[pct-l] pot/cup combo

[metam01 at earthlink.net (Monty Tam)]

Dr. Bob
My routine is get up before sunrise, drink coffee then hike.  The only
other "Coffee Drinker" I met on the trail this year was a hiker named Rocky
Top.  He carried a Titanium French press and fresh ground, non-instant
coffee.

I can still feel the titanium burning my lips.  (Evernew 1.3L)  Takes a
very short cooling time.
Handle??  Skillful bandana folding.

Where this paticular pot does it's best is during the 8 to 10 hours I hike.
Under 5 ounces. 

How do I justify the weight of instant coffee??  Like any other addiction. 
I lie to myself.

Warner Springs Monty

  


> [Original Message]
> From: Robert Ellinwood <rellinwood@worldnet.att.net>
> To: PCT list <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Date: 11/21/2004 5:00:53 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] pot/cup combo
>
> Hikers all,
>
> For next summers PCT trek I am considering taking a single cup/pot combo.
> In choosing, at present I am down to the following:
> 	Snow Peak Titanium Trek 700 Mug
> 	Snow Peak Titanium Mini Solo Cookset (taking only the pot)
> 	Evernew Titanium Teapot
> 	MSR Titan Tea Kettle
>
> They are very similar...  Has anyone had problems with the Titanium
burning
> their mouth in drinking?  Or the handles being too hot to hold?  In your
own
> experimenting/researching, have you found a difference in the lip-burning
> aspect between a "Mug" and a "Tea kettle" ??  Any design differences I
need
> to be aware of?
>
> Ideally, I would love to find a very similar design in aluminum, but
simply
> haven't yet.
>
> I would love to hear of your own preferences.  Don't hesitate to email me
> off-line, if you prefer.
>
> Thanks,   Dr. Bob
>
>
>
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