Originally Posted by
Newspaperguy
I'm a little thrifty when I tour. Go to the garage sales and get one small pot or maybe two. Use that. When you can afford the better stuff, then get it. But start out low-cost.
I'm kind of the same way. I found a stainless pot with cracked handle at a thrift store for $2 and they threw in an aluminum lid for free. I had to use a broken spoke for a loop (lid handle) but I've used the same pot/lid for 12 years. I did break down and buy two new MSR pot grabbers when the handle broke.
If I was going to buy new, I'd probably go MSR. I've had great luck with every other piece of MSR gear I've ever purchased.
I think everyone would agree...stay clear of aluminum pots (unless lined). They are porous and can retain bacteria. Nothing worse than a bad stomach 1000 miles from home. Ti is awesome...but a little pricey for my cheap arse.
Jerry H