Snow Peak Trek 1400 Titanium Cookset

The Snowpeak Trek 1400 Titanium Cook Set is a lightweight, two-piece cook set that includes a pot, pan and carrying case. Corrosion-resistant titanium is super lightweight and has superior strength compared to steel. The pot holds 47 oz of fluid (over 5 cups), the lid doubles as a frying pan (5 ¾ ”x 1 ½ ”, 17 oz capacity), and the entire combo weighs only 7.4 oz. Each piece has a folding handle that tucks neatly away for storage. The Snow Peak Giga Power Stove [SNO0002] and fuel canister stow nicely inside the cookware for easy transport and storage. Snow Peak's focus on nesting cook sets makes this an exceptional build-as-you-go system for backpackers. Perfect for melting snow, boiling water and simple cooking.

$39.90

Best pot I've had since high school
If you're looking for lightweight, sturdy cookwear, this pot is a great choice. It cleans up easy, and a lot of the smaller stoves fit perfectly inside it. The lid fits well and doubles as a pan. The stuff sack mine came with wasn't tight enough to stop the thing from making noise in my backpack, so I'd recommend securing the whole thing with a jumbo rubber band. Also, the handle can get really hot if you're not careful with the stove flame, so watch yourself. If you don't mind the price, titanium is where it's at.

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