MLD Caldera UL Compact

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A few still left in the first run…

Peace,
Ron

Ron,

Any chance it might work with a Snow Peak Trek 900?

Ron, any plans to develop a version that will work with the Gram Cracker stove?

According to the MLD website description of this new wonder,

"Single Fuel tabs (Esbit, Firelight, etc) can be used instead of the AL stove."

Note that the pot no longer sits completely down in the Caldera Cone which suggests to me that heat transfer is not as good on this shorty design as on the original, full-coverage Caldera Cone for the same pot.

got mine today and it is a pretty slick setup. Prob not as efficient as a regualr Caldera Cone, but still works very well…

Jonathan,

How's the compact setup working for you? Any comparisons with a full cone?

Loving how it breaks down to fit in the pot completely. I can fit the cone, burner, matches and a 2oz alcohol bottle inside which is very awesome. As per advice on the MLD if you configure the pot handles over the cone seam they retain a minimal amount of heat. The only downer is that is is not as efficient as a normal Caldera Cone. I also have a Tri Ti with an MSR Titan Kettle and 20ml of alcohol brings a rolling boil super fast. The MLD Cone will still bring it to a boil but not as fast or for as long. I also notice that some flames will spill out the side vents from time to time (very rare). All in all I am very happy with it for my purposes.

Yet another thing to add to my gear wishlist. Sigh…

Very cool! Thanks for the update.

I've invested in a Snow Peak 700 mug, so I'll be waiting to see if a version is release for this mug. Looks like it would be more ideal for just bringing water to a boil to rehydrate some food.

Adam:

I sent you an email….we could probably do a custom SP700 UL Compact for you. For others that have different pot sizes, we just posted the expanded list of what the Caldera UL Compact will support on our website. Also did another post in the Gear Deals forum announcing it.

Rand

Woo Hoo! I'm totally stoked!
You guys rock!

Rand,

Any chance of a ti compact for wood use?

-Tim

I too would like to see one for the SP700, even for the SP600 now that you can get lids from Jason Klass,

Don't really want to hi-jack Ron's thread here. If you would like to chat about other size Caldera UL Compacts….and variations like wood-burners…..I started another thread here in Gear Deals called "Caldera UL Compact Complete Lineup"…..or words to that effect.

Rand :-)

Caldera UL Compact Complete Lineup