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Jun 11, 2010 at 7:40 pm #1260053
I have been scratching my head over this for some time now and remain unsatisfied with my current solutions. Has anyone come up with a lighter solution to storing your Ti-tri or Caldera Cones that protects them well, packs easily, and doesn't take up excessive space (and hopefully is multi-use or light enough that it's not necessary)?
(Obviously this pertains to the regular size models and not the shortened ones that fit inside their own pots at a said sacrifice of some efficiency)
Some ideas thus far are:
– lightweight water bottles cut as sleeves or "pigs" (similar to stock solution but lighter weight and less protections)
– wrap around fishing pole handle
– 1.5 oz/sq. yd. Cuben stuff sack
– 2.5" bamboo section (interesting but heavy)
– two identical pots capped on end for hiking in pairs with bungee cord or stuff sack holding them together
– pot cozy + pot on end capped as above
– lightweight plastic "cutting board" sheet wrapped around with a rubber band
– tall light-weight wide-mouthed water bottle (anyone know of any?)
– put it inside a fosters can sans the lid (use the fosters can as a mug?)
– wrap it in the optional ti floor, cap the ends with round foam inserts and hope for the best (my favorite idea thus far, but haven't tried it yet) + optional .6 oz. Cuben stuff sack for wood burning mode to keep pack clean
*bonus props for pictures!
Jun 11, 2010 at 8:07 pm #1619214I'm still experimenting with mine. No full solutions.
I had purchased a 32-ounce plastic bottle of molasses and transferred the stuff to another container. I cut off the top of the bottle, and that left me with a single deep plastic mug of sorts. It is smaller in diameter than the standard caddy, so it is more compact, but there isn't much weight savings.
–B.G.–
Jun 11, 2010 at 8:17 pm #1619217
550 Caldera Cone–My container comes in at 1.5oz vs. the original 3oz.. Smart water bottle
Jun 11, 2010 at 9:28 pm #1619230Jun 12, 2010 at 8:54 am #1619289Doug – I like your setup – much like the original CC setup (cone in your mug/pot w/ plastic SOLO cup inverted).
Can you tell me about your Ti cup/glass? Weight, cost?
Looks good.
Todd
Jun 12, 2010 at 10:05 am #1619307It's a Snow Peak TW-129. Weighs 1.5 oz, 5.3ml capacity. Around $25.
Jun 12, 2010 at 10:56 am #1619318I sent Aaron a PM suggesting he could:
a) wrap it around his lower leg, secure with rubber band(s) and use as a shin guard.
b) punch two small holes in the upper corners, attach a lanyard and hang around neck providing a protective chest plate.
c) punch two small holes mid point along the side edges, attach a lanyard to run under chin and wear as a visor.
All worthy of consideration and allows user to list items weight as worn instead of packed on trip gear list.
Jun 12, 2010 at 12:54 pm #1619354"It's a Snow Peak TW-129. Weighs 1.5 oz, 5.3ml capacity. Around $25."
Douglas, I believe you meant 5.3 fluid ounces, not milliliters.
Geez, 5.3 ml would be only a thimble full.
–B.G.–
Jun 12, 2010 at 1:56 pm #1619372"Douglas, I believe you meant 5.3 fluid ounces, not milliliters."
I don't drink much?
Of course, you're right! 5.3 floz. Oops! ;-)
Jun 19, 2010 at 4:15 pm #1621555Not sure if it would work for the ti-tri, but for the regular Caldera Cone I use an empty Wet Ones dispenser (the size that fits in a car cup holder). Cone goes in first, then the fuel bottle and lighter in the middle and cap it off with the 12-10 stove. It weighs 1.2 ounces – couldn't get rid of the scent from lighter store brand dispensers. I think I got this tip here but can't find it now.
Jun 21, 2010 at 11:32 am #1621944This one is reasonably elegant @ 1 oz. exactly: (It saves almost 2 oz. for my 2l Titan Ti-tri packed)
For use with the alcohol burner, you replace the tennis lid with the stove (inverted) and it sits rather snugly, although a strap would be in order to keep it together well. I also have a racquetball container that may work even better, although it is a bit more snug, so it wouldn't fit the alcohol burner.
(edit: The racquetball container is PET #1 plastic and comes in at 2.6 oz. w/ lid, which is too heavy in my book; the Penn tennis ball container is actually #7 plastic, which can be questionable for potability, rather than PP for the Trail Designs container.)
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