MSR 1.1L Alpine Stowaway Pot

Customer Reviews

I purchased this cookware item a month or two ago now and have waited this long to review it because the typical reviewer usually reviews their item right out of the package when its all shinny. First and foremost I just want to say that I am a fan of MSR products. I own the pocket rocket stove and fuel, and this pot (love both of them). After using this item over many different heat sources, in different temperatures, and also with different contents being cooked inside of it, I determined it as a must have for my personal cook kit. I will start with the hardware. It has a latching lid that folds out to be a handle thats quite sturdy and long. The stainless steel seems to allow the charring to be scrubbed off after the first three or four times over the open fire. I used it on my last overnight trip and probably put a total of two hours of use over the open flame on that one trip (for melting snow and cooking). I cooked corn beef hash, rice, ramen noodles and melted my snow water in it. After this heavy use, the bottom of the pot has a nice flat black look to it. I am sure it would come off if you really took your time, but I prefere to keep the inside cleaner and not worry as much about the outside. The handle has kept its sturdy feeling for a moving peice of hardware and it is still just as strong as out of the package(well, it is stainless). As for the overall construction, I would bet that my 160lbs would be able to sit on the pot without much damage done to it, of course, I wouldn't do that if I were you. One more thing I find nice about it, my MSR 4oz isopro fuel canister fits inside and so does the MSR pocket rocket stove(but separately, not at the same time).
Overall, it is a great item for anyone who would like a useable(amd reliable) peice of cookware. Buy it if it's in your price range(beats the pants off of the crappy kettle in the mess kits).

OK it looks to me like plenty of reviews on here but after reading the negative ones I had to add my two cents.
First of all you still have 4 different sizes to choose from so don't think you are getting a "set" of "nesting" pots. You will be receiving a single pot of your choice. You have 775 and 475 ml and the 1.1 and 1.6 liter. In case you are wondering... 775 ml = 31/40 of a liter. 475 ml = 19/40 of a liter. Both of these pots are obviously smaller than the 1.1 or 1.6. You fill them with gear, lock them down and then stow them away. Hence the name "stowaway" pots.
I own the 1.1 and use it mainly for solo back-country adventures. It will comfortably fit a single pack of Ramen noodles or a single can of condensed soup to give you an idea of size. Another reviewer mentions it will hold two packs of noodles. They are either golf ball size packs of noodles or he is reviewing the 1.6 pot.
Stainless steel so it will burn food easily if you don't monitor your flame.
I've been using this pot for years now and it functions well. I own all sorts of other cookware but this is hands down my favorite pot. I am able to keep a Snowpeak Giga-Power stove and a small fuel canister inside as well a few other small pantry items. I have one in my "bugout" bag. Inside that pot I keep a headlamp, multitool, fire starter, bandanna, first aid, compass, sewing kit, mirror, fishing kit, cordage, cable saw. I lock it down and don't have to worry where anything is. I keep that in a small bag with a few other items.
The weight of the pot itself is minimal. The pot is sturdy. Not easy to dent or ding. The lid and handle lock down nicely. Never had a problem with it accidentally opening.
The one con is the handle won't lock into the open position. It clicks in place but as another reviewer noted... The handle could possibly fold up while pouring, thus dumping your hot whatever onto whatever. I've never had it happen but it could. I've cooked at least a hundred meals between my two pots. Good product.. just read the product description.
Thanks for reading.

Product Features

• Easy to assemble and store
• Hinged handle saves space
• Stainless steel stands up to the elements and wear and tear
• The locking feature keeps the lid in place

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0020TZKYK
  

Price : $15.95 - $24.99

Product Description

Ideal for campers and travelers, MSR Alpine stowaway pots are easy to assemble and store inside a backpack or suitcase. The hinged handles take up less space than ordinary pots. Made of stainless steel, MSR Alpine stowaway pots are built to last and withstand heavy use.