I might upgrade my Caldera Cone from a classic aluminum to a Ti-Tri Sidewinder/Starlyte. So do I want to stick with my OC HA pot or switch to an Evernew?
Main attraction of the Evernew is the attached handles — one less thing to fiddle with/kept track of/fit inside the pot. How well do the handles work? Will the protective stuff melt off immediately?
Other Evernew pros:
Pouring spout — I'd use that in the morning cause I boil my tea water + oatmeal water at the same time.
1 oz of weight savings (pots weight specs are the same, but Evernew weight *includes* the handles. OC pot lifter is an additional 1 oz.
Measuring marker – of some utility. I like that kinda thing
Seems like the lid handle wouldn't rattle in my pack. (OC one does sometimes if I don't' pack it just so)
OC HA pros:
I already have it, like it, and have a sentimental attention to it.
I'd save myself $60.
The HA cleans up really well.
HA is supposed to have better cooking/heat conduction properties
Aesthetically I like the completely smooth, uninterupted construction of the pot. very simple
I wouldn't be giving into wanting the shiny, new thing.
I know I can't go wrong either way. Overall this whole cone upgrade is an indulgent want, more than a need (to the extent any of this stuff is a need). But heck, if I"m gonna indulge I want to get it right!
Any thoughts?
