TOAKS Light Titanium 550ml Pot (Ultralight Version)

Just the right size for a solo performance. If you're using a "brs" style stove, use a mini bic first; the dome on the bottom of an isopropane 110 gram canister will fit over the stove with the canister nipple below the lid. Use a rubber band or a hair tie to secure the lid, or stuff it into a small Smelly-Can. a ziplock bag that is both proof and resealable Unless you're a really big eater, I think it's about the right size for a solo backpacker. I have the 750ml, but it's a little too deep to reach into for cleaning, and it's just a bigger pot than I need. I also have the ever-popular 900 ml wide pot, which, in my opinion, is far too large for one person. br>It took me a while to switch from aluminum to titanium, but I believe the extra cost is justified in the long run. The main reason for this is that it heats up quickly. And it gets cold fast. It's dry after a quick rinse and a day in the sun. Alternatively, you can dry it with a little stove heat. Leaves clean up nicely.

Samira Cross

| Feb 08, 2021

So far, I've only used it at home, but it appears to be a fantastic little pot/cup. The pot is 53g, and the lid is 17g, for a total of 70g, rather than the 72g specified on the tag. If things are lighter, it's always a pleasant surprise. The orange mesh stuff sack weighs 10g and has a drawstring and cord lock. The mesh is a good choice for low-weight cushioning. I was concerned that the pot walls would be too thin to be durable, but I'm confident that with proper care, they will be fine. br>br>The pot's outside diameter (OD) is 100mm at the rolled top lip, 95mm through the body (OD, as specified), and 80mm high (as specified). 85mm in diameter on the inside; A canister weighing 110g (4oz) fits perfectly inside. As a result, it's slightly squat, which I wanted for both stability and a low spoon angle. Bonus: With a short-handled spoon, it'll be perfect. br>br>The lid isn't a snug fit, which is fine for boiling liquid, and the lid tab lock groove works well, allowing you to easily lift the lid for a peek. There was a little space at the top with a measured 500mL water to test, so 550mL is capacity to the brim. Overall, it appears to be a well-executed plan. For minimalist solo trips, this is a good unit to consider.

Rebekah Beard

| Jul 15, 2021

At the end of November, I bought a TOAKS Titanium 550ml Pot. Since then, I've used it on two trips and it's outperformed any pot or cup I've ever used. For over two decades, I've used the same stainless steel pot. It is ten ounces in weight. I was expecting it to be good, but it has been more than great for my purposes. I bought the TOAKS pot because it is much lighter (weighs less than three ounces even in the carry bag), it has received excellent reviews, and it is significantly cheaper than other comparable titanium cups. I was expecting it to be good, but it has been more than great for my purposes. I've been using a homemade alcohol stove (similar to the Fancy Feast stove) made from a SPAM Spread can. With a steel pot, I've never been able to get a good rolling boil. I got a rolling boil in less than seven minutes with the TOAKS pot, using icy cold creek water on a morning when the temperature was around seventeen degrees Fahrenheit. Furthermore, the TOAKS cup's base has a depression that is precisely the right size to fit snugly on top of my SPAM Spread stove, removing any balancing concerns I had previously. In addition, TOAKS cup is the ideal size for my requirements. I use it to make soup or Ramen, and I also use it to make coffee and hot chocolate. These requirements are expertly met by the TOAKS cup. I was bragging to a friend about how wonderful this cup is when I realized I was being ridiculous. I told him I felt silly for getting so worked up over something so insignificant, but he assured me that getting worked up over a small pot is perfectly acceptable.

Dorian Webb

| Aug 12, 2021

It's a perfect little pot for a solo backpacking trip. I bought it to go with my Snow Peak Mini Solo Combo, which is a tad larger than necessary at 700ml, and I never used the included cup anyway. Because a 500ml pot is basically a large cup, and they don't usually come with lids, I had a hard time finding one. But, alas, there's no lid on the Toaks 550ml! If you only need to boil water for pre-heating, this is a good option. This is a great option if you're looking for pre-packaged dehydrated meals and a hot beverage now and then. The 550ml capacity allows you to use it as a mug without it being too big (unlike my 700ml snow peak), but it's still large enough to boil enough water for meals. I usually use Mountain House Pro Pack, which calls for 14oz/414ml of water, so this pot is perfect for that. The standard MH options use 16oz/473ml, so this would be fine! For a visual reference, 500ml fills the cup to about 1/2in from the top. Its size also allows a 100g fuel canister to fit comfortably inside, as well as the pot to fit on the bottom of a 1L Nalgene bottle, as has probably already been mentioned. The features that help save space are excellent. br>br>In comparison to Snow Peak's product, the metal is a tad thinner, but it's barely noticeable, and I suppose it helps to lighten the pot. I like the vents in the lid for letting steam out, and the handles on mine are snug enough to keep them from flopping around. The carrying bag is attractive, but the cinching device, which is difficult to open, is not. In any case, I'm not going to use the bag in the field. Aside from those distinguishing features, it's a small titanium pot that performs as expected. Those ounce counters will need the following weights: br>br> br>Bag, pot, and lid: Pot, lid: 9 oz. br> br>Pot: 5 ozbr> 9oz.

Gianna Travis

| Oct 28, 2021

"A Mountain House meal" + "a cup of tea" + "a cup of water while the water is boiling" is my "standard backpacking dinner. " To do so, a 900mL pot and this cup are ideal partners. I can pour 24 ounces into the pot to boil (I use a solid fuel or butane stove depending on fire restrictions) and 8 ounces into the cup to drink with 32 ounces of water. When the water is boiling, 16 ounces go into the Mountain House bag to cook dinner, and the remaining 8 ounces go into this cup (which is now empty) to make tea. It's a fantastic mix that requires almost no cleaning. The cup fits perfectly into the pot after being flipped upside down.

Emmy Humphrey

| Jun 26, 2021