My self-contained kitchen

[IceAge]

I found the cable to connect my camera to the computer, so I can finally show off the cooking system I used on my hikes this summer. The components are:

Heine pot
Jess Lid ( Lifesavers tin top)
Short Crystal Light drink mix tube w/ lid
Starlyte stove
Windscreen
Measuring cup for alcohol
Mini-bic


All components unpacked




Stove, screen, cup and stove in tube


Tube closed up









Lid on and locked in place

I can't think of a way to improve this system, the locking Jess Lid keeps everything together and the drink mix tube keeps the stove from contaminating the pot. Hope the pictures help!

[Phreak]

Nice system!

[Manach]

Slick.

[mkmangold]

Man, not much room for improvement there. I love my Starlyte. How'd yours hold out?

[IceAge]

I still love my Starlyte. The only improvement I could think of was pouring in the fuel, and I think zelph has solved that with the new generation that is topped w/ ss mesh. One of these days I will remember to buy one of the Mk II Starlytes, but I'm in no hurry to replace my original.

I'll have to remember to post a weight total on the cook system, have to dig around and find my scale.

Edited to add: Just found the scale- whole system weighs 3.73oz!

[mkmangold]

That should be "Mach II Starlyte." BTW: it fits nicely into the Fancee Feast which also protects the top of the Starlyte. So, for not too much more weight, you've got another stove.
So, speaking of two: has your wife been camping with you at all lately or is she still upset about getting blinded by the tent pole?

[zelph]

Nice!!!! Very well thought out. Great use out of the Crystal Light tube.

The Jess Lid gets my vote for the Best Tip Of The Year. I love it, great idea.

Thanks for the good words about the StarLyte, glad It's meeting your needs and performing well.