Sea to Summit Sigma Pots

[@heatherwenthiking]

Snowy’s you rock! I was one of the ones that asked about the bowls fitting in the pots when they were released. I love my little (1.1L?) Sigma pot I bought from you when they were first released for hiking and even though I couldn’t fit the pop up bowl in there I ended up ‘stealing’ a stainless mess bowl off my brother which fits perfectly in the pot. The textured bottom really helps it sit well & no slippage on both my Furno 360 stove and my Jetboil pot support (also bought from you). Despite them being lightweight they feel like such good quality & not really as thin as you would expect (like my Furno pots that came with my stove). Soon I’m going to upgrade our camping pots to these to use on our camping butane stove to save a heap of space in the camping box, they are just great!

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Thanks for your feedback, Footprints and Tyre Tracks. These appear to be fantastic little pots that balance weight and longevity really well. Happy Hiking! ~ Ben

[@Bikepacking]

Hi looks great what compatible with the 1.2 pot ie bowl cup cooker spoons etc ie to make a complete kit thanks

[@Blubbelschen]

Hi, I am really thinking about buying these :D Does the 1.2 liter pot fit in the 1.9 litter pot? I guess 1.9 litter fits perfect for 2 persons, but 2.7 is a little bit to much. When traveling alone I woul use the 1.2 liter pot and when together with my girlfriend I woul stick to 1.9 liter + 1.2 liter, if they fit inside each other. Thanks in advance.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Hi Blubbelschen, I had to go double check this for you, what I say in the video in the video at 3:23 isn't quite right, I meant to mention '1.9L pot" where I say '2.7L pot. So, the 1.2 L does fit inside the 1.9 L. The only thing that seems to have changed with these, is that the 2.7 L pot no longer fits quite as neatly inside the 3.7L as it did when we shot this video, it does fit and it's perfectly functional but the lid doesn't quite close all the way. I hope that makes sense. ~ Ben

[@Blubbelschen]

@@SnowysOutdoors that makes sense. Thanks for figuring out. I guess 2.7 liter and 3.7 liter is anyway to large for us. I measured my old alloy pot and it fits 2.2 liter and offered enough space for 4 meals.

[@shaminashereen6881]

Hi Will this cook pot work on an electric hob for a short hotel stay? Thanks

[@aaronc608]

I have a zempire gas stove that puts out a fair amount of power. will it ruin this pot?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

No, but the pot is thin being designed to be lightweight and primarily used with hiking stoves. The pot will be fine but food may be ruined. Cook on low heat and keep an eye on it where possible, or use to boil water, etc. ~ Lauren

[@JessopVTS]

How are they for burning food in the middle of the pot? Like the Alpha series are reslly rough for heat spots over the burner which is hard to manage.. Does the stainless improve this or is it negligible due to the thin SS material?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

It's going to be similar purely because of the thin nature of the material, Chris, regardless of whether is is aluminum or steel. The only way around this is to use a pot with a thicker base, but this comes at the expense of more weight. ~ ben

[@pavelg4990]

I just got the 1.9 liter one. Can it be used to fry things up (with sufficient amount of oil)?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Yeah, the more oil the better, it will make cleanup easier. These are stainless steel so you can pretty much cook anything in them. ~ Ben

[@JakeDoingStuff]

Snowy, thanks for reviewing this. Thinking on picking it up. However, do you know how well it would do on an open fire? On the sea to summit page, it says - yes... but with with care as it says the sticky grip could "potentially" melt. To be specific, they say this... "Can this be used on an open fire? Only with care. The silicone-rubber grip could be damaged by the heat of a fire or contact with flames." Thats kind of wishy washy to me. Would you trust it on a fire, if it was a coal-simmer and not a raging fire? This kind of defeats the whole purpose of a stainless steel pot in my mind. You want it to be able to be used on a fire (one of the best benefits of the extra weight and strength). I'm not sure what they mean by the rubber grip either if they are talking about the bottom? or the handle? Or both perhaps? Daym near impossible to find 1 single stainless steel pot in the 2.5 - 3.5L range, that can for sure be used on a fire - open to suggestions if you got any bro! Cheers.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Hi Jake, Given this is a lightweight pot targeted at the hiking market for use predominantly gas stoves, the type of fire they are likely referring to is a small fire that would be enough to boil some water or cook a single meal rather than the large fires we often create to sit around and warm ourselves at night. You need to keep the handle clear of flames lapping up the sides as this is where the rubber grip they are referring to is, the bottom is just a black coating. If you want something to place right inside a fire then you may be best looking at a heavy duty billy. I hope that helps. ~ Ben

[@olivierstas8080]

Very interesting review, thanks. I watched also the one on Alpha. As the only difference is materials in which they are made, when will you recommend one or the other ? In other words, what will be the decision criteria ?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

It really comes down to weight, Olivier, with the Alpha post weighing in at less than the Sigma equivalent. Some people also prefer to use stainless steel for cooking rather than aluminum. ~ Ben

[@olivierstas8080]

@@SnowysOutdoors When regarding at sets, I don't find the weight difference that much. Let's take one with a single pot, the 2.1. The Alpha Set 2.1 is 521g vs 552g for the Sigma Set 2.1. So 31g, it's not that much. As the weight difference is on the pot, same everything except material, it must effectively be a little bit better for cooking with stainless steel rather than aluminium; the raw material weight of similar ones being a factor in heat conductivity.

[@SpaceExplorer31]

Beautiful pots. Too bad you can’t use them over an open fire or alcohol stove possibly because of flames licking up the sides and melting the plastic handle lock.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

I do, and Harry Fisher from Fire to Fork, but its recommended not to. ~ Lauren

[@boordbelsj]

That locking mechanism is plastic? Wouldnt it melt ?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

It would if you used the pot on an open fire, but it's designed to be used on a compact gas hiking stove which will retain most of the heat on the underside of the pot. ~ Ben

[@Vweebs]

Hi I’m new to backpacking and want to know if this can be used with the MSR pocket rocket stove? Thank you

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Hi Vweebs, this will certainly be suitable for use with the pocket rocket stove, they would be a durable yet lightweight choice for just about any hiking stove. ~ Ben

[@TheTrailDancer]

Hi Ben, Question: I recently purchased the MSR Whisperlight Universal and now need cookware for me and my GF. I do not like Titanium because it's not the best heat conductor and it's SO hard to clean. I have been using the MSR Windburner or Jetboil System, but wanted a bit for flexibility to cool. Most of our thru hikes, this year, will be in Scandinavia this year and the PCT when I am home. So I have been looking at all the Sea to Summit lines and trying to decide which line to get (or go with GSI). I notice that the Alpha Pots do not stand up without weight in them when the handle is extended and I am NOT sure they fit well on the WhisperLight. The X-pots are awesome... but not sure is they are as durable as the Sigma and Alpha. I run a gear review channel as well, but never used any of the Sea to Summit cookware. Any recommendations would be GREAT! Hav you personally used any of these lines? Thanks! Chuck

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Hi Chuck, I've not personally used these items, but knowing the research and testing Sea To Summit go to before releasing and product, I have a lot of confidence in anything they produce. You're right in that the Alpha and Sigma pots can be unsteady when empty with the handle extended, but they do still stand and the large handle makes them ergonomic to manage once filled. I can't see any reason why the Alpha pots wouldn't work on the Whisperlite, and you are correct regarding the X-Pots, still very durable but require a little more thought in use to make sure you don't let flames lap up onto the silicone. My preference, and something I have always used, is a stainless steel pot. Reason being that although a little heavier (these Sigma pots, however, are very light for a stainless steel pot), they are incredibly durable in that they can be dented, scrubbed and used on an open fire without fear of damaging any anodised or non-stick coatings, and I'm happy to carry a few extra grams for this. This is just my two cents worth though, everyone has their own view. ~ Ben

[@MaZEEZaM]

They look like good quality pots but they sound like they may have quite a thin base, or do they have a denser, thicker base to them? Though lighter is generally better as far as camping but a solid base is always preferred when it comes to cooking.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Also, I don’t think you mentioned the prices? It would have been great to have the option of a 3 size nesting pack.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

The base is the same thickness as the walls, MaZEEZaM, so it won't distribute heat quite like a thick or solid base would. They are made for lightweight adventures though, where weight is the primary focus. ~ Ben

[@SnowysOutdoors]

We don't mention prices in our videos, MaZEEZaM, as pricing is subject to change. We do put the links to our products in the video description, follow these links for up to date pricing and all the product specifications. ~ Ben