Backcountry Forum
Backpacking & Hiking Gear

Backcountry Forum
Our long-time Sponsor - the leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear
 
 
 

Amazon.com
Backpacking Forums
---- Our Gear Store ----
The Lightweight Gear Store
 
 WINTER CAMPING 

Shelters
Bivy Bags
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Pads
Snow Sports
Winter Kitchen

 SNOWSPORTS 

Snowshoes
Avalanche Gear
Skins
Hats, Gloves, & Gaiters
Accessories

 ULTRA-LIGHT 

Ultralight Backpacks
Ultralight Bivy Sacks
Ultralight Shelters
Ultralight Tarps
Ultralight Tents
Ultralight Raingear
Ultralight Stoves & Cookware
Ultralight Down Sleeping Bags
Ultralight Synthetic Sleep Bags
Ultralight Apparel


the Titanium Page
WM Extremelite Sleeping Bags

 CAMPING & HIKING 

Backpacks
Tents
Sleeping Bags
Hydration
Kitchen
Accessories

 CLIMBING 

Ropes & Cordage
Protection & Hardware
Carabiners & Quickdraws
Climbing Packs & Bags
Big Wall
Rescue & Industrial

 MEN'S APPAREL 

Jackets
Shirts
Baselayer
Headwear
Gloves
Accessories

 WOMEN'S APPAREL 

Jackets
Shirts
Baselayer
Headwear
Gloves
Accessories

 FOOTWEAR 

Men's Footwear
Women's Footwear

 CLEARANCE 

Backpacks
Mens Apparel
Womens Apparel
Climbing
Footwear
Accessories

 BRANDS 

Black Diamond
Granite Gear
La Sportiva
Osprey
Smartwool

 WAYS TO SHOP 

Sale
Clearance
Top Brands
All Brands

 Backpacking Equipment 

Shelters
BackPacks
Sleeping Bags
Water Treatment
Kitchen
Hydration
Climbing


 Backcountry Gear Clearance

Topic Options
Rate This Topic
#185492 - 06/01/14 01:46 PM Lightweight pot,,,, DIY?
Jim M Offline
member

Registered: 11/23/03
Posts: 430
Loc: Kitsap Peninsula, WA
I don't want to pay $35 for a Titanium cup. I want a light weight (2 ounces?) aluminum cup that holds 10 to 12 ounces (larger is ok). What do you UL guys use. I have a Ti-pot that weighs 4.5 ounces and I want to loose a couple of ounces. I'm considering a foster Beer Can DIY pot.
thanks
_________________________
Jim M

Top
#185494 - 06/01/14 02:39 PM Re: Lightweight pot,,,, DIY? [Re: Jim M]
Pika Online   content
member

Registered: 12/08/05
Posts: 1814
Loc: Rural Southeast Arizona
The Foster can is tall, narrow and thin walled (eg fragile). I decided a while back that saving a few ounces was not worth the hassle of dealing with such a pot. IMUSA makes two aluminum mugs that are around the weight you mention. They don't have lids but you can make one from foil. They have a handle that is riveted in place. You can cut the handle off to save a few grams. Here is a link to one that Walmart carries http://www.walmart.com/ip/IMUSA-Aluminum-Mug/15040696#Specifications On occasion they can be hard to find and not all Walmart stores carry them. They can sometimes develop minor water leaks around the lower rivet but seldom loose enough water to make any difference.
_________________________
May I walk in beauty.

Top
#185503 - 06/02/14 10:13 AM Re: Lightweight pot,,,, DIY? [Re: Jim M]
Jackamo Offline
member

Registered: 11/06/11
Posts: 50
Loc: Central Oregon
I personally have been pretty happy with my fosters pot. True, its flimsy compared to a titanium pot, but I've been using mine for over a year now without issue, and at $.05 a piece, its cheap to replace.

The Heineken pot would likely be stronger, but I've never been able to find the big keg cans in any of the local stores.

If you're like me, not broke but badly bent, finding cheap diy options is the difference between going camping or not, so the quality sacrificed by using a penny alcohol stove, for example, instead of a name brand is a small sacrifice to make smile


Edited by Jack L (06/02/14 11:17 PM)
_________________________
He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.
-Samuel Johnson

Top
#185504 - 06/02/14 11:55 AM Re: Lightweight pot,,,, DIY? [Re: Jim M]
BZH Offline
member

Registered: 01/26/11
Posts: 1189
Loc: Madison, AL
If you're not feeling particularly hand Zelph sells the the Heine cans with stiffening ridges or the Imusa cup with a cap for a pretty good price:

http://www.woodgaz-stove.com/imusa-mug-10cm-lids.php

http://www.woodgaz-stove.com/foster-ridgeline-cans.php

Top
#185549 - 06/04/14 04:41 PM Re: Lightweight pot,,,, DIY? [Re: BZH]
Jim M Offline
member

Registered: 11/23/03
Posts: 430
Loc: Kitsap Peninsula, WA
thanks all. I'll probably experiment with a couple of different approaches. and BTW I found this interesting YouTube video. The smalle (tomato paste can) does weigh less than 3 ounces.
Jim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzWxP_b3dZM&hd=1
_________________________
Jim M

Top
#185625 - 06/09/14 10:03 AM Re: Lightweight pot,,,, DIY? [Re: Jim M]
finallyME Offline
member

Registered: 09/24/07
Posts: 2710
Loc: Utah
I have used the IMUSA for a long time, but recently switched to a titanium bowl. The IMUSA is pretty stout, so if the weight is right... I bought mine at walmart for $2.
_________________________
I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money.

Top
#185669 - 06/10/14 03:55 PM Re: Lightweight pot,,,, DIY? [Re: finallyME]
JPete Offline
member

Registered: 05/28/09
Posts: 304
Loc: Eastern Ontario
Suggestion: Tour your local resale shops (St. Vincents, Goodwill, Salvation Army, Value Village, etc.) and watch for old aluminum Boy Scout cook kits. I see them fairly often and for a couple of bucks. Take out the pot and lid (and maybe the plastic cup) and toss the rest. The pot holds around a litre or so and weighs very little. Plus, it's aluminum so spreads heat better than ti. Best, jcp

Top
#185735 - 06/15/14 12:09 PM Re: Lightweight pot,,,, DIY? [Re: JPete]
PDA Offline
member

Registered: 10/05/10
Posts: 75
+1 I found a BSA pot and lid for 99 cents at Savers. BTW, if you do find a complete BSA cook set, do not thow anything away. It is a collectable, Sell it on Ebay, and use the monety to go back to the thrift store to get other goodies. BTW, the BSA pot holds 1 litre right to the brim. 800 ml would be a realistic practical limit.

Top
#186058 - 07/04/14 01:21 PM Re: Lightweight pot,,,, DIY? [Re: PDA]
Jim M Offline
member

Registered: 11/23/03
Posts: 430
Loc: Kitsap Peninsula, WA
I like it. Thanks.
_________________________
Jim M

Top

Shout Box

Highest Quality Lightweight Down Sleeping Bags
 
Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags
 
Lite Gear Talk - Featured Topics
Backcountry Discussion - Featured Topics
Make Your Own Gear - Featured Topics
Featured Photos
Spiderco Chaparral Pocketknife
David & Goliath
Also Testing
Trip Report with Photos
Seven Devils, Idaho
Oat Hill Mine Trail 2012
Dark Canyon - Utah
Who's Online
0 registered (), 160 Guests and 0 Spiders online.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
Noodles, McCrary, DanyBacky, Rashy Willia, WanderBison
13240 Registered Users
Forum Links
Disclaimer
Policies
Site Links
Backpacking.net
Lightweight Gear Store
Backpacking Book Store
Lightweight Zone
Hiking Essentials

Our long-time Sponsor, BackcountryGear.com - The leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear:

Backcountry Forum
 

Affiliate Disclaimer: This forum is an affiliate of BackcountryGear.com, Amazon.com, R.E.I. and others. The product links herein are linked to their sites. If you follow these links to make a purchase, we may get a small commission. This is our only source of support for these forums. Thanks.!
 
 

Since 1996 - the Original Backcountry Forum
Copyright © The Lightweight Backpacker & BackcountryForum