Caldera cone Question?

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There is a 700 with the ULC.

If you look at the other reviews you will see some other systems I have with other small pots too. My favorite is the Fissure with Mini Solo.

I recently got a ULC Ti Tri and was really pleased with the results. I use a Stoic 700ml pot that Rand said wouldn’t work with a full sized cone. Turned out that after ordering the cone, his designer has recently figured out a way that, depending on the pot, they can do a hybrid full-size cone that’s similar to the Fissure design (two stacked cones) that I guess they’re tentatively calling the Fusion. In the end it worked out splendidly and I’ve put it to use now in the backcountry to great success. You can check out my thread right here

Moral of the story: the only people who can really answer your question are Rand and his designer, so just email Rand and ask which would work best. They’re crafty and will figure something out. Just ask for a Fusion and they’ll sort it out.

Although tall narrow pots are easier to pack, a short wide pot will generally do better for cooking and water boiling. The larger bottom surface seems to help in efficiency. The correct volume that you want depends too much on the style of cooking that you do. Although I have some Snowpeak, most of mine are Evernew.

Most of the time, I'm just boiling water, and I never need more than 500ml, so the 600ml pot is sufficient for me.

–B.G.–

Like Bob, I only boil water and never need more than 500ml. However, I've opted for the slightly bigger 900ml Evernew wide Ultralight Ti pot. The wider diameter allows me to fit in my alcohol bottle(4 oz capacity), custom-made cone, matches and the rest of my cooking stuff inside the pot. Everything fits inside my 900ml wide pot including the cone. It makes a nice compact cookset for the 3-5 day trips I typically take.

You can fit a Ti-Tri Caldera into a wide 600ml Evernew pot, but it takes the Sidewinder model to do it. I just purchased that combination, but it was a gift for a friend, so I haven't really tested that myself.

–B.G.–

Come to the GGG next month and meet them there.

I use the caldera cone that fits this pot set
http://www.rei.com/product/668927/snow-peak-titanium-multi-compact-cookset
If you roll the caldera tight it will fit in the the large pot. I slide a 4oz fuel bottle inside the cone and set them in the pot along with the stove and a couple short handled spoons.

I love my Sidewinder and Inferno woodburner option. I bought it to fit a wide bottom 3 cup pot.

If you are well and truly into woodburners get the Tri Ti (regular or Fissure/Fusion two piece main cone) because it is taller than the Sidewinder and will hld more wood.

I disagree. For focusing on wood burning the wider Sidewinder works better as it presents more surface for the wood fire.

For solo use with alcohol the narrow pots work fine as the 10-12 stove puts a centered narrow flame out.

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Well I disagree with you both…

I have the sidewinder WITH the inferno option… I use the short wide 900ml Evernew pot. It all fits inside, 12-10 stove, 4oz alcohol bottle, inferno stuff and the rolled up cone. You can get the sidewinder in titanium so that you can use it as a wood stove too; it's simply perfect.

If only I could light it easier………..

Ha,

It sure sounds like you ARE agreeing with me Jennifer. The Sidewinder is better for wood use.

Jennifer

How are you fitting the 12-10 stove with everything else into your Evernew 900ml pot? Did you remove the primer ring?

TIA

KJ

Yep Ray, you got me. I didn't read your post well enough…my bad!!

I think I drank too much egg nog…

I was thinking of removing the primer pan because it does take some maneuvering to get it all in there. I'm a bit worried about breaking something, actually. The lid doesn't stay on when I put the stove in sideways, so I rely on a cuben sack to hold it all together. Not the prettiest but it seems to work. I have also rolled the cone up with my pad, then that frees up a bunch of space. So far that is my favorite, but it's still a work in progress.

Ray I like the review on the Sidwinder with the 3 cup cook pot. This looks like something I might want to do. If I had more cash I like the Fissure with the mini Snowpeak. I like your reviews, in fact You helped me get a Tarptent subsil, based on your review.