Evolution of My Backpacking Mess Kit & Camp Stove
My first backpacking cook set weighed 2 pounds 7.4 ounces including my stove and water bottle. Now it's a mere 10.7 ounces. The biggest contributors to the ultralight weight: 1) I don't use a stove, I cook over a campfire instead, and 2) I use a disposable water bottle or a water pouch.
Here is how my setup has changed over time.
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