I bought this as a light weight option for my back packing trips, as well as a 2012 attempt at the AT. Several flaws I encountered...
1. The lid is very tight (and more so when using, due to expansion of the metal during heating). Found you have to leave lid partially off so you don't spill dinner in process of just trying to check to see if your dehydrated dinner is boiling, as Tired and Frustrated found. I was only at 4000 to 6000 feet and that hindered boiling a lot. Can't imagine trying to melt snow at 13,000!
2. The handles ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH. When I started my pot a'boilin' the flames on my soda can stove were very close to handles, and they became very hot (natch). Used one of my gloves that I brought as a pot holder and burned my hand on flames trying to get pot off stove, and my glove melted to handle. That was a mess, while hungry!
3. The pot handles look good in the photo. They fold in on sides nice and neat and compact looking. HOWEVER they flop around, and while not a huge deal would think for $60 bucks they'd look and feel a little more secure, especially in your hand when you are removing your dinner from the stove and its as hot as the sun!

Bottom line: I thought this would be a nice light weight pot for long distance backpacking. What I got was a light weight pot for $60 bucks that is awkward to use.

My only gripp is it doesn't was it's self. Get on that MSR. Buy one today.

The best thing about this pot is the lid. The lid sits flat with the top of the pot for compact storage and it also fits tightly. The vented lid also retains the right amount of steam to more effectively and efficiently cook things like oatmeal and rice! I also really like the dimensions- it's tall enough to hold a decent amount of water without filling right to the brim and risking boil-over, and it's also wide enough to fit stably on many stoves. I have several pieces of titanium cookware from Snow Peak, Evernew and MSR, and this Titan Kettle is the most versatile.

This is a super light pot for backpacking. The shape, tall and skinny, fits perfectly on any canister stoves. Water boils rapidly in this pot but titanium is not the best for even heat conduction so simmering is difficult. This pot works great if you are only boiling and pouring hot water. The lid fits very tight and is hard to get off when the walls and lid are too hot to touch, also the handles can't be touched while cooking unless you have a glove or bandana. If I am going to cook in the pot I just set the lid on top with out pushing it on so I can easily pull it off. I nest the titan cup inside this pot.

The Titan Kettle is super light, durable and serves multiple purposes. I use mine for boiling water, as a mug, simmering pasta etc. The lip on the rim is great for pouring without spilling. I have a Snow Peak mug I use for coffee and this kettle makes it super easy to pour without spilling water. I like the fact that the lid snaps on tightly and steams like a kettle when water is boiling so you don't have to keep looking to see. There really isn't anything not to like.

For folks that like comparisons: I did a comparison test with a MSR windpro stove boiling 2 cups of water in this kettle with the lid on, and on the MSR blacklite HA non-stick pot. The water took 3 minutes to boil in the Aluminum and 4 1/2 in the Titan Kettle. Surprised me, but didn't change my opinion about the kettle- cause when I'm on the trail, I'm about relaxing and chillin' not seeing how fast I can boil water. Just sayin'.

Yeah, there are lots of items for cookware. This is only one you'll need. Yes, use it as a cooking pot, bowl, and teapot all in one. This kettle is bulletproof. Numerous camping trips, dropped on rocks, set IN campfires and still is going strong. Its good some scars but it still cooks and everything. Titanium is the best and lightest material Ive found for cookware. The handles do get hot, but just use gloves. Used with an MSR stove/windscreen, youre going to be the first one eating first in camp. Spend the extra money and get this. I can fit my MSR Simmerlite AND the MSR Titan mug inside this kettle. Its well worth it.

If all you need to do is boil water or make super simple dishes, this is perfect. Fuel canisters fit neatly inside, but you won't get much else in there. I use it with a MSR Pocket Rocket and it is plenty stable. Lid functions well. Can't beat the weight (7.2 ounces for Pocket Rocket and Titan). I can't comment on whether/how badly food sticks to it - all I do is boil water.

I lost my first kettle, and sadly I have regretted that foolish day often - since last summer. This is light, yet if you look there are lighter. So it all comes down to what you get for the weight. The MSR people in sculpting this 4.2oz pot really thought this puppy out. It won't break your back - yet it's solid. The lid is not some flimsy cruddy waste of time either and the spout makes for great pouring and straining. Often I wonder if I should get a super light titanium mug so I can drink coffee or cocoa while I eat, then I realize getting a mug is sacrilege to such a sweet piece of UL artistry. The Titan Kettle deserves to grace the Smithsonian.

This ultralight titanium cup is all you will need for backcountry cooking. Soups, drinks or just boiled water for instant meals. It doesn't get much lighter than this.

It's a bit $, all titanium is, but this is the only piece of cookware you'll ever need. At 125g including lid, the Titan is very durable, easy to clean, & heats up quickly. Can be used as a pot, cup/mug, water boiler, etc. Long live titanium!

If you want to be light, you have to spend a little extra. Go titanium with this pot and you'll have enough for your Mountain House and some cider. This is a very nice kettle.

Indestructible and super-light. Perfect size for single camper. The handle does get hot. I usually have to use a glove to handle it. Don't waste your time with other materials. Aluminum won't last as long and stainless will just add needless weight.

This is great for fast and light (think the MSR pocket rocket). Not so great for multiple people. I've only been able to make one freeze dried meal with a single full pot of boiled water. Also, not great for melting snow and the titanium doesn't conduct as well as aluminum. Other than that, it does its job well. Bring a leather glove to use the handles though or wait for your water to cool down!

This is the reference standard as far as solo titanium pots go. I've had one for years and it's held up to plenty of use and abuse. Minor gripes would include a lid that fits a bit too tightly which is exacerbated by the fact that the handles get very hot in use. For me, this is made up for by its weight, durability, and form factor. I don't anticipate ever needing to replace it.

I brought MSR Titan Titanium Kettle and the Snow Peak LiteMax Stove. They cost a little more, but weigh less and in my opion worth the money. A gas canister fits inside for the perfect light weight, duralbe, complete cooking system. Its all you need for 1 or 2 people.

I will have to admit I was surprised by how small it was when it arrived. I mean, I was expecting (and wanting) it to be small, but wow. This is truly a SINGLE serving pot. That being said, I can't imagine a lighter, tougher pot than this for ultralight backpacking. Use it with the MSR pocket rocket for a perfect combo. The gas canister for the Pocket Rocket fits right inside the Titan along with any very small dishes. I use S2S X-Mug, which fits PERFECTLY inside the Titan, with gas canister on top and pack a tiny towel inside so it doesn't rattle around. Great system.

Only con is the outrageous price, but if you wanna go light, you're gonna spend some bucks.

I'm not sure if they could put the rubber grip on the handles that they have on the lid, but that's the only improvement that I can pinpoint. Great kettle.

Wow, not much more to say than just wow!

Ok, so the pot is a tad on the small size at 0.85L, but when you realize that it weighs only 4.73oz (the actual measured weight of my kettle) its still plenty big enough for heating water for dehydrated backpacking foods, or for single person cooking.

The lid is probably the best part, stays on snug, with a handle that can be "locked" in the upright position, so you never burn yourself trying to remove the lid!

I absolutely recommend this pot/kettle to everyone looking for a titanium pot around 1L in capacity.

Perfect for ultralight backpacking. The MSR's .85L capacity is perfect for boiling enough water for two Mountain House Propaks meals. I don't bring the lid, but instead use a small piece of aluminum foil, which is lighter than the lid. The metal handles get scorching hot so be sure to use gloves or your bandana when grabbing the handles. MSR gas canisters store perfectly into this pot. The only con is the steep price.

Used this titanium cookware to boil water over my alchohol burning stove (Vargo). The kettle worked great and has enough room to boil 3 cups of water if you need to. Went on a hiking venture with it for over 50 miles and climbed a 14,000+ mountain without it showing any wear. Heard some complaints about the tight fitting lid while boiling... well, just set it on the kettle loosly while boiling. The only issue is the handle is very hot while cooking. Suggest turning off the flame of your stove and then waiting a little over a minute before handling the kettle. The good thing is the kettle cools off fast for easier handling.

If you are truly wanting to get into ultralight backpacking, then my recommendation for a cooking setup is to pair this kettle with a minimalist alcohol stove. If having water boiled in 2 minutes is important to you, then go jetboil or reactor, but if you want your entire cooking setup to weigh in under 10oz + fuel then I would recommend starting with this kettle. I use the Titan kettle and fit an alcohol stove, wind screen, folding spork, and scour pad inside and put a rubber band around it and that's it. My only suggestion for improvement would be graduated measurements on the inside - I made my own to compensate.

Good size, good name, very light-weight. However, it is about 1/8"-1/4" too short to hold a 220g fuel canister and a Brunton Flex or Optimus Crux collapsible stove. As a result, I will be sending it back and getting something different. The lid stays on tightly and the handles are nice. However, other dislikes include: it does not have graduation marks stamped on it; no storage bag included; price is ~$10 than Ti pots of similar size.