Curious if anyone owns or has experience using one of these. I'm thinking that the heavier pot could handsomely compensate for fuel weight. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Snowlin...94ebcfb&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=321551928108
search for other threads re pressure cookers for more information. This looks like it might be worthwhile to use but the nearly 2 pounds weight doesn't put it in the really light weight class and depending on your fuel source it may or may not pay back for the extra weight carried. Longer trips will make it easier to justify the weight. If this is your "go to pot" also helps justify the weight. The problem with pressure cookers, besides weight and bulk, is that getting to pressure takes a fair amount of time and fuel, both at full blast so to speak. Once at pressure it can be at a very low heat level(IF your stove can simmer) and save fuel, but most things still take time to cook, even though it is less time than normal. The area I see is a problem is that most things that pressure cookers are good at are hard or tough foods that take 30 or more minutes of time to cook, not including about 15 minutes to get upto pressure and about 15-30 to drop pressure. But if you were going to slow cook a pot of beans or a roast, which could take 3-4 "normal" hours, the pressure cooker would surely save time and fuel. BUT, most things we backpack with are quick cooking foods or just "boil and eat" so you would not save time or fuel. If you ARE into "gourmet" or "slow foods" then the pressure cooker is worth a try. If I found this model at a much lower price and or used, I would probably give it a try. One other thing is, what do they mean for 2-3 people? Is it kind of like freeze dried measurements where for 2 really means 2 people on starvation rations? Wild guess is this is about a 2-3 quart pot which probably would be adequate for 2-3 people eating beans, a pot roast etc. In any case, almost any alternative method of cooking would give tastier results than a "boil and eat" meal, so the pressure cooker is worth a try. Good Luck and let us know how well it performs if you do give it a try. Jim Henderson
I am preparing to First use FORON SKT 78 5 liter optional 3 type of food at once -------- pressure cookers solving problem "low atmospheric pressure in cooking" - like cooking in Himalaya
If I remember my previous research, it was sold at outfitters for high altitude use. To compensate for barometric pressure and thus save fuel and cook at higher temperature. Ken in NC
I use one of two Kuhn Rikon pressure cookers we have quite often at home. Save time and extremely frugal with fuel. They have 5 safety features so it it quite difficult to over pressure it. Ken in NC
I have a 2.8L GSI cooker and use it camping. Here in use an Road America Spring Vintage Weekend. Wild rice, mushrooms, carrots, chicken. Cooked chicken and vegetables for 5 min, cooked rice for 20 min, added together and finished for 8 min. Total time from cold stove to finish 45 min. Not much heavier than any other 3L pot, handles account for extra bulk. Would work for larger group in packing situation, but I will not pack (backpack/canoe pack), it for less than a 4 person trip. Easy to use, bring to boil and reduce heat, need an adjustable stove. Used with Dragonfly and canister Rapidfire.
@butthead I'm a proud owner of a 2.8L GSI pressure cooker. I use to carry it in my saddlebags when I ride my bycicle. Ruta por El Berguedà « Foro de cicloturismo y viajes en bicicleta Even I made a video review for a camping shop...
@pau-i-amor , Hello, Pau!! Excellent video!! Great to actually hear you talk, again!! Hearing your voice reminds me of our wonderful trip to meet you and your lovely wife!! A great memory for us, for sure! It was because of your review, here on CCS, of that pressure cooker, that we bought one, too. Haven't used it yet, but hope to soon! Thank you for the video, and best to you and your wonderful family! Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Dpc
