Nice Cook Pot Upon Initial Impression

By Chad Poindexter Ranked #3 - Pots and Pans - Titanium May 14, 2011

I typically use the GSI Kettle and a White Box Stove (original). I am planning an AT thru hike in 2013 and I figured a regular cook pot would be more ideal since I may actually have to (or on occasion want to) cook in it. I imagine this cook pot being a little easier to actually cook in, but much easier to clean up afterwards.

I had wanted the UL version but unfortunately they have been almost nonexistent over the last few months since the earthquake/tsunami hit Japan. Unfortunately, these pots are not made in the US but rather in Japan, and with the disaster they experienced, these pots were not delivered for a while.

In the mean time, I thought about why I wanted this cook pot over my kettle, and in doing so, realized the non stick version may be a better choice. I wanted the UL version because it was ~ 0.5 oz lighter, but sometimes weight is not everything. So, I happily ordered the Non stick version.

When it arrived it was exactly what I expected. I put the pot and lid on my scales and it settled on 4.8 oz. I measured the stuff sack separately and it weighed another 0.5 oz. However, I ditched the supplied stuff sack and went with a ZPacks Cuben Fiber cook pot stuff sack which is 0.4 oz lighter!

The pot measures 2-7/8" from the bottom of the pot to the top of the lip (measure on the outside of the pot) and the bottom diameter is 5-1/8" (again, measured on the outside of the pot). I am very happy with the short and wide design. The large flat bottom allows most of the flames from my alcohol stoves to remain under the pot which allows for faster heating and better fuel efficiency!

I did 2 test burns using my White Box Stove (with wind screen and aluminum foil heat reflector on a dirt ground) and this cook pot with 2 cups of cold tap water. The first was with 3/4 oz of HEET (yellow bottle) and resulted with a 4 minute 45 second boil time! The second was using 3/4 oz of Everclear (190 proof) and resulted with a 4 minute 50 second boil!

When extended (opened), the handles protrude out from the pot 3-1/2" and have silicone handles which cover most of the handle. When I grab the handles the end of the handles stop near the center of my palm, and while it is not a full grip, I have no fear of dumping any amount of food/water that this pot will hold from being to heavy. Also, the silicone handles do slip around, but again, nothing to make me fear of losing grip, but instead just rather annoying.

As well, the lid has a slight catch when lowered down in place over the pot. This is great so far because it is too tight to simply fall off if flipped around, but when filled with water and using it over a stove, the weight of the contents will allow enough counter pressure to safely lift the lid off without spilling the contents. However, out of fear, I still only barely set the lid down so that removal is that much easier.

All-in-all, I am very happy with my decision to go with this cook pot. I highly suggest it to anyone that may be interested!

View Details: Evernew Titanium Non-Stick Pot w/Handle - .9L

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