Looking forward to using the pressure cooker again, alongside our dutch oven this season. It should make for a nice camp side cookout. Appreciate you watching and commenting, all the best to you - thanks!
Never fails to amaze me that more campers and hikers don't use pc's. They're so energy efficient--I started using them in the 80's. Drooling over your beautiful scenery, and best wishes from Texas!
Those Hawkins are some nice cookers. I checked out those after you mentioned them here. You looking to pressure cook on your Optimus stoves? That would be fun to watch : ) Thanks again for subbing, watching and commenting!
I just did a google search for "backpacking pressure cooker" your video was the 3 on the list, I clicked the link and looked at the channel, and I'm like "Hey, I know that guy"
Congrats on your up and coming thru-hike on the AT. Just in packing the cooker for this demo it was clear it was not designed for backpacking. It's very bulky. The handles are huge. I used the Trangia in this demo to see if an alcohol stove could even drive it - just barely - in rather mild conditions. IMHO it's not worth the savings. Now if the GSI Minimalist were a pressure cooker then that would be something to carry. Much success to you in your planning, and, of course the adventure!
Hi there. So I'm planning a solo thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail starting next Feb, and in a discussion someone suggested the idea of pressure cooking as a possible way to save fuel and time. Do you think the GSI is just too heavy for carrying on the trail to be worth the savings in fuel weight? Even if I plan to travel for anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks between resupply stops? It sounds great in theory, but I'm worried it might be a little too cumbersome. What's your opinion? Thanks
Very much appreciate your kind comments and watching Cooper and me! I have the smaller cooker and it will make two healthy portions. You can always extend a meal like that for more servings (to four) by fixing up some rice, noodles or mashed potatoes. The real trick to this cooker is the ability to stuff it into your backpack. On this day hike, I carried the cooker (and all other essentials) in my Gregory Z30 backpack. Good luck with your's - let me know how you do with your's.
Great video, I always enjoy seeing you and Cooper on the trail. I have started buying GSI when I can and haven't been disappointed with any of it. I'm defiantly going to look into one of these. Can you tell me about how many servings you can get with the cooker you have? I would like to get the smaller one for hiking also.Thanks again for the video,safe hiking!
Looking forward to using the pressure cooker again, alongside our dutch oven this season. It should make for a nice camp side cookout. Appreciate you watching and commenting, all the best to you - thanks!
ReplyDeleteNever fails to amaze me that more campers and hikers don't use pc's. They're so energy efficient--I started using them in the 80's. Drooling over your beautiful scenery, and best wishes from Texas!
ReplyDeleteIt will be a fun addition to our car camping. You'll enjoy using it - a really nice little cooker. Thanks for commenting and watching.
ReplyDeleteGSI Pressure Cooker - wow that's news to me. Now I have to get one for myself. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThose Hawkins are some nice cookers. I checked out those after you mentioned them here. You looking to pressure cook on your Optimus stoves? That would be fun to watch : ) Thanks again for subbing, watching and commenting!
ReplyDeleteYou can't get these in the UK but you can get Hawkins pressure cookers which start at 1.5l in size.
ReplyDeleteYup - Cooper is with me on all our hikes. He gets fed first. Thanks for commenting and watching!
ReplyDeleteIs that your dog in the backround?
ReplyDeleteNo water - it was all beer - part of the flavor. Thanks for watching!
ReplyDeleteDid you add any water or was it all beer?
ReplyDeleteAppreciate it, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for saying and watching!
ReplyDeletegreat video!
ReplyDeleteHaha! I see you're planning your next one - Wow! (You'll need a different map on your avatar for sure). I'll be watching!
ReplyDeleteI just did a google search for "backpacking pressure cooker" your video was the 3 on the list, I clicked the link and looked at the channel, and I'm like "Hey, I know that guy"
ReplyDeleteO I understand - LOL! I'm a big fan of GSI, especially since they are based in my home town. Thanks for watching, commenting, and your sub!
ReplyDeleteNice
ReplyDeleteThis video make me HONGRY! spelling is not incorrect, the O makes it more effective. GSI makes some cool trail gear indeed.
ReplyDeleteIt'll be fun cookin with it alongside the dutch oven. And you're right - we've pack it in our car (truck) camping locker. It is fun to play with.
ReplyDeletevery cool, maybe not for backpacking but a definite car camp item, may have to pick one up to play with
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your up and coming thru-hike on the AT. Just in packing the cooker for this demo it was clear it was not designed for backpacking. It's very bulky. The handles are huge. I used the Trangia in this demo to see if an alcohol stove could even drive it - just barely - in rather mild conditions. IMHO it's not worth the savings. Now if the GSI Minimalist were a pressure cooker then that would be something to carry. Much success to you in your planning, and, of course the adventure!
ReplyDeleteHi there. So I'm planning a solo thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail starting next Feb, and in a discussion someone suggested the idea of pressure cooking as a possible way to save fuel and time. Do you think the GSI is just too heavy for carrying on the trail to be worth the savings in fuel weight? Even if I plan to travel for anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks between resupply stops? It sounds great in theory, but I'm worried it might be a little too cumbersome. What's your opinion?
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Very much appreciate your kind comments and watching Cooper and me! I have the smaller cooker and it will make two healthy portions. You can always extend a meal like that for more servings (to four) by fixing up some rice, noodles or mashed potatoes. The real trick to this cooker is the ability to stuff it into your backpack. On this day hike, I carried the cooker (and all other essentials) in my Gregory Z30 backpack. Good luck with your's - let me know how you do with your's.
ReplyDeleteGreat video, I always enjoy seeing you and Cooper on the trail. I have started buying GSI when I can and haven't been disappointed with any of it. I'm defiantly going to look into one of these. Can you tell me about how many servings you can get with the cooker you have? I would like to get the smaller one for hiking also.Thanks again for the video,safe hiking!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words! Looking forward to watching your's...
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