This morning I brewed up using the Polymath Phantom. Which is the perfect meths burner to use with the BCB Crusader Mk1.
I really like the Mk1 as a complete system. I particularly like the stove firm factor. Sadly it doesn’t work with the Trangia without using a stand of some kind to put the canteen on.
However it’s not the end of the road because the Phantom, Speedster, or just the Fire Dragon fuel blokes can be used with it.
I’m trying to think why. But I’m becoming a big fan of canteen cups. I just like using them to cook or boil.
Even if I didn’t use the water bottle and mug from the Mk1, and took just the stove and canteen cup. The burner, fuel, lid, plus stuff for the brew would all fit in the canteen cup.
Ok would it be as light as say a similar set up with titanium pots etc? There wouldn’t be much in it I’d imagine.
Is it the form factor? Do I prefer the shape of the canteen cup over the “traditional” round pot? I think I do.
The only thing I’d change about this setup? I’d prefer a metal lid to the plastic one.