Just so you know if you slide the metal slider on the handle closer to the pot it will create a higher tension or "pinch point" on the locking mechanism reducing the probability of the pot "unlocking" while pouring. I've had this pot for 4 years with no issues. It's a solid piece that will take a beating.
Nice review! I have 3 of theses pots in the smaller sizes, 1 liter being the largest. Been using them for about 3 years now with none of the handle issues you noted. A magnet also sticks to the handles but no issues as far as rust or corrosion, and I don’t clean my pots thoroughly after each use. I did tweak the handle mounts on each of them so they stay locked more securely. I don’t mind not having the ml markings but on thing I don’t like about them is when pouring liquids out. On one of the pots I created an indent on the lip for smooth pouring. Otherwise I love these pots, my favorite size being the 750 ml for backpacking.
Thanks for clarifying that you didn't see any rust on all the pots. 750ml is sure a very nice size for backpacking. Thank you for liking my review and have a great day.
Do you think the pot will fall upwards when you’re holding the handle. The gouge in the handle is there for grip. This is a camping pot made for banging around.
I would expect you to be disappointed going from the Stanley pot to the MSR pot. The handle on the MSR is great for closing things up... love how it folds across the top to lock and stay secure.... big bonus. Cheap steel - yes, could the pot be better - yes, overpriced - yes......! but a decent pot compared to many out there. I have the 775ml and the 1.6L and they dont have the gouge along the handles. They are solid.
Nice review with some valid shortcomings of the pot. I have had the 775 for some years and am happy with it. Moving the slider on the handle does help prevent collapse. Recently bought the 475 and returned it because the latching mechanism that pulls the handle down to hold the lid on was installed so crooked as to be a joke. It was actually hard to shut it. It was that bad. Where was the quality control the day that one got made. Oh well, the 775 is good.
There is nothing wrong with this pot. I've been using it for years and I never noticed the groove you are talking about, which means it never bothered me, it never impeded its use. Also, the handle is deliberately made of a different material - it is what makes the handle stay cold while cooking so you can grab it. If made of the same material as the pot, withe same heat conductivity, it would get hot an you wouldn't be able to touch it while cooking. Also, my handle locks securely in place if you push the locking piece towards the pot as much as possible. I'm sorry but you are simply uninformed and you have obviously never used this pot - how can you "review" something you never used or don't know how to use properly?
Magnets dosen't mean anything about the quality of stainless steal, because there is different type of stainless steal with differents compositions, because there is different usage of it in the industry.
I've been using MSR products pot pans and water filters for year's, as for the gorge in the handle I would say that is a bonus, as it would give you extra grip esp is your hands are gloved, and it's snowing outside. 1/2 the time Mountaineering is spent melting water to drink, and having a good sturdy easy to grasp handle is key, the last thing you would want is to spill the water you just spent 20 minutes melting. It takes very little to spill the thing when you are at altitude, sitting upon a glacier, freezing your butt off, waiting for the snow to melt. I would suggest you roughen your hands up, as it seems like the videos I've watched from you, your hands seem soft and moisturized to much. Get your self some Calluses on those hands Mate and that rough handle will feel fine. As for cooking in these MSR pots/pans they do a okay job, however they really excel in melting ice and snow and in boiling water. If I actually take real food {as opposed to freeze dried food} with me I use a GSI Back Pack Wok it has a teflon coating which goes away quickly, that's fine with me. However it has a fairly thick side wall, about a 1/8" or 3 mm thick. It cooks quite well and since it has a thicker side wall and since it's a wok it cooks quite well with all sorts of real foods, from stir-fry with chicken, beef, pork, or fresh caught fish, with fresh herbs and vegis. It cooks bacon and eggs like a champ, and is almost as light as the MSR. Cooking with the MSR takes a much lower heat, as the stainless side wall/bottom etc are fairly thin yet sturdy, these pans/pots tend to burn real food, or if you make the mistake and add the back pack food into the pot over med high heat and within a matter of 30 seconds can ruin your meal you just hiked 12 miles to eat. As for the Handle perhaps you could have taken some fine steel wool, or ultra fine metal sandpaper and have taken that edge off, however I have the same pot and I find that to be it's biggest selling point to me. Overall good video and for that a new sub. God Bless America
Cool review, thanks! The handles on these do look like the biggest weak point, as well as reports that they don't pour well. Is that the Stanley 1.5L you're comparing it to? I can't seem to find it as a standalone pot, it seems they only sell it as a kit which is annoying.
@James. You are correct. It does come in a kit and most time, I only use the pot and not the bowls it came with. And it pours very well and that's what makes a very good pot. Thanks for those kind words and you take care. Merry Christmas 🎅🏻
@@Moleskineman Just so you know that the handle on the Stanley does rattle. I am not sure it is because I had pried it once that caused it. Anyway best to get yourself to Walmart if they still carry this pot before buying. Otherwise it does pour very well so long the content is not too full. Maybe right at the 1400 ml mark.
Honestly, I agree. I tried it in a shop. I can't grasp it properly and therefore safely. It's uncomfortable and too much hassle to unfold at the end of a long day of physical hardship.
@@uwanitbad Ah titanium... I don't know, it might be toxic after all. I mean we don't know for sure... Anyway I found a good. The Kelly kettle Cook set, and a simple stainless Steel cup. Thank you, take care as well ^^
''Martensitic stainless steels (which have a ferritic microstructure) are magnetic. Austenitic stainless steels contain nickel and are non-magnetic.'' Slide the tab forward and it locks the handle. My pot handle does not have a scratch it was just a fluke what you got. There is nothing wrong with this pot it's just the way you're using it. And like I said not all steel is magnetic.
Please don’t take offense. The term you word your looking for is “gouge”. A gorge is a land mass. I returned mine to REI because no graduations and didn’t care for the flip top. Another reviewer stated the tack weld on the lid handle just came off one day. MSR is known for better products. This is not it. Nice video.😁👍👍
None taken and thanks for the correction too. I wanted a pot but now the Pathfinder will just do. Eventually I will like to get a good foldable pot. Any suggestion though? Thanks for watching and have a great day.
uwanitbad I've been using a normal kitchen pot from Inoxibar for the last five years. It has a large bakelite handle that is very quickly and easily removed with one simple screw. Camping pots always seem to be a compromise on something, usually the shitty handles. If you want steel for proper cooking, not just rehydrating meals, check out Inoxibar.
Just so you know if you slide the metal slider on the handle closer to the pot it will create a higher tension or "pinch point" on the locking mechanism reducing the probability of the pot "unlocking" while pouring. I've had this pot for 4 years with no issues. It's a solid piece that will take a beating.
Thanks for the info. I might give this pot another go again another day. Take care.
I have three of those in three sizes, very durable and easy to clean, i love them! U need to push the locker closer to the bowl to get a steady pour
Nice review! I have 3 of theses pots in the smaller sizes, 1 liter being the largest. Been using them for about 3 years now with none of the handle issues you noted. A magnet also sticks to the handles but no issues as far as rust or corrosion, and I don’t clean my pots thoroughly after each use. I did tweak the handle mounts on each of them so they stay locked more securely. I don’t mind not having the ml markings but on thing I don’t like about them is when pouring liquids out. On one of the pots I created an indent on the lip for smooth pouring. Otherwise I love these pots, my favorite size being the 750 ml for backpacking.
Thanks for clarifying that you didn't see any rust on all the pots. 750ml is sure a very nice size for backpacking. Thank you for liking my review and have a great day.
Do you think the pot will fall upwards when you’re holding the handle. The gouge in the handle is there for grip. This is a camping pot made for banging around.
I would expect you to be disappointed going from the Stanley pot to the MSR pot. The handle on the MSR is great for closing things up... love how it folds across the top to lock and stay secure.... big bonus. Cheap steel - yes, could the pot be better - yes, overpriced - yes......! but a decent pot compared to many out there. I have the 775ml and the 1.6L and they dont have the gouge along the handles. They are solid.
Nice review with some valid shortcomings of the pot. I have had the 775 for some years and am happy with it. Moving the slider on the handle does help prevent collapse. Recently bought the 475 and returned it because the latching mechanism that pulls the handle down to hold the lid on was installed so crooked as to be a joke. It was actually hard to shut it. It was that bad. Where was the quality control the day that one got made. Oh well, the 775 is good.
Lots of companies are cutting corners now. Shrink-flation in the works. Have a great day.
There is nothing wrong with this pot. I've been using it for years and I never noticed the groove you are talking about, which means it never bothered me, it never impeded its use.
Also, the handle is deliberately made of a different material - it is what makes the handle stay cold while cooking so you can grab it. If made of the same material as the pot, withe same heat conductivity, it would get hot an you wouldn't be able to touch it while cooking.
Also, my handle locks securely in place if you push the locking piece towards the pot as much as possible.
I'm sorry but you are simply uninformed and you have obviously never used this pot - how can you "review" something you never used or don't know how to use properly?
I totally agree, I have the 1 litre size and use it regularly with no issues. He obviously doesn't know how to use it and shouldn't review it!
Give me a break. There is no rocket science involved here.
I know better than you.
Thanks for pointing out that the handle doesn’t lock. It’s a huge no-no for me too. Returned it and got myself a Stanley.
Magnets dosen't mean anything about the quality of stainless steal, because there is different type of stainless steal with differents compositions, because there is different usage of it in the industry.
Thank you for the info.
I've been using MSR products pot pans and water filters for year's, as for the gorge in the handle I would say that is a bonus, as it would give you extra grip esp is your hands are gloved, and it's snowing outside.
1/2 the time Mountaineering is spent melting water to drink, and having a good sturdy easy to grasp handle is key, the last thing you would want is to spill the water you just spent 20 minutes melting.
It takes very little to spill the thing when you are at altitude, sitting upon a glacier, freezing your butt off, waiting for the snow to melt.
I would suggest you roughen your hands up, as it seems like the videos I've watched from you, your hands seem soft and moisturized to much. Get your self some Calluses on those hands Mate and that rough handle will feel fine.
As for cooking in these MSR pots/pans they do a okay job, however they really excel in melting ice and snow and in boiling water. If I actually take real food {as opposed to freeze dried food} with me I use a GSI Back Pack Wok it has a teflon coating which goes away quickly, that's fine with me. However it has a fairly thick side wall, about a 1/8" or 3 mm thick.
It cooks quite well and since it has a thicker side wall and since it's a wok it cooks quite well with all sorts of real foods, from stir-fry with chicken, beef, pork, or fresh caught fish, with fresh herbs and vegis. It cooks bacon and eggs like a champ, and is almost as light as the MSR.
Cooking with the MSR takes a much lower heat, as the stainless side wall/bottom etc are fairly thin yet sturdy, these pans/pots tend to burn real food, or if you make the mistake and add the back pack food into the pot over med high heat and within a matter of 30 seconds can ruin your meal you just hiked 12 miles to eat.
As for the Handle perhaps you could have taken some fine steel wool, or ultra fine metal sandpaper and have taken that edge off, however I have the same pot and I find that to be it's biggest selling point to me.
Overall good video and for that a new sub.
God Bless America
Cool review, thanks! The handles on these do look like the biggest weak point, as well as reports that they don't pour well. Is that the Stanley 1.5L you're comparing it to? I can't seem to find it as a standalone pot, it seems they only sell it as a kit which is annoying.
@James. You are correct. It does come in a kit and most time, I only use the pot and not the bowls it came with. And it pours very well and that's what makes a very good pot. Thanks for those kind words and you take care. Merry Christmas 🎅🏻
uwanitbad do you mean the Stanley pours well? It seems to be a better pot (even if I think the MSR looks nicer). Thanks, merry Christmas to you too!
@@Moleskineman Just so you know that the handle on the Stanley does rattle. I am not sure it is because I had pried it once that caused it. Anyway best to get yourself to Walmart if they still carry this pot before buying. Otherwise it does pour very well so long the content is not too full. Maybe right at the 1400 ml mark.
What do you expect for 20 bucks it's a great pot works very well.
They need spring steel so this normal stainless your talking about 316 301 isn’t spring back steel so won’t work well
Hmmm ... I agree that is not acceptable. Thanks for pointing this out.
Are we not going to talk about
”cancer, reproduktive harm and birth defects” ?
It´s stainless steel not teflon .. anyways the new cowvid vaxcine is taking care of all of that..
Honestly, I agree. I tried it in a shop. I can't grasp it properly and therefore safely. It's uncomfortable and too much hassle to unfold at the end of a long day of physical hardship.
You better of with titanium anyways. Stainless steel is tough but just too heavy. Take care.
@@uwanitbad Ah titanium... I don't know, it might be toxic after all. I mean we don't know for sure...
Anyway I found a good. The Kelly kettle Cook set, and a simple stainless Steel cup.
Thank you, take care as well ^^
4:37 Yeah no go MSR , not good when tipping the cooked food from pot to plate, sorry... it looks like Stanley for me .
I gave it another go but it did unfolded on me again very easily. Very disappointing. Good that you didn't pick it up.
''Martensitic stainless steels (which have a ferritic microstructure) are magnetic. Austenitic stainless steels contain nickel and are non-magnetic.''
Slide the tab forward and it locks the handle.
My pot handle does not have a scratch it was just a fluke what you got.
There is nothing wrong with this pot it's just the way you're using it. And like I said not all steel is magnetic.
Thanks for the info. I learned something today, cool.
DUDE, there is nothing wrong with your pot!
i think your magnet is broken!!!
Oh no!
Please don’t take offense. The term you word your looking for is “gouge”. A gorge is a land mass. I returned mine to REI because no graduations and didn’t care for the flip top. Another reviewer stated the tack weld on the lid handle just came off one day. MSR is known for better products. This is not it. Nice video.😁👍👍
None taken and thanks for the correction too. I wanted a pot but now the Pathfinder will just do. Eventually I will like to get a good foldable pot. Any suggestion though? Thanks for watching and have a great day.
uwanitbad I've been using a normal kitchen pot from Inoxibar for the last five years. It has a large bakelite handle that is very quickly and easily removed with one simple screw. Camping pots always seem to be a compromise on something, usually the shitty handles. If you want steel for proper cooking, not just rehydrating meals, check out Inoxibar.
Just minor stuff