Comparison of EVERNEW lightweight cookers! A minimalist writer uses five favorite EVERNEW cookers for different mountain trips

It must have been about 30 years ago that the first cooker I ever bought was an Evernew aluminum cooker set

Since then, Evernew has had many items that have captured the heart of this minimalist writer, and before I knew it, I was packing a lot of Evernew items in my backpack and heading out into the mountains

This time, as an Evernew fan, I'll be introducing five Evernew cookers that I use for different mountain trips. From day trips to overnight stays and camping trips, you're sure to find the perfect cooker for you

Let's take a look right away!

Introducing 5 Evernew cookers

If you want to drink coffee or soup on a short day trip to the mountains, this is it! "Ti Demitasse 220"

The first one I'll introduce is the Ti Demitasse 220, which is the smallest one I use! I wasn't sure whether I should introduce it as a cooker, but since it can actually boil water, I'll introduce it as such

When I go on a day trip to the mountains and the time is short, I usually make do with rice balls or sweet bread from a convenience store, but I still want to drink soup or coffee (just having a hot drink makes the meal feel more luxurious and satisfying)

The Ti Demitasse 220 is perfect for those occasions. Its capacity is 220ml, but its practical size is perfect for boiling 150-180ml of water. It's perfect for drinking miso soup with rice balls, soup with bread, or even just a cup of instant coffee after a meal

The main unit weighs only 42g, so when combined with an alcohol stove or solid fuel the entire set weighs less than 100g, making it ideal for quick hikes in rural areas or walking short trails

Favorite points

• Compactness
• Capacity for coffee or soup
• A size that is easy to carry as a secondary

Concerns

• Too small to be used as a cooker for cooking meals
• Because the diameter is small, the flame may not reach the stove efficiently

From day trips to camping, the ultimate UL cooker: the Ti 400 NH

It is no exaggeration to say that the Ti 400 NH is a cooker that is known to all UL-oriented hikers

Originally, only the Ti 400 FD model with a handle was sold, but after some UL hikers customized it to an NH (non-handle) model and started using it, it became a hot topic and was finally made into a commercial item

The Ti 400 NH is a bit of a handleless cooker, so it may not be easy for everyone to use, but although it has a capacity of 400ml, it is a practical size that can make up to 300ml of hot water, making it possible to prepare the hot water needed for instant noodles

Nissin Cup Noodles, a staple of mountain climbing meals, is exactly 300ml, while Seafood Noodles is 320ml. I personally eat Seafood Noodles with 300ml of hot water and have no problems (please note that the strength of the flavor may vary from person to person, so this is just for reference)

300ml of hot water is enough for instant rice and soup, which is just the right size for meals while camping

The Ti 400 NH, which can make enough hot water for a basic meal, weighs an astonishing 34g! Even with the lid, it weighs just 50g. This is the ultimate UL cooker, perfect for UL hikers who like to keep their gear to a minimum, even when camping in a tent

If you're looking for a cooker for camping in a tent or for long-term trails, I think the Ti 400 NH is the smallest in its class. For short-term mountain hikes, you can combine it with an alcohol stove for the lightest weight, or you can combine it with a gas stove for speed, so you can create the best setup to suit your preferences

The Ti 400 NH can be used as your main cooker, or you can stack it inside your main cooker and use it as a secondary cooker, making it highly versatile

By the way, it goes without saying that you need to be careful when using NH (non-handle) cookware, especially when using alcohol stoves or solid fuels where you cannot adjust the heat or easily extinguish the flame (if it boils over, it will become impossible to control)

It's difficult to hold as is, so you can wrap it in a silicone band or flame-retardant carbon felt, but adding a silicone band reduces the advantage of choosing a handleless version, so I personally use a hand towel to protect myself from the heat (be careful)

If you are unsure whether to get a handle or not, it is best to choose the handle (the weight is 50g if you get a handle)

Favorite points

• Lightness
• You can make the hot water needed for cup noodles
• You can make hot water for the main dish (alpha rice) and soup with just one pot

Concerns

• Non-handle pots require careful handling to avoid overflow

For overnight mountain trips. The perfect balance of practicality and light weight! "Ti Mug pot 500"

It may be around this point that it can officially be called a cooker

The Ti Mug pot 500 is a cooker that strikes the perfect balance between practicality and portability. Its capacity is 500ml, and if you fill it to the brim with water, it can hold up to 600ml, making it practically large enough to make 500ml of hot water. 500ml is the amount of hot water needed to make instant ramen, but it would be impossible to make instant ramen with the Ti Mug pot 500 because it would overflow. However, for "Marutai Ramen," 400ml is enough. You need to be careful not to let it boil over, and the finished product will be just on the verge of overflowing, but it is possible to make it (if you fold the noodles in half)

It's also large enough to make pasta, allowing UL-oriented hikers and campers to increase the variety of their meals. (In the case of pasta, you can make soup with the boiled water and drink it all without throwing away the water.)

For those who want to enjoy mountain food, this size is the minimum you'll want

The Ti Mug pot 500 has unique features that make it easy to pour from, and the lid fits snugly so it won't fall off even if you turn it upside down, making it extremely easy to use

Extremely easy to use when it comes to pouring

You'll appreciate the convenience when drinking your morning coffee or pouring hot water into instant rice. When pouring down to the last drop, you don't have to hold the lid down to prevent it from falling off. You can tilt it with confidence

Even with the lid, it weighs just 75g, which is heavier than the Ti Demitasse 220 and Ti 400 NH that we have introduced so far, but from a practical standpoint, it is light enough to be considered for cooking use

Favorite points

• Practicality that can prepare 500ml of hot water
• Portability
• Ease of pouring hot water
• The lid snaps into place
• If you use an alcohol stove, everything you need fits in here

Concerns

• Be careful as the handle gets hot
• 110 size gas canister and stove do not fit
• There are few stackable cups

For those who want to enjoy a proper meal in the mountains! "Ti UL Deep pot 640"

"I want to enjoy my meals to the fullest!" For those people, we recommend the Ti UL Deep pot 640

The Ti UL Deep pot 640 has a capacity of 640ml, so if you fill it to the brim, it will be about 750ml. If you assume it will boil over, the practical capacity is 640ml, as specified. This size allows you to enjoy luxurious meals (according to the author's research)

For example, you can now make a variety of instant ramen noodles, and even add toppings. I enjoy adding wieners, fish sausages, and dried vegetables (dried noodles don't fit in as they are, so I fold them in half before adding them)

Instant ramen topped with sausages and an egg. The egg sank to the bottom, but I was able to eat it without spilling

It's perfect for enjoying a single serving of hot pot; the handle has a silicone cover to prevent it from getting hot, and the easy-to-grip shape makes it easy to eat directly from the cooker

A cooker with a capacity of around 600ml can make hot water for instant rice (200ml), soup (200ml), and coffee (200ml), and the 600ml capacity is a recommended feature for those who want to reduce fuel consumption

Because of its larger size, it weighs 95g, which is heavier than the other cookers we have introduced, but it is probably satisfactory for those who want to enjoy a satisfying meal while still keeping things lightweight

The Ti UL Deep pot 640 is large enough to fit a 110 can cartridge and a small burner, and the Ti 400 NH can be stacked perfectly on the outside of the Ti UL Deep pot 640, so I often use the Ti UL Deep pot 640 for cooking and the Ti 400 NH for boiling water. If you plan on cooking stews in a hot pot, it's a good idea to bring it in combination with a gas stove

When hiking overnight, meals are important to avoid fatigue the next day. When it gets cold, I take the Ti UL Deep pot 640 with me when I want to enjoy hot pot on the mountain

Favorite points

• Spacious size perfect for enjoying meals
• Easy to eat directly from the cooker
• Holds 110 cartridges and a gas stove
• The lid is tall, making it easy to store inside the cooker

Concerns

• Larger than the other cookers we compared
• Since it is a deep cooker, the balance with the stove is important

If you want to heat it up over a campfire while camping, this is it! "Back Country Almi Pot"

Am I the only one who finds the idea of ​​hanging a cooker over a bonfire romantic?

That shouldn't be the case, you can simmer food in a hanging cooker and enjoy the bonfire while waiting for the food to be cooked. Back Country Almi pot allows you to enjoy this way

However, if you are looking for a lightweight cooker, titanium may be your only choice, but if you plan to enjoy a bonfire or cook rice, aluminum is better because it has higher thermal conductivity than titanium (the Back Country Almi pot is just the right size to cook one cup of rice)

The Back Country Almi pot is a simple aluminum cooker that is only anodized without any special coating, so you can put it in a campfire without worrying about anything, but it also has a lot of gimmicks that make it easy to use

For example, the hanging handle folds down on one side for easy storage, but if you try to fold it down on the other side, it stops halfway, so the handle is less likely to get hot even when you use it to light a bonfire without hanging it

The lid handle is not centered but is attached offset, so you can use a tree branch or something similar to hook it onto and use the "lever principle" to open the lid and check the contents without having to hold it directly

The lid can be opened using a twig to check the contents (photo on the left), and the handle can be kept upright so it doesn't get hot (photo on the right)

While many cookers are designed to be stacked, the Back Country Almi pot is not particularly user-friendly in terms of storage, but it is a cooker that you will want to take with you when camping with a bonfire

Favorite points

• Hanging handle that is perfect for campfires
• The perfect capacity for solo camping
• Made of aluminum with high thermal conductivity

Concerns

• A separate handle is required to eat directly
• Difficult to use when not hanging
• Difficult to stack with other cookware

Bonus: If you want to bake, fry, and simmer all in one, choose the HD.ALU Pan 16

I have introduced five cookers to take with you on mountain hikes, but let me introduce one more

The HD.ALU Pan16 is a cooker that can be used for baking, frying, and simmering. It's a frying pan, but it's 4.5cm deep, and when filled to the brim, it can hold up to 800ml of water, so it can also be used for stews and other dishes

The HD.ALU Pan is made of aluminum and is 2mm thick, making it extremely durable and allowing for preheated cooking. It is not coated, so you can continue to use it until it develops holes (it takes a lot of use for holes to develop in 2mm thick aluminum, so it is essentially a frying pan that can last a lifetime)

It's perfect for bonfires. The detachable handle is also a plus

The weight of the HD.ALU Pan alone, including the handle, is 244g, which is not exactly light, but the HD.ALU Pan can serve three purposes and means you can carry fewer cookers, making it an item that we recommend to UL-oriented campers and hikers

Favorite points

• This single unit can do three things: bake, fry, and simmer
• Detachable handle for bonfire use
• Made of 2mm thick aluminum, preheat cooking is also possible

Concerns

• Heavy as a unit
• It's shallow and wide so it cools down easily

Main spec comparison

Summary: Choose a cooker that suits your needs and enjoy outdoor meals!

The best cooker will vary depending on the scale and style of your mountain trip, your preferences for equipment, what you eat, and your food preferences

It's important to remember that tools are a means to make your adventure more fulfilling, but using tools you're attached to will also make your adventure more enjoyable

Choose the cooker that suits you and enjoy mountain and camping meals!

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Yosuke

A person who travels around with just one backpack, with the motto of "as light as possible" without causing inconvenience

From spring to autumn, I go fishing in mountain streams in pursuit of char deep in the mountains. I hike the mountains in search of spectacular views that cannot be seen from the ground. I camp to relax by a bonfire. I snowboard to experience the feeling of floating in the silvery white mountains

A freelance writer who enjoys the outdoors all year round, he shares his experiences and the best gear he has used

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