GSI Outdoors Halulite Minimalist Cookset

Comments about GSI Outdoors Halulite Minimalist Cookset:

I use this for storage, making food, boiling water, a food dish, as a cup, etc. It works really well and I would highly recommend it for others who are looking for a multi-use minimalist cookset.

Comments about GSI Outdoors Halulite Minimalist Cookset:

This product is all you need for your trip! There is nothing missing from this simple set up. Quality is very high.

The only thing to be aware of when using the finger grippers is to pour out your water quickly. After prolonged touching of the pot the finger grip starts to heat up fairly quickly.

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This kit is perfect for the price! If you're looking for entry level lightweight backpacking solo gear, this is amazingly right. The only ways that I could think of making it better would be to remove the magnet from the pot grip and to make the pot itself titanium. Also, find a mechanism for easing the opening of the lid. I've used this with a variety of aluminum can stoves as well as with some other isobutane stoves and it works just right. It is a bit heavy for ultralight but it's durable. Also, the secret to pouring hot liquids would be to use the pot grip only to lift off the stove and put it in to the cozy. Then use the cozy to pour or just eat straight out of the pot. The spoon is slightly effort-intensive to clean as opposed to other options, but it fits in the pot very easily. The width works well with a variety of soda can stove models and is very sturdy. I used mine for three months straight and suffered only some damage to the cozy, which just makes it look slightly loved. I would easily buy this again if anything fatal happened to my current set!

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Bought one though REI and loved it so much my guy picked up another on the trip. This cup can't get any better. Our small generic pocket rocket like stove and tank fit like a dream inside. The cup fits on the bottom a standard nalgene bottle, which is a big plus at times. Only downside is the spork. Not very easy to clean and somewhat annoying to use. I keep it in my everyday bag for lunch and it broke after a month's use. BUY this set, but swap out the spoon!

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I have been cutting the base weigh in my pack by selecting products that are WAC (balance of Weight, Affordable and Comfort). This product delivers in all three areas.

The Foon/Spork is interesting I use it several times a week for my work lunches and feel so so about it. I have yet to find something that I like better.

I do wish it nested in the kettlest for when I go in groups of 3 or more.

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I'm impressed with the quality of this set given that it's one of the cheapest cook sets REI sells. The lid/sippy cup top works great for both functions, the pot holder is very well thought out (provides coverage for the two fingers inside the pot so they don't burn, just thick enough to be effective without being bulky, gimmicky magnet is actually really useful).

My main annoyance is that the spork, though it seems to collapse small enough to fit in the lid (according to the box), does not - the handle is just a bit too long. Depending on what stove you have, this makes fitting the spork in with the rest of the gear a bit tricky.

I've used this with a SnowPeak GigaPower auto and I'm very, very pleased.

Comments about GSI Outdoors Halulite Minimalist Cookset:

This unit's compactness is, of course, its best feature. Two things buyers should note: the unit's width as related to stability and the usefulness of the pot grabber. I've used it with a Trangia alcohol burner sitting atop a Westwind triangular stand. I have to place it carefully to keep it from turning over. Second, the pot grabber works well enough, but trying to pour boiling water into another container (such as a freeze dried food package) is tough because of the heat. The spork's usefulness is minimal.

Comments about GSI Outdoors Halulite Minimalist Cookset:

The best compact solo kit I've found. DIY stuff may be a little lighter, but this kit is well designed. Holds small fuel canister, my Coleman F1 stove and comes with spork and pot grabber thing. The spork is a little quirky but functional. Note, it would be hard to put most small stoves in container. I was able to get the Coleman to fit because it breaks down to two pieces. Lid is great for drinking hot beverages. Cozy is also great. Will cook most solo meals and so far I have not had any food stick to pot. Will hold 2 cups of water.

Comments about GSI Outdoors Halulite Minimalist Cookset:

With the exception of the foon (went into my extra gear drawer and will not get used), this cookset meets all my expectations. Held my alcohol stove, windscreen, lighter, gripper, dish soap & head lamp. Lightweight, compact and functional. I highly recommend it.

Comments about GSI Outdoors Halulite Minimalist Cookset:

This is the ideal cookset for a 1-2 night backpacking trip. It combines a coffee mug or drinking cup with a pot to boil water for my dehydrated meals. The sleeve works great and allows me to get on the trail early after my coffee is ready.

I've had this for 4 years and have no complaints.