Originally Posted By oldranger
Wouldn't you save weight with Gatorade type water bottles and a lightweight (titanium?) pot? Stainless steel water bottles strike me as very heavy...

Sure. The bottles are 7 OZ. A titanium pot looks to weigh maybe 5oz depending on the brand. Assuming an empty Gatorade bottle weighs 1oz I could use two Gatorade bottles and 1 pot for about 7 oz vs 2 stainless bottles for 14, a savings of 7oz.

I'd say that's pretty good weight savings, but I like the stainless bottles for a few reasons. They can work as a pot so they save me some room even if they don't save me weight. Also, when possible I can boil water right in them for purification, rather than use tablets/drops. In the winter I can boil one and let it cool while I use my other, then switch up.

Originally Posted By rockchucker22
As stated browning the meat prior to stewing has only to do with flavor.

This seems to be the consensus, so thanks for all the replies smile. I'll probably give it a try at home and see how the taste works out. If all goes well I'll bring it on the trail with me


Edited by akjone02 (01/11/13 09:49 AM)