Kettle help?

I just finished a 17-day winter trip and among the gear details I'd like to improve is finding a new kettle to melt snow in and then dispense the water into various containers from.

My current pot is an MSR ti 2 liter, which works OK. Main complaints are that it didn't take kindly to too much heat when I first got it (rookie move--totally my fault) and has warped such that the lid doesn't fit tightly anymore. That and when I try to pour the hot water into my thermos, freezer bags, and camelbak, I usually end up spilling a decent amount because there is no 'spout' or even lip to guide the stream.

So I'm looking for something better. I love the idea of a kettle because spout-pouring will be easier. I'd like it to be a ~2 liter setup. And if possible, I'd like it to be light.

Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

EDIT: Oh yeah--I was *really* hoping for an integrated handle(s) too--so that I can ditch the pot lifter...

Cheers,

MC

What about something like this-
Primus tea kettles

I have a Primus Litetech pot and it is well made, so I presume this would be too. Aluminum heats up better than titanium, according to a video I saw on MSR's website, which means it will use less fuel.

I've got the <1L version of the Primus Litech tea kettle and love it, though it's definitely on the small side for snow meltiing.

- mr. strong

You can try these. Imusa

They sell them at Wal-mart (some) and are less than $10. I had to really look for them. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I'm in the bigger-is-better school when it comes to melting snow water. I'd get something like this:

http://www.rei.com/product/764180

And never, EVER start it up without a little water on the bottom. I really like top bails, and almost never see them. No pour spout, but a lot depends on the lip design. It's actually big enough to scoop water from.

If you find a kettle with the pour lip or spout that you like, drill a couple of holes and install a bail handle of picture frame wire with crimp-on stoppers on the wire ends. I use stainless steel wire instead of the zinc coated stuff. Use a grinder or maybe just a drill, with a 1/16th inch cutting wheel to cut off the handle, only if it is spot welded on. If it is riveted, I haven't tried patching the rivet holes. Maybe someone can help on that info. Position the drilled holes below where the lid fits, or put your second set of holes there if you want it to look like my pot.

I just use a 2l pot for snow.

Keep the pot.

Get a stick, lay stick across pot. Pour down stick. no spillies...

I was in Ikea yesterday and saw a 2 Liter aluminum kettle on sale for $5. Not particulary compact, like the Primus, but it has everything you want.

I'm with Rick on this one. For melting snow, I like a big, open pot. I think a kettle would be kind of hard to fill with snow. Even though you want to ditch the pot lifter, I'd recommend the Antigravitygear 2 Qt. Hard Anodized Pot . That's what I use. Since the snow to water ratio is about 10 to 1, you need something with a large capacity and this one works great.

I take a tin can and, using needlenose pliers, bend a spout in the top. This is what I use for melting wax.

Cans come in a variety of sizes, just go to the store and look at the size can you want.