Tatonka cup lid.

[pwb]

I was inspired by a You tube vid made by a BCUSA member, IA Woodsman. [video=youtube;NzuG6xLUo7I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzuG6xLUo7I[/video]

So went and ordered a Tatonka cup which fits the 1 Litre Nalgene bottle.
Couldn't find a suitable can to use as a lid so had ago at making one out of some old aluminium . The lid was shaped by beating around a ply board former.

The handle is a D ring covered in electric cable insulation and is held in place with two copper pop rivets.

This was the first time I've used the cup had to add a pair of tent pegs to the Hexy burner , bit of a juggling act otherwise .

 

[topknot]

That's one nice lid you made mate.

Topknot.

 

[pwb]

That's one nice lid you made mate.

Topknot.

Thanks mate .

 

[bikething]

Neat job there

You can use the Hexi cooker with the legs at 45degrees - might save using the tentpegs

 

[pwb]

Neat job there

You can use the Hexi cooker with the legs at 45degrees - might save using the tentpegs

Cheers Bikething .
Tried the stove at the 45 degree cup position but still a bit precarious :yikes: , might be to do with the recessed base of the Tatonka that and being too shiny and new .

 

[MartinK9]

Nice mod.

Do you know how much the boiling time is reduced by having the lid?

 

[pwb]

Nice mod.

Do you know how much the boiling time is reduced by having the lid?

Cheers .

Won't be a huge difference in boil times I wouldn't think Martin ,but I've only used it a couple of times now .
The main benefit I see is it keeps the contents freeish from bits , flies etc . Same as a crusader type cup lid I suppose .

 

[bikething]

... might be to do with the recessed base of the Tatonka...

Ahh.. didn't realise the base of the pot wasn't flat

 

[tiger stacker]

I know its daft but doesn't the hexi frame have the d cup holder. Nice looking lid

 

[pwb]

I know its daft but doesn't the hexi frame have the d cup holder. Nice looking lid

Never thought of that, good idea .
In fact I've never seen a Hexi cup holder it the flesh .
None off mine came with one their probably quite old though.

 

[spoony]

I love hexis but hate the fact when you use them and leave them out because they are hot if it rains they rust and are buggered, so i made a stainless steel one,
Anyway it seems to work a treat, it was blowing a gale so boil time was about 10-12 Min's and that was for a full crusader cup full, anyway it all folds down flat can be used with a crusader mug or small pan/ billy,

a few more pics (inside)

 

[pwb]

I love hexis but hate the fact when you use them and leave them out because they are hot if it rains they rust and are buggered, so i made a stainless steel one,
Anyway it seems to work a treat, it was blowing a gale so boil time was about 10-12 Min's and that was for a full crusader cup full, anyway it all folds down flat can be used with a crusader mug or small pan/ billy,

That's a really great bit of metal work Spoony , like it a lot .

 

[trekkingnut]

if anything... this thread has made me look at buying the muy because it will fit over my nalgene.... good for webbing!

 

[monts]

Hi Guys

I didn't know how to go about making a lid for my tatonka mug, but I did notice the wife HAD a teapot that had a lid roughly the same size.

Just incase anyone is interested in doing the same thing? the tea pot was the same as this one. Click Here

 

[pwb]

Good idea monts , looks ideal

Pete

 

[warthog1981]

Excellent thanks for sharing

Russ

 

[woof]

I went in to the oxfam shop & found a small s/s cotainer, the lid of which fits great, and all for the princely sum of .99p.

Rob