I'm all titanium. In the winter the metal cools fast enough to not burn your lips then I slide it into a homemade reflectix cozy. In the summer I have the silicone lip protector.
I warm the water to a comfortable drinking temperature for coffee thus saving fuel. The insulated muds are good for cooking instant noodles. Just add boiling water, cover and wait ten minutes and you are good to go.
Regardless of whichever mug you choose, you will always need one more that that is non-insulated and made from metal to heat the water. And if you're going ultralight, you will only be bringing that non-insulated one made from metal.
Have had a load of mugs over the years, but the GSI mug is my absolute favourite - and I use it every day. Currently have a hot chocolate in it, balanced on my sofa arm (with lid closed). My mug is the earlier version without the measurements, although I added my own. It is really lightweight and bulletproof, and I use it to store soups, packet drinks and condiments inside when hiking. It keeps surplus boiled water plenty hot for a few hours before bed when winter camping. And yes, you are supposed to grip the mug through the handle, which acts as a nice hand warmer. One added advantage of its sealed lid is you can also use it for cold soaking during warmer months. Also Tesco porridge pots fit perfectly in the neoprene sleeve. So multi-use...
I fancied trying a metal mug but didn't want to fork out for a titanium one until I knew I liked the idea. So I bought a stainless steel one from China for 59p including delivery. I use it to heat water and soups on a wood stick stove, but I made a removeable insulating jacket from some silver coated bubble wrap and it works so well that I've been using it ever since.
With a metal mug I used a 2 inch long split piece of gutted electrical cable on the rim to stop lip burn. I highly recommend a double-walled Mug Cafetiere, heavy but great for making real coffee. Fold-A-Cups are good for general use though you always feel that you have drawn the short straw when with friends who are drinking from their insulated larger mugs ! No one I know keeps the lid on to drink even in winter, but useful for anti-spillage when passing the cups over.
I like the green cups you get with the Stanley camp cook set, and I use the tatonka stainless steel mug, but might look into a collapsible one for lightweight option, good video , cheers, ATB 👍
Take my hat off to you Paul, even in lockdown coming up with some great ideas for videos. Not many people could make a video about mugs interesting! Love my S2S x, use the bowl a lot too
I like the Wildo cup best (smaller one). It's a trade off between having a collapsible cup and a sturdy silicon one with the Wildo folding in half to save space. I store a mini stove inside it when folded , inside a Bon Voyage titanium 900ml pot with lid and a small fuel can and stabiliser with folding spork , dish sponge, sheet of aluminium with all of that wrapped in a mosquito head net . Light and makes no noise when moving and can have a brew whilst cooking dinner.
When I going light I pack my Wildo Fold-a-Cup as it fits inside my titanium pot/mug which is as you say too hot to drink from for too long. A lid is handy but the coffee is usually finished by the time I've packed the pot and stove.
Hi Paul, great review. I have an orange sea to summit cup just like the one in the video. I like the fact it takes up so little room in the backpack and weighs next to nothing. Didn't let me down on a recent walking holiday, it'll do for me.
I've so many mugs, love my Alpkit 400 titanium but as I'm a ' must have one of those ' bloke I recently bought a Wildo Big folding cup. Absolutely love it. It holds all the tea I need first thing in the morning and weighs nowt.. And its green.
Thanks Paul,good comparison,I have both the sea to summit (mine with lid) and the GS1 camping mug,I’ve fallen in love with the camping mug for a couple of reasons,the removable inner sleeve with measurements is handy when I’m making up dehydrated meals,and if I have used it for a slightly sticky soup like I did recently on a hike,I can trap the mess inside the cup with the lid,until I can clean it up.Agree the strap is a bit useless and like you did I just grab onto the mug for more security. Thanks again Paul.
I have the GSI mug and built a cook kit around it. A Trangia burner will fit inside along with a spoon, lighter and other small items. The cup then fits in my two piece aluminum cook pot.
One of my luxury items is a Snow Peak double wall titanium mug with the optional lid. Being able to sip coffee in the morning or hot tea in the evening without rushing is gold.
My favorite cook kit consists of a Toaks 750 mug/pot, Snow Peak 450 double walled insulated mug, Soto Amicus stove, Keith folding spoon and a Mini-Bic. I made a cozy for the Toaks cup/pot with some Reflectix from Home Depot. A canister doesn’t fit, but a canister is easy to carry separately. Sometimes if I’m not planning on cooking, I just take the Toaks cup/pot with a silicone lip for coffee or tea.
I love the GSI mug! I’m a bit of a coffee snob and was nervous about the plastic but they use a really high-quality material and there’s no strange taste. With the lid closed you can drop it, which I’ve done many times, and it never leaks. As for the fabric handle, its functional. I can slip my hand in and hold the mug... it’s very cozy on a cold morning! Another great thing is it nests inside the GSI glacier cup so you have one cup to boil water in and the other cup to drink out of. Overall, I’m very impressed… Never thought I would drink out of a plastic cup but this one won me over! PS for those of you who are aeropress fans, the new aeropress go nests almost perfectly inside the infinity cup!
If you want a lip guard for titanium mug you can fit one of those elastic wristbands around the mug. Work a treat- I bought a mountain rescue one to boot as well over the web. The xmug I use to make my porridge in rather than carrying lots of instant porridge pots. I decant the filling into bags so more to carry without the bulk. Perfect system for me
I carry 2 sea to summit collapsible mugs and use one as a cover for the other mug to keep my contents warm and protected. Nice having a spare mug anyways, food bowl, guest mug, etc.
I’ve been researching camp mugs lately and that GSI Infinite Backpacker mug seems to check all the boxes I’m interested in. I mostly want 1.) Something with a handle that I can clip to the outside of a pack back. 2.) Something that will keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold. 3.) Something with graduations so when I’m making a dehydrated meal, coffee etc, I can pour the appropriate amount of water into the mug and add it to the meal bag. In my opinion a good camp mug has volume markings. So helpful. Especially when you’re in the back country and can’t remember how many ounces are in a cup.
Been using a big Wildo Foldacup for years. It's big enough to be a big mug or bowl, folds up small, lasts for years and is pretty tough. Do like the lids on yours to keep the local insect life out of your brew but putting a bandanna over mine does the job.
Paul only burnt his lips on Keith because the hot coffee wasn't far from the pot lip. Titanium is a poor conductor of heat, so use a pot of larger volume, use it for cooking and drinking . No need for cup at all.
Yeah, me too. We have a couple of mugs from our kelly kettle kit that are pretty good and one fits in the other which helps. Always on a family/group adventure rarely solo so stacking is useful.
I have a similar silicon mug it's great cos it squishes down but is really off balance when pouring into it. I often work with groups and wish mugs would stack easily as we have to have a load of them. In winter a metal mug is a winner for me. Nice vid about the small details that matter.
I have the sea to summit collapsible mug. I have not had a problem with it yet. Switching out my trangia 27 to a smaller kit and less weight. Base pot is my Imusa 12cm, I can get the mug in it with my Fancy feast stove, with extra room. I do like the idea of aluminum or titanium mud for nesting inside pot. I feel they would be multi purpose. For the lips, hot lips or a silicone rubber band for drinking, for comfort. Now with the insulated mugs that give me another choice. Strip down to just the mug with out the lid. Nice video.
I have just purchased the stainless steel Kelly Kettle cup set. They have silicon lip guards and silicon on the folding handles. That's the reason why I got them over a titanium cup. I have heated a cup of tea at work many times on a gas stove to test them out during this lockdown.
I've had a few of those mugs. The titanium mugs I sold for the reasons mentioned, the Delta mug I found fragile (maybe I was a bit rough) And the X Cup, I love it, it does what is needed and nothing more, is by far the lightest and best of all takes up almost no space and, for me that's important. I have recently been testing a Boundless voyage double wall titanium mug ( no handles). It's not bad, but the X cups are not going anywhere.
I have the GSI and works well with aeropress. But for instant coffee or tea the titanium and collapsible seems the clear winner as can decant and boil in one compact set up
Been using a non branded stainless steel mug on a few longer walks recently while testing my new stove. The delta seems a worthy option and would allow some storage.
Thanks again Paul, another great look at very useful equipment out on the track, they are all great mugs but I do like the collapsing mug the best. Cheers from “Down Under.
Hi Paul, another great video - thanks for sharing! Perhaps missing from the debate - the rate of heat loss depends on the difference of temperature between the hot drink and the environment, Insulated mugs then really come into their own in winter - especially in sub- zero conditions, and are more of a luxury 'nice to have' in summer conditions. Lastly, a non collapsible mug is likely OK if it can be nested neatly into an overall cook system (cook pot, stove, gas canister, spork etc) - GSI have gone down this route quite well...
Great video comparing the mugs. My favorite is the X-mug, because it is light and compact. I like the collapsible systems from SeaToSummit. It is perfect for the practice of backpacking ul and bikepacking.🏕️🏞
Paul, I really love your content man. Really chills me out and you've given me some great advice in your videos! Love your presentation style and everything you do. Ta man! NW England
I use a hard plastic souvenir mug that I bought in Holy Island on a school trip, it weighs 60g and its a full size coffee mug. I just store it on the bottom of a water bottle or pack things like gloves or coffee and food in it so it basically takes up no space either, I love it but I'm sure it will fall apart soon.
My favorite 'mug' is a double walled titanium handle cup made by nordisk. It holds ca. 2.2dl. A titanium lid I poached from a toaks mug fits perfect. What I like about the cup is that it will hold my toaks siphon alcohol stove, some fuel in a small bottle and then it nests inside my lixada double cup (450/750) titanium pot set. Together this forms a super compact, very light weight cook kit.
I use the GSI infinity backpacker and like it very much. I don’t backpack these days but still camp. The GSI mug is my daytime goto for making a lunchtime drink (when I’m out and about) and, with the lid and closure, it keeps the drink hot for ages, too hot sometimes. I also have the GSI Fair Share mug, similar but larger with a screw top. I make up all my own vegetarian camping meals at home from freeze dried ingredients including morning porridge. The Fair Share mug is great for reconstituting these meals: the mug is insulated and the meals are piping hot when ready. I also use a GSI long-handled spoon which has a silicone around the spoon and doesn’t scratch. I love GSI gear and have a great many pieces which, these days, carry easily in the car! I enjoy your videos.
The bonus to me for the GSI mug is the removable measuring cup. I also noticed of the 4 in front of you, the one you picked up last to end your video was the GSI which makes me think you really liked this one too. Have to watch out to see if it replaces your Sea to Summit fav.
I use the collapsible Swedish fold-a-cup which I suppose technically isn't a mug, especially since I use the smaller sized one, but I boil the water in a GI style stainless steel canteen cup (actually it's Dutch issue) with a lid. If I'm drinking instant coffee sticks, I just make it in the small cup so it's a small strong coffee, and use the water in the canteen cup to either make another cup if I've just got up, or make something else like porridge. If I'm drinking tea I use the canteen cup as a teapot, and refill my cup from it 2 or 3 times. That way I don't burn my lips, and the water or tea stays hot.
The GSI mug fits inside of my boundless Voyage 750 ML titanium pot. All the other goodies including the stove fit inside the mug. Very versatile kits for my uses.
I would use one of the two insulated mugs in winter safer and keep your brew warmer in cold climate , spill proof when in small places in side your tent but the collapseable mug would be my preferred mug in summer when out side more and if spilled wouldn't upset you.👍☕☕
Berghaus camping mug for me, love it, just that the handle is a bit wobbly, might need to get a new one. I was up a hill yesterday and the lid was handy to keep the snow out of my 3in1 Kenko. Use a Klean Kanteen flask on hikes.
After a lifetime (30 plus years) of outdoor activities, I've acquired many insulated / camping mugs. Most were not great (insulated ones, usually dribbling because of poor seals) I have the GSI and probably will stick with it.
I like the Sea 2 Summit Xmug because it's collapsible and takes very little room in the pack. It's also handy for a quick drink from a good water source. The one I don't leave home without is the Toaks Titanium 700 ml pot or cup , with a lid. It's packed with the food and my cook kit. Safely stored inside the Toaks cup/pot is my Vargo Titanium Coffee filter. Combined they are my coffee maker & cup on the trail. Without them I could not have my Hot Coffee or Tea in the mornings and that is as close to a natural disaster that you could find.
I use a 650ml titanium mug and the sea to summit xmug. The titanium is my favourite. When I make coffee, I want to drink it not keep it warm. I am not a big fan of insulated mugs. The only exception is a commuter mug, when I drive somewhere and have the coffee for a break on the road.
I use 850 ml MSR titanium kettle to boil water. When hot, some of it goes to a smaller sibling of your Sea to Summit collapsible mug for tea or coffee and the rest stays at the large titanium mug/kettle for the main meal, such as noodles, etc. For me this combination works perfectly and it's very lightweight
Lifeventure collapsible silicon mug is my fav - a bit bigger than the Sea to Summit collapsible mug, but it doesn't have the graduations on the inside.
I've got a few sea to summit mugs but I've been eyeing up the gsi for camp as it has the handy measurements on useful for those measuring water out for those freeze dry meals
Hi Paul, first time commenting. I only have a titanium mug, down side is if your out in the cold, contents get cold quickly. I was up a hill yesterday and had noodles which are meant to stand for 5 minutes in hot water. They cooled down very quick, I wish I'd had a thermal mug. Keep up the great videos, really looking forward to escaping overnight when we are allowed to.
I haven't thought of Paul Daniels for years!! Cheers for all the great videos. Became addicted since finding you whilst looking for jet boil reviews. Pleased to see I bought the sea to summit cup...bit of a pain with the aeropress as I discovered on last trip 🤣
I use either my Evernew solo set mug or the sea to summit delta cup. Thanks for the great video, may I suggest a possible topic for future videos? Thermolite sleeping bag liners 👍
I have a 700 ml Snow Peak titanium cup. I made a cozy (cosy, or whatever) out of an old closed cell foam pad. Keeps The coffee hot, and can be removed and heated over a stove or campfire (can't do that with a plastic cup, which is fine if one doesn't mind carrying extra weight). During the summer, the titanium cup, spoon, and Esbit tabs are all the cooking kit that I need.
Mine is an x mug with my msr titan kettle to heat water. in cold weather i use an insulated mug which nests inside the msr pot. theres never 1 setup for all people or all circumstances. I mostly motorbike camp (compact) or car camp with MRS so the choice of all kit always changes.
As a Finn it's been a tradition for me to carry a wooden mug made from a tree burl. It can be a pretty heavy thing. Also wood can transfer taste into drinks and I don't care for that sawdusty taste personally. I ordered a mug called Kupilka. I have the Kupilka 21 OG and it weights just 80g. I like it a lot even though it takes a bit more space than the Sea to Summit silicone mug. It's much sturdier. Recommend if you like to try a modern version of a burl mug. They are made from some biodegradable plastic/wood compound I think. Pretty cool.
I have tried GSI mugs and like them but kind of think of them as car camping. Haven’t used titanium because it does get so hot. Nesting steel cups have been what works for me. Kidney canteen cup with reflectix, it’s not the lightest not the smallest but drinking coffee from it is delightful as the sun comes up.
I use the X-mug because it's light and takes up so little space. I've never found it too hot to pick up. My only criticisms are it's a bit 'squidgy' when it's full - which is not good when it's full of hot liquid, and sometimes I think I can taste a bit of plastic - although a tot of whiskey added to the coffee always seems to solve that! 😁
My wife and I used the Sea-to-Summit mugs and have replaced them with the GSI backpacking mugs. We had 2 Sea-to-Summit cups fail on us (failures occurred on different trips) due to tiny dribble holes developing in the fold seams. This forced us to share one good mug for the remainder of the trip. I have learned that when I share a pot of coffee and a single mug with my wife that I am usually left with an empty mug and empty pot. After the first failed, we brought it back and it was replaced for free. After the second mug failed we took them out of our inventory because we did not want to risk a leaky mug again. Our trips are canoe camping, so perhaps mugs in a canoe barrel might be more prone to be thrown around during portages compared to a backpack. We really like the GSI mugs. They nestle in a larger GSI Fair Share Mug which has a screw cap lid that we use as dinner bowls with the ability of sealing left overs for a later snack. On Canoe trips, the lid locker is very handy and allows us to put our mugs on the floor of the canoe while paddling and not lose any liquid do to frequent cup tip overs that happen in a moving canoe bouncing along waves. The little coffee dot on your nose can be annoying though. Overall, having those tight fitting lids coupled with the insulation have proven the most valuable features to us.
I prefer my Wildo Fold-a-cup, 24 gr. in bright orange. Contains 200 cl. Not much, but you can drink your coffee before it gets cold. Folds to nearly nothing and can be stored in your pot together with all the other stuff 😊 comes with a little handle build in and is a little bit sturdier than the Sea to Summit, wich by the way is my second choice 👍 I did'nt know the other 2, but they seem to bulky for backpacking to me. For Glamping they are probably great 😉 Thanks for the insight Paul
I’ve got loads of mugs. But use the sea to summit one most. Top tip make sure it’s empty before squashing it down flat 😂
I'm all titanium. In the winter the metal cools fast enough to not burn your lips then I slide it into a homemade reflectix cozy. In the summer I have the silicone lip protector.
Problem with the two insulated cups, you’ll have to wait half an hour until your drink is drinking temperature.
Just leave the top off for a few!
Just add a little cold water instead of only boiling water 😉
@@discbrakefan This isn't always practical if you're short on drinkable water and have to boil the water you find in the nature beforehand.
I use a metal cup for years. I like that you can put it directly on the stove. Most times it hangs on my backpack.
I use the stainless steel one you can heat that up on a stove and campfire
I warm the water to a comfortable drinking temperature for coffee thus saving fuel. The insulated muds are good for cooking instant noodles. Just add boiling water, cover and wait ten minutes and you are good to go.
Regardless of whichever mug you choose, you will always need one more that that is non-insulated and made from metal to heat the water. And if you're going ultralight, you will only be bringing that non-insulated one made from metal.
I often just take my favourite Denby ceramic mug on a hike. Perfect feel and warmth. Worth the few extra grams
Have had a load of mugs over the years, but the GSI mug is my absolute favourite - and I use it every day. Currently have a hot chocolate in it, balanced on my sofa arm (with lid closed).
My mug is the earlier version without the measurements, although I added my own. It is really lightweight and bulletproof, and I use it to store soups, packet drinks and condiments inside when hiking.
It keeps surplus boiled water plenty hot for a few hours before bed when winter camping. And yes, you are supposed to grip the mug through the handle, which acts as a nice hand warmer.
One added advantage of its sealed lid is you can also use it for cold soaking during warmer months.
Also Tesco porridge pots fit perfectly in the neoprene sleeve. So multi-use...
Absolutely adore your content! Keep it up man!
I fancied trying a metal mug but didn't want to fork out for a titanium one until I knew I liked the idea. So I bought a stainless steel one from China for 59p including delivery. I use it to heat water and soups on a wood stick stove, but I made a removeable insulating jacket from some silver coated bubble wrap and it works so well that I've been using it ever since.
With a metal mug I used a 2 inch long split piece of gutted electrical cable on the rim to stop lip burn. I highly recommend a double-walled Mug Cafetiere, heavy but great for making real coffee. Fold-A-Cups are good for general use though you always feel that you have drawn the short straw when with friends who are drinking from their insulated larger mugs ! No one I know keeps the lid on to drink even in winter, but useful for anti-spillage when passing the cups over.
Love the two green stacking cups that come with the Stanley pot 😊
Me too
There ggggreat!
A few people have said this, will check them out.
I like the green cups you get with the Stanley camp cook set, and I use the tatonka stainless steel mug, but might look into a collapsible one for lightweight option, good video , cheers, ATB 👍
Take my hat off to you Paul, even in lockdown coming up with some great ideas for videos. Not many people could make a video about mugs interesting! Love my S2S x, use the bowl a lot too
My nephew likes his S2S larger cups for his dog when they are hiking together. Great food and water bowls
I like the Wildo cup best (smaller one). It's a trade off between having a collapsible cup and a sturdy silicon one with the Wildo folding in half to save space. I store a mini stove inside it when folded , inside a Bon Voyage titanium 900ml pot with lid and a small fuel can and stabiliser with folding spork , dish sponge, sheet of aluminium with all of that wrapped in a mosquito head net . Light and makes no noise when moving and can have a brew whilst cooking dinner.
When I going light I pack my Wildo Fold-a-Cup as it fits inside my titanium pot/mug which is as you say too hot to drink from for too long. A lid is handy but the coffee is usually finished by the time I've packed the pot and stove.
I have the same collapsible mug as you Paul, as it was your videos that gave me the idea 👍🏼 is amateurs have to learn from the Master ! 😄
Hi Paul, great review. I have an orange sea to summit cup just like the one in the video. I like the fact it takes up so little room in the backpack and weighs next to nothing. Didn't let me down on a recent walking holiday, it'll do for me.
I use the same foldable mug as it fits perfect inside my MSR titan pot . Nice one Paul , thanks for the vid 👍
I've so many mugs, love my Alpkit 400 titanium but as I'm a ' must have one of those ' bloke I recently bought a Wildo Big folding cup. Absolutely love it. It holds all the tea I need first thing in the morning and weighs nowt.. And its green.
Snow Peak Hotlips
They fit over the rim of the cup
I find them quite effective for dringing from hot titanium mugs
Thanks Paul,good comparison,I have both the sea to summit (mine with lid) and the GS1 camping mug,I’ve fallen in love with the camping mug for a couple of reasons,the removable inner sleeve with measurements is handy when I’m making up dehydrated meals,and if I have used it for a slightly sticky soup like I did recently on a hike,I can trap the mess inside the cup with the lid,until I can clean it up.Agree the strap is a bit useless and like you did I just grab onto the mug for more security. Thanks again Paul.
I have the GSI mug and built a cook kit around it. A Trangia burner will fit inside along with a spoon, lighter and other small items. The cup then fits in my two piece aluminum cook pot.
One of my luxury items is a Snow Peak double wall titanium mug with the optional lid. Being able to sip coffee in the morning or hot tea in the evening without rushing is gold.
My favorite cook kit consists of a Toaks 750 mug/pot, Snow Peak 450 double walled insulated mug, Soto Amicus stove, Keith folding spoon and a Mini-Bic. I made a cozy for the Toaks cup/pot with some Reflectix from Home Depot. A canister doesn’t fit, but a canister is easy to carry separately. Sometimes if I’m not planning on cooking, I just take the Toaks cup/pot with a silicone lip for coffee or tea.
I was just looking at the S2S XMug earlier. as an alternative to a titanium mug. So good timing thanks!
I've got that GSI Mug, works really well with the GSI coffee rocket and nests inside perfectly. would recommend
Same here. GSI backer mug and coffee rockets is so perfect together!
The collapsible cup is best. The drink is ready to go, down it, and move on with your adventure completely caffeinated
Very good rewiew, I got the folded one
I love the GSI mug! I’m a bit of a coffee snob and was nervous about the plastic but they use a really high-quality material and there’s no strange taste. With the lid closed you can drop it, which I’ve done many times, and it never leaks. As for the fabric handle, its functional. I can slip my hand in and hold the mug... it’s very cozy on a cold morning! Another great thing is it nests inside the GSI glacier cup so you have one cup to boil water in and the other cup to drink out of. Overall, I’m very impressed… Never thought I would drink out of a plastic cup but this one won me over! PS for those of you who are aeropress fans, the new aeropress go nests almost perfectly inside the infinity cup!
If you want a lip guard for titanium mug you can fit one of those elastic wristbands around the mug. Work a treat- I bought a mountain rescue one to boot as well over the web. The xmug I use to make my porridge in rather than carrying lots of instant porridge pots. I decant the filling into bags so more to carry without the bulk. Perfect system for me
I carry 2 sea to summit collapsible mugs and use one as a cover for the other mug to keep my contents warm and protected. Nice having a spare mug anyways, food bowl, guest mug, etc.
My dented 450ml Snowpeak ti mug has been everywhere with me for the past decade.
Nice bit of patina to tell a story
I’ve been researching camp mugs lately and that GSI Infinite Backpacker mug seems to check all the boxes I’m interested in.
I mostly want
1.) Something with a handle that I can clip to the outside of a pack back.
2.) Something that will keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold.
3.) Something with graduations so when I’m making a dehydrated meal, coffee etc, I can pour the appropriate amount of water into the mug and add it to the meal bag.
In my opinion a good camp mug has volume markings. So helpful. Especially when you’re in the back country and can’t remember how many ounces are in a cup.
Been using a big Wildo Foldacup for years. It's big enough to be a big mug or bowl, folds up small, lasts for years and is pretty tough. Do like the lids on yours to keep the local insect life out of your brew but putting a bandanna over mine does the job.
The inner of the GSI mug could work great as a cold soaking jar
Love a good mug! I think for me it's a titanium / other form of metal mug as I prefer that over plastics. Great video again, thanks Paul
Paul only burnt his lips on Keith because the hot coffee wasn't far from the pot lip. Titanium is a poor conductor of heat, so use a pot of larger volume, use it for cooking and drinking . No need for cup at all.
Yeah, me too. We have a couple of mugs from our kelly kettle kit that are pretty good and one fits in the other which helps. Always on a family/group adventure rarely solo so stacking is useful.
I have a similar silicon mug it's great cos it squishes down but is really off balance when pouring into it. I often work with groups and wish mugs would stack easily as we have to have a load of them. In winter a metal mug is a winner for me. Nice vid about the small details that matter.
I have the sea to summit collapsible mug. I have not had a problem with it yet. Switching out my trangia 27 to a smaller kit and less weight. Base pot is my Imusa 12cm, I can get the mug in it with my Fancy feast stove, with extra room. I do like the idea of aluminum or titanium mud for nesting inside pot. I feel they would be multi purpose. For the lips, hot lips or a silicone rubber band for drinking, for comfort. Now with the insulated mugs that give me another choice. Strip down to just the mug with out the lid. Nice video.
Wildo fold-a-cup. Brilliant idea, unbreakable, cheap and good enough for the Swedish army.
I have just purchased the stainless steel Kelly Kettle cup set. They have silicon lip guards and silicon on the folding handles. That's the reason why I got them over a titanium cup. I have heated a cup of tea at work many times on a gas stove to test them out during this lockdown.
I’ve got the collapsible mug, but I always find myself flingin’ in my plain old Lifeventure thick plastic mug.
Great content Paul. I love my titanium mug and also use it on my log burner at home to brew my tea. It saves getting up and boiling the kettle!
I've had a few of those mugs. The titanium mugs I sold for the reasons mentioned, the Delta mug I found fragile (maybe I was a bit rough) And the X Cup, I love it, it does what is needed and nothing more, is by far the lightest and best of all takes up almost no space and, for me that's important. I have recently been testing a Boundless voyage double wall titanium mug ( no handles). It's not bad, but the X cups are not going anywhere.
Chinese market🤣love it!
I'm a BIG fan of the X Mug, I've used it on many an Ultra & it doubles up as a food bowl when visiting aid stations, top piece of kit 👌🏃
I've got the Sea to Summit collapsible mug and have used it on all my Caminos (through Spain), it's brilliant!
I have the GSI and works well with aeropress. But for instant coffee or tea the titanium and collapsible seems the clear winner as can decant and boil in one compact set up
I've just got the GSI, a great winter mug, for summer lightweight camps I'd go the collapsible one though.
Been using a non branded stainless steel mug on a few longer walks recently while testing my new stove. The delta seems a worthy option and would allow some storage.
Thanks again Paul, another great look at very useful equipment out on the track, they are all great mugs but I do like the collapsing mug the best.
Cheers from “Down Under.
Hi Paul, another great video - thanks for sharing!
Perhaps missing from the debate - the rate of heat loss depends on the difference of temperature between the hot drink and the environment, Insulated mugs then really come into their own in winter - especially in sub- zero conditions, and are more of a luxury 'nice to have' in summer conditions. Lastly, a non collapsible mug is likely OK if it can be nested neatly into an overall cook system (cook pot, stove, gas canister, spork etc) - GSI have gone down this route quite well...
Great video comparing the mugs. My favorite is the X-mug, because it is light and compact. I like the collapsible systems from SeaToSummit. It is perfect for the practice of backpacking ul and bikepacking.🏕️🏞
I still use an old enamel camping mug that I have had for 25 years. I tried a collapsible mug but I like my mug to be more rigid.
Agree, silcon ones are really off balance.
LifeVentures Ti mug for me Mez. Never knew about the cheap Keith efforts when I bought it. 😁 👍🏼
Paul, I really love your content man. Really chills me out and you've given me some great advice in your videos! Love your presentation style and everything you do. Ta man! NW England
I use a hard plastic souvenir mug that I bought in Holy Island on a school trip, it weighs 60g and its a full size coffee mug. I just store it on the bottom of a water bottle or pack things like gloves or coffee and food in it so it basically takes up no space either, I love it but I'm sure it will fall apart soon.
My favourite camp mug is my Kupilka kuksa which is made of a very clever wood, resin composite. 👍
Thank you for this comment. I am gonna buy one of those thanks to you.
I love my silipint cup! Takes temps up to 400° & keeps hot stuff hot..cold stuff cold.
My favorite 'mug' is a double walled titanium handle cup made by nordisk. It holds ca. 2.2dl. A titanium lid I poached from a toaks mug fits perfect.
What I like about the cup is that it will hold my toaks siphon alcohol stove, some fuel in a small bottle and then it nests inside my lixada double cup (450/750) titanium pot set. Together this forms a super compact, very light weight cook kit.
I use the GSI infinity backpacker and like it very much. I don’t backpack these days but still camp. The GSI mug is my daytime goto for making a lunchtime drink (when I’m out and about) and, with the lid and closure, it keeps the drink hot for ages, too hot sometimes. I also have the GSI Fair Share mug, similar but larger with a screw top. I make up all my own vegetarian camping meals at home from freeze dried ingredients including morning porridge. The Fair Share mug is great for reconstituting these meals: the mug is insulated and the meals are piping hot when ready. I also use a GSI long-handled spoon which has a silicone around the spoon and doesn’t scratch. I love GSI gear and have a great many pieces which, these days, carry easily in the car!
I enjoy your videos.
Nice review, I really like the collapsible sea to summit, that’s what I use
The bonus to me for the GSI mug is the removable measuring cup. I also noticed of the 4 in front of you, the one you picked up last to end your video was the GSI which makes me think you really liked this one too. Have to watch out to see if it replaces your Sea to Summit fav.
I use the collapsible Swedish fold-a-cup which I suppose technically isn't a mug, especially since I use the smaller sized one, but I boil the water in a GI style stainless steel canteen cup (actually it's Dutch issue) with a lid. If I'm drinking instant coffee sticks, I just make it in the small cup so it's a small strong coffee, and use the water in the canteen cup to either make another cup if I've just got up, or make something else like porridge. If I'm drinking tea I use the canteen cup as a teapot, and refill my cup from it 2 or 3 times. That way I don't burn my lips, and the water or tea stays hot.
The GSI mug fits inside of my boundless Voyage 750 ML titanium pot. All the other goodies including the stove fit inside the mug. Very versatile kits for my uses.
I would use one of the two insulated mugs in winter safer and keep your brew warmer in cold climate , spill proof when in small places in side your tent but the collapseable mug would be my preferred mug in summer when out side more and if spilled wouldn't upset you.👍☕☕
I use a soto thermostack as my cook set and the two smallest cups combine to make an insulated cup.
we would put a few layers gaffer tape around the top inch of the meatal one so could use for cook and drink
Berghaus camping mug for me, love it, just that the handle is a bit wobbly, might need to get a new one.
I was up a hill yesterday and the lid was handy to keep the snow out of my 3in1 Kenko.
Use a Klean Kanteen flask on hikes.
I just use a carabiner enamel mug. Works very well for what I need. I think i may need to get one of these though.
X mug is top!
I hoop one day all of my kit is foldable like That!
After a lifetime (30 plus years) of outdoor activities, I've acquired many insulated / camping mugs. Most were not great (insulated ones, usually dribbling because of poor seals) I have the GSI and probably will stick with it.
Enjoying your Channel Paul..
Carry on!
I like the Sea 2 Summit Xmug because it's collapsible and takes very little room in the pack. It's also handy for a quick drink from a good water source. The one I don't leave home without is the Toaks Titanium 700 ml pot or cup , with a lid. It's packed with the food and my cook kit. Safely stored inside the Toaks cup/pot is my Vargo Titanium Coffee filter. Combined they are my coffee maker & cup on the trail. Without them I could not have my Hot Coffee or Tea in the mornings and that is as close to a natural disaster that you could find.
Must admit I love my Kuksa, always a nice occasion although have got an MSR titanium one
I use a 650ml titanium mug and the sea to summit xmug. The titanium is my favourite. When I make coffee, I want to drink it not keep it warm. I am not a big fan of insulated mugs. The only exception is a commuter mug, when I drive somewhere and have the coffee for a break on the road.
I use the gsi mug nested in a gsi steel mug with Trangia tucked inside.
I use 850 ml MSR titanium kettle to boil water. When hot, some of it goes to a smaller sibling of your Sea to Summit collapsible mug for tea or coffee and the rest stays at the large titanium mug/kettle for the main meal, such as noodles, etc. For me this combination works perfectly and it's very lightweight
Fab vid Paul I use the sea to summit Xcup 👍
Lifeventure collapsible silicon mug is my fav - a bit bigger than the Sea to Summit collapsible mug, but it doesn't have the graduations on the inside.
I use titanium mug with snow peak’s hot lips,works great
Great Video
I've got a few sea to summit mugs but I've been eyeing up the gsi for camp as it has the handy measurements on useful for those measuring water out for those freeze dry meals
I have the GSI and the collapsible. I don't typically drink hot stuff out of the collapsible, use the GSI for hot stuff.
Hi Paul, first time commenting. I only have a titanium mug, down side is if your out in the cold, contents get cold quickly. I was up a hill yesterday and had noodles which are meant to stand for 5 minutes in hot water. They cooled down very quick, I wish I'd had a thermal mug. Keep up the great videos, really looking forward to escaping overnight when we are allowed to.
I haven't thought of Paul Daniels for years!!
Cheers for all the great videos. Became addicted since finding you whilst looking for jet boil reviews. Pleased to see I bought the sea to summit cup...bit of a pain with the aeropress as I discovered on last trip 🤣
I use a titanium toaks 550ml with no handles and i have a cossie for it. It fits in my cook system perfectly
I use either my Evernew solo set mug or the sea to summit delta cup.
Thanks for the great video, may I suggest a possible topic for future videos? Thermolite sleeping bag liners 👍
Seconding!
I have the collapsible Sea to Summit mug but not great as can't use with an aeropress. Will have to try one of the others.
I have a 700 ml Snow Peak titanium cup. I made a cozy (cosy, or whatever) out of an old closed cell foam pad. Keeps The coffee hot, and can be removed and heated over a stove or campfire (can't do that with a plastic cup, which is fine if one doesn't mind carrying extra weight). During the summer, the titanium cup, spoon, and Esbit tabs are all the cooking kit that I need.
Mine is an x mug with my msr titan kettle to heat water.
in cold weather i use an insulated mug which nests inside the msr pot.
theres never 1 setup for all people or all circumstances. I mostly motorbike camp (compact) or car camp with MRS so the choice of all kit always changes.
As a Finn it's been a tradition for me to carry a wooden mug made from a tree burl. It can be a pretty heavy thing. Also wood can transfer taste into drinks and I don't care for that sawdusty taste personally.
I ordered a mug called Kupilka. I have the Kupilka 21 OG and it weights just 80g. I like it a lot even though it takes a bit more space than the Sea to Summit silicone mug. It's much sturdier.
Recommend if you like to try a modern version of a burl mug. They are made from some biodegradable plastic/wood compound I think. Pretty cool.
I have tried GSI mugs and like them but kind of think of them as car camping. Haven’t used titanium because it does get so hot. Nesting steel cups have been what works for me. Kidney canteen cup with reflectix, it’s not the lightest not the smallest but drinking coffee from it is delightful as the sun comes up.
Snow Peak Hot Lips cup protector £17 for 2 very expensive, Kelly Kettle nakevare very reasonably priced. Both very good.
I use the X-mug because it's light and takes up so little space. I've never found it too hot to pick up. My only criticisms are it's a bit 'squidgy' when it's full - which is not good when it's full of hot liquid, and sometimes I think I can taste a bit of plastic - although a tot of whiskey added to the coffee always seems to solve that! 😁
I use a 300ml flask as my camp mug, drink stays hot for longer and I can use it on the trail too.
My wife and I used the Sea-to-Summit mugs and have replaced them with the GSI backpacking mugs. We had 2 Sea-to-Summit cups fail on us (failures occurred on different trips) due to tiny dribble holes developing in the fold seams. This forced us to share one good mug for the remainder of the trip. I have learned that when I share a pot of coffee and a single mug with my wife that I am usually left with an empty mug and empty pot. After the first failed, we brought it back and it was replaced for free. After the second mug failed we took them out of our inventory because we did not want to risk a leaky mug again. Our trips are canoe camping, so perhaps mugs in a canoe barrel might be more prone to be thrown around during portages compared to a backpack. We really like the GSI mugs. They nestle in a larger GSI Fair Share Mug which has a screw cap lid that we use as dinner bowls with the ability of sealing left overs for a later snack. On Canoe trips, the lid locker is very handy and allows us to put our mugs on the floor of the canoe while paddling and not lose any liquid do to frequent cup tip overs that happen in a moving canoe bouncing along waves. The little coffee dot on your nose can be annoying though. Overall, having those tight fitting lids coupled with the insulation have proven the most valuable features to us.
I prefer my Wildo Fold-a-cup, 24 gr. in bright orange. Contains 200 cl. Not much, but you can drink your coffee before it gets cold. Folds to nearly nothing and can be stored in your pot together with all the other stuff 😊 comes with a little handle build in and is a little bit sturdier than the Sea to Summit, wich by the way is my second choice 👍 I did'nt know the other 2, but they seem to bulky for backpacking to me. For Glamping they are probably great 😉 Thanks for the insight Paul
MSR insulated mug 👌🏼
I used to be an old enamel mug guy. Now I’ve got a collapsible. I’ve spent the last few years really trying to reduce bulk.
Cant beat leaving an enamel next to the fire to keep your coffee warm though 😊
@@CryptoRoast_0 The reason I now have a collapsable is because I used to keep leaving half my lip on the mug after letting it sit by the fire!