Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Posts: 698 Location: Mesa
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Posted: 9/13/2004, 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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Mary, what kind of sierra cup is that? _________________ Cogito ergo ambulo cum sacculo
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MikeInFHAZ
Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location
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Posted: 9/13/2004, 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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Jim, I didnt want to insult your intelligence or anything! that is why I asked about the stove thinking you must have a tight-flamed model. I havent owned a titanium pot/mug, does anyone have an issue with the heat control? I heard about the metal burning lips, hands etc... So anyway, kinda off topic but I did the math on alcohol stoves.
1 gallon white gas (128 ounces)- $1.79
Pepsi can stove- $.50
Snowpeak/Msr probutane can- $4.50 for 8 ounces.
Hmm.... Diane, too bad pepsi stoves dont work well with small pots. Im with Ron on this one! _________________ http://www.arizonahikers.com/board/albums/albwb18/BRIDGE.sized.jpg
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BoyNhisDog The dangerous place where the winds meet
Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1375 Location: Tucson
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Posted: 9/13/2004, 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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You use the single wall pots for cooking and the double wall cups to drink from. When we backpack we take one Snowpeak Ti 1400 pot. It will boil a quart of water with a good amount of freeboard left. We each take a Snowpeak Ti 600 ml double wall cup to both eat and drink from. I don't know of any single wall metal that is comfortable to drink from hot even if the edge is rolled. We also have the Snowpeak Ti 450 ml double wall cups for cold winter dayhikes or even warm weather dayhikes so one can have proper tea out there.
I do have a 600 ml single wall Ti cup and trust me, you don't want to drink hot tea from it. I also have the same Mini Solo set that Diane has. The pot will boil enough water to make tea for two and large cups at that.
The snowpeak double wall stuff will keep your food or drink hot for a long time. I find that important outside as the cold can negate that fine hot drink or cup of soup to a tepid disaster in no time flat. Just don't try to cook with the double wall stuff. _________________ Seize from every moment its unique novelty and do not prepare your joys
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MikeInFHAZ
Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location
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Posted: 9/13/2004, 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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yeah yeah, Glen youre right. I was just curious about titanium getting hot spots because it doesnt dissipate heat as well as aluminum. SO Ive heard. It sure looks like nice stuff, to save up for! Its just that price tag _________________ http://www.arizonahikers.com/board/albums/albwb18/BRIDGE.sized.jpg
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BoyNhisDog The dangerous place where the winds meet
Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1375 Location: Tucson
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Posted: 9/13/2004, 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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All the thin backpacking stuff that I have used whether it be steel or Ti (I don't use aluminum because it gives you Alzheimer's ) does not disspate heat like my heavy kitchen Calphalon does. I have seen some heavier backpacking stuff that might do better but if you just boil water it's fine.
Nice new avatar you have there Mike. _________________ Seize from every moment its unique novelty and do not prepare your joys
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MikeInFHAZ
Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location
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Posted: 9/13/2004, 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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I have heard about the aluminum alzheimers link... then again underarm deodorant has it too.. D'oh !!
If you want to just boil water and save $$ and weight, The Wal-Mart grease pot is a good start.
I am using the GSI hard anodized nonstick boiler. 2 peice with lid, but the smaller of the 2 is fine for 1 person and holds about 2 1/4 cups water. weighs 4 oz the set cost is $18
thanks for noticing the avatar, its about time, right? _________________ http://www.arizonahikers.com/board/albums/albwb18/BRIDGE.sized.jpg
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Andy
Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 338 Location: Apache Junction
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Posted: 9/13/2004, 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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dcornelius wrote: |
I also bought the alcohol stove from anti gravity gear that would have fit quite perfectly inside the pot as well, but the flame on that stove can not be controlled and it engulfs my whole pot! Anyone that has seen the mini solo will know that it is less than four inches across and the flame on the pepsi can stove goes right up the side of the pot causing large amounts of wasted fuel.
I would be keeping the stove if it weren't for the fact that it just doesn't work with my pot...and since I just spent $40.00 on the pot set and can't return it I can't justify keeping the stove. Any one with a larger pot then mine is most likely to be very happy with it! I actually regret having to send it back as it is incredibly light weight and I am certain I would appreciate that on my upcoming trip!
Edited to say I have decided to keep the alcohol stove from AGG and give it to Ron as he loves it! |
I am working on a modification for the stove for small cookware! the glue is drying now. I'll let you know tomorrow how it works!
Andy _________________
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