That kit is crap TBH. I could poke a hole in it with a pencil. And if you try to cook it over any type of flame, it warps out big time.It mostly depends on what you expect to be able to accomplish with your cookset. I'd recomend a cheap pot set like the coleman solo set. If you feel like spending less that $20 just go get an aluminum boy scout mess kit. These work just fine for most tasks.
Coleman Solo Cookset
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=8552-115&categoryid=5140&brand=
Amazon.com: Coleman Aluminum Mess Kit: Sports & Outdoors
I'll check into that. As I now pack with someone else, I had to go with a larger setup, thus the small pot with lid. We could be romantic and both eat out of the same pot, but I'd just as soon kick back and mine out of my own cup. No need to be that hardcore at this time--not to mention I spice mine up a lot more than the average bear can tolerate.If you want to cook, a simple GSI Glacier Cup can get the job done.
When I'm not alone, I take a GSI Duo (or Dualist) which has been outstanding. I think they quit making them in 2008 so I got mine on clearance sale at REI a while back. I cannot say enough good things about that setup! But you may have a hard time finding one for sale now... If you do find one, I suggest you buy it. I think it meets the needs you mention.I'll check into that. As I now pack with someone else, I had to go with a larger setup, thus the small pot with lid. We could be romantic and both eat out of the same pot, but I'd just as soon kick back and mine out of my own cup. No need to be that hardcore at this time--not to mention I spice mine up a lot more than the average bear can tolerate.
One thing that's VITAL IMO is the ease of cleaning. Thus, un teflon type coated materials is out. One should be able to use a rag and get all the stuff out of the pan. No scrubbing/abrasives.
Once again the master at the source of all things survival....Mr Jerry Young! Thank you sir. :thumb:I like the MSR designs. Pick and choose what you like. I have an older set I really like. I'd suggest the stainless steel Alpine 2 system. Two pots with a lid and handle. I think the lid would work as a fry pan. Get a plate,bowl, and a cup and possibily a teakettle and you're good to go.
One suggestion. If you go with titanium for the weight, do not get a titanium frypan. It has been my experience they stick like crazy, even with cooking oil. The titanium teakettle is great, though.
http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/cookware/category
http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/cookware/cookware-accessories/alpine-plate/product
http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/cookware/cookware-accessories/alpine-bowl/product
http://www.campmor.com/coleman-double-wall-mug.shtml
Just my opinion.
You beat me to it. I just picked up one of those last week. Have already cooked in it.It mostly depends on what you expect to be able to accomplish with your cookset. I'd recomend a cheap pot set like the coleman solo set. If you feel like spending less that $20 just go get an aluminum boy scout mess kit. These work just fine for most tasks.
Coleman Solo Cookset
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=8552-115&categoryid=5140&brand=
Amazon.com: Coleman Aluminum Mess Kit: Sports & Outdoors
Are you refering to the boy scout type kit or the solo kit?That kit is crap TBH. I could poke a hole in it with a pencil. And if you try to cook it over any type of flame, it warps out big time.
Easy answer: the ubiquitous GI Canteen Cup....available in aluminum or steel. Bombproof, cheap and easily found on eBay.Hello everyone, I'm looking for a good mess kit to take with me on hikes. I'm looking for something that is light and compact but durable. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Hey John, REI does still carry these the duelest ,and soloist bot very well made and have both won awards for gear choice of the year from backpacker magazine..When I'm not alone, I take a GSI Duo (or Dualist) which has been outstanding. I think they quit making them in 2008 so I got mine on clearance sale at REI a while back. I cannot say enough good things about that setup! But you may have a hard time finding one for sale now... If you do find one, I suggest you buy it. I think it meets the needs you mention.