When I do SUL trips I only boil water for instant coffee and morning oatmeal so the 8 ounce volume of the repurposed aluminum bean dip cup is enough for me. Weighs 0.5 oz and is pretty durable. Measures 2 1/8″ high and 3 3/8 ” diameter. Like sized soda or beer cans are a tad lighter, but they;e too thin and aren’t durable enough for me.
I made the Esbit stand by cutting out a round 3 inch diameter piece of aluminum sheeting and then I drilled three 5/32″ holes and fastened 1/8″ aluminum screws from the bottom of the stand into the threaded 1″ high aluminum posts. The cup fits on it perfectly and is very stable. Weighs 0.4 oz, same as a folding ti Esbit stand, however, the folding ti stand is too large for a 3 3/8″ diameter cup. Stand fits inside of cup for efficient packing.
Bottom of stand.
The 4″ X 15″ aluminum windshield is cut from Reynolds disposable aluminum baking sheets. Plenty solid and durable and at 0.4 oz it weighs about half of same size titanium windshields (at least the Ti Goat ti foil I have anyway). The baking sheets are less than $3 for 2.
The 2″ X 8″ piece of Reflectix not only allows me to grab the hot cup, it also serves to greatly lessen lip burn when it’s held flush with the top of the cup.Weighs 0.1 oz.
Not a factory looking finish on everything, but it is very functional. I guess to be hardcore SUL you’re supposed to go no cook, however, I’m not going backpacking without my coffee. Just sayin.
