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Del Johnston
(deljohnston) - F

Locale: Heart of Dixie
Which mug to nest with an MSR Titan Kettle? on 02/15/2011 14:06:50 MST Print View

I searched, but could not find the answer I was looking for. I want a decent durable mug that will nest nicely inside my titan kettle. It does not matter if it is titanium, aluminum, lexan or plastic. I have tried super light weight options like styrofoam, paper and even lightweight plastic ones. I have recycled packaging from things like Kraft mac n cheese cups, etc. By the way, those are cool because they have a thin insulation material on them. However, they all seem to be almost TOO light. They tend to blow away if I am not careful. I am thinking titanium or aluminum so that I could heat water in them in an emergency.

I know it is a redundant item, as I only boil water in my kettle, but I have found that the kettle is a bit awkward to use as a mug. I also would like to have a drink while I am boiling my water for dinner.

What say you, Kettle owners? What have you found that works well? I tend to over-think things and this probably is one of those "slap your forehead" instances.

Thanks ahead of time!

Kevin Peterman
(KevinP) - MLife

Locale: Columbus
Titan Cup on 02/15/2011 14:57:08 MST Print View

I use the MSR Titan cup. Probably not the lightest or cheapest option, but it is designed to nest in the Kettle. I just boil water in the Kettle and use the cup to drink out of.

Gary Dunckel
(Zia-Grill-Guy) - MLife

Locale: Boulder
Which mug to nest with an MSR Titan Kettle? on 02/15/2011 16:40:07 MST Print View

Both the BPL 500cc and 550cc pots w/ lids fit nicely (one only, of course). And a 110g canister fits in those pots as well, making for a pretty compact kitchen.

Daniel Benthal
(DBthal) - M

Locale: Mid-Coast Maine
Mug for MSR Ti Kettle on 02/15/2011 17:12:01 MST Print View

I use an Evernew 400ml Ti mug in my MSR Kettle. My alcohol stove fits inside the mug wrapped in a piece of bandana.

http://www.antigravitygear.com/evernew-400ml-titanium-mug-eca355.html

Ken Nguyen
(ninjapuppet) - F - MLife

Locale: B-Town
x mug on 02/15/2011 20:32:48 MST Print View

an X-mug from sea to summit fits perfectly at the bottom

http://www.seatosummit.com/products/display/71

Del Johnston
(deljohnston) - F

Locale: Heart of Dixie
Thanks! on 02/16/2011 12:48:52 MST Print View

Awesome suggestions! Thanks, guys!