could you store things like the stove, fuel, etc. in this pot??

and can it simmer better than the other one?

This pot is intended to work very similarly to the pot the Reactor comes with. It will have the same performance, boil times, efficiency, and simmering capability only with more capacity. In my experience, because it takes longer (about 6 minutes with 2 liters of water boiled), you do have more time to work with. However it is not recommended for long simmering sessions. You can store anything in it without really damaging the interior. Just keep in mind it may rattle around if you only have one canister in the pot. I would also recommend putting in a couple of pairs of socks and/or a large packtowel as this will help some of the rattle. I wouldn't worry about storing metal utensils, metal bowls, etc. The hard anodization is nearly impervious to wear.

Yeah Matt, this is the larger version of the 1.7L pot that comes with the Reactor Stove. It will easily fit the stove itself, an 8oz canister, couple sporks, camp towel, a couple folding utensils. Good sized pot for a few people. I'm not quite sure what you mean by "the other one", but the reactor stove itself has an adjustable flame that goes from high to simmer. With the heat sink, it's very efficient and fast.