SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Now you've gone and done it, I had a quick look at the link and walked away 35 quid lighter
What did you buy....anything shiney?
What have you cooked in your crusader cup?
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What did you buy....anything shiney?
As for lids look here:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38700
Russ has just made 48 and all have been bought but I am sure he will be making some more
Shiny - brand new, needed at the moment or " That looks good I'll buy that"
iv made stews in mine. just chop up some meat, potato, onion, peas and gravy powder and boil it for a while. chop it up small to cut cooking times. works prety well if your going solo. lately its only been used for making brews.
pete
pete
I've used my crusader quite a few times for the usual brew and rat pack and the occasional rice or porridge (oatso simple sachet with water and a spoon of powdered milk, nice and easy way to start the day).
Also managed bannock a couple of times. Carry the bannock mix in a ziploc, add water to mix and put the dough into the mug and cook on a gentle heat. It needs to be turned out of the mug every now and again to cook evenly, or lay the mug on it's side next to a fire to cook in the radiant heat. I found it's very important to keep the dough quite dry. It has a nasty habit of sticking to the mug otherwise!
All in all a nice little experiment. Makes a nice change, eating a savoury bannock (jerky & onion powder) main while the dessert bannock (coconut, almons or dried fruit) is cooking away.
Also managed bannock a couple of times. Carry the bannock mix in a ziploc, add water to mix and put the dough into the mug and cook on a gentle heat. It needs to be turned out of the mug every now and again to cook evenly, or lay the mug on it's side next to a fire to cook in the radiant heat. I found it's very important to keep the dough quite dry. It has a nasty habit of sticking to the mug otherwise!
All in all a nice little experiment. Makes a nice change, eating a savoury bannock (jerky & onion powder) main while the dessert bannock (coconut, almons or dried fruit) is cooking away.
It would of for me, I can just about make a cup of tea
and i can't manage that without spilling it on the floor...
sausage and beans tasted great, stuck like hell.
stiring with a stick to get in the corners sounds like a good idea.
i think my sons swedish army trangia cook set may be better for proper cooking, but for brews, boil in the bag or dehydrated crusader is good
must try and make a lid, would a beer can cut up be heavy enough
stiring with a stick to get in the corners sounds like a good idea.
i think my sons swedish army trangia cook set may be better for proper cooking, but for brews, boil in the bag or dehydrated crusader is good
must try and make a lid, would a beer can cut up be heavy enough
I have to agree here. I never realised he was a member on here. I ordered a Tatonka Tarp, 2 x Crusader Cups, 2x Nato Waterbottles and a GF axe. It all arrived next day.
Great prices too!!
I cook in mine all the time, but not with the gel or solid fuel. I've a small pop can stove that sits in the bottom, and it works great as a bomb proof little cook kit. It does get much hotter with a meths stove though, so you can't use the plastic lid with one. I have a lid made from a flattened bean tin ith a wire handle that does the job.
In fact I had a bit of a seafood and sanfire medle in mine this very lunchtime, and very nice it was too
In fact I had a bit of a seafood and sanfire medle in mine this very lunchtime, and very nice it was too
This is an old thread, but I thought I’d briefly contribute; I trust that’s okay.
Very few people would argue that they are as functional as, say, a Trangia 25 ... but they are more compact; sturdier; lighter; and just plain fun to cook/play with. And having fun whilst experimenting is part of bushcraft.
Additionally, two nice things about Crusader cups is that they are relatively inexpensive and readily available.
I don’t know if it’s a fad so much as a niche interest.
Very few people would argue that they are as functional as, say, a Trangia 25 ... but they are more compact; sturdier; lighter; and just plain fun to cook/play with. And having fun whilst experimenting is part of bushcraft.
Additionally, two nice things about Crusader cups is that they are relatively inexpensive and readily available.
100%.
This is definitely an old post. I was about to write the same. Do enjoy the taste of them and it’s an outdoor treat other than the norm.Mainly boil in the bag meals and brews with the water after - An old habit to get out of, but it does me
My understanding is that the commercial printing on most current-production boil-in-the bag meals can leach into the boiling water, so consumers are warned not to consume the latter.
Probably no big risk if you are only having a treat once in a blue moon.
I like tea with condensed milk as well, beats the traditional coffee most have with condensed.
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