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4.5
As a survivalist and avid outdoor person, I find this MSR Titan 2 to be wonderful in many ways. Like my title states, it's great for two people where it provides two pots (one 1 Liter and one 1.5 Liter), a lid that can be used as a plate, and a lightweight pot clamp. With the total weight of 10.9 ounces, this pot set is barely noticeable when you add it to you pack; for the long hikes, your legs and back will thank you!Now aside from the lightweight titanium that everyone knows about, how well does it heat up/cook food/boil water? (By the way, I am using the MSR Dragonfly as listed here: I was hoping this would be the exact same size as the MSR alpine 2. its not, which is disappointing.1.5liters vs 2litersThankfully all the modern silicon bowls, cups measuring spoons and the titanium short handle sport fit with the lid handle. so I will retire the alpine 2 to camping trips where someone needs one.Sadly I loose a mixing bowl and some space for mre heater packs.over two decades of camping with the msr alpine 2, but reducing the weight down is a massive advantage.Oh boy what a disappointment! Can't return it because it's been used at the trail and is stained now, otherwise it would be going back.Titanium may be light and strong but: it does not conduct heat well at all, leaves a bad metallic taste on food and everything (even sauce sticks - better said bonds permanently - to it).The heat conductivity is so bad that I never used the handle, actually not even my cooking bandana. I simply help the pot with my bare hands while stirring mac and cheese on my gas stove.Also because the torch is concentrated in the middle of the pan, it made a permanent mark/stain at the metal (probably what gave my food the metallic taste - I guess I am titanized now).Finally, none of the pots including the lid have a straight bottom (they have a dent) which makes stirring food harder and hinders the lid useless as a potential frying pan. One of the worst products out there (especially considering the price).MSR Titanium camping pots are my absolute favorite. Light, durable, and they clean up pretty well with a piece of stainless steel wool on the trail.I like these pots but not having handles is very inconvenient. I just know that someday I will be out on the trail and wonder where is my little red pot gripper?Absolutely amazing. Perfectly practical and lightwight調理するのが楽しみになる。
