Reddit mentions: The best camping cups & mugs

>I weigh 72 kg for 1m80 (that's something like 5'11 for 130 lbs ?) but I have no muscle tone and a little layer of fat on my belly and back.

Skinny-fat. You want to do a clean bulk. Bulking too fast will add substantially more fat, which is a bad idea for someone who isn't experienced in cutting, or you could end up going from skinny-fat to just fat.

>The absolute best would be a diet that doesn't require cooking (off the shelve meals, I eat my weekdays meals in my car, from the supermarket near my job). Any hints on that part would be appreciated.

No, no, no. What you want is to prepare your meals for the week in advance. Do a search for 'meal prepping' to get some ideas. I recommend a using a slow cooker or just a big pot to make soup or stew in. Then get an insulated food container so you can take a hot meal to work every day. Freeze everything after making it on the weekend and then heat one portion in the morning as you're getting ready, throw it into the canister and go. Or take a healthy smoothie for lunch and just have hot meals for dinner. Whatever. But prepping is the secret to doing this healthily and easily.

>Also as far as exercising is concerned, I will mostly stick to running and body weight exercise, I imagine this would be a good start.

Bodyweight exercise is a great place to start, especially when you're not particularly fit. Personally, I think bodyweight exercise is worth continuing as part of a well-rounded routine, even for experienced lifters.

Running is a great exercise, too. Humans are excellent runners and our bodies respond well to it, if we don't overdo it. Keep in mind that the more of this that you do the more you'll have to eat to make sure you are gaining muscle.

>Although I know it will make me feel healthier, I worry that I won't be able to actually change my looks, which is why I never had the will to keep it up.

You can, but it's not an overnight thing. You need to put in long-term discipline. However, if you can find ways to make it enjoyable for yourself you're far more likely to stick with it.

For sure begin taking four to six pills of Omega 3. I'm sure that in England there would be a GNC with these in stock. For breakfast blend cucumbers, ginger, garlic, lime, apples (oranges, pineapples, etc) and leafy greens. This might seem odd but it makes you feel great throughout the day. I would back chicken or beef for food. I've noticed that a Stanley food jar does a great job keeping food warm for hours, minimizing the temptation for fast food while at work. Also, bring apples, pears other fruits to snack on in between your breakfast (at home), lunch (at work), and dinner (at home once more).

I even go running five miles or swim a mile nearly six days a week right after work. The garlic cloves help your immune system so much and if you really want to minimize the risk of getting flu, I would take three to four 400mg of echinacea a day as well. Everyone around me is getting ill due to colds and I'm as healthy as ever. The omega 3 pills will help your feet and legs reduce the inflammation from standing nine hours a day and your joints will feel great. A toast to your labor, my friend!

First, foremost and most important: read the survival guide. Don't read it casually. Read it like your life depends on it. http://survival.burningman.com/

All our welcome. Not everyone is 20 and beautiful and drunk. Some are. I frankly like the fatter, older, wrinklier crowd more.

And here is what I sent today to the newbies in my camp. A shopping list of sorts:

for the newbies. Here are some things I can't live without at Burning man. You will find there are many different versions/opinions/etc. But this is what I use.

Camelbak:
You MUST carry water and several other items. Combing these into a backpack makes sense to me. We'll tag it with the camp locale when we get it so if it gets lost it has a chance of returning. Cheap ones tend to leak, so I recommend name brand on this: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_8?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=camelbak+hydration+pack&sprefix=camelbac%2Caps%2C310

Eye protection:
I hate goggles. Other people like them. I have tried many types. They all fog. So last time I started using very close fitting sunglasses type deal and it was awesome. For sure not as sealed, but I will trade that for eye sweat and fog. Whatever you pick, bring multiple pairs. Do not leave camp without these. Dust storms are real. I like something that's clear for night and shaded for day
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Virtua-Protective-Eyewear-11872-00000-20/dp/B00AEXKR4C/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1404329889&sr=8-6&keywords=protective+glasses
Ooh a 6 pack: http://www.amazon.com/Eyewear-SR111AR-Reclus-Glasses-Reflective/dp/B002R9DBEE/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1404329916&sr=8-16&keywords=protective+glasses

Dust Mask:
You can use a bandana. You can use a keffiyeh (middle eastern scarf thing- the old school choice for desert protection) or you can use some form of mask- be it a disposable painters mask to a high tech respirator. This is another item you do not leave camp without and you bring multiple of (or multiple changes of filters)
I have one of these: playalung.com and like it.

Skin stuff:
Your skin will be pissed. You are walking in seriously alkaline powder. For sure we will buy the costco sized bucket of baby wipes and lotion (do your feet and naughty bits a MINIMUM of twice a day). If you have a favorite lotion etc, bring it. Group sunscreen and aloe will also be purchased. If you need chafe cream, bring it.

A cup:
People want to give you booze, or soup, or flavored water or something. They are not going to give you a cup, or silverware, or a plate. If you want those things. carry them. I usually can get away with just a cup.
I have something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Coffee-Cup-Camping-Travel-3-5-diameter/dp/B005FJE5HA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1404332088&sr=8-5&keywords=metal+camping+cup
carbabiner to outside of backpack and VOILA.

Ziplock bags:
You are responsible for your trash. If you have gross trash, you are still responsible for carrying back to camp with you. Have a ziplock in your backpack for this purpose. Putting tampons, poopy wipes etc in the porta-potties is ABSOLUTELY NOT OKAY. They go in your ziplock along with candy wrappers and grilled cheese smeared napkins.

Other stuff to carry/always have:
Hand sanitizer. There is often none at the portapotties. same goes for toliet paper.
Blinky stuff/lights. Half the fun of burning man is to get lost. Sometimes you wander for so long it's dark. If you are walking in the dark without lights on you you run a very good risk of getting hit by an art car. We call these people Darkwads and they are not looked on favorably. I often carry a bunch of glow bracelets for the express purpose of tagging darkwads for their own safety. Light your front and back at a minimum. Feel free to go crazy. More is better.
*Your bike lock. If you don't lock your bike, you will lose your bike. Then your ass is walking. And its far.

Medication: I bring a costco sized bottle of ibuprofen, benadryl and immodium to camp, as well as bandage stuff, some burn cream and blister treatments.

Ear Plugs: It's loud. Depending on where you camp maybe really loud. You probably want to sleep at some point. Bring some ear plugs.

Ok cool, sounds like you have the skills to backup the gear. Like I said, I just don't want people to assume that buying "stuff" makes them prepared.

This mug looks pretty good for $9. Single-walled stainless so you can heat liquids in it. It's apparently Made in China, just like the rest of the world. Ideally I would want surgical stainless, Made in USA... but sometimes you get what you get.

You could also do something like this that will fit perfectly on the bottom of a 32 oz Nalgene. Collapsible handles and Made in India, I think.

I imagine you've done the math on this, but walking from one coast to the other will you take something like 3 months.

I have another question - why shotgun and not a carbine (AR)?

Disadvantages for a shotgun to me are:

• Heavier and bulkier ammo per shot
  
  
• Slower follow up shots (for me at least with a pump)
  
  
• Less range
  
  
• Usually heavier weapon
  
  
• Slower reloads
  
  
• Less shots before a reload.
  
  Advantages would be:
  
  
• Ammo versatility
  
  
• Pattern / close range devastation
  
  
• Easier to hit something moving (bird / small game)
  
  
• Dependability / simplicity
  
  
• Cost
  
  

So a charity that is extremely close to my heart is The Ronald McDonald House of Albany. The organization provides housing, food, and support for families that live far away from the hospital, but need a place to stay while their child is in the hospital. I've been volunteering there since I was 6 years old (13 years!), and the story of why I started volunteering there is one of my favorites so I'm going to tell it quick! Basically my father left when I was 2 and had just shown back up claiming to want custody of me and taking my mom to court a bunch. At the same time my mom had to kick my brother (who is 14 years older than me) out of the house because he was forging checks in her name then cashing them, then he was arrested for stealing from a friend. My mom was working 2 fast food jobs to support us, and one happened to be McDonalds. One day she had to take the donations to the Ronald McDonald House, and she said that she felt so much love there that she wanted me to feel. She wanted to show me that there is good in the world, and that I could be part of that good. The rest is history! I consider that place my second home.

This is currently my favorite thing. I have broken too many of my mom's Starbucks mugs so now she wants me to get my own lmao.

I don't normally recommend so much cooking gear, but since it sounds like you actually cook on trail I recommend:

Imusa 12cm aluminum pot (aka stanco grease pot) would suit you well. Good capacity at 1.1L and only weighs ~3.5 oz.
https://www.amazon.com/Imusa-Aluminum-Mug-1-25-Quart-12/dp/B004444XMY

I don't know about pans, but I imagine a really lightweight aluminum pan could be found around. Maybe even non-stick. The MSR Quick Skillet is listed at 5.9 oz - https://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/product_MSR-Quick-Skillet_10238436_10208_10000001_-1_

As for a cup - I like the sea to summit x-cup. The best thing about it is that it collapses flat and takes up very little pack space. - https://www.amazon.com/Sea-to-Summit-XSSCUP-X-Cup/dp/B0065J3JWG

For real cooking I wouldn't go with titanium. It heats unevenly and has hot spots that can cause burnt food. Cheap aluminum is generally lighter than titanium anyway.

This is my 10oz luxury kitchen

https://www.traildesigns.com/products/fissure-ti-tri

with wood burning insert and kojin stove

With Evernew 760 mug
EVERNEW 760FD Titanium Cup https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C6H8KX8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qhRKDbDR8GG4E

and this lid
TOAKS Titanium Lid for TOAKS Cups... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BTZ7RM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

And this dry baking pan (yes you can!)
https://www.flatcatgear.com/shop/snow-leopard-baking-pan/

this esbit holder
https://www.flatcatgear.com/shop/epicurean-ul15-stove/

This alcohol stove
https://www.minibulldesign.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=301&idcategory=18

This silicone band to hold it all together (just one X band)
Grifiti Band Joes Cross Style 4, 6, 9, 12 Inch Assorted 20 Pack X Shape Wrist, Books, Cameras, Art, Cooking, Wrapping, Exercise, Bag Wraps, Dungies, Silicone Rubber https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018WQII2A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YwRKDbP7626DD


Mug + cone + wood burning insert + esbit holder + baking pan + remote alcohol stove + mini bic lighter + tinder = 10.2 oz and it ALL fits inside the can (yep, all at the same time)


Yes, all up its pretty heavy but you’ll almost never need or want to have all the options on a single trip but you could. More importantly, with this one kit you can adapt for a trip in any environment with any fuel and you can bake stuff in it too

BONUS!
this mug will also fit a BRS 3000T stove, bic lighter, and a 100g butane canister inside (but not at the same time as all the other stuff)
BRS Only 25g BRS-3000T Ultra-Light Titanium Alloy Camping Stove Gas Stoves Outdoor Cooker Outdoor Stove Gas Stove Miniature Portable Picnic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNLSNFR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LsRKDbZ47R6HQ

I looked around and so far found a similar one from target, but hopefully OP will enlighten us.

EDIT: actually that says "baby" cup so I dunno if it's the right size lol

EDIT2: Amazon had a nice selection of mugs.

For 3 season, mostly fair weather, UK & European camping I am totally happy using my Duplex, so I would go with that. You just have to accept that condensation is a mostly daily management issue - no biggie!

I would look at halving your combined rainwear weight - the Montbell Versalite jacket and pants are good options that will get you under 300g for the both of them.

I would also look at the 2018/19 Montbell Exlite Anorak (if you can still get hold of one) - despite having a hood it is lighter than the Ghost Whisperer hoodless and it’s warmer by most accounts than the hooded GW too.

Personally I would go with an Evernew 900ml tall pot with lid at 95g (lighter than the Toaks and you can boil enough for 2 people’s dehydrated meals when you need to). I would also go against this sub’s Windmaster-love and choose instead a Firemaple stove for half the weight, or even a BRS at 1/4 the weight. There are lighter ways to master the wind than an 85g stove! (Use your tent vestibule or arrange your pack and some rocks as a wind-break)

Evernew 900

Firemaple FMS300T

Firemaple FMS116T

BRS 3000T

Edit: if you are interested in the Nitecore NU25 you can do a version of the Litesmith Mod yourself, as per this video:
NU25 Headband Mod

Paper is clearly the most recyclable and so the least environmentally harmful but if you have harsh winters where you live then polystyrene might be useful as a good insulator. But a reusable cup of some kind would offer better insulation (if that's important), not leave a papery taste in your mouth, and probably do least environmental damage over its lifetime.

I've not tried it but this looks like a good balance between portability and re-usability.

There are silicone plates and bowls that are foldable! These ones lay flat/ 'Fozzils Solo Pack (Cup, Bowl, Dish) - New Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024E00JQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_58KrDbFX5NTDR . And here are collapsable silicone cups : ME.FAN Silicone Collapsible Travel Cup - Silicone Folding Camping Cup with Lids - Expandable Drinking Cup Set - BPA Free, Portable, Graduated [9.22oz] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792ZZW4X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Q9KrDbHS8AA2E . I hope that these help you find ones you like, at least a little!

Try doing a search for Montreal and/or Canada on /r/Coffee. I forget the names of the shops I found there the last time I did that search, but I was able to find both online vendors and certain shops that sold "third-wave" coffee gear.

> looking to buy little outdoor supplies like cups

I'm not sure what you mean by this. Have you looked at MEC? Do you mean something like this?

Or are you thinking of old-fashioned enamel ware stuff like this?

Don't forget to check out your local (or not-so-local) thrift shops for old-fashioned mugs.

I have this and highly recommend:

Amazon Canada 600 ml Titanium Mug

You can nest a 100 mg isopro fuel can inside the 600 ml version. Lid is a nice bonus if you want to simmer a bit of soup before you drink it.

Edit: some reason it’s changing the link to amazon USA

I use my Mr. Tea Infuser
(28g) along with my GSI Infinity Mug (104g) and whatever normal stove I bring with me to heat the water. Works great for me. I also use a squirrel infuser from time to time when I'm feeling super naturey.

Oh girl, you just opened a can of worms. This is the same aesthetic I’ve been working on for months (also, you gave me lots of good ideas to add! Thanks!)

For our centerpieces, I’ve been playing around with the idea of ordering large blue enamel mugs to use as vases. These just SCREAM camping to me, and I will likely fill them with wildflowers. I’m also considering laying the mugs on a small stack of nature books or maps. I’m kind of going for a “side table in the first” vibe.

Mugs like these: https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-12-oz-Enamel-Mug/dp/B0009PUR72

I also love the idea of using lanterns. Not the trendy candle lanterns everyone is using right now, but legitimate camping lanterns. I think they could add a nice ruggedness.

I’m trying to find a way to incorporate this in a way that feels classy instead of tacky, but I am also considering using bandanas as napkins. The ones just about every hunter wears around his neck while out in the woods. This one can come off a little “cowboy” if you’re trying to avoid that.

I think I might have what you are looking for. The Evernew 760FD.
It has little notches on the side with floz and ml. Sturdy handles that you can touch without burning yourself and it weighs a total of 65g/2.29oz

I use aluminium foil with a rubber band to cover the top. Alternatively you could get a separate Toaks lid that fits perfectly on the Evernew. (What are degradations btw?)

I hope I could help.

Make him an alcohol stove. Add a wire hanger pot stand. Handmade gifts are best, and this one is very practical and will last a long time with proper care.

Maybe throw in a Toaks titanium cup/pot too.

Stanley Thermos

• Slender so it'll fit in most bottle holders
  
• You can drink with one hand easily
  
• The lid assembly comes apart easily for cleaning

I've done some steam baking with a toaks 750 and a double up cup:

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sky-Gear-Double-Cup/dp/B00YFPRUK4?th=1

Mainly because its 10 bucks. I'm thinking of getting a titanium cup similarly sized to save about an oz. I basically carry an coffee cup as a luxury item, that doubles as a baking pan.

I use a pika alcohol stove with a simmer ring, so I get the alcohol light weight and silent cooking. I think the silence for the 30 min waiting for my morning muffin is very valuable.

this is my favorite coffee mug. I have a few. My reasoning is kind of stupid, but the tin mugs exchange heat pretty quickly compared to ceramic, and I don’t like my coffee piping hot, so when If comes out of my French press, I don’t have to wait as long to drink it when it’s in a tin camping mug

Maybe as a secondary gift but I always thought these were cute:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L7MSG0G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=J88CNCUYK418&coliid=I2LJ7PWKUT18MH

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CR4X82Y/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=J88CNCUYK418&coliid=I1I2Z9N126DHTH

This happened to me just last weekend with one of those sustainable paper cups. I tried adjusting the lid, but the fit was just a little too loose so coffee was collecting in the rim and going everywhere. Good think I usually use this mug, which doesn't leak even when left sideways inside a bag.

Lightweight and easy to clean. You just need a carabiner to attache it to your belt, bag or bike: https://www.amazon.com/GSI-Outdoors-Infinity-Backpacker-Blue/dp/B00S4LJL02/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1519672923&sr=8-6&keywords=camping+mug

I use a 32 ox Hydro Flask for water: https://www.amazon.com/Hydro-Flask-Double-Insulated-Stainless/dp/B01ACAXB1W?ref=ast_p_pc_bs

I have a Stanley thermos - it works well for me, and there's a cup that snaps on top you can use. I usually prep meals and then grab one from the fridge around 7 am. Heat it up in the Microwave for a few minutes then put it in the thermos. Stays hot till noon.


The inside is metal, so silverware is kindof loud when you're using it. I pack a heavy duty plastic fork/spoon and reuse them (grab some from Chipotle) and that works much better for my office environment.


I picked mine up from Walmart or Target, can't recall which.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000G00WTI/ref=twister_B01CVOBXE4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It's only 6:41pm where I am! I haven't tried it, but a big prescription bottle with some holes poked in the lid has been recommended for the brush. There are also travel bowls like this for relatively cheap.

That sounds almost too good to be true. Or, too true to be good. I'd like to upgrade from my Stanley, but having to wait THAT long to drink my coffee isn't ideal.

All these questions really hit home in terms of what your use scenario is. I have a coffee press on my stove so I make my coffee and pour it into a mug. If I had to heat it in the mug I would need metal with a handle for sure. I have a cheap GSI mug and it weighs next to nothing. I also paid nothing for it. Here it is on Amazon. GSI-Mug I also have a titanium mug, very light, but it also doesn't retain heat very well. My coffee gets cold so that thing now sits in storage.

weight: 3.5 oz.

There are folding cups that are similar to this. They suck, and exist mostly for ease of toting in a backpack.

https://www.amazon.com/Collapsible-Camping-Grade-Stainless-Steel/dp/B005E0YS5E

I recommend just using different-sized mugs/cups instead.

No, but it does the same thing. The one I'm talking about has a section that collapses like this. Thanks for looking

Meh. Looks like a crappy Van Der Hagen brush to me. They go for around $5 a pop, and you can get a stainless steel mug like that for about the same price. Here's one for $5.73.

That means that you're basically paying $29 for the soap, burlap bag and sticker. Even if that soap is amazing, it still sounds like a terrible deal to me.

A couple of years ago I got myself a snowpeak double wall titanium cup for my birthday. It has held up remarkably and still keeps my coffee warm and my hand cool. Very expensive, but should last a lifetime.

Simple steel cup with a handle
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FJE5HA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

small enough if you get bad drinks
too small if you get good ones
no lid, so you might be an expert to drink and bike while bar hoping :P
Buy some carabiner to attach the cup to your belt/bag

Good tip: stick a copy of your ID on the side

-Small Nalgene bottles for re-packaging other consumables

-Disposable towels

-Toe socks for wearing with sandals in camp

-Anker battery for charging devices on longer trips

-Folding chopsticks

-Snowpeak double wall stacking mug

-Tiny bluetooth speaker for camp. I have this one at 3 oz I always feel it's worth the weight, there may be newer models out now

It's made to look like a classic Coleman camping mug.

You kids need to get to the outdoors more...

In case any of you wanted a mug like this https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-12-oz-Enamel-Mug/dp/B0009PUR72

http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Collapsible-Emergency-Zone/dp/B005E0YS5E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420809210&sr=8-1&keywords=collapsing+mug

these are fun and portable, but they do rattle.

> Plus I planned to be without for a month and how do you make instant coffee without hot water?

I've heated water over candles before to make coffee. If those little tea light candles can make potpourri simmer... they can make water hot enough for coffee. Those old school metal camping cups work well for this. https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-12-oz-Enamel-Mug/dp/B0009PUR72

Worth noting that you can get the same mug (minus the Crowder branding, so... better) for less than $3 on Amazon.

8oz sounds about right. I have the 24oz one that I use for soup. It looks like it would meet all of your requirements though, there's a couple different sizes listed on this page but the 24oz one is the taller one with a handle.

https://smile.amazon.com/Stanley-Classic-Vacuum-Hammertone-Green/dp/B000FZX944/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486398724&sr=8-1&keywords=stanley+24

Rethink a heavy thermos. I brew a cup-drink it in this https://www.amazon.com/GSI-Outdoors-Infinity-Backpacker-Mug/dp/B00S4LJL02/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539305590&sr=8-3&keywords=insulated%2Bcoffee%2Bmug%2Bhiking&th=1
at camp with lid off-then if I want another I brew it in this pop lid on and start walking. Keeps it hot enough until it's gone.

Here's a 22-oz one.

http://www.amazon.com/GSI-Outdoors-Collapsible-Fairshare-Mug/dp/B003LXCCUE

Literally this,

http://www.amazon.com/GSI-Outdoors-Glacier-Stainless-Cup/dp/B001LF3IAM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1395862177&sr=8-7&keywords=steel+cup

I only use it for food. Its a 24oz wide mouth thermos.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000G00WTI/ref=mp_s_a_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1521548546&sr=8-24&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=thermos+food+jar&dpPl=1&dpID=41FccoUB2DL&ref=plSrch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005E0YS5E

You could use a dremel tool to make a dip or groove.

You're gonna need a saddle bag to dangle this off of:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009PUR72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_f..ADbQWDW2RN

Here's one for $21

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0009PUR72/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505846257&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=enamel+camping+mug&dpPl=1&dpID=51zOoOAnX8L&ref=plSrch