A low cost, ultralight Titanium cook pot alternative for backpacking that you can make yourself? In this video, we’ll take a look at a lightweight, inexpensive (okay, pretty much free, if you like coffee) backpacking cook pot that you can make from a Chock full’o Nuts
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As always nicely done. Wondering what is the proper name (and what is it’s intended use) of what you call “reflectives” so I can ask for it at the hardware store.
The brand name is Reflectix. I picked up a pretty big roll (basically a lifetime supply for these smaller projects) for $15 at Lowes in the insulation aisle.
Awesome info all around, really appreciate it!
I have one question, whats the best food storage method when hiking during the winter overnight so your food doesn’t freeze and you keep it away from animals..
I ask because I hike in southern California and I’m not entirely sure if the few Bears truly hibernate …
I go the bear bag route and keep it simple – just a 13 gallon trash bag, 25 feet of paracord and a single carabiner for attachment. For longer trips, you might justify the weight of a “real” bag, but for 2 – 4 day trips I find this to work and the weight is very minimal. Keep in mind though, I usually hike where there are plenty of trees. If trees are sparse but bears are not, then you’ll probably want to look into getting a bear canister (basically a bear proof can that sits right on the ground). In fact, some areas have regulations that actually require a bear can to be used, but I haven’t personally had to use one yet.
What size can is this?