Posted: 7/28/2013 10:07:57 AM EDT
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3Ko_QUA28s
Thought I'd share this. I've been looking for a compact cook cup/pot for future camping and this seems pretty nice for the cost. I think I'll pick up a nesting cup for my nalgene bottle if I can find one for $5 or so but especially with the strainer I thought this was a pretty neat idea. I tried searching for it on Walmart's site and it did not come up. But I'll check the next time I go to the store. -Emt1581 |
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That was just plain creepy...what in the hell did you do?? -Emt1581 |
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Cool thanks! I found them on ebay but they are $15. Ultimately I'd like a nesting cup or jetboil of some sort but for camping/prepping on a budget the grease saver would definitely work. -Emt1581 |
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That was just plain creepy...what in the hell did you do?? -Emt1581 Quoted:
That was just plain creepy...what in the hell did you do?? -Emt1581 All you have to do is copy the URL from the address bar, hit the little link button in the "Insert Tags" section of the reply post (2nd from the right), and paste the URL and name it. |
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Cool thanks! I found them on ebay but they are $15. Ultimately I'd like a nesting cup or jetboil of some sort but for camping/prepping on a budget the grease saver would definitely work. -Emt1581 Quoted:
Cool thanks! I found them on ebay but they are $15. Ultimately I'd like a nesting cup or jetboil of some sort but for camping/prepping on a budget the grease saver would definitely work. -Emt1581 I have a Jetboil and never use it. It works great but it's big and bulky and you can carry more fuel with other types like Esbit or alky stoves. There are many ways to boil water and cook, and you can spend a little or alot on it. |
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All you have to do is copy the URL from the address bar, hit the little link button in the "Insert Tags" section of the reply post (2nd from the right), and paste the URL and name it. Quoted:
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That was just plain creepy...what in the hell did you do?? -Emt1581 All you have to do is copy the URL from the address bar, hit the little link button in the "Insert Tags" section of the reply post (2nd from the right), and paste the URL and name it. I did that back in undergrad but the site itself just seemed really messed up and creepy. Brought back images of that fear.com movie... -Emt1581 |
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I have a Jetboil and never use it. It works great but it's big and bulky and you can carry more fuel with other types like Esbit or alky stoves. There are many ways to boil water and cook, and you can spend a little or alot on it. Quoted:
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Cool thanks! I found them on ebay but they are $15. Ultimately I'd like a nesting cup or jetboil of some sort but for camping/prepping on a budget the grease saver would definitely work. -Emt1581 I have a Jetboil and never use it. It works great but it's big and bulky and you can carry more fuel with other types like Esbit or alky stoves. There are many ways to boil water and cook, and you can spend a little or alot on it. Well I'm thinking of more than just boiling though. It'll be for cooking to. I'd like a small/light pan for some frying but otherwise a small .5 liter pot would be plenty for my son and I in a few years. I'm just gathering supplies now so that when the time comes it's not a $1000 bite in the ass. Thanks -Emt1581 |
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Thanks for this post, I went to my walmart and picked up two. One for each of my boys, 4 and 7. It became the start of their bug out bags. Each of them also made a super cat stove using a hole punch, then they make hot coco using their new equipment. Not a problem. I like to help out where I can. 
Yeah I've been doing the same for my boy. He's only 2 now but he and my dog (German Shepherd named "Frank") will be my camping buddies in the future. And Frank already has his pack and his own supplies. Well I buy 2 of most things camping related now and suvival-wise I can't think of anything I don't have at least two of already. But yeah...buying two...why buy one when you can have 2 twice the price? 
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Well I just got in from Wal-Mart and I picked up one of these sets.
First off they are $7 plus tax now. For what you're getting I still think it's well worth it. I was expecting it to be flimsy and the traditional made in china crap they sell. However, it's actually pretty sturdy. I wasn't able to compress it with my hands and the bottom is nice and stable to. It gives you a good flat surface which will maintain stability. It's about 5" wide and just under 6" deep to give you an idea of cooking space. The strainer is good go go from what I'm seeing. It gets a nice seal around the rim of the pot which has a lip specifically for it. So whether you want to prevent ash, bugs, dust/dirt, etc. from getting into your food/water or you want to use it as the strainer to drain the liquid from your food, it should do nicely at either. The riveting on the handle is decent. Not wobbly or misshapen at all. But to be honest, I'm anxious to see how it holds up after a few uses before I call it truly solid. However, the handle is large and wide enough to let you get a good grip on the pot. I haven't tried the GSI or other pots that have the wire handles that fold but this would seem to be more sturdy although obviously somewhat more bulky. The top of the pot has a mini pour spout built in. Testing it with water it does work but a slightly more pronounced spout would be far more efficient. The lid has a hard plastic knob on it instead of the "rubber" mentioned in the video. Not sure I'll replace it just yet. I figure if it is supposed to be able to contain fire-hot bacon grease, heating it over a fire shouldn't be any worse but I'll keep an eye on it's structure and if I see it start to mutate I'll yank it off and add a piece of wood or a bolt. The lid does lock on and you can actually lift the weight of the empty kit by just the knob to give you an idea of tightness. So when packed it'll stay together just fine. However, when the pot is filled with water or food it's not so tight that you'll be struggling to get it off and burn yourself. From what I can see the positive locking lid eliminates the need for a mesh bag to contain everything. With it's 1.5 quart capacity it's got plenty of room for my son and I in the future with camping. Whether we're heating water for freeze dried, cooking soup/pasta/chili/etc. it should be adequate. I know from past experience that plain uncoated aluminum can be a bear to clean up and it usually stains immediately. Again, a trade off of a $7 cook set IMO. So it won't look pretty but it'll do the job. I'll definitely report back once I've had a chance to use it. I just wanted to follow up on the thread. As the end of the day I MIGHT use this for our dedicated camping pot. However, I'll most likely go with a GSI Ketalist or something similar just because it'll clean up easier and has a few more bells and whistles (i.e. versatility). Feel free to ask questions and I'll answer them as best as I can.
EDIT: Not sure I posted this before but... 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-GREASE-SAVER-Pot-w-Strainer1-5QT-cooking-oil-cannister-Container-keeper-/140888945122?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20cda2b1e2 -Emt1581 |
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I like this thing, but I'm not big on cooking with aluminum. For motorcycles it's a wonder material though (and ARs)
If you guys are looking for something budget, in a smaller (I think 16oz (PINT))..........and don't like aluminum....... ......on ebay they have a little STAINLESS cup/pan w/ wire handle for $5-$7 shipped if you dig through them. Glacier is the brand. |
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I like this thing, but I'm not big on cooking with aluminum. For motorcycles it's a wonder material though (and ARs )
If you guys are looking for something budget, in a smaller (I think 16oz (PINT))..........and don't like aluminum....... ......on ebay they have a little STAINLESS cup/pan w/ wire handle for $5-$7 shipped if you dig through them. Glacier is the brand. Do you have a link? Cheapest I could find was $12 shipped. Thanks -Emt1581 |
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Do you have a link? Cheapest I could find was $12 shipped. Thanks -Emt1581 Quoted:
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I like this thing, but I'm not big on cooking with aluminum. For motorcycles it's a wonder material though (and ARs )
If you guys are looking for something budget, in a smaller (I think 16oz (PINT))..........and don't like aluminum....... ......on ebay they have a little STAINLESS cup/pan w/ wire handle for $5-$7 shipped if you dig through them. Glacier is the brand. Do you have a link? Cheapest I could find was $12 shipped. Thanks -Emt1581 No, you're right. It's been a couple of days ago, I looked 'em up. I must have gotten the price mixed up. Still not too bad for a stainless piece. |
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So cool I went to Walmart and picked one up. $6 made in USA.
Need some suggestion for stuff to put in it for supplies. Lots of room. So far I put a plastic sour cream container with lid (fits perfect), a little deal of spices, salt, pepper, matches, CRKT spork Can't wait to use it. Gonna be perfect for stews on the camp fire. |
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So cool I went to Walmart and picked one up. $6 made in USA. Need some suggestion for stuff to put in it for supplies. Lots of room. So far I put a plastic sour cream container with lid (fits perfect), a little deal of spices, salt, pepper, matches, CRKT spork Can't wait to use it. Gonna be perfect for stews on the camp fire. I plan on testing mine out back over my fire pit most likely tonight. I'll do a simple boil test and maybe some sort of food just to see how clean up is. I was thinking the same thing about storage inside. Some people will store anything anywhere regardless of the device itself. So maybe knives, first aid, ammo, batteries, etc... However, I like keeping everything organized and together. So I'll probably store a fuel canister and my little $8 DX stove which should fit. I haven't tested it yet though. Otherwise, probably spices, food, other fire making materials, etc. -Emt1581 |
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I plan on testing mine out back over my fire pit most likely tonight. I'll do a simple boil test and maybe some sort of food just to see how clean up is. I was thinking the same thing about storage inside. Some people will store anything anywhere regardless of the device itself. So maybe knives, first aid, ammo, batteries, etc... However, I like keeping everything organized and together. So I'll probably store a fuel canister and my little $8 DX stove which should fit. I haven't tested it yet though. Otherwise, probably spices, food, other fire making materials, etc. -Emt1581 Quoted:
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So cool I went to Walmart and picked one up. $6 made in USA. Need some suggestion for stuff to put in it for supplies. Lots of room. So far I put a plastic sour cream container with lid (fits perfect), a little deal of spices, salt, pepper, matches, CRKT spork Can't wait to use it. Gonna be perfect for stews on the camp fire. I plan on testing mine out back over my fire pit most likely tonight. I'll do a simple boil test and maybe some sort of food just to see how clean up is. I was thinking the same thing about storage inside. Some people will store anything anywhere regardless of the device itself. So maybe knives, first aid, ammo, batteries, etc... However, I like keeping everything organized and together. So I'll probably store a fuel canister and my little $8 DX stove which should fit. I haven't tested it yet though. Otherwise, probably spices, food, other fire making materials, etc. -Emt1581 Yeah same here. My OCD kicks in. Food stuff with food stuff. I want to be able to pull it out and have everything in it to make a meal minus then actual food. I'll try my out too, my intended food will be Mtn House freeze dried and canned food. If you get it tested, pics would be awesome. |
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Yeah same here. My OCD kicks in. Food stuff with food stuff. I want to be able to pull it out and have everything in it to make a meal minus then actual food. I'll try my out too, my intended food will be Mtn House freeze dried and canned food. If you get it tested, pics would be awesome. Yeah, don't hold your breath for pics. It's no offense to you but every time I try I end up failing miserably. But that's my plan as soon as the sun goes down. I'll get the fire going and try boiling and maybe rice again just to see what cleaning and function are like. -Emt1581 |
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And I'm back!!
I just got in from testing it out and I'll lay everything on the table lock stock and barrel... So outback I've got your run of the mill firepit. It's about 2' x 2'. I gathered wood, got a fire going (I cheated and used some paper and a lighter). Once I had a nice coal bed established I got the pot ready. I just put some salt in the water so the elbows wouldn't stick together. Then I put the strainer in the pot and the lid on and set it right on the edge of the fire. Within 7 minutes I had the one liter of water boiling. That strainer and lid was actually a pain in the ass. After the first over-boil I ditched the lid. Once I poured in the noodles even with just the strainer on it kept over-boiling no matter how much I inched it away from the fire. I found that what worked best was tilting the strainer slightly toward the fire. This way there was a bigger opening for the steam to escape from and it still prevented ash/debris from getting in the pot. It worked really well to. I used a fork to lift off the strainer and stir occasionally. Nothing stuck and it was basically the same as cooking inside on my stove. After the noodles were done I used a pot holder to hold the handle and a stick to hold the strainer in place. It drained without a problem. I mixed in some butter, stirred it up and ate. I took caution not to set the pot down on my lap even after it was cool but I'll get back to that. I intentionally set the pot aside with the leftover pasta in it. and I put the strainer and lid on to keep the critters out. After the fire burned out and I doused the coals and headed in to clean up. The lid had a little bit of blackening on the outside rim of the lid. The strainer was basically clean. The outside of the pot was blackened on the side that had the sticker on it. It looks like the glue crept up the side and left some nasty charring on the wall that was right up against the fire. Same on the bottom of the pot, some nasty charring on it. The inside of the pot still looks new. The butter came right off and the noodles poured out easily. However, that outside really didn't clean up that well. I'll probably let it soak in some Dawn tomorrow or maybe try something else to really scrub it. Overall, for a $7 cook set, this thing rocked!!! It cooked super fast!! The over-boil was a pain in the ass but that's my own fault. Oh also, that knob at the top, it did get HOT but it never became soft or showed any other signs that it should be replaced. Just because of how hard this is to clean, I'll probably get something that might clean up a little easier. However I'm definitely keeping this!! I might even buy another one as a hand-out or back-up. Again, if you have any questions please feel free to ask and I'll answer as best as I can. Thanks! -Emt1581 |
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Excellent review. Looking forward to trying mine.
Few comments. I expected the pot to turn colors and get black. Most metal pots put on a fire or hot coals turn color. I'd like to figure out a way to put a hole in the handle and be able to use some type of rod to move the pot around. The plastic knob I think I'll be replacing with something metal from Lowes. Some type of wing nut, or loop bolt. And I agree...for $6.....can't go wrong. Sounds like a good little camp pot. |