What kind of tableware do you use, or what kind of cooker do you use to bring on a day trip to the mountain? After undergoing various changes, I have now settled on Uniframe's "Mountain Cooker Square Shape 3." Cookers are something that everyone has to prepare for, regardless of style or number of days, so it can be said that they are one of the most basic tools in outdoor gear. There is a wide variety of materials, shapes, sizes, and prices, so it may be difficult to choose on the spot right away. And this square cooker is already known for having a lot of persistent fans in some places, and I am also one of them in the end. There are three main reasons why I ended up with square shapes, but I don't think this is perfect in all cases. This has meant that there were some parts that had to be cut off. I hope this will be helpful for everyone reading this when choosing a cooker.
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Reason 1: Packing is easy
The most troublesome thing about packing is the dead space that can be made around hard round tools (cookers, water bottles, gas cartridges, etc.). You can fill in one or two items with clothes, but the cooker is relatively brought to the top of the backpack, so there will inevitably be nothing to fill. However, a square cooker fits perfectly into a square backpack, whether it is horizontal or vertical.
Reason 2: You can store lunch sets all at once
I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants to quickly boil water, eat a little ramen, or drink tea or coffee when I'm on a day trip when the summit feels so good, or when I stop by a cozy mountain hut. At that time, this square cooker is just the right size to fit instant noodles, so you can store instant noodles, tea sets, gas burners, and lighters in the bag all at once, making it incredibly smart.
Reason 3: Easy to pour
This is another commonly said benefit. In the case of round shapes, some cookers tend to spill over the spout, but in the case of square shapes, surface tension is reduced when poured from the corners, making it less likely to spill.
What I want to improve
The biggest drawback is that there are few variations in size. My hope would be that it was deep enough to store instant noodles and gas cartridges. In addition, the design is a bit cheap. The lid is also clattering, so it's a little noisy. Personally, I don't cook rice, so I think I would prefer a thinner titanium material rather than aluminum.
Square cookers are easy and compact for use on shorter day trips, so I think it's a great choice, especially for people who have just started mountains.
