Hey Jason,
Here's a freebee favorite of mine - steel cans. I know steel sounds heavy, but it's really not that bad, especially when you factor in the gain in durability (nearly indestructible). My old grease pot with homemade handles weighs 5.2oz, and a coffee can of similar size only weighs 3.2oz (without bail and cooking lid - I have yet to make them for that size).

I've never owned one of those fancy side-cut can openers, but I did find a way to easily make a good cooking lid. By using cans with easy-open tops (like the Progresso and coffee cans below), you can use the lip which remains after opening to hold your lid in place. Find another can of similar diameter, and use a standard can opener to open it. Presto, you have a lid.


The set below is very similar to the set you use. Instead of a tealight stove, I opted for a cut V8 can since it holds a bit more fuel and it's a tad more durable. The plastic lid is from a peanut can. It does a good job of keeping everything inside.