LWB/LIM - The Cookset

[le Voyageur]

I'll be posting a series of tips under the title of LWB/LIM (lightweight backpacking/less is more). The purpose being to provide information on how to cut not only weight, but also bulk. These two, being the major bain of backpackers. This first one will be on the cookset since most scouts and a whole lot of backpackers are packing about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of cooking gear into the backcountry.

 

For a basic cookset consider...

 

1. GSI's Hard Anodized Boiler,

pot/lid/cup combo, at 8.5 oz.

http://www.gsioutdoors.com/productlg/50130.html

 

2. Lexan soupspoon, less than .5 oz

3. margerine tub .5 oz

4. plastic cup, weight not to exceed 2 oz

 

total weight, about 12 oz, or a reduction of...

 

21 oz over the Peak I Trekkers Kit (33 oz)

 

or

 

an 11 oz weight reduction over the Peak I Solo Kit (23 oz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[sctmom]

I like the look of that pot. Even as a car camper I'm always looking for ways to pack lighter.