Here is something a bit more practical- a 20 oz enameled metal mug I picked up in a thrift shop for a buck. If you put a "Crown Royal" bag in the cup, the 123 would fit like a glove. I put a paper towel over the stove to prevent scratching here. Cookset is better of course, but if you are a stove and mug kinda camper...
While you guys are on the cup subject, I've heard that the GSI Glacier Stainless Bottle Cup (18 oz.) fits the 123 like it was made to - and they're real cheap ($6.95). From the pics I've seen of them it looks like they might be slightly taller than the 123 cup. Scott
GSI makes nice cups havent seen one though with a cover. I realized that a cover is required to speed up the boiling time of the water (in colder conditions). I think I will buy that Snow Peak cup which will accomodate the 123R as it has a cover/cap. Only problem is if the 123R is placed in the cup, the pot stand extends over the cup lip or just set it upside down I guess and strap the cover in the base. Ron
Hey Randy, have no experience with the enameled cup (blue) pictured. How does it stand up to the heat and soot of a stove as well as cleaning? Curious to find out as I do see them in the thrift shop once in a while but do not bother getting one. Ron
Hey Ron, I haven't used the cup with a stove yet. However, I tend to operate on logic, and logically there is this: The old enamel-ware coffee pots are made of the same stuff. As a matter of fact, we have a 7 cup enamel perc with 4 cups and it's packed away in the shed. I just came upon this cup and picked it up for a dollar. I am guessing/deducing it will work fine IF I decide to use it with the stove! I may test it here soon and if I do, I'll report on it. Off to a thrift store in a few minutes! Best, Randy edit- MORE logic... the problem would be with the handle getting hot! So... it would need a wrapping or a pot gripper.
Whoa Randy! Thrift shop again alright if you chance upon nice small kettles or they go into each other for less than a fiver (aluminum) let me know. Better yet if you find some nice branded camping stuff Ron
I had one of the GSI cups sent over from your side of the pond and it was one of the better moves I have made it fits the 123 like a glove and is a top bit of kit if you want a lid just fold up a bit of aluminum foil and put that in the cup before you put the stove in and use that....works for me!
yep - have one of the GSI mugs and it does fit well (it's what i use in lieu of the standard-issue AL 'pot' and handle, along with a custom neoprene sock)... just be careful not to burn the beegeebees out of your fingers with the wire handles when too hot! (i always carry a bandanna in my walking/hikin'/bikin' kits)
I have a snow peak mini-solo that I got to pair up w/ a 123R. Close, but not quite. I can say the same thing about the space saving cups that go over your water bottle. Not sure about the Optimus or Primus mini's. I am currently using a Coleman Hard Anodized nested 4-piece set that I think works great. I can use the 3-biggest cups, all but the smallest cap. This and a folding wind screen are my typical carry. Coleman Anodized Cook Set Wally world has it cheaper than this. I also have a $now Peak Trek 900 that works good. It is bigger and $$ & gives a little extra storage for accessories like lighters, folding $pork, pocket knife. For the most bang for the buck I'd recommend the Coleman. The Trek 900 is Titanium, wider and probably heats faster..... but $$. Hope this helps, AR
We just got back from the thrift store. It was a dry run. First time to the only Salvation Army left in Colorado Springs and NOTHING in the "camping gear" department to speak of. One fanny pack that might have been good for someone wanting it. Otherwise, a blow.... Except, we stopped at an Antique Mall and found a pretty good deal on a stove! I'll post it up in awhile.
