Has anyone tried using these 2 liter (64 oz) aluminum beer cans, made by Asahi and Sapporo, as a large cook pot? If so, are they UL, and are they available in the US?

Chris, I tried the 1 liter version, and it was too weak once the pressurized liquid was.. uh.. 'removed'. It would not survive a day in my pack without being crushed; so I use titanium. Either the 900 or 1400ml Snowpeak pots.

Brett, thanks for testing one of these, all in the name of SUL R&D of course! I haven't seen the 1 liter can. Does it appear to be a similar design/strength to the 2 liter model?

The 1 and 2 liter are both made of thin aluminum, yes, both are not strong once empty with the top removed (as a pot configuration). The 1 liter looks like a big conventional can, no handle.
I think a better choice for heating water are the re-sealable 500cc aluminum bottles of drinking water. I've tested these as well, and they are more durable. Also, when stored full of water they are essentially crush proof. So you can carry and heat your water in the same container!

My GF was quite surprised to find the empty 1L beer can because normallly I dont drink much; she might have suspected I had an alcohol problem; I explained it was all in the name of BPL science..

Edited by Brett1234 on 05/22/2007 23:19:38 MDT.

Brett.さん、こんにちわ
東京から、JSBです

アルミ缶が薄いために弱いならば同じ寸法の缶を2枚以上重ねる手段は、いかがですか？側面部分の強度をとても強くすることが出来ます。私のHPに載せています。

コツは、外側にする缶をバーナーで炙ってエキポシ皮膜が焦げる程度に熱します。その後冷えたら、バターを重なる壁面に薄く塗ります。2枚を重ねて少しずつ厚い木板を載せて、注意深く叩いて重ねます。３枚重ねまでは、実験の結果、成功しています。どうぞ参考にして下さい。http://homepage1.nifty.com/jsb/stovecorner/konro9.files/232808AA.JPG
http://homepage1.nifty.com/jsb/stovecorner/konro9.files/album00001.jpg

Edited by JSBJSB on 05/25/2007 02:43:26 MDT.

If I read that correctly it's very cool. If not then I need to think about the use of the butter verrrry carefully. ;)