If you buy a larger fuel canister, however, it will fill up most of the empty room in the Trek 900 (with the Giga Power in there, too). I just crossed the straps and sewed them together then cut the excess. 
My cooking consists of primarily boiling water to reconstitute meals or for hot drinks and it does the job. Boil water, pour in bag, use cook wear to hold bag and you can top off with the "fry pan/lid" to keep in heat.
Just remember that .2 mL is about 1 cup and .4mL is 2 cups and youll be fine. We are not responsible for any differences between the product and the specifications indicated in this description. Did not give it a 5 star due to the fact that the pan does not fit the cup tightly like a lid should. I realized immediately that the "frying pan" was useless as such, but works just fine as a lid if you prop the handle up so it stays balanced.
The measuring marks on the inside of the pot were very convenient. Drops, spills and cracked screens due to normal use covered for portable products and power surges covered from day one. I've made a custom strap for mine using two staps with paired buckles. I typically trek solo and consider myself a lightweight hiker with a baseweight ranging somewhere between 7-10lbs depending on the trip. Independent moderators, who often copy information from third-party websites, fill its.
average rating In Al, at least the frying pan would be functional in terms of heat distribution, If it were me, id snag a new one on Campsaver with a 20% off coupon. Combine the order with enough other goodies to get to $50 for free shipping and wait for the brown gear fairy to drop it at your door..;). I've used this cook pot for a few months. Would rather have a flat lid that fits more snug. It works well and keeps the handle on the fry pan down as well. Very lightweight, room inside the pot to store a MSR pocket rocket and fuel canister.
It is the perfect size for what I need. I read some comments about a lack of stability and and issues with the lid.
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The big plus for me was the size; first goes in the inside is a 2 cup Ziplock screw top container as my eating bowl and critter proof food reconstituter with some side trimming to make it fit in, then a Sea to Summit mug inside of that and inside the sea to summit mug my MSR micro rocket, the Ziplock lid fits inside the lid of the cookset. Even during a roaring boil, this pot was extremely stable.
The measurement increments on the inside of the pot are not customary USA cooking units so I just etched 1/4 cup increments on the ziplock. Its great. Use the product photo to find wholesale prices. COVERAGE Plan starts on the date of purchase. Therefore, there is a case in which take VAT and customs in each country. I bought this and paired it with the MSR pocket rocket and it works phenomenally together. Regardless, I knew that it was pretty straight forward what I was getting myself into. Blazing Trails With Kudzu. Please be mindful of our values and boundaries and review our Community Guidelines prior to posting. The main pot works well. The pan works great for a lid and it cleaned up easily. - so I will say that I've gotten every dollar out of it and then some. I found out that titanium would be my go-to for a few good reasons: I will be adding a DIY bail handle to it. I use the lid for my GSI kettle. This is a great Light weight cooking kit. No non-stick surface here. Don't waste your time. Finally fixed it with a bit of tape.
I brought this product because it's very light weight.
Just putting this out there before I purchase new. Most folks dont seem to apreciate the frying pan tops on the Snow Peak 900 and 1400 Ti pots. Coleman C300 Performance gas canister Review, 4.75 x 4.25 in (Pot), 5 x 1.5 in (Frying Pan). I may have to return over the warp, if I have a problem with lid/frying pan fitting. Great build quality and lightweight but it just wasn't for me. Overall, for canoe camping, its excellent. It adds a small frypan that doubles as a lid. Price Paid: $35 on sale, Ashley Ann +23 Add your own review The frying pan/lid is so-so.
Just curious as to why thst pot? Without that strap that I made all the contents would've been strung out across the mountain side. The mesh bag is little too big but there is a reason for that. Even on car camping trips with the family it goes along as it makes a perfect pot of boiling water for coffee. Top 6 Stylish and Sustainable Everyday Gear, Unimaginable: The Story of Alex Lowe, Climber, Whispers: Sea Kayaking around Scotlands North Coast, Use code OFFER5 for a 5% discount on this product, EU: No customs fees. Backpacking Light helps hikers and other backcountry enthusiasts overcome their barriers to living a life outside in Wild Places. 2 Supply Requests will be used. Like Russian dolls that can cook, I have all the mug/pots and plate/pans I need for any activity. Find the best cookware for your next outdoor adventure using our independent reviews and ratings. The lid always wants to come off when packed up, and a buddy of mine told me that when he tried to fry some fish in it he needed a powersander to get the char off! So light and tough! I've looked at the specs on those and they are pretty heavy for AL pots of that capacity.,,nearly 10oz,
It's big enough to cook a whole Lipton Side in and to store your alcohol stove in, but not too large as to take up unnecessary room in your pack. I once fried up some trout and sweet potatoes in my "pot." A Membership is required to post in the forums. One complaint is the lid does not stay on and the fry pan is not useful for much. Now I also wanted something when paired with my 750 could pair as a lightweight two-person option. Snow Peak then looked to evolve by shifting its focus from the mountaineering equipment of the past to the camping equipment of the future. Enter what I hoped the 900 would fit the bill. And it fits my 250 g fuel canister, lighter, stove, and small towel. The pot easily stores the larger (8 oz) fuel canisters along with a small stove and lighter. The Titanium is only 6.3 oz and less than $5 more. My cup and alcohol stove nest in the main pot really well though, and the price was good. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. (The water boils about 45 seconds faster than the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 says it should.) I think my biggest complaint is the pan/lid doesn't stay on the pot very well. Sets up real easy. I bought this some years ago with several expectations, some good some not. This cookset is the perfect, ideal cookset for a solo backpacker or for 1-2 people. +25 I've heard others complain about the non-stick option for titanium pots/pans. A fuel cansister can fit perfectly inside the pot so less wasted space, and I can also fit my stove inside as well. I've seen others complain about the handle on the frying pan; I've played around with mine a bit. Overall a very fine product. It took me about 5 hours or so to finally find it and there wasn't a single nic, scratch or dent on it. We have the Snow Peak Trek 1400 and Snow Peak LiteMax stove. Stick with the Trek 900. 5 inches is a little small but it's workable. There's too much room allowing the cookset to move around and anything that you had in there becomes free to float around in the bag also. Unless you secure it it comes apart and rattles as you hike. My only complaint is the fry pan / lid doesn't sit well on the pot. Thats about all Ive used it for and it works very well for that.
As for the lid/fry pan, if you fold the handle down and make sure that its over one of the arms of your stove, there is no problem with stability. Login or become a member to post in the member forums! Starbuck's Via in the morning, check! December 23, 2007. I used over the campfire to heat water to conserve fuel on stove, and it warped from heat. I have to use a larger rubber band to secure the lid on when I'm hiking or the rattling drives me nuts. Deep Creek to Stephen Foster Culture Center, Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in North Florida: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips in the Northern Florida Peninsula, A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine. Seems to work! We're based in Bristol.. I kept having to stop to keep the rattling down. Other than that it does what's its made for. PRODUCT ELIGIBILITY Plans cover products purchased in the last 30 days. If you boil some extra water, you can use that for hot chocolate and drink straight out of the pot. March 26, 2010. It didn't render this pot useless though, as I have used it in conjunction with the Giga Power stove for a couple of years even with a warped bottom. I was really happy with this so far, but only used a few times. February 5, 2009 Planning a sectional AT backpacking trip and I am beginning my lightweight gear purchases,totaly pleased. You're currently viewing a free preview of a member exclusive premium article. Not heated yet so maybe the metal hasn't flexed (would it get hot enough or does titanium flex?? This set is great. Home Forums Commerce Gear Swap wtb snow peak Trek 900 Aluminum pot. For greater confidence in the quality and properties of the product, we recommend buying a sample (1-2 pieces of the product) before buying a large batch. The fact that my Svea 123 stove fits in it perfectly makes it all that much better. After awhile I went to scraping aroundwaaalaaahhh, back to newish! EASY CLAIMS PROCESS File a claim anytime online or by phone.
-Doc Law. Set is very lightweight. The bigger gas can for snow peak did fit, but not with the stove in the carry box. Weekly reviews, exclusive deals, giveaways, and more: 2001-2022 Trailspace. A little more in price but worth it. It really does every meal we need and has enough room to cook a pasta dinner with sausage and cheese for two people. The stove fits into the 900 which fits into the 1400. I wish the pot handles were longer, but, overall well worth buying. The only thing I do not like is there is no snap or strap to hold this shut when it is in your pack. You can get a can of fuel and a stove in this kit. Please note that the art and photos may vary to some degree from the actual products. Price Paid: $52, oobergooberkc Enter Brand, Character, Series Nintendo amiibo Splatoon PEARL (HIME) 3DS Switch Accessories NEW from Japan, TAKARA TOMY Plarail Thomas TS - 20 Streamline Thomas NEW from Japan, Pokemon Pop'n Step Pokemon Squirtle (Zenigame) TAKARA TOMY NEW from Japan, Pokemon Pop'n Step Pokemon Pikachu TAKARA TOMY NEW from Japan, Pokemon Pop'n Step Pokemon Charmander (Hitokage) TAKARA TOMY NEW from Japan, Dimensions: D 120mm x H 107mm, D 127mm x H 39mm, Contents Include:Aluminum Pot and Lid with Mesh Bag. I did cook some mac and cheese (entire TJ box) so could be for 2 people/servings easily. Most solo hikers have a 750 ml pot. I have to say I wasnt to pleased with this cookset. This item comes with an oversized mesh bag. I bought this pot because I loved the other Snow Peak stuff, like th 700 pot, insulated mug and my favorite, the titanium stove. It's perfect to fry an egg in (use some sort of butter or oil, though). The reason I love and will always carry both size pots is they give me the ability to boil water and drink a cup of coffee or have oatmeal at the same time. All-in-all it works fine and my fuel canister and stove fit perfectly inside, taking up less space in my pack. I usually cook mac and cheese with a big cup of soup at night. Love the idea of placing canister in the container to keep everything compact and UL.
I had no choice but to retrieve it since my pocket r "cooking unit" was in it and I had no other way of preparing my food. We recommend to ask clarifying questions about the characteristics that are important to you in the Customer Questions & Answers at the bottom of the page.
It's light, it's large, easy to pack with many items that fit on the inside to make this a good package. Funny people complain the sack it came with was to big, I find it to small and hated festering with trying to get the pot with lid back in, so use a bigger bag. Handles will get hot during cooking. Its been very durable over various hikes and hasnt given me a single problem. I pair it with the snow peak mini solo cookset if i want to enjoy a cup of coffee while cooking or if i'm cooking for two. The carrying case does not fit the cookware snugly, allowing the lid and my contents of stove and fuel to jostle about. Please share your experience. Other than that I really like the size and weight. Snow Peak makes the most durable of the titanium cooksets and the "nestling design" is great. In some cases, we will replace or repair it. I usually used an AlpKit titanium 750 mug with lid, DIY cozy, Caldera cone with a Mega Starlytefor fuel economy. In the morning, I can easily heat water for two cups of coffee and a double instant oatmeal. Use the links below to share this content: Viewing 6 posts - 1 through 6 (of 6 total), Live Webinar - Introduction to Map & Compass - July 2 @ 9 AM US MDT, This topic has 5 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated. This lil pot is great and super light, however I will say that the sack it comes with is too big for the pot, but still my favorite :). Required fields are marked *. Make sense to me. This is my go to, lightweight and big enough to rehydrate homemade meals in. snow peak SCS-008 TREK 900 ALUMINUM Cookware NEW from Japan. It has hard problems with real food. +1,024 The upsides are light weight, and compact design.
I'm looking to buy a snow peak trek 900 aluminum pot. Snow Peak's journey began in 1958, when the founder Yukio Yamai, an accomplished mountaineer, created his own line of superior climbing gear. I hike solo, but I also take trips with others. I bought this with the smaller 700 (ml)? Bought this product a few months ago and used it on a backpacking/car camping trip to Colorado (Snowmass Wilderness Area). Then, one unseasonably warm January day, I decided to go out for an overnight. -It would be extremely useful if the unit came with buckled straps to secure the lid to the pot being as it rests loosely on it. Source: bought it new I love this cookset. If you own other similar sized cooking gear you might find a lid that works better. I had this pot for about a year, and absolutely LOVED the compactness, durability, and (of course) the weight of it. VAT and customs duties should the purchaser pay when itemarrives. My daughter and I have used several times. Trailspace's community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top pots and pans. Your email address will not be published. Very easy to clean. March 4, 2017 We just came of a section hike of the AT and this was constantly used for boiling water and a small amount of cooking. That's my 2, I hope it helped in your decision to consider one.
Why the SP 900 alumnium? I ended up getting some garden velcro thats used to secure plants to stakes. After trying to make several meals at home in my test kitchen. (Okay, maybe a few) but none that compromised its integrity. Water for Backpackers Pantry, check! Still a good product if you're looking for lightweight gear. The pot handle works great for pushing open my bear vault lid! Handles are terrible but I can work with them. We often use the lid to do baking over a campfire. We will do a research of manufacturers of this type of product in China, agree on the best price, organize quality control and deliver to your address at the worlds lowest price. And if going in a larger group it nestles right inside the larger 1400. This pot is great, except it is narrow for an MSR Whisperlite International.
Lid is just the lid & measuring cup, everything else I use the pot for. The highly visible indentations and measurements on the side also come in handy especially for those freezedried meals that require "precise" measurements. The fry pan scorches immediately, and the food stuff sticks stubbornly. I was afraid it would be too small, but cooking on smaller things is new to me. great set, has what you NEED.i do the same thing as a previous reviewer, and freeze a filet mignon for the first day and cook that on the pan, works great for that (other than fuel consumption)just enough water boiling capacity for 2 peoples food, perfect for exactly 2 ramen packetsits the simple things in life, im sure it could be improved on with handles and such but im a happy camper with this one! When I first got the 900, I melted snow in it and, like an idiot, didn't put water in first. The forum Gear Swap is closed to new topics and replies. The handle on the pot can get hot but after you turn off the stove, the titanium cools down incredibly fast.
It doesn't fit well on the pot. I would simply suggest this for those of us keeping it lightweight, healthy, AND happy with HOT meals/drinks!
The inside of the pot is marked so its easy to know much water youve added. It is a truly durable, lightweight and dependable cookset. May 29, 2021. This would be a 5 star pot if it had a lid option that fit well. I still have it and use it today. The lid functions as a small frying pan, however, for boiling water it keeps the heat in. they could have engineered it better. I use the fry pan for egg on very low heat (simmer). I LOVE this cookset! The product description was created to give you a general understanding of the product. I wish it had a more secure connection. This is the one I ended up keeping. -The mesh bag I still keep for miscellaneous items but definitely not for storing the cookset in. As a mid-ranged cookset, it finds itself between our Trek 700 and 1400 sets. We ships from Japan. Watch the Tarptent Dipole Review Premiere on YouTube: Backpacking Light community posts are moderated and here to foster helpful and positive discussions about lightweight backpacking. I am a solo packer, but often go out with my buddy as well. I wanted a larger pot with volume. I wanted a pot I could use for both solo and groups. Fold out handles were a LITTLE BIT hot after boiling 25oz (3 minuets on my stove) but once you remove the pot from heat, its fine. My friend has one and I like it a lot. First of all, the mesh sack that comes with it is to big. 15th floor, Yalan centre office phase II, 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It's also easy to knock off accidentally when cooking.
These barely even got warm. We'll see how this second one holds up! Our premium articles include in depth journalism and insights from the Backpacking Light editorial team. Fold out handles are very sturdy. I bought this cookpot 50 miles into the 2,176 mile AT hike and never looked back. Pretty good cookset--as it should be for the price. The titanium doesn't disperse heat well and I was surprised by how long it took to melt snow and boil water. We will send you an e-gift card for the purchase price of your covered product. Only 8 oz but seems to be exactly what is needed for small servings. Used this set for about 10 cooks.
New Live Webinar - Introduction to Map & Compass - July 2 @ 9 AM US MDT. Of course the challenge presented with someone like me was I like food, good hot scrumptious food and coffee and tealist goes on. Very happy that I have this. Carfull with the heat, no issues with warping or not normal discoloration. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In my opinion the product doesn't justify the price tag. The heat warped the bottom of the pot and now it makes a noise like the top of a saftey far lid popping back and forth. This little baby is just the right size. I first heard of this product through my brother, and I watched him use it in Glacier Nat'l Park. It sits on top of the Snow Peak GigaPower stove perfectly and without slipping, even on slightly uneven surfaces, and boils water in a jiff. Holds lots of coffee, I use it at home, the office and when camping. There was room in the pot but I like to keep things 1/2-2/3 max - so I felt cramped, but will get use to it. I picked this up to replace a similar one that was stainless steel. Get Backpacking Light news, updates, gear info, skills, and commentary delivered into your inbox 1-2x/week. I bought this to fit my solo mini when hiking with guest. Quite annoying. The lid will take some getting use to and I would use something like the snow peak mini solo stove. I am a trail club member and a long distance hiker. Its a mini-pot and pan, what more can be said?
We share this one pot and pan and that's ALL for cooking gear on the trail. Didn't care for the bag though, It would have been great to make a form fitting bag to keep the the two items tightly coupled to minimize noise. Source: bought it new It's titanium and light also. It fits a fuel can, my stove, first aid kit, toothbrush, lighter and several other small items inside and another fuel canister can be put on to of the pot/pan and sinched up in the carry sack to make a nice little package. I use mostly for boiling water for drink and dry food. This pot fell into that categoryplus I eat more food than most and like a hot beverage with my meal or right after. The cookware itself is was completely free of defects out of the box.
I often make oatmeal in the top and tea in the bottom. One to search for a supplier, the second to clarify the question with the manufacturer. I love the fact that the lid becomes a frying pan. Have you used this?
I should have spent my money on a nonstick set.
Ditched that to save weight. Other pots by MSR or REI - even ones with smaller capacity - are wider and shorter profile. Domo domo!!!! Great, light weight cookware. The pan looks rather useless but when put to use is actually very handy for eating out of. Present stove and thin titanium leads to burning of thick consistency foods so am contemplating making a 1/8 inch thick aluminum plate for the bottom of Fueled by the booming national interest in auto-camping sweeping across Japan, Snow Peak released a series of radically innovative products which focused on quality, functionality, timeless-durability and considered design. My diehard cookset for the past couple of years has been the Snow Peak Trek 900 in aluminum. On longer trips it cleans up well. The meticulous design has also been engineered to nest with the Snow Peak Trek 700 and 1400 sets, creating an integrated and eminently practical all-in-one system.
The wide low profile shape absorbs more heat from the burner and is better protected by the stove windscreen. Yeah I wouldn't bring it on every trip but for trips where I want to do some good cooking it doesn't seem to heavy for it's capability.
Cooking the mac & cheese, check! I also use the lid/ pan as a plate. Both elements have sturdy folding stainless-steel handles for convenience and practicality. aluminum pot, a small aluminum frypan and a nylon mesh storage sack frypan doubles as a pot lid, Entire set is made out of pure aluminum without any coating, Both pot and pan have handles that fold flat for sleek storage, Rounded bottom edges are easy to clean and improve heating efficiency, Set is sized to stow a Snow Peak Giga Power stove and a 110g fuel canister or the Trek 700 or MiniSolo, SPECIFICATIONS of the Snow Peak Trek 900 Cookset Weight 9.3 oz Capacity Pot 30 fl oz, Lid 8 fl oz Dimension Oslash4 34 x 4 14 Aluminum. The stuff sack it comes is mesh and mine started coming apart at the seams. Here you can see Ive packed my Snow Peak LiteMax. WildBounds Ltd 35 BrookgateBristol BS32UNStay Boundless! IT WILL BURN A HOLE THROUGH IT!! Still large enough to pack a fuel can inside along with my coffee filter, and pocket rocket.
This is exactly what I needed.
It's not my favorite cookset, it's small for a meal and too big for a cup of coffee, but it sure fits the Bushbuddy perfect. Handle also gets pretty hot. The frying pan lid was my main attraction to this line of products and anything smaller than the 900 would be tricky to cook, stir, etc in. -And I did drop it nearly 500' off a cliff helplessly watching it tumble into oblivion. My friend almost did that to mine one time, and now I have a nice bluish rainbow circle on my lid/pan. Get our free Handbook and Receive our weekly newsletter to see what's new at Backpacking Light! Hands down the most durable watches on the planet. The cooling after boil is fantastic. What you want? I did get the wind guard for my stove and it sits perfectly on the bottom of this for storage. version. Ti isn't the best for frying I guess, so why have a frying pan? -The dual pot and pan combo with collapsible handles is a nice feature that gives you the option to cook different items in. Aluminum is still the best conductor for food. I was amazed how lite and durable this equipment was. Heats fast and evenly. This pot fit the bill. This is a great minimalist cookset if you need a larger pot than the Snowpeak 700 mug. ), but you have to squeeze out on the handles for storage mode so just squeeze on the handles when in use.
| updated Mar 11, 2017. I heat the water up, pour some water in my soup cup, and then have plenty of water left to cook my pasta. Flexible Insulated Cardigan | Winter 2021 Version, Made in Japan from lightweight but durable aluminium, Graduated inner surface for easy measuring, Supplied with lid that doubles as a compact frying pan, Both pot and lid have sturdy folding stainless-steel handles, Trek 900 pot will stow a 250 g gas canister and a small backpacking stove, or the Snow Peak Trek 700 pot, Trek 900 also nests inside the Snow Peak Trek 1400 pot to form an integrated, all-in-one cookset, Dimensions: Pot: 120 x 107 mm, Frying Pan: 127 x 39 mm. Invite customers to join your mailing list. The downfall of this pot is the heat transfer.
Discolored purple right where it warped. I ordered this along with the Trek 700 Mug and the Mini-Solo so I could compare them all. This is a very light cookset for someone minimizing weight. I can't testify to its usefulness as a pot. I found out that this is the perfect size for my solo backpacking trips as i do more than just boil water for my meals. This is definitely a great solo set. You can put 2nd canister in to keep everything in one place. The pot has a 30 oz capacity.
NO ADDITIONAL COST You pay 0 for repairs parts, labor and shipping included. July 6, 2019. Made from lightweight but durable aluminium, this two-piece set consists of a graduated 900 ml pot with a lid that also doubles as a compact frying pan. I figured I'd clean much like I do my cast iron, minus the soap. We do not perform under value. The smaller version fits inside this one like a glove and of course you know the stove fits inside that one. I use the frypan for my oatmeal bowl. If I need more gear, I then stuff this in the Trek 1400.
FREE UK DELIVERY 30+ | FREE UK RETURNS | EU & INT'L SHIPPING. I still have a stainless steel cup and it seemed to boil 8oz of water slower than this pot was able to heat up 2.5 cups of water. Orders delivered to you duty-paid, For solo backpackers or minimalist two-person camps, the Snow Peak Trek 900 is the ideal cookset. Heat exchange meaning not good to cook real food. The handle on the miniature fry pan is not stable enough. - Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. My issue is with the lid/fry pan.
I love my SP700 and when I found out the Stainless steel Bushbuddy wood gasifier fit this perfectly it was a no brainer. The pot is big enough to boil 1L of water. Everything sticks and burns to the bottom of the pan. It does the job. It won't let you down. This is lighter, and seemed to cook faster. Malfunctions covered after the manufacturers warranty. This gear is great for the minimalist.
Nothing much to it, its a titanium pot with a good size and is super light, the pan I rarely ever take with me but its good to know if I ever wanted to it packs up nicely with the pot.
I am still using the same fuel canister. I grabbed my gear and cookset only to discover two small holes in the bottom rim of the pot - several inches apart from each other and about two millimeters in diameter each, they looked like acid drips or something boring through the titanium. I boiled some water, stuck in my cozy and added some bronners. I have used this this pot for the entire AT and CDT and everything in between and since.
My cooking consists of primarily boiling water to reconstitute meals or for hot drinks and it does the job. Boil water, pour in bag, use cook wear to hold bag and you can top off with the "fry pan/lid" to keep in heat. Just remember that .2 mL is about 1 cup and .4mL is 2 cups and youll be fine. We are not responsible for any differences between the product and the specifications indicated in this description. Did not give it a 5 star due to the fact that the pan does not fit the cup tightly like a lid should. I realized immediately that the "frying pan" was useless as such, but works just fine as a lid if you prop the handle up so it stays balanced.
The measuring marks on the inside of the pot were very convenient. Drops, spills and cracked screens due to normal use covered for portable products and power surges covered from day one. I've made a custom strap for mine using two staps with paired buckles. I typically trek solo and consider myself a lightweight hiker with a baseweight ranging somewhere between 7-10lbs depending on the trip. Independent moderators, who often copy information from third-party websites, fill its. average rating In Al, at least the frying pan would be functional in terms of heat distribution, If it were me, id snag a new one on Campsaver with a 20% off coupon. Combine the order with enough other goodies to get to $50 for free shipping and wait for the brown gear fairy to drop it at your door..;). I've used this cook pot for a few months. Would rather have a flat lid that fits more snug. It works well and keeps the handle on the fry pan down as well. Very lightweight, room inside the pot to store a MSR pocket rocket and fuel canister.
It is the perfect size for what I need. I read some comments about a lack of stability and and issues with the lid.
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The big plus for me was the size; first goes in the inside is a 2 cup Ziplock screw top container as my eating bowl and critter proof food reconstituter with some side trimming to make it fit in, then a Sea to Summit mug inside of that and inside the sea to summit mug my MSR micro rocket, the Ziplock lid fits inside the lid of the cookset. Even during a roaring boil, this pot was extremely stable. The measurement increments on the inside of the pot are not customary USA cooking units so I just etched 1/4 cup increments on the ziplock. Its great. Use the product photo to find wholesale prices. COVERAGE Plan starts on the date of purchase. Therefore, there is a case in which take VAT and customs in each country. I bought this and paired it with the MSR pocket rocket and it works phenomenally together. Regardless, I knew that it was pretty straight forward what I was getting myself into. Blazing Trails With Kudzu. Please be mindful of our values and boundaries and review our Community Guidelines prior to posting. The main pot works well. The pan works great for a lid and it cleaned up easily. - so I will say that I've gotten every dollar out of it and then some. I found out that titanium would be my go-to for a few good reasons: I will be adding a DIY bail handle to it. I use the lid for my GSI kettle. This is a great Light weight cooking kit. No non-stick surface here. Don't waste your time. Finally fixed it with a bit of tape.
I brought this product because it's very light weight. Just putting this out there before I purchase new. Most folks dont seem to apreciate the frying pan tops on the Snow Peak 900 and 1400 Ti pots. Coleman C300 Performance gas canister Review, 4.75 x 4.25 in (Pot), 5 x 1.5 in (Frying Pan). I may have to return over the warp, if I have a problem with lid/frying pan fitting. Great build quality and lightweight but it just wasn't for me. Overall, for canoe camping, its excellent. It adds a small frypan that doubles as a lid. Price Paid: $35 on sale, Ashley Ann +23 Add your own review The frying pan/lid is so-so.
Just curious as to why thst pot? Without that strap that I made all the contents would've been strung out across the mountain side. The mesh bag is little too big but there is a reason for that. Even on car camping trips with the family it goes along as it makes a perfect pot of boiling water for coffee. Top 6 Stylish and Sustainable Everyday Gear, Unimaginable: The Story of Alex Lowe, Climber, Whispers: Sea Kayaking around Scotlands North Coast, Use code OFFER5 for a 5% discount on this product, EU: No customs fees. Backpacking Light helps hikers and other backcountry enthusiasts overcome their barriers to living a life outside in Wild Places. 2 Supply Requests will be used. Like Russian dolls that can cook, I have all the mug/pots and plate/pans I need for any activity. Find the best cookware for your next outdoor adventure using our independent reviews and ratings. The lid always wants to come off when packed up, and a buddy of mine told me that when he tried to fry some fish in it he needed a powersander to get the char off! So light and tough! I've looked at the specs on those and they are pretty heavy for AL pots of that capacity.,,nearly 10oz,
It's big enough to cook a whole Lipton Side in and to store your alcohol stove in, but not too large as to take up unnecessary room in your pack. I once fried up some trout and sweet potatoes in my "pot." A Membership is required to post in the forums. One complaint is the lid does not stay on and the fry pan is not useful for much. Now I also wanted something when paired with my 750 could pair as a lightweight two-person option. Snow Peak then looked to evolve by shifting its focus from the mountaineering equipment of the past to the camping equipment of the future. Enter what I hoped the 900 would fit the bill. And it fits my 250 g fuel canister, lighter, stove, and small towel. The pot easily stores the larger (8 oz) fuel canisters along with a small stove and lighter. The Titanium is only 6.3 oz and less than $5 more. My cup and alcohol stove nest in the main pot really well though, and the price was good. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. (The water boils about 45 seconds faster than the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 says it should.) I think my biggest complaint is the pan/lid doesn't stay on the pot very well. Sets up real easy. I bought this some years ago with several expectations, some good some not. This cookset is the perfect, ideal cookset for a solo backpacker or for 1-2 people. +25 I've heard others complain about the non-stick option for titanium pots/pans. A fuel cansister can fit perfectly inside the pot so less wasted space, and I can also fit my stove inside as well. I've seen others complain about the handle on the frying pan; I've played around with mine a bit. Overall a very fine product. It took me about 5 hours or so to finally find it and there wasn't a single nic, scratch or dent on it. We have the Snow Peak Trek 1400 and Snow Peak LiteMax stove. Stick with the Trek 900. 5 inches is a little small but it's workable. There's too much room allowing the cookset to move around and anything that you had in there becomes free to float around in the bag also. Unless you secure it it comes apart and rattles as you hike. My only complaint is the fry pan / lid doesn't sit well on the pot. Thats about all Ive used it for and it works very well for that.
As for the lid/fry pan, if you fold the handle down and make sure that its over one of the arms of your stove, there is no problem with stability. Login or become a member to post in the member forums! Starbuck's Via in the morning, check! December 23, 2007. I used over the campfire to heat water to conserve fuel on stove, and it warped from heat. I have to use a larger rubber band to secure the lid on when I'm hiking or the rattling drives me nuts. Deep Creek to Stephen Foster Culture Center, Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in North Florida: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips in the Northern Florida Peninsula, A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine. Seems to work! We're based in Bristol.. I kept having to stop to keep the rattling down. Other than that it does what's its made for. PRODUCT ELIGIBILITY Plans cover products purchased in the last 30 days. If you boil some extra water, you can use that for hot chocolate and drink straight out of the pot. March 26, 2010. It didn't render this pot useless though, as I have used it in conjunction with the Giga Power stove for a couple of years even with a warped bottom. I was really happy with this so far, but only used a few times. February 5, 2009 Planning a sectional AT backpacking trip and I am beginning my lightweight gear purchases,totaly pleased. You're currently viewing a free preview of a member exclusive premium article. Not heated yet so maybe the metal hasn't flexed (would it get hot enough or does titanium flex?? This set is great. Home Forums Commerce Gear Swap wtb snow peak Trek 900 Aluminum pot. For greater confidence in the quality and properties of the product, we recommend buying a sample (1-2 pieces of the product) before buying a large batch. The fact that my Svea 123 stove fits in it perfectly makes it all that much better. After awhile I went to scraping aroundwaaalaaahhh, back to newish! EASY CLAIMS PROCESS File a claim anytime online or by phone.
-Doc Law. Set is very lightweight. The bigger gas can for snow peak did fit, but not with the stove in the carry box. Weekly reviews, exclusive deals, giveaways, and more: 2001-2022 Trailspace. A little more in price but worth it. It really does every meal we need and has enough room to cook a pasta dinner with sausage and cheese for two people. The stove fits into the 900 which fits into the 1400. I wish the pot handles were longer, but, overall well worth buying. The only thing I do not like is there is no snap or strap to hold this shut when it is in your pack. You can get a can of fuel and a stove in this kit. Please note that the art and photos may vary to some degree from the actual products. Price Paid: $52, oobergooberkc Enter Brand, Character, Series Nintendo amiibo Splatoon PEARL (HIME) 3DS Switch Accessories NEW from Japan, TAKARA TOMY Plarail Thomas TS - 20 Streamline Thomas NEW from Japan, Pokemon Pop'n Step Pokemon Squirtle (Zenigame) TAKARA TOMY NEW from Japan, Pokemon Pop'n Step Pokemon Pikachu TAKARA TOMY NEW from Japan, Pokemon Pop'n Step Pokemon Charmander (Hitokage) TAKARA TOMY NEW from Japan, Dimensions:
I had no choice but to retrieve it since my pocket r "cooking unit" was in it and I had no other way of preparing my food. We recommend to ask clarifying questions about the characteristics that are important to you in the Customer Questions & Answers at the bottom of the page.
It's light, it's large, easy to pack with many items that fit on the inside to make this a good package. Funny people complain the sack it came with was to big, I find it to small and hated festering with trying to get the pot with lid back in, so use a bigger bag. Handles will get hot during cooking. Its been very durable over various hikes and hasnt given me a single problem. I pair it with the snow peak mini solo cookset if i want to enjoy a cup of coffee while cooking or if i'm cooking for two. The carrying case does not fit the cookware snugly, allowing the lid and my contents of stove and fuel to jostle about. Please share your experience. Other than that I really like the size and weight. Snow Peak makes the most durable of the titanium cooksets and the "nestling design" is great. In some cases, we will replace or repair it. I usually used an AlpKit titanium 750 mug with lid, DIY cozy, Caldera cone with a Mega Starlytefor fuel economy. In the morning, I can easily heat water for two cups of coffee and a double instant oatmeal. Use the links below to share this content: Viewing 6 posts - 1 through 6 (of 6 total), Live Webinar - Introduction to Map & Compass - July 2 @ 9 AM US MDT, This topic has 5 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated. This lil pot is great and super light, however I will say that the sack it comes with is too big for the pot, but still my favorite :). Required fields are marked *. Make sense to me. This is my go to, lightweight and big enough to rehydrate homemade meals in. snow peak SCS-008 TREK 900 ALUMINUM Cookware NEW from Japan. It has hard problems with real food. +1,024 The upsides are light weight, and compact design.
I'm looking to buy a snow peak trek 900 aluminum pot. Snow Peak's journey began in 1958, when the founder Yukio Yamai, an accomplished mountaineer, created his own line of superior climbing gear. I hike solo, but I also take trips with others. I bought this with the smaller 700 (ml)? Bought this product a few months ago and used it on a backpacking/car camping trip to Colorado (Snowmass Wilderness Area). Then, one unseasonably warm January day, I decided to go out for an overnight. -It would be extremely useful if the unit came with buckled straps to secure the lid to the pot being as it rests loosely on it. Source: bought it new I love this cookset. If you own other similar sized cooking gear you might find a lid that works better. I had this pot for about a year, and absolutely LOVED the compactness, durability, and (of course) the weight of it. VAT and customs duties should the purchaser pay when itemarrives. My daughter and I have used several times. Trailspace's community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top pots and pans. Your email address will not be published. Very easy to clean. March 4, 2017 We just came of a section hike of the AT and this was constantly used for boiling water and a small amount of cooking. That's my 2, I hope it helped in your decision to consider one.
Why the SP 900 alumnium? I ended up getting some garden velcro thats used to secure plants to stakes. After trying to make several meals at home in my test kitchen. (Okay, maybe a few) but none that compromised its integrity. Water for Backpackers Pantry, check! Still a good product if you're looking for lightweight gear. The pot handle works great for pushing open my bear vault lid! Handles are terrible but I can work with them. We often use the lid to do baking over a campfire. We will do a research of manufacturers of this type of product in China, agree on the best price, organize quality control and deliver to your address at the worlds lowest price. And if going in a larger group it nestles right inside the larger 1400. This pot is great, except it is narrow for an MSR Whisperlite International.
Lid is just the lid & measuring cup, everything else I use the pot for. The highly visible indentations and measurements on the side also come in handy especially for those freezedried meals that require "precise" measurements. The fry pan scorches immediately, and the food stuff sticks stubbornly. I was afraid it would be too small, but cooking on smaller things is new to me. great set, has what you NEED.i do the same thing as a previous reviewer, and freeze a filet mignon for the first day and cook that on the pan, works great for that (other than fuel consumption)just enough water boiling capacity for 2 peoples food, perfect for exactly 2 ramen packetsits the simple things in life, im sure it could be improved on with handles and such but im a happy camper with this one! When I first got the 900, I melted snow in it and, like an idiot, didn't put water in first. The forum Gear Swap is closed to new topics and replies. The handle on the pot can get hot but after you turn off the stove, the titanium cools down incredibly fast.
It doesn't fit well on the pot. I would simply suggest this for those of us keeping it lightweight, healthy, AND happy with HOT meals/drinks!
The inside of the pot is marked so its easy to know much water youve added. It is a truly durable, lightweight and dependable cookset. May 29, 2021. This would be a 5 star pot if it had a lid option that fit well. I still have it and use it today. The lid functions as a small frying pan, however, for boiling water it keeps the heat in. they could have engineered it better. I use the fry pan for egg on very low heat (simmer). I LOVE this cookset! The product description was created to give you a general understanding of the product. I wish it had a more secure connection. This is the one I ended up keeping. -The mesh bag I still keep for miscellaneous items but definitely not for storing the cookset in. As a mid-ranged cookset, it finds itself between our Trek 700 and 1400 sets. We ships from Japan. Watch the Tarptent Dipole Review Premiere on YouTube: Backpacking Light community posts are moderated and here to foster helpful and positive discussions about lightweight backpacking. I am a solo packer, but often go out with my buddy as well. I wanted a larger pot with volume. I wanted a pot I could use for both solo and groups. Fold out handles were a LITTLE BIT hot after boiling 25oz (3 minuets on my stove) but once you remove the pot from heat, its fine. My friend has one and I like it a lot. First of all, the mesh sack that comes with it is to big. 15th floor, Yalan centre office phase II, 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It's also easy to knock off accidentally when cooking.
These barely even got warm. We'll see how this second one holds up! Our premium articles include in depth journalism and insights from the Backpacking Light editorial team. Fold out handles are very sturdy. I bought this cookpot 50 miles into the 2,176 mile AT hike and never looked back. Pretty good cookset--as it should be for the price. The titanium doesn't disperse heat well and I was surprised by how long it took to melt snow and boil water. We will send you an e-gift card for the purchase price of your covered product. Only 8 oz but seems to be exactly what is needed for small servings. Used this set for about 10 cooks.
New Live Webinar - Introduction to Map & Compass - July 2 @ 9 AM US MDT. Of course the challenge presented with someone like me was I like food, good hot scrumptious food and coffee and tealist goes on. Very happy that I have this. Carfull with the heat, no issues with warping or not normal discoloration. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In my opinion the product doesn't justify the price tag. The heat warped the bottom of the pot and now it makes a noise like the top of a saftey far lid popping back and forth. This little baby is just the right size. I first heard of this product through my brother, and I watched him use it in Glacier Nat'l Park. It sits on top of the Snow Peak GigaPower stove perfectly and without slipping, even on slightly uneven surfaces, and boils water in a jiff. Holds lots of coffee, I use it at home, the office and when camping. There was room in the pot but I like to keep things 1/2-2/3 max - so I felt cramped, but will get use to it. I picked this up to replace a similar one that was stainless steel. Get Backpacking Light news, updates, gear info, skills, and commentary delivered into your inbox 1-2x/week. I bought this to fit my solo mini when hiking with guest. Quite annoying. The lid will take some getting use to and I would use something like the snow peak mini solo stove. I am a trail club member and a long distance hiker. Its a mini-pot and pan, what more can be said?
We share this one pot and pan and that's ALL for cooking gear on the trail. Didn't care for the bag though, It would have been great to make a form fitting bag to keep the the two items tightly coupled to minimize noise. Source: bought it new It's titanium and light also. It fits a fuel can, my stove, first aid kit, toothbrush, lighter and several other small items inside and another fuel canister can be put on to of the pot/pan and sinched up in the carry sack to make a nice little package. I use mostly for boiling water for drink and dry food. This pot fell into that categoryplus I eat more food than most and like a hot beverage with my meal or right after. The cookware itself is was completely free of defects out of the box.
I often make oatmeal in the top and tea in the bottom. One to search for a supplier, the second to clarify the question with the manufacturer. I love the fact that the lid becomes a frying pan. Have you used this?
I should have spent my money on a nonstick set.
Ditched that to save weight. Other pots by MSR or REI - even ones with smaller capacity - are wider and shorter profile. Domo domo!!!! Great, light weight cookware. The pan looks rather useless but when put to use is actually very handy for eating out of. Present stove and thin titanium leads to burning of thick consistency foods so am contemplating making a 1/8 inch thick aluminum plate for the bottom of Fueled by the booming national interest in auto-camping sweeping across Japan, Snow Peak released a series of radically innovative products which focused on quality, functionality, timeless-durability and considered design. My diehard cookset for the past couple of years has been the Snow Peak Trek 900 in aluminum. On longer trips it cleans up well. The meticulous design has also been engineered to nest with the Snow Peak Trek 700 and 1400 sets, creating an integrated and eminently practical all-in-one system.
The wide low profile shape absorbs more heat from the burner and is better protected by the stove windscreen. Yeah I wouldn't bring it on every trip but for trips where I want to do some good cooking it doesn't seem to heavy for it's capability.
Cooking the mac & cheese, check! I also use the lid/ pan as a plate. Both elements have sturdy folding stainless-steel handles for convenience and practicality. aluminum pot, a small aluminum frypan and a nylon mesh storage sack frypan doubles as a pot lid, Entire set is made out of pure aluminum without any coating, Both pot and pan have handles that fold flat for sleek storage, Rounded bottom edges are easy to clean and improve heating efficiency, Set is sized to stow a Snow Peak Giga Power stove and a 110g fuel canister or the Trek 700 or MiniSolo, SPECIFICATIONS of the Snow Peak Trek 900 Cookset Weight 9.3 oz Capacity Pot 30 fl oz, Lid 8 fl oz Dimension Oslash4 34 x 4 14 Aluminum. The stuff sack it comes is mesh and mine started coming apart at the seams. Here you can see Ive packed my Snow Peak LiteMax. WildBounds Ltd 35 BrookgateBristol BS32UNStay Boundless! IT WILL BURN A HOLE THROUGH IT!! Still large enough to pack a fuel can inside along with my coffee filter, and pocket rocket.
This is exactly what I needed.
It's not my favorite cookset, it's small for a meal and too big for a cup of coffee, but it sure fits the Bushbuddy perfect. Handle also gets pretty hot. The frying pan lid was my main attraction to this line of products and anything smaller than the 900 would be tricky to cook, stir, etc in. -And I did drop it nearly 500' off a cliff helplessly watching it tumble into oblivion. My friend almost did that to mine one time, and now I have a nice bluish rainbow circle on my lid/pan. Get our free Handbook and Receive our weekly newsletter to see what's new at Backpacking Light! Hands down the most durable watches on the planet. The cooling after boil is fantastic. What you want? I did get the wind guard for my stove and it sits perfectly on the bottom of this for storage. version. Ti isn't the best for frying I guess, so why have a frying pan? -The dual pot and pan combo with collapsible handles is a nice feature that gives you the option to cook different items in. Aluminum is still the best conductor for food. I was amazed how lite and durable this equipment was. Heats fast and evenly. This pot fit the bill. This is a great minimalist cookset if you need a larger pot than the Snowpeak 700 mug. ), but you have to squeeze out on the handles for storage mode so just squeeze on the handles when in use.
| updated Mar 11, 2017. I heat the water up, pour some water in my soup cup, and then have plenty of water left to cook my pasta. Flexible Insulated Cardigan | Winter 2021 Version, Made in Japan from lightweight but durable aluminium, Graduated inner surface for easy measuring, Supplied with lid that doubles as a compact frying pan, Both pot and lid have sturdy folding stainless-steel handles, Trek 900 pot will stow a 250 g gas canister and a small backpacking stove, or the Snow Peak Trek 700 pot, Trek 900 also nests inside the Snow Peak Trek 1400 pot to form an integrated, all-in-one cookset, Dimensions: Pot: 120 x 107 mm, Frying Pan: 127 x 39 mm. Invite customers to join your mailing list. The downfall of this pot is the heat transfer.
Discolored purple right where it warped. I ordered this along with the Trek 700 Mug and the Mini-Solo so I could compare them all. This is a very light cookset for someone minimizing weight. I can't testify to its usefulness as a pot. I found out that this is the perfect size for my solo backpacking trips as i do more than just boil water for my meals. This is definitely a great solo set. You can put 2nd canister in to keep everything in one place. The pot has a 30 oz capacity.
NO ADDITIONAL COST You pay 0 for repairs parts, labor and shipping included. July 6, 2019. Made from lightweight but durable aluminium, this two-piece set consists of a graduated 900 ml pot with a lid that also doubles as a compact frying pan. I figured I'd clean much like I do my cast iron, minus the soap. We do not perform under value. The smaller version fits inside this one like a glove and of course you know the stove fits inside that one. I use the frypan for my oatmeal bowl. If I need more gear, I then stuff this in the Trek 1400.
FREE UK DELIVERY 30+ | FREE UK RETURNS | EU & INT'L SHIPPING. I still have a stainless steel cup and it seemed to boil 8oz of water slower than this pot was able to heat up 2.5 cups of water. Orders delivered to you duty-paid, For solo backpackers or minimalist two-person camps, the Snow Peak Trek 900 is the ideal cookset. Heat exchange meaning not good to cook real food. The handle on the miniature fry pan is not stable enough. - Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. My issue is with the lid/fry pan.
I love my SP700 and when I found out the Stainless steel Bushbuddy wood gasifier fit this perfectly it was a no brainer. The pot is big enough to boil 1L of water. Everything sticks and burns to the bottom of the pan. It does the job. It won't let you down. This is lighter, and seemed to cook faster. Malfunctions covered after the manufacturers warranty. This gear is great for the minimalist.
Nothing much to it, its a titanium pot with a good size and is super light, the pan I rarely ever take with me but its good to know if I ever wanted to it packs up nicely with the pot.
I am still using the same fuel canister. I grabbed my gear and cookset only to discover two small holes in the bottom rim of the pot - several inches apart from each other and about two millimeters in diameter each, they looked like acid drips or something boring through the titanium. I boiled some water, stuck in my cozy and added some bronners. I have used this this pot for the entire AT and CDT and everything in between and since.