There is also a polypropylene mug that clicks into place on top of the British Crusader bottle at the same time as the metal “cup” is nested underneath & a metal windshield hexamine stove that nests under the metal cup. The whole system fits into a molle pouch that fits onto a British army Bergan , chest rig, belt harness etc as you require
Thanks for the comment! I’m familiar with the polypropylene cup, I appreciate you bringing it into the conversation. I wished I had mentioned them after the recording was already finished. Those mugs usually come standard with the bottle, and the NATO Crusader Cups usually need to be bought separate. The plastic cups they come with just don’t fit into my overall approach to things. In fact, no plastic cups or mugs fit anywhere into my approach.
Just found your podcast yesterday and listened to the first three episodes today. I was at work doing some repetitive tasks that didnt require much concentration so it was a good time to just listen. When I got home I watched some of your youtube videos, and Im really impressed with your down to earth, experience based content. I subscribed and will continue watching and listening. Thank you for doing what you do.
Hey Robert! Thanks so much for sharing! I’m glad to have you along for the ride! It has been interesting, that’s for sure. But we’re slowly growing and good people keep trickling in. Welcome!
Thanks for the insight! My wife and I backpack, and recently took a tea pot on a trip, and we loved it! I look forward to getting my hands on the pot in your video! Thanks again.
I still love this kettle, but I have since discovered another one that I like even better. You can see me use the new one here: ruclips.net/video/Om2NNLq2Keg/видео.htmlsi=lohwaQiYWc7GGfdo
I'm always late to the game and your videos proves it I own canteens fromm ww1 and ww2 aluminum and stainless and just got the BCB. 2 of them and enjoy making coffee out of them I don't go camping or hiking I also have the Trangia 27, PLA 07, msr seagull but my favorite is the Swedish army mess. Kit.your video was a eye opener thanks for sharing
That Swedish Army mess kit sounds fantastic, as does the WW1 & WWII gear. I love the vintage equipment - often much more so than the modern equipment. Welcome aboard, glad to have you.
I have just recently found your podcast channel which introduced me to your Utube channel. I really enjoy your content. You go about the outdoors in much the same way that I do.your no nonsense way is refreshing. I am a fan of US military gear, it’s cheap and bombproof. I have some pieces that are 20 plus years old. I haven’t tried out the British crusader yet. I have seen a bushcrafter from England review it and I think if it’s anything like the US one, it’s probably a pretty good one also. Keep up the good work.
Hey, welcome to the party! Happy to have you. I really like the quality-to-cost ratio of military type gear, too. Thanks so much for listening and for coming on over to the video channel. It’s very appreciated.
Just got one these and have been trying it out. Like you I used a screwdriver and hammer to make the handle stay up, also it holds my Trangia burner and triangle inside with a fire steel and paper towels so everything is kept together. Its great. Even my missus likes it.
I do not know how to thank you enough for this video. I have been researching for too long now (weeks+) and this video has been truly helpful in a few different ways, however the best has been pointing us to the BV 1.4 kettle. I missed it the first time I saw it on Amazon because I saw the plastic on the handle so I bypassed it as an option. I have been looking everywhere for a kettle that can nest a fuel canister (I have been suggesting it to every manufacturer that would listen) AND I also learned from you a lot about what to look for and how to improve a great canteen kit. Thank you for taking the time to teach us from your pragmatic experiences.
I knew somebody out there would appreciate that little deep dive. Thanks for your comment. As a reminder, the BV 1.4 kettle won’t hold the larger canisters, but it will hold the smaller-sized canisters, which right now I personally am only able to find at REI.
Very thoughtout and informative video. I also have the bombproof British Osprey canteen and mug with the rothco lid. Although I prefer as a water bottle of choice the Nalgene Oasis 1qt canteen which nests perfectly in the Pathfinder canteen cup.I believe the Oasis canteen is lighter than the Osprey bottle,bpa free and bombproof as well,as for the cantten cup is the old GI style with the long handle which I prefer over an open fire,instead of the butterfly handle of the osprey cup. As for the kettle I prefer the 900 ml trangia one. Its an aluminum kettle so its light (190 gr/6,7 oz) comes to a boil faster and I can nest inside a trangia alcohol burner and coffee sticks for a brew in the mountain. Every thought out gear of choice which derives from a lot of expiriment in the woods is good enough for me. I may even give a try to your setup as well which I find very practical and interesting!! Just found your channel, already subbed.
I’ve always wondered why different folks would prefer the long foldable handles on GI mugs, but I reckon for getting in and out of a fire easily I can see the attraction. As I expressed in this video, I really am a fan of the Pathfinder stainless steel bottle. It’s a very fine bottle. I have never been a fan of its accompanying cup, precisely because of its flimsy little handles that do not at all protrude away from the cup in any meaningful way. Also, I’ve always thought the fish spreader idea was a little silly and inconvenient - especially when it’s easy enough to attach a permanent, folding bail handle to the cup. Thankfully, it’s now very easy to find these sorts of cups to fit the Pathfinder bottle on Amazon. Still, handle length is always an issue for me. And this is a major part of why I believe the Crusader Cup shines over everything else. Those butterfly handles are stout, secure, and have plenty length to them to get the cup in and out of a fire with ease. When holding by the handles, your knuckles aren’t at risk of coming into contact with the scalding side of the cup. And the way in which they lock together provides an extremely sure grip when handling. I’m not familiar with this Oasis Canteen you’ve mentioned, but I’ll be looking into it. It’ll have to be pretty fantastic to make me cheat on my BCB British water bottle, though!
Thank you for your great review. I have three of those BCB British canteen systems. I bought heavy, cover, inc. stainless steel cover and it’s designed to fit that cup like a glove. It’s got tiny holes in it also so that you can strain liquids through it. Mine also came with a stove and a coffee cup and a bag. I like mine so well that I have my coffee in one every day. It’s the only cup I use. Have a blessed day my friend. John.
I do have the stove, I’ve used it many times with pop can stoves. I love its design and it also is built like a tank. Perhaps even too much so. Because of its weight, and also because I have more or less stopped using pop can stoves as part of my go-to system, I don’t usually carry any pieces other than the bottle and Crusader Cup these days. Like you, I couldn’t be satisfied with just one set: “Two is one and one is none.”
Thank you for a great practical guide to kettles. I don't know if you've noticed, but your evolution based on experiences and needs has led you to choose something that resembles a pot with a micro spout :-) Apart from the advantages (and disadvantages) of titanium, I think that similar functions (except for weight) could be fulfilled by several, maybe a dozen or so other types of pots, such as the Snow Peak Kettle No. 1 or, for example, the no longer produced Stanley Cook and Store or Pathfinder 1 qt bush pot - they would have enough capacity to fill the Crusader and possibilities greater than this titanium kettle - i.e. not only boiling water when the cup is occupied, but also, for example, frying a second dish, which a titanium kettle cannot do ;-)
I have since gone to something like what I think you’re describing. I did a brief livestream on it here in my Locals group: thepracticalwoodsman.locals.com/post/4657059/live-stream-1-new-favorite-kettle
It is true that the cup is, but not the handles. The butterfly handles are clearly modeled from the Crusader Cup. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts!
That is an esthetically pleasing kettle. Thanks for sharing. I’ve never understood the metal canteen either. I’ve always been fine using nothing but the metal cup for it. I also like that it can best a stove for trioxane or twigs also. I suppose an alcohol stove would work too, but I don’t see the reason to fuss with that. If I’m in a frozen altitude that requires that I take white gas.
I’ve since moved on to another kettle that I like even more, but yes, it remains a very nice kettle nonetheless. That Coleman Fuel is good stuff. I’ve actually run into problems with fires and stoves because of intense cold, and the last thing a person needs is to be unable to get fire going when it’s needed.
@@100BearPaw I don’t talk about it here, but you do see me using it. It’s a Boundless Voyage 1.5L. Exclusive 121: Starting Mind-Boggling Campfires in Rain! Incredible beyond all reason! ruclips.net/video/RYHuQQnkgOU/видео.html
Another brilliant, well thought through, meticulous video with good practical advice and tips.. I have and use the British Crusader cookset with the bottle (from many years ago). The bottle is bigger than the similar Nalgene ones, of which I have two, in different military stainless steel mugs. In South Africa we call the mugs 'fire buckets', for obvious reasons. These are either blackened by use in a fire or have black heat resistant paint from the USA or Teflon coating outside for camouflage.(I am a former infantry officer with bush war experience). Your video shows the amount of detailed analytical thinking and evaluation of design that is needed to survive and thrive in the wilds without wasting scarce financial resources.
It’s interesting you mention that Crusader Cup with the Teflon black coating - my very first Crusader Cup came that way. All of the others have come without the black paint, but with just a few uses on an open fire tend to turn black, anyway. Thanks for watching, thanks for the praise, thanks for taking the time to comment and share your own background and personal thoughts and experiences. It’s very much appreciated.
There was one place in USA. Think it was Badger Claw. He made a beautiful waxed canvas bag. I use a titanium from Evernew, rated as 900ml mug pot. Diameter and height pretty equal. Butterfly handles. Tight lid, but you can just set it on. A whole Evernew alcohol stove with windscreen easily fits. The windscreen works as a wood stove, too. Comes with nice bag. All fits in my old Alpine/Aire Heat insulation I bought on closeout decades ago.
I'm brand new to Wintter camping WATCH everything..but. like an ANUS, to be polite and opinions Everyone has 1. That canteen cup comes with a fitted, vented cover. Then canteen. Fitted cover makes water boil faster..FYI. Your kettle is nice for 2 people capacity, but the cup is still equal. I hunt and use it, it cannot be suspended but abuts fire as easily. I'm not taking this apart but that's MY opinion..to start!
@The Practical Woodsman No, not the kettle, I'm still on the canteen level of packing. I'm still point A to point B to point A hiking. I'm up in the White mountains NH. I need a few pieces of equipment before my dog and I start spending nights out. We are no stranger to night hiking, we push for sunrise summits. Im also ex military and we used to have this term for people who would have every piece of "the cool gear". After 2 or 3 weeks all of that flashy gear would be stuff into a bag and never used again. It was fun to watch them get baptized into the less is better/practical mindset.
The large Eagle Products Norwegian kettle is 1.5L. In truth, I love it. At the same time, I just can’t justify carrying it in most circumstances. I just got back from an excursion with the smaller, 0.7L Eagle Products Norwegian kettle. I know that in this video I said it was so small that it is pointless to carry. However, after some thought, it occurred to me that in very hot weather conditions, where having hot water on hand all the time is not really as big a deal, the small Norwegian kettle might offer some advantages and be a pretty good piece of gear to carry after all. You can see me with it just a few weeks ago here: ruclips.net/video/njd599ZuRD0/видео.html
So .7l during summer and 1.5l during winter sounds about correct. To me I always cherish the 1/1.5 liter. You never know when you got company. Coffee also needs that extra head room if you boil. Nice videos bud . Thanks !
@@itellsri I do like kettles with larger capacities in the winter, right around 1.5L. Having a larger kettle constantly hanging over the fire has become an important tool for keeping my body comfortable at night in below-freezing temperatures. I just continuously sip hot liquids until bedtime. Hey thanks for watching and for your comments, it’s nice to have you on board.
I recently came across your podcast and being interested in some of the gear you mention, i had to start watching some of your vodeos when i have the chance. (This is the first) thay canteen and cup look to be a good bit of kit. Any experience with the u.s. army version? What are your thoughts on it?
You know, I had to do some research on that. It was my understanding that the GI cup had batwing handles but not exactly of the same design. After a quick image search I can see that some GI mugs do in fact have the same butterfly (or batwing) handles, as you say. All of my exposure to GI mugs involved the handles that fold under and other designs. But you’re right, I stand corrected.
You didnt mention the american canteen and mug set..much of what you say in your comparison between the cheap titanium version and the British mil spec set rings hollow to my ear.
BTW.. FOR DECADES IVE used a Coleman duel fuel , Peak 442..self filled adjustable flame in Extreme cold and it fires and LADT LONGER/ Burns hotter Than your disposable cartridge non refillable friggin stupid fuel butane can . And a portable bottle of MSR containers would last Weeks in a Coleman 442 stove.. THATS THE REAL portable stove and source of emediate heat!
The FireMaple kettle I showed off would be an excellent, lower-cost alternative. No, it can’t easily be used as a cook pot, but it is just about right at the sweet-spot on size, in my opinion.
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Well done. You made an argument and backed it up with experience. Thanks.
Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing your thoughts. 👍
There is also a polypropylene mug that clicks into place on top of the British Crusader bottle at the same time as the metal “cup” is nested underneath & a metal windshield hexamine stove that nests under the metal cup. The whole system fits into a molle pouch that fits onto a British army Bergan , chest rig, belt harness etc as you require
Thanks for the comment! I’m familiar with the polypropylene cup, I appreciate you bringing it into the conversation. I wished I had mentioned them after the recording was already finished.
Those mugs usually come standard with the bottle, and the NATO Crusader Cups usually need to be bought separate. The plastic cups they come with just don’t fit into my overall approach to things. In fact, no plastic cups or mugs fit anywhere into my approach.
Just found your podcast yesterday and listened to the first three episodes today. I was at work doing some repetitive tasks that didnt require much concentration so it was a good time to just listen. When I got home I watched some of your youtube videos, and Im really impressed with your down to earth, experience based content. I subscribed and will continue watching and listening. Thank you for doing what you do.
Hey Robert! Thanks so much for sharing! I’m glad to have you along for the ride! It has been interesting, that’s for sure. But we’re slowly growing and good people keep trickling in. Welcome!
Great video full of sensible advice and intelligent comparisons. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you found some value in it.
Thanks for the insight! My wife and I backpack, and recently took a tea pot on a trip, and we loved it! I look forward to getting my hands on the pot in your video! Thanks again.
I still love this kettle, but I have since discovered another one that I like even better. You can see me use the new one here:
ruclips.net/video/Om2NNLq2Keg/видео.htmlsi=lohwaQiYWc7GGfdo
I'm always late to the game and your videos proves it I own canteens fromm ww1 and ww2 aluminum and stainless and just got the BCB. 2 of them and enjoy making coffee out of them I don't go camping or hiking I also have the Trangia 27, PLA 07, msr seagull but my favorite is the Swedish army mess. Kit.your video was a eye opener thanks for sharing
That Swedish Army mess kit sounds fantastic, as does the WW1 & WWII gear. I love the vintage equipment - often much more so than the modern equipment. Welcome aboard, glad to have you.
I have just recently found your podcast channel which introduced me to your Utube channel. I really enjoy your content. You go about the outdoors in much the same way that I do.your no nonsense way is refreshing. I am a fan of US military gear, it’s cheap and bombproof. I have some pieces that are 20 plus years old. I haven’t tried out the British crusader yet. I have seen a bushcrafter from England review it and I think if it’s anything like the US one, it’s probably a pretty good one also. Keep up the good work.
Hey, welcome to the party! Happy to have you. I really like the quality-to-cost ratio of military type gear, too. Thanks so much for listening and for coming on over to the video channel. It’s very appreciated.
Just got one these and have been trying it out. Like you I used a screwdriver and hammer to make the handle stay up, also it holds my Trangia burner and triangle inside with a fire steel and paper towels so everything is kept together. Its great. Even my missus likes it.
It’s a beauty of a kettle. Nice capacity, very fine to look at and hold. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.
I do not know how to thank you enough for this video. I have been researching for too long now (weeks+) and this video has been truly helpful in a few different ways, however the best has been pointing us to the BV 1.4 kettle. I missed it the first time I saw it on Amazon because I saw the plastic on the handle so I bypassed it as an option. I have been looking everywhere for a kettle that can nest a fuel canister (I have been suggesting it to every manufacturer that would listen) AND I also learned from you a lot about what to look for and how to improve a great canteen kit. Thank you for taking the time to teach us from your pragmatic experiences.
I knew somebody out there would appreciate that little deep dive. Thanks for your comment. As a reminder, the BV 1.4 kettle won’t hold the larger canisters, but it will hold the smaller-sized canisters, which right now I personally am only able to find at REI.
Very thoughtout and informative video. I also have the bombproof British Osprey canteen and mug with the rothco lid. Although I prefer as a water bottle of choice the Nalgene Oasis 1qt canteen which nests perfectly in the Pathfinder canteen cup.I believe the Oasis canteen is lighter than the Osprey bottle,bpa free and bombproof as well,as for the cantten cup is the old GI style with the long handle which I prefer over an open fire,instead of the butterfly handle of the osprey cup. As for the kettle I prefer the 900 ml trangia one. Its an aluminum kettle so its light (190 gr/6,7 oz) comes to a boil faster and I can nest inside a trangia alcohol burner and coffee sticks for a brew in the mountain.
Every thought out gear of choice which derives from a lot of expiriment in the woods is good enough for me. I may even give a try to your setup as well which I find very practical and interesting!!
Just found your channel, already subbed.
I’ve always wondered why different folks would prefer the long foldable handles on GI mugs, but I reckon for getting in and out of a fire easily I can see the attraction.
As I expressed in this video, I really am a fan of the Pathfinder stainless steel bottle. It’s a very fine bottle. I have never been a fan of its accompanying cup, precisely because of its flimsy little handles that do not at all protrude away from the cup in any meaningful way. Also, I’ve always thought the fish spreader idea was a little silly and inconvenient - especially when it’s easy enough to attach a permanent, folding bail handle to the cup. Thankfully, it’s now very easy to find these sorts of cups to fit the Pathfinder bottle on Amazon.
Still, handle length is always an issue for me. And this is a major part of why I believe the Crusader Cup shines over everything else. Those butterfly handles are stout, secure, and have plenty length to them to get the cup in and out of a fire with ease. When holding by the handles, your knuckles aren’t at risk of coming into contact with the scalding side of the cup. And the way in which they lock together provides an extremely sure grip when handling.
I’m not familiar with this Oasis Canteen you’ve mentioned, but I’ll be looking into it. It’ll have to be pretty fantastic to make me cheat on my BCB British water bottle, though!
Thank you for your great review. I have three of those BCB British canteen systems. I bought heavy, cover, inc. stainless steel cover and it’s designed to fit that cup like a glove. It’s got tiny holes in it also so that you can strain liquids through it. Mine also came with a stove and a coffee cup and a bag. I like mine so well that I have my coffee in one every day. It’s the only cup I use. Have a blessed day my friend. John.
I do have the stove, I’ve used it many times with pop can stoves. I love its design and it also is built like a tank. Perhaps even too much so. Because of its weight, and also because I have more or less stopped using pop can stoves as part of my go-to system, I don’t usually carry any pieces other than the bottle and Crusader Cup these days. Like you, I couldn’t be satisfied with just one set: “Two is one and one is none.”
Thank you for a great practical guide to kettles. I don't know if you've noticed, but your evolution based on experiences and needs has led you to choose something that resembles a pot with a micro spout :-)
Apart from the advantages (and disadvantages) of titanium, I think that similar functions (except for weight) could be fulfilled by several, maybe a dozen or so other types of pots, such as the Snow Peak Kettle No. 1 or, for example, the no longer produced Stanley Cook and Store or Pathfinder 1 qt bush pot - they would have enough capacity to fill the Crusader and possibilities greater than this titanium kettle - i.e. not only boiling water when the cup is occupied, but also, for example, frying a second dish, which a titanium kettle cannot do ;-)
I have since gone to something like what I think you’re describing. I did a brief livestream on it here in my Locals group: thepracticalwoodsman.locals.com/post/4657059/live-stream-1-new-favorite-kettle
Excellent no bs, well thought out, honest video. It is much appreciated, thank you and keep it up.
You earned a sub today my friend.
Thanks! Welcome to the party. Glad to have you here.
Hey Keith, Titanium cup was modeled after the US GIs cup. The USGA cup. It’s also a lot smaller than the British cup.
It is true that the cup is, but not the handles. The butterfly handles are clearly modeled from the Crusader Cup. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts!
That is an esthetically pleasing kettle. Thanks for sharing. I’ve never understood the metal canteen either. I’ve always been fine using nothing but the metal cup for it. I also like that it can best a stove for trioxane or twigs also. I suppose an alcohol stove would work too, but I don’t see the reason to fuss with that. If I’m in a frozen altitude that requires that I take white gas.
I’ve since moved on to another kettle that I like even more, but yes, it remains a very nice kettle nonetheless. That Coleman Fuel is good stuff. I’ve actually run into problems with fires and stoves because of intense cold, and the last thing a person needs is to be unable to get fire going when it’s needed.
@@practicalwoodsmanand what new one are you using at the moment? Got a video on it , or a link to look at it.
@@100BearPaw I don’t talk about it here, but you do see me using it. It’s a Boundless Voyage 1.5L. Exclusive 121: Starting Mind-Boggling Campfires in Rain! Incredible beyond all reason!
ruclips.net/video/RYHuQQnkgOU/видео.html
@@practicalwoodsmannow that is a Mors Pot replica if I recall properly. How awesome. Thanks for sharing!
Another brilliant, well thought through, meticulous video with good practical advice and tips.. I have and use the British Crusader cookset with the bottle (from many years ago). The bottle is bigger than the similar Nalgene ones, of which I have two, in different military stainless steel mugs. In South Africa we call the mugs 'fire buckets', for obvious reasons. These are either blackened by use in a fire or have black heat resistant paint from the USA or Teflon coating outside for camouflage.(I am a former infantry officer with bush war experience).
Your video shows the amount of detailed analytical thinking and evaluation of design that is needed to survive and thrive in the wilds without wasting scarce financial resources.
It’s interesting you mention that Crusader Cup with the Teflon black coating - my very first Crusader Cup came that way. All of the others have come without the black paint, but with just a few uses on an open fire tend to turn black, anyway.
Thanks for watching, thanks for the praise, thanks for taking the time to comment and share your own background and personal thoughts and experiences. It’s very much appreciated.
Made sense every bit of it mate.
Thanks for watching! Thanks for commenting.
Wish I would have bought that little Eagle (Norwegian) kettle. Perfect for an early morning walk and coffee.
Have you not been able to find any available?
There was one place in USA. Think it was Badger Claw. He made a beautiful waxed canvas bag. I use a titanium from Evernew, rated as 900ml mug pot. Diameter and height pretty equal. Butterfly handles. Tight lid, but you can just set it on. A whole Evernew alcohol stove with windscreen easily fits. The windscreen works as a wood stove, too. Comes with nice bag. All fits in my old Alpine/Aire Heat insulation I bought on closeout decades ago.
The Pathfinder canteen cup lid fits good on those BCB canteen cups (both the MK1 and MK2 versions). Not perfectly but very good. Check it out.
Thanks for the tip!
I'm brand new to Wintter camping WATCH everything..but. like an ANUS, to be polite and opinions Everyone has 1. That canteen cup comes with a fitted, vented cover. Then canteen. Fitted cover makes water boil faster..FYI. Your kettle is nice for 2 people capacity, but the cup is still equal. I hunt and use it, it cannot be suspended but abuts fire as easily. I'm not taking this apart but that's MY opinion..to start!
Thank you Thank you. You are my new best friend.
Had you been eyeballing that kettle?
@The Practical Woodsman No, not the kettle, I'm still on the canteen level of packing. I'm still point A to point B to point A hiking. I'm up in the White mountains NH. I need a few pieces of equipment before my dog and I start spending nights out. We are no stranger to night hiking, we push for sunrise summits. Im also ex military and we used to have this term for people who would have every piece of "the cool gear". After 2 or 3 weeks all of that flashy gear would be stuff into a bag and never used again. It was fun to watch them get baptized into the less is better/practical mindset.
Hello good video. the big eagle kettle which you did not like …what’s the size on that guy . Was it 1.5 or 4 liter capacity ?
The large Eagle Products Norwegian kettle is 1.5L. In truth, I love it. At the same time, I just can’t justify carrying it in most circumstances. I just got back from an excursion with the smaller, 0.7L Eagle Products Norwegian kettle. I know that in this video I said it was so small that it is pointless to carry. However, after some thought, it occurred to me that in very hot weather conditions, where having hot water on hand all the time is not really as big a deal, the small Norwegian kettle might offer some advantages and be a pretty good piece of gear to carry after all. You can see me with it just a few weeks ago here: ruclips.net/video/njd599ZuRD0/видео.html
So .7l during summer and 1.5l during winter sounds about correct. To me I always cherish the 1/1.5 liter. You never know when you got company. Coffee also needs that extra head room if you boil. Nice videos bud . Thanks !
@@itellsri I do like kettles with larger capacities in the winter, right around 1.5L. Having a larger kettle constantly hanging over the fire has become an important tool for keeping my body comfortable at night in below-freezing temperatures. I just continuously sip hot liquids until bedtime.
Hey thanks for watching and for your comments, it’s nice to have you on board.
I recently came across your podcast and being interested in some of the gear you mention, i had to start watching some of your vodeos when i have the chance. (This is the first) thay canteen and cup look to be a good bit of kit. Any experience with the u.s. army version? What are your thoughts on it?
I use GSI glacier stainless steel cup and plastic nalgene widemouth nested in it.
Nice.
First I subbed point on with your views the swing handled mugs came from gi canteen cup
You know, I had to do some research on that. It was my understanding that the GI cup had batwing handles but not exactly of the same design. After a quick image search I can see that some GI mugs do in fact have the same butterfly (or batwing) handles, as you say. All of my exposure to GI mugs involved the handles that fold under and other designs. But you’re right, I stand corrected.
You didnt mention the american canteen and mug set..much of what you say in your comparison between the cheap titanium version and the British mil spec set rings hollow to my ear.
I didn’t mention them because I simply don’t think they’re to be taken seriously.
Someone in ebay makes lids fir almost all mess tins and cups
Nice to know! Can’t beat the cheap-as-dirt cast of a generic lid though, and it does the same thing!
The spy camera is the one you turned on.
You’re probably not wrong…
BTW.. FOR DECADES IVE used a Coleman duel fuel , Peak 442..self filled adjustable flame in Extreme cold and it fires and LADT LONGER/ Burns hotter Than your disposable cartridge non refillable friggin stupid fuel butane can . And a portable bottle of MSR containers would last Weeks in a Coleman 442 stove.. THATS THE REAL portable stove and source of emediate heat!
That 1,4l.kettle would cost me about 80 UsD to Norway.
The FireMaple kettle I showed off would be an excellent, lower-cost alternative. No, it can’t easily be used as a cook pot, but it is just about right at the sweet-spot on size, in my opinion.