I have/use a couple of the Toaks cooking pots. One is the 550ml and the other is a 750ml pot with a bail handle, both are made from titanium and I like using them and they are very lightweight. Also check out the BRS-3000T stove on Amazon and this is what I have been using for the past couple of years and never had a problem with it. It is very small and lightweight also but it will hold the larger 750ml pot with no issues.
FOOD BOB & hiking stoves and small cooking kits - several items reviewed (Many pictures)
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Not a backpack stove or cook kit but necessary to survival and I was wanting one of these water bottles for a number of years.
Below is a 38Oz Nalgene (brand name) Stainless Steel water bottle and the wide mouth allows for easy cleaning and filling. The cap is of plastic and has a very good seal to it and attached by a detachable laniard.
Reason I was wanting one of these is it is Stainless Steel and easily cleaned and dishwasher safe and I can boil questionable water in it over a fire or pack stove and should it ever freeze I can quickly thaw it out over either of the later heat sources. It fits the water bottle pockets of most todays backpacks. There a number of YouTube Videos on the Item and a few showing some cleaver mods for attching a wire bail for use over a fire and retriving it.
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=167590&stc=1&d=1559234694
Below is a 38Oz Nalgene (brand name) Stainless Steel water bottle and the wide mouth allows for easy cleaning and filling. The cap is of plastic and has a very good seal to it and attached by a detachable laniard.
Reason I was wanting one of these is it is Stainless Steel and easily cleaned and dishwasher safe and I can boil questionable water in it over a fire or pack stove and should it ever freeze I can quickly thaw it out over either of the later heat sources. It fits the water bottle pockets of most todays backpacks. There a number of YouTube Videos on the Item and a few showing some cleaver mods for attching a wire bail for use over a fire and retriving it.
http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=167590&stc=1&d=1559234694
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eXe
Techno Junkie
Here is a video I did making my own with cans, it comes apart too, so it wont take up as much room as a normal rocket stove
1911user
Veteran Member
But what if you have to bug out from your permanent bug out location or have to get back to it after a trip to a distant town or something? That Murphy fellow plays some strange and cruel tricks.
If your not wanting something portable for bugging out the old school BBQ grill's will get it done just keep a large supply of dry wood the right size stored. Wood for cooking fuel works it's just bulky so what may look like a lot of fire wood to some people may not be enough. A full sized puchup truck full of wood is about a half a cord and if only used twice a day for cooking may last a three weeks or a little longer.
Cyclonemom
Veteran Member
optimus terra - Google Search
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I've been very happy with this set. I just ordered the windscreen for it.
Apologies, link didn't work.
Loretta Van Riet
Trying to hang out with the cool kids.
Appreciate everyone's "hands on" experiences. Thank you.
These are great kits and I have the Terra HE with a Svea 123 pack stove, you can see it on post #15 on page one.
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ComCamGuy
Remote Paramedical pain in the ass
I'm a MSR guy for the last 30 years. Started with a Whisperlight 600 White Gas. Over the years have added several Whisperlight International, at least two or three Dragonflys and some XGRs. Keep an eye out on Goodwill. I have picked up stoves for $20, fuel bottles for $5. It's a sickness. Last time I looked, we have 10+ of the MSR liquid fuel stoves.
We have some larger Coleman two burner for more car camping/rv trips. Last year's deep freeze power outage down here in Texas, I had one of them set up in the kitchen.
I just ordered some tiny alcohol stoves for a bail-out bag project. For fuel, I picked up pint plastic bottles of Everclear. 190 proof, and usable for multiple things both external and internal
We have some larger Coleman two burner for more car camping/rv trips. Last year's deep freeze power outage down here in Texas, I had one of them set up in the kitchen.
I just ordered some tiny alcohol stoves for a bail-out bag project. For fuel, I picked up pint plastic bottles of Everclear. 190 proof, and usable for multiple things both external and internal
Pancakes45
Contributing Member
This thread is great! Thanks for all the info and ideas!
20Gauge
TB Fanatic
That is our plan also, but you do need to have a plan B
Griz3752
Retired, practising Curmudgeon
Yes but 151 Rum should be savoured not burnt; I'll go w/ HEET
Safetydude
Senior Member
For pots, especially frying pans, avoid the teflon coated as those start to break down at relativley low flame temperatures (400 deg F). Teflon fever is a form fluoride toxicity. I have seen one study about the old Sigg unanodized bare aluminum pots. once they have oxidized, there is virtually no threat of aluminum metal toxicity unless you scour the oxide layer off then just reboil water, dump that and you have reconditioned the pot with a fresh oxide layer. I know that Sigg used to have anodized water bottles that could hold acidic drinks like orange juice without having that gastly aluminum metal taste. Old timers will remember that.
My old backpack stove was a Phoebus 725. noisy but worked like a Svea 123 only big stable tank basemnd more BTUs. It could be throttled down as it used a reverse impingement plate so at low temp, plenty of air was draw in making a nice blue flame great for simmering. There is a new burner adapter for Svea, Optimus, Primus, and MSR that enables a much quiter flame and one that can be throttled down to simmer. That burner adapter is made by Quietstove, well worth the money.
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My old backpack stove was a Phoebus 725. noisy but worked like a Svea 123 only big stable tank basemnd more BTUs. It could be throttled down as it used a reverse impingement plate so at low temp, plenty of air was draw in making a nice blue flame great for simmering. There is a new burner adapter for Svea, Optimus, Primus, and MSR that enables a much quiter flame and one that can be throttled down to simmer. That burner adapter is made by Quietstove, well worth the money.
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Fairwillows
Where I am supposed to be.
I went with the Kelly Kettle. Takes very little "stuff" to get that thing a blazing!! Leaves, sticks, paper. Water is placed in the SS liner (holds 54oz., enough for(9) 6oz. cups. You can cook on the open flame coming out of the top of the chamber. I've used it camping and whenever we've had a power outage. It's lightweight, durable Stainless steel. There are many companies and many different prices for this gem. Just do a search to find the most affordable one. There are 3 sizes to choose from. I got the big one, but it packs small.
You can place pots on top of the chimney and cook while water is heating. Or remove the kettle and cook on the base. Never need to pack propane or other accelerants.
www.kellykettleusa.com
You can place pots on top of the chimney and cook while water is heating. Or remove the kettle and cook on the base. Never need to pack propane or other accelerants.
Kelly Kettle Camping Kettle & Stove - Boil Water & Cook Outdoors
Kelly Kettle Camping Gear. Boil water & cook fast outdoors. Ideal for scouts, kayaking, hiking, trekking, hunting, fishing, survival, preppers, backpacking.
www.kellykettleusa.com
- Kelly Kettles for Camping, Picnics, Scouts, Fishing, Hunting, The Beach, Outdoor Fun, Power Cuts, etc.
- Boils water Outdoors within 3-5 minutes. Works with any fuel: sticks, dry grass, bark, pine cones.....even dry animal dung!
- NO Batteries, NO Gas - FREE FUEL!
- 3 sizes available in either Stainless Steel or Aluminum
Johnny Twoguns
Senior Member
Cans like that crush pretty easily, they also rust out. I'd suggest just go spend a few bucks and get something that might last a year or 5 depending on use. Mine is buried with a ton of shite, that I will get to sorting, again. It's one you build up or put together. I'd like a heavy duty one, but I've already got about 4 or 5 different camp/survival ways to cook food so I'll force myself not to continue to be a prepper consumer, lol.
Johnny Twoguns
Senior Member
I keep seeing those at Cabela's; the temptation has been strong with that one, lol. I've turned from someone who lived or survived a few years out of a backpack to being an addicted shopper.I went with the Kelly Kettle. Takes very little "stuff" to get that thing a blazing!! Leaves, sticks, paper. Water is placed in the SS liner (holds 54oz., enough for(9) 6oz. cups. You can cook on the open flame coming out of the top of the chamber. I've used it camping and whenever we've had a power outage. It's lightweight, durable Stainless steel. There are many companies and many different prices for this gem. Just do a search to find the most affordable one. There are 3 sizes to choose from. I got the big one, but it packs small.
You can place pots on top of the chimney and cook while water is heating. Or remove the kettle and cook on the base. Never need to pack propane or other accelerants.
Kelly Kettle Camping Kettle & Stove - Boil Water & Cook Outdoors
Kelly Kettle Camping Gear. Boil water & cook fast outdoors. Ideal for scouts, kayaking, hiking, trekking, hunting, fishing, survival, preppers, backpacking.
- Kelly Kettles for Camping, Picnics, Scouts, Fishing, Hunting, The Beach, Outdoor Fun, Power Cuts, etc.
- Boils water Outdoors within 3-5 minutes. Works with any fuel: sticks, dry grass, bark, pine cones.....even dry animal dung!
- NO Batteries, NO Gas - FREE FUEL!
- 3 sizes available in either Stainless Steel or Aluminum
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Griz3752
Retired, practising Curmudgeon
We agree in principle but my wife and, to a lesser degree, I both have mobility issues.We'd be too much of a resource drag for a MAG and lack the wherewithal to do anything about it.
We've talked about it and so will hunker down as best we can where we are.
If things go badly, there'll be a well defined crater to mark our resting place.
I’m a big fan of jet boil mini moe, a small canister of fuel lasts me a week
I keep a big canister at camp and the small one all packs inside the kit I take backpacking. I got a piece of sponge and a small container of soap for clean up and a titanium spork to reach to the bottom of those freeze dried pouches I make, I hate food on my knuckles lol
Also got a Kelly kettle but it’s for shtf and never gets used
I keep a big canister at camp and the small one all packs inside the kit I take backpacking. I got a piece of sponge and a small container of soap for clean up and a titanium spork to reach to the bottom of those freeze dried pouches I make, I hate food on my knuckles lol
Also got a Kelly kettle but it’s for shtf and never gets used
Fairwillows
Where I am supposed to be.
We've packed it up when we go on long, nature rides. A comfy pull off, water, SS french press, coffee, cups, a few leaves and sticks.....a nice boost before heading home. I NEVER drink coffee from convenient shops. And used it a couple of time when the power goes out in the summer. I did just get the rubber plug to replace the cork one.
bracketquant
Veteran Member
Ahh, the sign of the true hardest of hardcore preppers...the titanium spork.
eXe
Techno Junkie
Just a few days ago I did a review on the new tiny Firemaple stove from them the FMS-300T, its similar to the titanium BRS 3000 and also not sure if anyone is aware of these new refillable Isobutane cannisters they are super tiny and fit into almost anything, Video runs about 8:50,. this stove is super fast for boiling
ainitfunny
Saved, to glorify God.
All good for a little while, only till your fuel runs out
in a few days! Why bother?
Why not start with a small collapsible twig stove, where fuel is available everywhere, even in the city!
You will not know how long or where you will need to use it!
in a few days! Why bother?
Why not start with a small collapsible twig stove, where fuel is available everywhere, even in the city!
You will not know how long or where you will need to use it!
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desertvet2
Veteran Member
Different tools for different mission specifics.
Twig stove and a small fuel stove like above.
Use fuel when noise, light and trash discipline standards are high, use the twig stove when more relaxed.
Carry a small bag made of fire blanket material and you can drop your hot stove in it when having to move in a hurry.
Play with scenarios in your mind, and then practice them.
Twig stove and a small fuel stove like above.
Use fuel when noise, light and trash discipline standards are high, use the twig stove when more relaxed.
Carry a small bag made of fire blanket material and you can drop your hot stove in it when having to move in a hurry.
Play with scenarios in your mind, and then practice them.
bracketquant
Veteran Member
My only mission specific need would be survival.
I live in the north, and have no plans to go south for any reason. The grid goes down, the hoards are heading south. I have no use for any of those mini-fuel stoves. SHTF, there will be no canisters of fuel. In a simple hike, I'd pack matches, maybe a small water purifier, and a metal container, to boil water set over the coals of an open fire (surrounded by rocks).
In a survival situation, it would be a wood stove for heating and cooking, like for use in hot tent camping (or a more permanent structure). And no heavy backpack. I'd do like the natives of the past, and drag my stuff behind me on two poles. I'd also think about adding a wheel with an axle.
ainitfunny
Saved, to glorify God.
If you are packing ordinary matches of any kind, you are not aware of the incredible advantages of at least two ferrocerium rods, size 1/2" × 6", ( one is none, two is one). That ignorance can kill you. Go to you tube for videos of ferro rods (sparking) firestarters.
The very easily peeled off bark (even wet) of a white. birch tree is like gasoline for tinder for starting a fire too.
Also look up FATWOOD, another naturally available pine tree resin infused wood that ignites fast and burns for a long, long time. You only need VERY small pieces of it
to start a fire, it also even burns wet, you can scrape, or shave curls from a small piece of it.it to start a fire with a ferro rod.
NOTE:
TIE A (AT LEAST 1 FOOT) ROYAL BLUE paracord Line
( lanyard) to your ferro rods. So you won't lose them and can find them quickly if you drop or left them some where.
Royal Blue is the only color you won't find in nature and can quickly find knives, ferro rods and other small
VERY important tools if you have a royal blue lanyard on them.
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bracketquant
Veteran Member
I have ferro rods, magnifying glasses, fresnel lenses, etc.... For a simple recreational day hike, it would be matches, as I have about 1,000 of them, that rarely get used.
And, as for a fire starter, women's cotton makeup pads, lighter fluid and wax, makes about the best fire starter there is.
Johnny Twoguns
Senior Member
If you have any of these laying around or pass through an area with them, they work GREAT as a firestarter. Just dip them in some melted wax. Small to medium are best. They get REALLY hot and burn for a minute or three depending on the size. I never totally coated them, don't have to. My emergency stuff includes baggies with a few of these and some cotton balls to get them going.
