Alpinist 2 Cook System

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The Alpinist 2 System is a compact and durable, single pot 2 person cook set, ideal for making basic meals in remote places. 

MSR says

The Alpinist 2 Cook System offers the superior strength and light weight of hard anodized aluminum with the added capacity you need for melting snow and boiling water fast. A full-featured cook and eat system for two, it comes complete with our Double-Wall Insulated Mugs and DeepDish™ plates, making it ideal for alpine ascents or long-distance journeys.

Our Verdict

Every item in this set is practical – the two mugs are insulated plastic mug with a sip-lid to keep drinks warm for longer and each one is 0.4Litres so they aren`t small either. Both nest together to fit inside the bowls which in turn fit inside the panset.  

The bowls are deep so they are very versatile – use for soup pasta meat and spuds or your dessert.

If you are comparing with other pansets remember to factor in the fact that with this set you get two large insulated mugs and two large bowls as well as the pot itself.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Durable and Efficient: Hard anodized aluminum pot is strong, light and provides more even and efficient heat transfer than titanium.
• Compact: Efficient nesting design saves valuable space.
• Versatile: Also accommodates an additional insulated mug for a party of three, a stove, or leave something at home to save even more weight.
• Multi-Function: Pot lid doubles as a strainer.
• Includes: (1) 2.4L Hard anodized aluminum pot, (1) Strainer lid, (2) DeepDish™ plates, (1) Talon™ pot handle, and (2) Insulated Mugs.

Specifications

Our weights

• 2.4 Litre pan with handle: 240g
• Pan lid: 82g
• Bowls: 76g each
• Mugs: 97g each
• Total weight: 650g

MSR specs

• Mug capacity: 0.4L
• Bowl capacity: 0.75L
• Packed size: 19.7 x 12.2cm

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