Toaks Titanium Pots?

[The MAX]

Hey guys, been looking to find some affordable titanium pots to use instead of the heavy zebra's I have. I also only currently have the 10cm (.8L) and 14cm (2.5L) zebras and was looking for something in between those sizes, as well as light weight and light on the wallet. That's when I found Toaks outdoors.

I'm primarily interested in the 1300ml or 1600ml pot with the bail handle. Anyone have any experience with these products?

Thanks

 

[theoctagon]

No experience but I have been eyeing up the 550 pot for a while now, some how resisted thus far

 

[kiltedpict]

They look good but with shipping and import duties (unless your lucky) not so cheap maybe?

 

[Tiley]

They look good but I would like a little pouring spout opposite the fold-out handle, purely for pouring accuracy's sake.

 

[ozzy1977]

Some of that kit can be found on alpkits website.

 

[The MAX]

I'm in Canada so import and shipping not too bad from the US.

 

[kiltedpict]

All I can say is lucky you theMAX! The pots with the bail arms look exactly what I'm after... But not with the current finances.... I do have a birthday coming up though

 

[Wigate]

Max, funny you should post this. I bought the exact size pot from Toaks. I am expecting it to arrive this coming week. What I read from others about the smaller pot is that the lid does not fit with a tight closure like the MSR Titan. I also hear they are slightly heavier which I don't mind.
best wishes,Oliver

 

[theoctagon]

No experience but I have been eyeing up the 550 pot for a while now, some how resisted thus far

Ok I caved in and got the 550

 

[Jared]

Some of that kit can be found on alpkits website.

Yeah, have a suspicion that http://www.keith-ti.com/ is the original maker for both.

 

[Aussiepom]

I've been using the 1.6 ltr. It's reasonably rigid and plenty strong enough for its purpose. I love the style of bail handle - the one real weak point of the Zebra design to my mind, (well, 2 if you count the weight). It's easy to hang, stores well, without wasted space and is plenty strong enough without incurring an excessive weight penalty.

In the near future I'll probably cut the plastic coating off of the handles. I don't think it's really necessary, and is prone to fire damage if used on an open fire as opposed to a camp stove.

The down side to my mind is the lid; it has three small steam holes, which again, are not really necessary, and simply detract from its potential use as a plate. Also, it doesn't fit very well. What I mean by that is, it is the correct size, it just doesn't seem to fit very securely and is easily dislodged.

That's a minor point though, and unless Zebra decide to redesign their bails, which I suspect they won't, I'll probably be sticking with the Toak.

It's less than half the weight of a similar capacity Zebra and I personally don't see an issue with the cost. It's not a consumable item, so just buy it once and it will last you for years.

 

[The MAX]

Used mine over an open fire on Saturday. I can confirm the coating on the handles does not hold up well. I'll be removing the rest of it. Other than that, and as has been discussed the pot lid not fitting on really well, it held up marvelously.

 

[widu13]

I have the MyTipot from Alpkit (unbranded Toaks pot) and it's not a bail handle (145mm base, 1350ml capacity) but it it an okay pot and excellent value for the price. I've only ever used mine on gas, meths and enclosed fire (hobos etc) but it is holding up well. Incidentally the lid on that isn't perfect either but it does work.