Pathfinder Stainless Steel Canteen, Bottle Kit, Bush Pot - Preparedmind101

[@SteveAubrey1762]

I love the channel, so I don't want this be taken the wrong way. I bought two of the Pathfinder Army style stainless steel canteens. I bought then about a year apart from each other.The first had the bakelite lid, and it seemed to give the water a bitter taste. I was heating water in the canteen itself and the fire damaged the canteen. I bought a second one and the Duluth carrier.The second one had the newer cap which was superior to the bakelite cap, no after taste. I learned from my first experience so I did not put the canteen into the coals. After about 6 months the canteen had rust in several spots inside it, and around the seam. I contacted the guys at the Canteen shop where I bought it, and they were great. They wanted to replace BOTH of the canteens. I declined to take them up on the offer though. I threw away the first canteen, and melted pure beeswax and coated the interior of the second canteen. I did CW reenacting and we used authentic tin canteens that would rust. The old timers used pure beeswax to seal the interior of their canteens. Don't use modern paraffin wax, it will flake off. You can't heat water in the canteen but that's what the cups are for. The strap on the Duluth carrier came apart on me so I replaced it with a piece of automobile seatbelt. I don't know how much longer the actual carrier will hold up, not so rugged for the price. All in all, I find my old 1976 Army issue canteen , cup, "stove" , and carrier my most reliable canteen kit. Best regards, MiF

[@royphelps8084]

I gave my 32 ounce, pathfinder cook kit to my grandson, I've stepped up-to a 64 ounce pathfinder cook kit. Love it. The nesting cup and 64 oz bottle works great in the firebox gen2 stove

[@rickzolla4133]

Bought the complete bottle cooking kit based on this review. Great to find everything I needed all put together in a kit for me. And thanks for the intro to the Pathfinder School!!

[@daltonvickers7977]

I have the canteen kit and love it. It is thick stainless steel and you wont bend it without really trying. The wide mouth on the canteen was a great idea. The kit works excellently and comes with everything you need to get started boiling water or cooking. Have had no trouble at all with it.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Great review Chris and Will. I have both the water bottle set and the canteen set and they are both top quality. I got mine before they added the lid to the water bottle set so I need to get a cup lid for $8. I also bought the $6 canteen cup lid instead of the Heavy Cover. It's not quite as nice, but it gets the job done. I reviewed them both on my channel, but I don't have the really cool, jacked up tarp in the snowy background so your review is way better ;-) Now I've just GOT to have one of those Bush Pots. Thanks again. - Bryan

[@metallibrad75]

Thanks for the video Chris. I've been waiting for a long time to find a 32oz straight walled SS bottle Ordered my kit today! Keep up the great work!

[@WinStunSmith]

I’ve been thinking about getting these for awhile. At first, I thought they were waaay overpriced, but after seeing the crap that is out there, I realized that a few extra dollars is worth getting high quality. Good video. Informative. Decided to pull trigger thanks to you. Keep on keepin’ on, bro. Cheers...

[@masoncat1]

I own this set as well, but I prefer my Stanley SS cup, and 40oz Klean Kanteen SS bottle. The slots that Pathfinder has put in his cup lid for the fish mouth-opener is awesome. I need to cut into my Stanley cup for the same purpose!

[@drcsep]

Excellent review amigos. I own the first generation of the steel bottle kit and concur that the equipment performs perfectly. Muchas gracias.

[@royphelps8084]

I like the 64 oz bottle kit , rather than the canteen, or 32 oz kits . But that's me . I like the pathfinder frying pan and the 120 oz pot too . Me being disabled, cant get far from the pickup, or 4 wheelers . Me staying close to camp , I get most cooking duties, so they eat stews , meat soups , beans and bacon, cornbread, fried spuds . Once a while biscuits, I've a real Dutch oven. I've invested in my children and grandson, these pathfinder kits also, it'll last for generations

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

I dont see anything here to dislike. it was, as always YOUR opinion and should be taken as such. it was good information, and I would like to get the steel canteen kit eventually. price is always an issue, but I think it is worth it.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Great information! Looks like I have some shopping to do. Thanks!

[@martinadejaquiz2482]

ok, now it's my turn to share: just rewatched this video & a few others about the PF/SRO's gear. yesterday i received a whole bunch of SRO gear from the PF store. prior to getting the gear other than the original canteen cup stove from the canteenshop & the PF SS lids that fit the USGI cups i had never held or owned any SRO gear or even seen any of it in person. i had to buy this gear from the INET sight unseen knowing nobody who had any of this gear. i just watched revies and then bought the gear on-line. here's my thoughts: 32oz PF SS bottle = ok & a little close to being on the flimsy side + no way as good as the nalgene SS bottle, 24oz PF SS cup & lid = ok but not THE BEST, Light My Fire spork = ok but absolutely nothing close to writing home about, PF Trail Pro Cook Set Bag = i love the design of it for use as a day pack but quality no where near that of condor or maxpedition, PF SS alcohol stove with stand = what a serious TANK with capacity beyond belief and i think looks very quality made is HEAVY is BIG + the stand is ok, PF SS Bush Pot Cook Kit with stove stand = the pot looks and feels fine but the stove stand is a bit on the flimsy side (gauge of SS used for the stand a bit too thin IMO), PF SS Bottle Stove Stand = close to being on the flimsy side, PF Fish Mouth Spreader = ok, PF mini infernos in can = ok, PF glow in the dark ferro rod & striker = ok, PF C steel & flint set = excellent works right out of the box, PF flint & steel set in bag (009FAS) = excellent works right out of the box, PF canvass needles #10 & #14 = excellent. keeping in-mind i haven't used this stuff yet or a lot yet either my out of the box and in-hand grade of it all over-all is an "A", but not an "A+". IMO i think what has been done with this gear by the makers and sellers is to provide you a just above but teetering the flimsy side quality of gear where you'll be happy but NOT BE unhappy and i think they've been successful at this. is this gear worth the money in my estimation = YES. is this gear good gear = YES. is this gear the very best = NO. are you gonna be happy with this gear = YES, but it's just barely above that fine line of NO. IMO if this gear were made just a little bit less sturdy the over-all answer to everything would be a "NO". IMO when you buy this gear you are getting what you paid for, but not anything else above what you paid for. when i buy something i am looking for it to last and do what it's supposed to and to do it well. i think this gear will do that and i think it's worth the money? however, IMO when you buy this gear you are not ROBBING THE BANK in that you are just getting what you paid for. one more thing... something IMO is very HIGH QUALITY is the canteenshop's Original Canteen Cup Stove Stand... it's probably with you for life.. thick stainless steel and made very well... extremely heavy duty. it's the JESSICA of stove stands IMO! thanks chris for all of your reviews and all of your efforts as your work and help never goes un-noticed by me! i appreciate you!

[@gentbehindascent]

I just got my canteen kit can’t wait to use it it’s 39 oz btw

[@Howlingdingobush]

Sweet, love that bushpot

[@kbbjedi]

Great gear, love my canteen cook kit. I dont mind paying more for quality. The bushpot is on my wish list. Looking forward to your dirt time vids in the near future. Aloha.

[@jaykimble5188]

you keep those real clean!

[@jmtnvalley]

I like the cup and fancy lid with the jaw spreaders,

[@futuresonex]

Hey Chris, great video! I'm a big fan of the Pathfinder Stainless Steel Bottle Cookset. It's a superb piece of kit! The canteen is actually 39 ounces. I came close to buying one of those instead of the water bottle set, but because the water bottle is exactly the right size for using chemical disinfectants and the cup can use the fish mouth spreader as a bail I went with the bottle kit instead. For anyone who wants to be able to carry their water on their belt the canteen is probably the way to go, but otherwise the bottle is more practical I think. Regarding the stove for the bush pot, one of the big advantages to it is that it allows you to get the pot above the coals without having to construct a tripod. Maximum heat is actually about 3" above the coals, not in the coals. Once your fire burns down a bit and you have some good hot coals you can just set the stove directly in the coals and boil water faster than you could without the stove. I do this with my water bottle stove ring most of the time. BTW, The Pathfinder Store has just recently introduced a stainless steel stove like the one that comes with the canteen set for the water bottle. It nests over the cup. I believe it was priced at $18 last time I looked. I don't have one yet, but it looks like a pretty good product.

[@305ssmonte]

Very good equipment.Thanks for the review.

[@tred526]

Just an FYI they now offer another lid for the ss canteen cup for 6 bucks on the pathfinder store so you can get the canteen kit and cover for under 70!

[@ARKujo]

I just bought the stainless steel bottle kit, SS bushpot, and the 90% wool blanket with my tax refund. So excited and can't wait for it to get here.

[@fergusrb]

Oh man!!! I have been on the fence too about the canteen cup set with a bigger cup compared to the 32 oz bottle that is good for chemical water treatment, now a cook pot. Thanks a lot guys ha ha. I know save my money you can never have too many containers. Thanks for the side by side comparisons.

[@Jason58365]

Your thoughts on stainless vs aluminum cooking wear. Trial and err if you will. Witch one is more durable and possibly get the most uses it of?

[@juliusgonzo7527]

Actually, as I understand it, a vid fan of Dave C. suggested the fish-jaw spreader as a means to hand things over the fire.

[@preparedmind101]

...or lift something out of it.

[@EatCarbs]

Seems like great stuff.. what I've got now is working.. Maybe down the road I'll get some stuff

[@muddy1368]

great video. however I would like to know what kind of bag is that sitting on the chair

[@Bjornkyn]

Thanks for the review guys. I'd been looking at he Mors pot thinking "I wish it was stainless", and looked on the Pathfinder site, and there it was: stainless and with a stove. I'm there, dude!

[@Mtl4us2]

It's pricey gear but well worth it, IMO. Won't let you down, that's for sure. I particularly appreciate the design. Great stuff that I don't mind paying extra for.

[@asiwiak]

Good and helpful review. Keep it coming guys.

[@gride5153]

Great detailed review guys, thanks

[@donnyzarra]

If you could only buy one, which would you choose the canteen set or the bottle kit? Why? Thank you.

[@betweenfiveandseven]

Some advice: Since that SS Canteen has the bakelite cap, buy an ABS replacement cap from Pathfinder for it. I think it's 5 or 6 bucks. The new SS Canteens from pathfinder and canteenshop now come with the ABS lid instead of bakelite.... because if you drop that canteen when it's full of water, the bakelite lid not only can, but probably will break. File that under "ask me how I know".

[@booserobert]

I buy the Pathfinder stainless canteen kit for 79.99 and buy lid for 5.99 though was good price only has plastic spoon though...get in few day... thanks for video...

[@harryrichards7767]

BTW how do you know how the handles work if you haven't used it....

[@sdr28170]

William, do you still have the stove that came with that bushpot? I am looking for one.

[@scottdenley2022]

March 12th my birthday. Have fun!

[@k8a7j7]

can only afford one right now the bottle kit or the canteen kit which would you chose?

[@kam2057]

You really can't go wrong with the price of the ultimate canteen survival set. The shoulder bag by itself sells for $40 at an Army Navy store and that was the cheapest! It's a great set. You get the canteen, nesting cup, stove, titanium spork ( I bought the long aluminium spoon from EMS), fish mouth spreader, 6 mini inferno discs , a kickass fero rod with a compartment with micro infernos inside plus two p38 John Wayne can openers (cgeap version). $89 its all put together for you and room to add more.

[@meelas010]

cant wait to get my bush pot.

[@swgrxwgn]

I have the bottle cook set i use it constantly and I love it!!! I do know that the bag has changed here recently condor is no longer making them. I'm not sure who is but everything else is still the same I believe.

[@harryrichards7767]

So the bush pot. I really like it a lot. I'm just concerned about how far out the lips stick out. I don't know if they will mess up my pack.

[@FPITAS]

Where can I find the heavy cover for the canteen cup that you're using there?

[@michaelk487]

Really great stuff

[@tomparsley7150]

wow! that intro is terrific!

[@mrbadhabit73]

Awesome review, gonna order me a set.

[@tfisher808]

Thanks for this review, been looking at it for a buy

[@galenlong3005]

Will, Chris, Great Video. good review guys. everything DC has in his store is stuff that he stands behind, He don't sell garbage I tell ya that.

[@tred526]

Just an FYI they now have another ss lid for the ss canteen cup for 6 bucks! Doesn't fit gi cups though. Great deal and whole kit with lid for under 70 can't beat that for quality and full stainless kit!

[@infantbaptizer]

The canteen isn't 32oz like the bottle, but the canteen cup has a 16oz graduation marking on the inside so that you can measure 32oz out if needed. Just a thought.

[@garrylaing8576]

Hey Brother, great review! I just wanted to add that being 'bush stove poor' I inquired about just being able to purchase just the Bush Pot w/ lid minus the stove in order to not have duplications and waste $ and was told "No go." You can only get it all or none. I requested that maybe the ones in charge of sales practices could think about making all kit components available separately in the future. Just thought that other interest may make this viable. Take care Brothers and looking forward to more quality videos.

[@Wingman115]

Great solid gear that will last a lifetime..

[@TheAustralian1x]

Does it work using candles

[@tanaoi]

I like your videos, but i have a hard time watching any gear reviews when everything looks so unused.

[@janicerigsbee6179]

The stuff he's reviewing has never been used and I damn well bet you he'll sell it to you dirt cheap

[@juliusgonzo7527]

I think the stove bottom you said you woudn't use, is the thing you might use most, e.g. small wood pieces will give you a good quick burn.

[@preparedmind101]

Yeah... No more ABS stakes for me.

[@bowdiersackett6433]

My cup cooking kit came in mail today..putting it with the 45 oz cup got for Christmas

[@louisbecke2348]

Hey Chris. Can you post a link for the heavy lid for the canteen. I found it I think but not sure if it's the right one.

[@PreparedWolf34]

Very cool review, thanks!

[@1558k]

What is the online address to the patherfinder cooking kit to buy it?

[@paultindall2719]

thanks chris very nice stuff thank you for sharing atb

[@toddgibson9861]

Will the pathfinder canteen set (canteen, cup, stove) fit the USGI MOLLE II canteen carrier??? I'm sure it won't fit the old ALICE carrier....

[@ericdebries8760]

What is the weight in ounces of the pot and lid?

[@raquelsmith9676]

sorry if you're answered our made a video. what bag do you have sitting in the chair?

[@TheOriginalStevenH]

Wow thats cool I like the canteen and the cup with the fish bail clip. Looks like the Stanley mess kit you get at walmart for 15 bucks. I just picked up the Klean Kanteen SS 40Oz water bottle today. Way nicer than the regular Nalgene I take with me. You can still get the 38oz SS nalgene on amazon for around $60 now. I'd wait till it goes down to 40 before my wallet starts itching.

[@livingsurvival]

Hey Chris, on that stove, I've only ever seen people use it as a "stand" in a fire to support the bush pot. I am wondering if actually used as a stand alone stove if it would work, since the pot practically goes right on top of the vents/holes I would think it would smother the fire. I've made several of my own "bush stoves" and unless I put holes or vents towards the top it smothers out the fire as there is not enough draw. I have heard mixed reviews on the newer gen pathfinder stuff (caps and lids being sub par). Will should do a burn test stand alone from a fire ;)-

[@preparedmind101]

I usually use the stove on my canteen kit in conjunction with an alcohol stove. Works great.

[@officershazaam]

What brand camo coat is your buddy wearing?

[@juliusgonzo7527]

I see your tarp is jacked up a bit, as is mine with the snow we've been having.

[@sirbgyuri1811]

Good video nice stuff thanks

[@timlipinski2571]

Remember "The Ten Essentials" by the Seattle Mountaineers. May have to get one Stainless Steel bottle to replace a Nalgene bottle that has been holding up for the decades ! Have a Snow Peak Ti cup. Just got a great Emberlit Titanium UL multi-use wood stove. Thank you for the video ! tjl

[@SimpleAdventuresLLMSX]

Is that pot the 64oz?

[@yankeejedi2575]

how does Dave's canteen fit/feel on the belt

[@willisblevins3759]

pathfinder store

[@angrybasque]

Does the canteen kit water bottle leak?

[@uscgalpha91]

Thanks for making a good video. However If I wander around the Seattle Goodwill store i think that I could come up with alot if the stuff for almost$5

[@AlexReyes-zb8jf]

Chris in the very beginning of this review while you are talking I noticed a volume up/down issue. No biggy as the rest of the vid was fine. Just out of curiosity, which one of these sets would you choose if you had to pick just one and why? Get my canteen set tomorrow and can't wait to use it. I have to order one of those canteen covers too!

[@BIGDADxx]

I love your videos, and your advice I can admit your videos are influencing me to buy a lot of things. One question that really I can't decide I need to find a good survival bag I have did a lot of research on the 5.11 rush 72 hour pack and that's what I'm starting to swing towards to. Do you have any recommendations on a bag? Please let me know. Thank you.

[@lucyintheskywithdiamonds4034]

wish you would do one on the new bigger pathfinder 64oz bottle bag, bottle and 48oz cup/pot, please? thumbed up / thx.

[@Trish-yp5cb]

Guys, if the handles swing free, use a twist tie from a loaf of bread to hold them together.

[@alzathoth]

how can you review something when you haven't even used it?

[@janicerigsbee6179]

What do you expect from the backyard survivalist

[@janicerigsbee6179]

I believe Dave Canterbury once stated don't trust someone on KZbin that does a review on a product that looks new that has never been used. And a lot of these people doing these reviews sell the stuff also.

[@Skinnymoose]

He makes money talking about shit...lol

[@MAGUA112]

Ask will if he has or detect me to were I can get his sick logo, patches shirts ext.👌🤘🙏

[@preparedmind101]

For some reason I cannot reply to the comment about the replacement cap on the canteen. Already ordered one. I know ALL about the old bakelite cap because I was the first person to break one. They all come with the ABS plastic cap now, and the replacement caps are only $6.00.

[@betweenfiveandseven]

My fault you can't reply to me. Sorry. If the "share on google plus" check box isn't checked when someone comments on a video, then the channel owner (you) can't reply to what they said (but other people can and that's just weird). It's another one of those unintended consequences of the google plus stuff for youtube. I'll try to remember to check the box in the future. BTW, I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for all the info and entertainment.

[@natedagrate227]

How does the bottle kit compare to the canteen kit, and which one do you like more?

[@betweenfiveandseven]

Nathan Healy I own and like both. The canteen is 39 1/2 oz container... the bottle is 32 oz. 32 oz makes sense for purifying tablets - the canteen makes sense for carrying more water so you have about enough for a freeze dried meal plus a decent sized cup of coffee. I carry my bottle in my day bag and my canteen in my woods bag. People look at me funny when I break out a GI style canteen at work or in town where something bottle shaped is just 'normal' and they don't even notice. The stove is way better built for the canteen. The bottle stove is pretty thin material... but it does work fine. The new bottle cup with the bail hangar holes built in is pretty cool. The bail holes make it easy but do reduce the amount the cup can hold by an ounce or so because water leaks out those holes (not really an issue unless needing an exact measurement of a full cup) The graduation marks on the canteen cup start at 400ml (also has ounces starting at 16) so a few drops more than the lowest mark is 14 oz which is what the mountain house pro-pack single serving meals require. The graduation marks on the bottle cup start at 16 oz and 500 ml so more guess work is required for Mountain House pro-packs. Both do the job and both are really nice. The cool factor certainly goes to the canteen. The grey-man factor absolutely goes to the bottle.

[@muleyscousin6258]

IF you had to choose between the canteen at 39 1/2 oz container... or the bottle kit at 32 oz ... which one would you choose, if you could only get one ? Which one would you want on a long hike ? Would the usefulness of one, over the other. make a difference, considering the overall weight of the kits?

[@jsmomx8]

Essential Gear & Useful Skills your comment about people looking at you struck me funny..I am an old woman and carry a woodland camo canteen pouch and stainless canteen...should see the looks when my dog or I want a drink. Lol. Quite amusing sometime

[@azurevieus]

Where can I get this ?

[@stevenmc56]

I love stainless steel .

[@olecurmudgeonwithgopro1118]

Where are they made?

[@MtnBadger]

The prices have changed and, best is, they no longer use the Condor bottle bag but a proprietary, Pathfinder bottle bag. Larger and more storage. And there is too much "hate" and negative stuff here... and everywhere. If you have a differing view or counter point that's one thing but if you don't like a video or product, don't watch or buy it and move on, people. Too many feed their own ego by knocking vids/products just for the sake of it. That's just my way of sticking up for Chris, his channel and vids. I don't agree with everything but if I don't have something valid as a counter, I keep my mouth shut. Usually. ;)

[@RealitySurvival]

Looks like a good set!

[@robshepard7462]

great stuff thank you.

[@krbutube]

Nice video, guys! I actually just ordered the bottle and cup set myself. I should be getting mine soon hopefully. I decided against getting the cooking kit as I've been eyeing one of those 5" folding Firebox Stoves. Have you seen this thing? Pretty slick little stove. A little pricey, but you can't beat the portability factor. Have you thought about doing a review on it?

[@michaeldurling793]

Hey guys FYI your link to the pathfinder store 404 errors and malware blocker kicks in.

[@warbonet65]

Cool, thanks A Chris....

[@TazzTheRipper]

What was his channel I can't find it

[@einzigkeit7216]

PATHFINDER STORE link is broke.

[@jubiluismiguel]

Thaks you are the best!

[@preparedmind101]

Interesting. 300 views and already 8 thumbs down. That's a higher then average hate rate.

[@resipsaloquitur1775]

Chris, I've been hemming and hawing over which one to purchase for a month now. If you had to recommend only one, would you go with the 40 Oz Canteen Kit or the 32 Oz Bottle Kit?

[@mikespaeth6532]

I say bring on more Pathfinder products! Thumbs up from me!

[@sebpearce]

Hello sorry it wasn't supposed to come across as 'hate' mate i'm a subscriber and like your channel just take it as constructive criticism, if you watch a few of the infectious funkys videos he's such a likable guy hes very engaging to watch he could get away with just sitting by a fire and doing nothing and your still drawn into watch his antics, your gear reviews are great sorry if you thought i was some hater person

[@WilliamMyersmantisoutdoors]

***** 32 oz bottle just for the fact that you dont need to do any thinking when it comes to chemical treatment of your water the cdc states all its chemical water treatments in 32 oz increments

[@resipsaloquitur1775]

Thx Will.

[@kiralypeter88]

I have both klean kanteen 40oz-gsi and pathfinder 32oz set. The klean kanteen/gsi combo is sturdier and better quality.

[@ronaldofelczaak2957]

filho quanto custa esse kit completo

[@drawntosweet]

that condor bag costs way to much I looked its like 50$ that's ridiculous , these camping pots look decent how much do they cost

[@sanfranciscobay]

The fabric bag seems too heavy for backpacking but great for car camping.

[@mr.delacruz559]

I know this video is a bit old but I bought these and have used them and I'm so glad I invested in them. way worth the money and will last a lifetime. I should have gone with the pathfinder cooking gear first instead of the cheap stuff because the cheap did didn't last. Dave Canterbury offers the best cooking gear bar none in my opinion. Thanx!!

[@sackett68]

Looks like some good gear, but kinda pricey IMO.

[@charlietango186]

What you have to bear in mind that this canteen set will set you back $60 (£38) and that does not include the lid, then you have to take into account shipping cost, customs import duty ( because it is more than £15) also they will not state that it is a gift, to avoid duty, In my opinion this is not worth the money or trouble. and it is made in China, as is a lot of s/steel products now, for anyone wanting to get one, you need to wait until they have a distributor in the UK, then it will come down in price, I put this comment down, because I don't think it is right that people give it the thumbs down instead of a comment.

[@AndyWragg]

A far cheaper way is to go with the Stanley cook pot, Tatonka mug (or the GSI one) and get a sheet of 6mm mesh from the DIY store to fashion your own stand/stove. 5 mins with a dremmel tool gives you some options for wire hook/bale or crocodile clip attachment also. Alternatively some cycle brake cable and chocky block electrical connectors form the hanging bale. For the actual container the Nalgene Backpacker is the most expensive piece at about 23 quid. I'm currently assembling my cookset, got the Condor pouch, the Stanley pot a meths burner and a small Lixada wood burner. Next purchase will be the Nalgene backpacker and mug.