Titanium Backpacking Pot

Lets face it,trail mix is good, but in the back country nothing soothes the soul like a good hot meal. Hot meals can vary from simple precooked "just add boiling water" meals to elegant 5 star dining. Regardless of your level of culinary fortitude you will need a vessel to cook in.

Several options are available on the market. Pots are made of aluminum, stainless steal, cast iron, and titanium. Each offers different advantages and disadvantages.

Aluminum is inexpensive and light but cannot handle intense heat.

Stainless steel is a worthy choice. It is inexpensive and conducts heat well. It is however a tad on the heavy side.

Cast iron conducts heat like no other material can however unless you have a pack animal with you (say an elephant) you just cannot carry it.

This brings us to titanium. Titanium is strong, durable, conducts heat well, and is extremely light weight. The only downside to titanium is on the fiscal side.

The only cookware in my load out is a 1.3 liter titanium pot from REI. This pot weighs in at 6 ounces. 1.3 liters is more than enough for one person but usually I am cooking for two or more. This pot features hinged handles for easy storage. A very tight fitting lid is also provided. Having a lid is important for getting heat built up quickly. This pot feels very solid and has seen much abuse over the past year I have owned it. Some other nice features include a pour spout and 500ml and 1000ml markings inside the pot.

This pot is non stick which has some pros and cons. An advantage is clean up is very simple. Non stick is also great for cooking items like pancakes or eggs. A disadvantage is non stick can wear over time and metal utensils should not come in contact with the non stick surface. From personal experience I can honestly say I eat right out of the pot using a titanium fork. I have not significantly scratched the non stick coating. With just a small amount of care and attention one can eat right out of the pot using metal flatware.

Overall I love this pot and am very happy I purchased it.

Performance : 8.9
Weight :8
Quality:8
Price:7
Tilt:9

Total score: 8.18

REI $59.50, 1.3 Liters, 6oz