Here's a photo of what I now use for a cup. Bought it in a supermarket I think and only just noticed it's made by Nalgene (are they still famous?).

It weighs 2oz / 55g - holds 8oz / 250ml

because it has a scr*w on cap it can be used to store stuff or used to mix something into something.

I like the fact it has no handle to get in the way when packing it away.

Edited by ianwright on 12/08/2006 04:10:04 MST.

Nice container for emergency stuff too.

Check REI item 679781 for the same item in green-- $4.95.

Edited by dwambaugh on 11/29/2006 12:11:29 MST.

You said you got this at the crocery store. What was in it originally or was it a "stand-alone" product?

> noticed it's made by Nalgene (are they still famous?)
Nalgene laboratory originally, and Nalgene Outdoors these days - good stuff actually.
We use them for carrying jam: they do not leak!
Yeah, I know, jam contains water and is not SUL ... tough. Tastes nice.

Yes, just stand alone, no product in it. The reason I never noticed it was made by Nalgene was because I got it in a supermarket not any sort of specialty store so didn't expect it to be a good brand name.

As a luxury last year I took with me some powdered dessert which when mixed with milk and shaken sets without refrigeration and taste wonderful. So to have a screww on lid for the shaking part was great. Otherwise it was my coffee cup.

JAM ! Why not ! I firmly believe that one of the reasons/rewards of going light is to be able to carry some luxuries. If your packs is no burden because it's so light, why not pack a delicious blob of jam !

Edited by ianwright on 12/08/2006 04:16:59 MST.

The seal on these containers is garanteed by Nalge to not leak even under pressure. I can attest to that: it really does work.

In addition to jam and honey, the seal will hold melted butter on a 40 C (104 F) day, quite reliably. They are great things. There is a review of them at BGT as well.

Yes, I tested it by half filling with water and shaking it hard, no leakage. I should look out for a larger version as a cup of coffee for me is closer to 500ml !

It comes in a 500mL size

I wandered around a Target store today and found Ziploc Twist ’n Loc containers in 16oz/473ml size. Three of them are just $2.79. Perfect for a bowl and storing powders, grains, cereal or soup for lunch. They have a clear bottom and a blue threaded lid. I would be shy about storing really sticky stuff in them-- the lid goes on with a half twist. Nice and light: 1.4oz/40g including the lid. They make a 32oz/1000ml version too.

Edited by dwambaugh on 12/09/2006 22:38:56 MST.

> It comes in a 500mL size [from Nalgene-outdoor.com]

Yep, and it also comes in a 1 L size. Want to make your wife happy? Buy her a few of these for Xmas for storing stuff like rice and peanuts and so on in the kitchen. My wife has about 6 - 8 of them, and they are wonderful.

Can someone lend me a wife !

I too use the twist and lock containers.

By cutting a small slot in the lid and a small pinhole opposite you can make a very good lidded tea cup. Avoids spillage when I eventabaly knock my cup over in the morning.

Carry an extra lid to make the shake and mix chocolate pudding. MMM chocolate

The 'holey' lid would also keep your cup of tea warmer for longer.

The same lid could be used for shaking by holding a couple of fingers over the holes.