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Sea to Summit X-Pot - 2.8 Liters
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Winner of Backpacker magazine's 2015 Editors' Choice Award, the fully featured X-Pot fixes space constraints in your pack with flexible silicone walls that allow it to collapse for compact storage.
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- A cooking pot can be the bulkiest and most awkward item to fit into your pack—not with the X-Pot!
- Combines the heat-distribution of aluminum with the flexibility of silicone for great cooking performance and amazing space savings
- Lightweight and durable hard-anodized aluminum base allows a fast boil time and the tall silicone walls make stirring easy
- X-Pot has a 2.8-liter (94.5 fl. oz.) volume that's perfect for cooking a meal for 2 campers
- Food-grade, heat-resistant silicone walls with stainless-steel ring embedded in the rim
- Translucent lid gives visibility to what's cooking and has a handy built-in strainer
- 2 ribbed silicone handles lock onto the lid to secure the X-Pot during transport
- Other Sea to Summit X-products can nest inside (not included)
- The silicone handles on the X-Pot are designed to secure the lid to the pot only during transport; attaching them to the lid during cooking will cause damage to the lid
Imported.
View the Sea to Summit X Product LineView all Sea to Summit Pots| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Liquid Capacity (L) | 2.8 liters |
| Liquid Capacity (fl. oz.) | 94.5 fluid ounces |
| Dimensions | 8.4 x 4.7 (1.5 collapsed) inches |
| Cookware Material | Silicone / Aluminum |
| Material(s) | Silicone |
| Nonstick Surface | No |
| Includes | 2.8L pot with lid |
| Weight | 11.5 ounces |
| Collapsible | Yes |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Performed great on a month-long bike touring trip
HMNS9 years ago
We used this pot on a month-long bike touring trip, combined with a small stove like the one on the picture. We used it every day - definitely every morning to boil water for coffee, and about 2 out of every 3 days for cooking dinner at camp. We made pasta with a creamy veggie sauce, rice with curry and coconut milk and veggies, etc... all kinds of delicious meals. See photos to get inspired :) The lid is great for straining water out.
It didn't show any wear at the end of the month. It was my mom's but now I am hooked on this style and plan on buying my own for a 2-week self support trip coming up next winter.
HMNS
50 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Great idea, lid not robust
Julssw10 years ago
I bought this hoping it would solve my problem backpacking pot problem. My husband and I took this on our three day Lost Coast hike. It was returned after the first trip due to a huge problem!
For cooking, it performed well on our pocket rocket. Put it on the stove, stirring, and no issues. I was a bit hesitant and scared about the flam going over the sides but had no problems. Cooking was easy, and cleanup was great. As we hiked until after sunset both days, we actually left our pot dirty, with our bear canisters, away from camp over night. It was till super easy to wipe them clean the next morning. I cannot attest to the longevity or durability of the plastic.
The problem comes in with actually carrying this pot in a backpack. While packing a backpack, one tends to pull their cords tight to ensure that it fits tight against ones body, to hold the weight. The lid on this pot is plastic and NOT conducive to a backpack. After one day, of NOT cinching the sides of my bag (just incase) we noticed a hairline crack. After 3 days (again, not completely cinched tight) this lid had a noticeable crack across and entire half. I can only imagine that if I had completely cinched my pack, it would have cracked in half, resulting in a useless lid.
The idea of a collapsable pot is great. I was so excited. However, that excitement was short lived as I realized it is designed to have any pressure put on it or packed up against other belongings. If you are looking for a small/collapsable pot for car camping, this is great, backpacking - just stick to the traditional pans. I'm sorry to say, it's what I'm going back to. :-(
Julssw
35 people found this review helpful
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HMNS
Performed great on a month-long bike touring trip
9 years ago
We used this pot on a month-long bike touring trip, combined with a small stove like the one on the picture. We used it every day - definitely every morning to boil water for coffee, and about 2 out of every 3 days for cooking dinner at camp. We made pasta with a creamy veggie sauce, rice with curry and coconut milk and veggies, etc... all kinds of delicious meals. See photos to get inspired :) The lid is great for straining water out. It didn't show any wear at the end of the month. It was my mom's but now I am hooked on this style and plan on buying my own for a 2-week self support trip coming up next winter.
Yes , I recommend this product
pot destroyer
Colorado
Rubber breaks at seam
2 years ago
I received one of these as a gift and absolutely loved how compact it is. I accidentally overheated it and the rubber came away from the metal underneath. This was my fault as the instructions say not to boil it dry. I bought another one because I was so happy with the product and promised myself to be more careful. However, after only a couple of camping trip this one also ripped in the exact place before I even had the chance to start cooking. While the concept is great it seems like these are not sturdy and won't stand the test of time. Not great on a backpacking trip where you probably didn't bring a backup.
Age:25–34
No, I do not recommend this product
Anonymous
Southbury CT
This thing is the bomb to cook for a small group
4 years ago
I previously had the smaller 1.4L version of this, which was awesome when I was coking for one or two. On a recent campout however, my two teenage sons joined me with a hearty appetite, and this easily fit our torellini and all that made it campout special. The only downside of this and the smaller one is that it can be difficulty to saute in it as the flame is focused in the center. When cooking rice or the like, you need to be careful to stir often, otherwise it may stick or even burn. So long as you do that however this thing is great. Super easy to clean as well.
Age:Under 18
Yes , I recommend this product
Mat G
Plastic lid is cracked and failing after six days
6 years ago
Ugh, I really wanted this pot to work... coupled with the frying pan, it hardly took up any space in my pack, heated well, cleaned easily, etc. I bought it even with the reviews about the cracked lid, thinking "maybe they didn't take care of it... maybe it won't happen to me". Unfortunately after its maiden six day backpacking trip the lid is so cracked it's almost split in two. I packed it gently in my pack and subjected it to normal use - it's just a product defect I'm afraid. It's too bad because with a more bomber lid it would get five stars! I'm not sure how it won those awards - did they really use it in the field?!?!?!
nic berlin
BWCA, MN
Lid Cracks, not a durrable product
9 years ago
Pros: - Compacts to desirable size - Eye catching design - Boils water well Cons: - Lid cracks and deforms with use - Not durable product for the long term - Can't use on campfire - Expensive price tag This product works well, but after use on a 6 day trip in the BWCA the lid is cracked and deformed after normal cooking heat from a pocket rocket stove. I'd expect such a product with such a price tag to be durable for pack use. In reality a traditional pot is more durable, less prone to damage, and more versatile for wilderness situations. The space saved with this pot is nominal, and I will be returning this product. The manufacturer should redesign the lid to achieve a higher standard of durability.
No, I do not recommend this product
hph04a
Tyler, TX
Works great and easy to clean!
10 years ago
Just took this pot out on trail for its first trip. The pot performed flawlessly! The first night we cooked instant potatoes in it. The flexible walls allowed us to get all the dried potatoes off the side of the pot as we cooked. Those same flexible walls made cleanup really easy. Probably the easiest backcountry cleanup job I've ever had. The only real downside is that you can't cook on a campfire with it. Not really a problem unless you have a stove malfunction, but something to be aware of.
Yes , I recommend this product
Halfie
good pot, terrible lid
9 years ago
I love the concept and the fact that the sides don't get so hot as to burn you even when boiling water is inside--but where this falls short is in the lid material. Like others have experienced, my lid developed a series of cracks starting about a week into a summer-long car camping trip--when not in use, I was storing it loose inside the trunk. I don't want to wait for the lid to fully crack in half so I returned it. I can't imagine that this would hold up at all if stuffed into a compressed backpack.
Elizabeth H.
Planning to use mostly in our RV
5 years ago
We plan to use this pot in our RV where we have minimal storage. I love that it can hold two silicone plates and two silicone cups inside when collapsed. Although the bottom of the pot says “camping stoves only” the website says it can be used on a conventional stove on low heat so that’s what we plan to do in the RV. The size is great and the product arrived as expected. I tested boiling about 4 cups of water on low conventional heat and it took about 6 minutes.
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BobLloyd
Memphis, TN, United States
Darn that top!
8 years ago
I really like this pot. The size is great since I'm typically on the trail with my wife. Having something that handles the food for both of us is a real benefit. The material of the pot has held up well for me. It boils the water quickly, so that helps save on fuel. But that darn top! Within 2 days of backpacking, it cracked. It's not like it was on the bottom of the bag or anything. It's still usable, but I wonder for how long. I've contacted support and I'm waiting to hear back. Even if they suggest some DIY repairs I would do it. This pot easily gets 4-5 stars if the top didn't bust out of the gate.
Yes , I recommend this product
aaford5
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Really Wanted This to Work
9 years ago
I bought this for a car camping trip to use with my jet boil stove. I absolutely loved the idea of this pot, but after only using it twice the coating on the bottom started to peel off. The first time it was just on the outside and after the second use it started peeling on the inside. So back it went; I'm not sure if I just got a dud or what. I didn't have any issue with the handles breaking or the lid cracking but again I just used it on a car camping trip so it wasn't heavily compressed.
No, I do not recommend this product
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