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Backcountry Kitchen The Backcountry Kitchen forum is for the discussion of food and cooking gear related topics for backpacking trips (e.g. menus, recipes, stoves, fuel...).


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Old 06-27-2007, 06:43 PM
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Grandma vs. Snow Peak: Battle of the Cups

Here's something fun. Grandma vs. Snow Peak: Battle of the Cups.



Which one weighs more? Snow Peak's 450 titanium cup (expensive) or Grandma's tin springhouse dipping cup (free by way of inheritance)? Both hold same amount of liquid.

Grandma's = 2.1 oz.
Snow Peak = 2.4 oz.

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Old 06-27-2007, 07:00 PM
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That is pretty cool! I also like how the base of your Grandma's mug is wider, which would make it w NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 06-27-2007, 07:19 PM
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Hanger: as in, my lips are seared, er, sealed?

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Old 06-27-2007, 07:54 PM
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That's pretty cool that the dipping cup fits inside your pot so well.
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Old 06-28-2007, 01:16 AM
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Tin does have a melting point of about 230 degrees Celcius (450 F ?), don't know how hot your stove NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 06-28-2007, 03:50 AM
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With this setup I mostly boil water in kettle, pour into cup for the all important coffee, hot choco NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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