Trapper’s Mug Capacity

no problem with 1 1/2 cups of water

"I think my mug will work for me even with the diminished capacity."

The diminished capacity of….?

;-)

I know my capacity is diminished after filling my mug with certain libations…

Agree about diminished capacity!

Another thought, has anyone ever really trapped anything with their mug?

ie, turn mug upside down and prop up with a small stick.

At least there is a sense of humor out there.:-) While I appreciate the humorous feedback I'm still hoping for info more on point with the question.
When I purchased my 475ml mug I made a rash assumption I would be able to get 2 cups max in it (473ml) thinking that was an ideal size (enough for a meal and a cup of joe). With the diminished capacity of 440ml to overflow (not from anesthetized brain cells) I'm getting less than I payed for.
As I said I think it will work but it's slightly disturbing when you buy something as advertised and receive less.

Don,
I don't have a Trapper's mug, but I do use a Snow Peak 450 mug to boil my water in. I could upgrade to a larger size, but don't really want to. The 450 capacity is just a taaaaad too small to make my instant oatmeal AND a cup of coffee.

My solution? I use a bit of the hot water for my oatmeal (in a ziploc) and save the rest for coffee in my mug. I supplement the oatmeal and coffee with water from my bladder– I mean Platypus, I swear! Adding a bit of cool water really doesn't affect my coffee or oatmeal. In fact, it makes my very hot coffee instantly drinkable!

Why am i reading this and why in some way do i enjoy it. Nothing constructive to add i just think its funny one can take pleasure in the volume a cup can hold. I had no idea i was such a dork.

Travis–would you do me a favor since I can't drum up any trapper mug owners out there? Fill your 450ml Snow Peak to the brim and let me know how much it actually holds. I just filled my GSI Minimalist up and it holds 700ml though its listed at 600ml.
Sorry George did I miss something in your post? Are you saying you have a Trapper's Mug? You say no problem with 1.5 cups but that's only 355ml. If you have one could you fill it and let me know it's max capacity?
Dorky! I'm just trying to honor my dear departed mother who always said if the recipe calls for one cup that's what you use, but when she was around a one cup measuring cup held one cup.

my old one holds 465 grams of water that I can lift without spilling.

Don,
My 450 is right on the button at 450ml.

Hi Don,
Check out this thread. Should be what you were looking for.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=39115&skip_to_post=332267#332267

I had a measure of my BPL 475ml Trappers Mug as you requested Don. I didnt do the mls thing though…I cheated and used grams instead. As any young budding scientist or non-imperial citizen will know 1 gram = 1 ml.
So I set the digital scales with the weight of the mug and with the Mug literally Full to the brim and with a nice rounded top about to overflow, it came in at 475grams. Realistically though this sort of fullness is not practical, because as soon as you go to pick it up out slops some water…
I measured for practical use, say for a cup of tea, and I feel a measure of 390grams = 390ml is a more realistic day to day use (around 5mm from water to lip). If you had some food that needed stiring I feel a max of 325ml is practical.
Hope that helps.