Crusader Cup Lids
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Ok did a test, tried getting the water to a rolling boil with the metal lid, BCB lid and no lid with a Colemans Micro Stove, here are the results:
No Lid
Time: 7 minutes. Pro's: Easy to see progress. Con's: Slow, contents not covered (can lead to contamination).
BCB Lid
Time: 6 minutes. Pro's Easy to see progress. Con's: Lid a nightmare to remove (I had to use a spoon to lever it off and even then it fell into the boiling water. However a liquid could be poured without removing the lid), cannot be used on a fire as it would melt.
Metal Lid
Time: 5 minutes. Pro's Fast, Lid easy to remove. Con's: Can't see progress (but you can hear when it's boiling as the lid starts ratterling).
No Lid
Time: 7 minutes. Pro's: Easy to see progress. Con's: Slow, contents not covered (can lead to contamination).
BCB Lid
Time: 6 minutes. Pro's Easy to see progress. Con's: Lid a nightmare to remove (I had to use a spoon to lever it off and even then it fell into the boiling water. However a liquid could be poured without removing the lid), cannot be used on a fire as it would melt.
Metal Lid
Time: 5 minutes. Pro's Fast, Lid easy to remove. Con's: Can't see progress (but you can hear when it's boiling as the lid starts ratterling).
cool nice to see a comparison 
could every one whos sending me a payment please put there forum name with it to as it gets confusing trying to work out whos paid.
cheers russ
PS it would be good to have pictures of them getting put through there paces
could every one whos sending me a payment please put there forum name with it to as it gets confusing trying to work out whos paid.cheers russ
PS it would be good to have pictures of them getting put through there paces
Got mine at lunchtime, and then the missus gave me an early birthday present. I am christening my Kuksa as we speak!
Cheers Russ, it is just the ticket!
Cheers Russ, it is just the ticket!
As some of you know, I'm not a lover of the crusader mug, but this lid has improved its boil times to the point where I will now allow a crusader to sit above one of my beloved stoves
Don't however any of you think I am going soft and will start liking the Swedish Military meths cookset, that won't ever happen:sad6:
Don't however any of you think I am going soft and will start liking the Swedish Military meths cookset, that won't ever happen:sad6:
if every one on the list can pm me there adress please
I might just have a couple going spare
cheers Russ
Did you end up having any spare? If not are you going to be making any more in the future ......?
Just got home tonight (working away this week) to find the capped crusader waiting for me.
First impressions? Beautifully conceived and executed - it fits the cup perfectly and the fold flat handle means it also fits in the PLCE pouch.
I'll keep you posted with some burn trials Russ but, for now, it's my best value for money gear purchase and I urge you to pursue some commercial reward for what is a fabulous idea!
First impressions? Beautifully conceived and executed - it fits the cup perfectly and the fold flat handle means it also fits in the PLCE pouch.
I'll keep you posted with some burn trials Russ but, for now, it's my best value for money gear purchase and I urge you to pursue some commercial reward for what is a fabulous idea!
Not a very glamorous location, but here's mine being used for the first time down the bottom of the garden. Much easier to use than the BCB plastic one - though that one served me well in its time.
Geoff
Did you end up having any spare? If not are you going to be making any more in the future ......?
was thinking about making some more in a few weeks
My lid arrived when I was away playing in the woods
very impressed... Many Thanks....... nuff said chq on its way
regards to all
rat pac
very impressed... Many Thanks....... nuff said chq on its way
regards to all
rat pac
Russ,
Many thanks for the great help. I received mine today and I can say my mess kit is complete with this last piece of equipment.
I also converted my Crusder mug to a billy can by wrapping a stainless steel wire below the lip of the mug and putting two loops on either side. Now I can use it either with a handle or by suspending it over a fire. Your lid would still fit into this rig nicely and I dont have to buy a Zebra billy can.
Oliver
Many thanks for the great help. I received mine today and I can say my mess kit is complete with this last piece of equipment.
I also converted my Crusder mug to a billy can by wrapping a stainless steel wire below the lip of the mug and putting two loops on either side. Now I can use it either with a handle or by suspending it over a fire. Your lid would still fit into this rig nicely and I dont have to buy a Zebra billy can.
Oliver
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