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MSR Alpinist 2 System Cookset

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Item # 814691

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Designed for an adventure-seeking twosome, the MSR Alpinist 2 System cookset combines light weight and strength with the capacity to melt snow and boil water.

Cookset includes a 2.4-liter hard-anodized pot, a strainer pot lid, 2 polypropylene DeepDish plates, 2 insulated mugs and a pot handle
Hard-anodized aluminum is strong and light, and it spreads heat evenly for good cooking performance
Brushed aluminum lid features an integrated strainer to eliminate the hassle of draining water from noodles or steamed vegetables
Talon™ pot handle attaches to and removes from both pots via exterior brackets, ensuring you don't scratch the inner surfaces
2 polypropylene DeepDish plates work well no matter what's on the menu, be it soup or pasta
12.5 fl. oz. stainless-steel mugs have an insulated sleeve to keep your drinks hot and easy to handle; includes sip-through lids
Mugs and plates are color coded to prevent mixups
All components of the MSR Alpinist 2 System cookset fit within the 2.4-liter pot for easy packing; there's even room for an MSR Pocket Rocket™ stove (sold separately)

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MSR Alpinist 2 System Cookset Customer Reviews

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MSR Alpinist 2 System Cookset

3.3

(based on 3 reviews)

Pros

Durable (3)
Lightweight (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (3)

Reviewed by 3 customers

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Feb

2013

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Almost perfect

By Franko2

from CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Teflon Breaks Down

Best Uses

Backpacking
High Altitude

Comments about MSR Alpinist 2 System Cookset:

Had these for 3 seasons of moderate use.

Pros:
-very space efficient
-light
-efficient heating
-color coding great
-bowls very easy to field clean; pots are at first

Cons:
-Teflon coating breaks down over time. Granted, I've actually cooked in these, not just boiled water, and burned food. Down that slippery slope to more teflon loss, more burning.
-(minor) odd shape of cup makes it harder to mix hot chocolate or clean it effectively backcountry. Not a big deal.
-(minor) cup lid hole is too small, I usually leave off the lid to drink

Would buy again if I new the non-stick coating was improved.

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Aug

2012

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Nice Design, BUT LOOSE MUG LIDS

By Mac the Kayaker

from Bellingham, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Poor fitting parts

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Hiking
Kayak camping

Comments about MSR Alpinist 2 System Cookset:

Basically, a great cook kit design. The pot is the perfect size; the plate/bowls work well, and the mugs are multi-purpose. However, the mug LIDS contract or expand significantly depending on the temperature of the liquid.

The lids are designed to fit just inside the lip of the mug. They do NOT snap in place. With COLD liquids, the mug lids are so loose, they rattle and easily fall off when the mug is tilted. With HOT liquids, the lids quickly expand and are "snug" - but are not tight enough to guarantee not coming off when the mug tilted.

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Jul

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

The cups alone are worth it

By ambrooks

from Woodstock, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about MSR Alpinist 2 System Cookset:

I've taken this on a quite a few backpacking trips so far. I've been very pleased with it so far.

I am amazed at how evenly the pot distributes heat, and how non-stick the surface has been. For how thin the metal is, I'm am happy to say it hasn't warped or dented. In fact, my previous cookware was much thicker (and heavier) and it warped pretty drastically after only a few uses. This pot has surpassed that set with flying colors.

The plates aren't special, except that they stack nicely into the pot.

The cups on the other hand are fantastic. The shape, although odd, fits perfectly into you hands. They are sturdy, made of metal and wrapped in plastic/rubber the insulates at least enough to not burn your hands with hot coffee. The lids work well, but because of the odd shape tend to fall into the cup if your not careful putting it on. I would buy the cups by themselves. They are that good.