Stanley Cook Set Hack #20 - New Lid Hack [Works Well]

[@WayPointSurvival]

This new hack is really handy as it adds an easy cooking dimension to your Stanley Two Cup Cook Set. Thanks for watching and please leave me a comment in the section below! Also, beware of scammers. I'm not currently running any contests.

[@davidjacobs828]

You are an innovator of the highest caliber James. Thanks again for sharing your expertise. Kind regards from England.

[@keithricketts4867]

To be honest, the hack is great 👍but you didn't show us how it all packs like you usually do.. maybe on the next hack video you can include packing for this hack also.. ?? As always, great job.. simper-fi

[@rwk1859]

How well does the handle close with the pickle lid? Does the lip interfere?

[@WayPointSurvival]

It doesn't close as well as it does with the original. However it's passable.

[@rwk1859]

@@WayPointSurvival thanks for the reply and the awesome hack. Keep em coming!

[@jamessotherden5909]

Just when I think that there are no more hacks for the Stanley cup, You come out with another one. Well done.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it!

[@mikepowers8607]

Pickle lid frying pan looks small enough to use over an alcohol stove as well. Maybe over a Trangia with a simmer ring.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, I believe it would work well for that also!

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

Good job

[@kevindblew6822]

When I saw that pickle jar, I thought ole James has lost his mind… This epic little bit of whizgiggerry may be one of my favorite bushcraft hacks ever. The fork as a handle seems almost too simple to work, yet it is more than adequate. It seems excellent to the point of bushcraft elegance.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@ricmartinez2590]

I love this guy's videos. So informative and appreciative of the common man's budget.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@patrickharmon9459]

That's a great idea. I also appreciate that you always give thanks because you eat. Keep up the good work and God bless 🙏

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, my faith is very important to me!

[@patrickharmon9459]

@@WayPointSurvival Amen 🙏 mine is too. God bless

[@Flashahol]

That was just amazing.... I can't imagine how much research goes in before coming up with such a combo! Just the fork and lid for a pan made me think of cooking an entire 5 course meal for 1 while camping! To be real, I'll probably just use that pan trick to save time on the smaller things, but what a time saver when you can afford to carry more than 1 pan!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@dhession64]

If you can find that particular lid, this is an excellent "hack" for the Stanley cook set. As far as the lid is concerned for cooking and making it nonstick, I've had great success with carbon steel pans and cast iron doing what you did to the lid to rid it of the paint/seal (heating the metal and adding oil to create a natural nonstick coating). I guess I'm going to Jimmy Johns or some other place that uses these large jars with lids so I can get what I need. I saw the fork mod and thought that if you took enough time, you could bend those tines of the fork w/o the torch, but who has that kind of time? Break out the ol' Benzomatic butane flamer and go to town!! Why wait???? LOL!! (forgive the humor....it seemed to lend itself to the human flaw of impatience) Thank you, Mr. Bender, for another efficient and practical modification for a Stanley product. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your next installment of the Ohio wilderness homestead series.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching! We are currently filming for episode 14!

[@haroldmiller6853]

Absolutely love the Stanley hacks I use 99% of them

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent, thanks for watching!

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

Your so amazing at using next to nothing. I'm so happy i found your channel. As a scrapper or recycling man. I have made many meals from nothing but tools and trash. Not the food. LOL TY @WayPoint Survival

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much and I am glad that you are enjoying the channel!

[@HelloL.G.]

that is the cutest little working frying pan set up in have ever seen! What I have learned so far from your videos is just how much of an abundance we have, yet I have been blind to seeing how to use it. having a basic understanding of some foundational principles, it really opens up a world of possibilities! there are so many fancy gadgets and bits and bobs, but these things we have often overlooked can just as easily be used in place of those fancier ones. of course everything has a place and time, but it is comforting to know there are other options. also, you sort of remind me of MacGyver the way you are actualy able to make something life saving out of what just looks like trash and your multi tool. thank you for sharing your talents and creativity.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for watching and for the MacGyver compliment!

[@sherrymuzykazekestravels6793]

I love it! Ingenuity at its finest😅

[@toddshook1765]

Great hack. While bread is toasting next to fire you can fry the egg. Breakfast complete.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed, thanks for watching!

[@pinetree9343]

Bacon!!!!

[@joannekeefe426]

This is cool. I've said it before and I will say it again. You get the Stanley Cup Nobel award! And there should be one! Well done James Bender!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@FelixImmler]

Hello James. I like the trick with the fork! Thanks for this Inspiration!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much, my friend! I'm really glad that you liked it!

[@sagewilson1056]

I can't wait to do this!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great, thanks for watching!

[@Paul-up3pb]

Thank you 👍. Another great idea! 😊 (Stanley PMI really should reach out to you as a consultant / advisor, truly. They should consider manufacturing some of your hacks, with nice royalty checks for you.)

[@WayPointSurvival]

I think that's a great idea! Thanks for watching.

[@arctodussimus6198]

Paul, have you written to the Stanley Co.? If enough people email them, this could happen…

[@diyshawn3028]

Hello from NW Ohio to my Southern Ohio brother! I love seeing these excellent hacks of yours. Thank you for putting them out here!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Hello! Hope things are going well in your neck of the woods and thanks for watching the video!

[@chillindave1357]

I love seeing the prayers as well as the tricks. Thx bro!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching! My faith is very important to me.

[@baseballmorgan8338]

Good timing, I lost a lid on one of my sets. Now I have plan. Thanks James.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent, thank you for watching!

[@briansherrillruralliving9708]

I was wondering where you were! I always look forward to your Monday videos. Another good idea as usual.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@chrislonsberry1974]

That’s a great and ingenious hack! Thanks!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and I am glad that you liked it!

[@brngrofdeth]

Thank you very much. That fork hack is brilliant! Love and blessings from Ontario Canada!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much for watching and I'm glad that you liked it!

[@jackvoss5841]

You go on and on. Good work continues. Congrats, James. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@WayPointSurvival]

Many thanks!

[@ahayseed654]

I think that was sunny side up.haha Love the hack. One of my favorite channels. Watch every posting, and comb thru your archives.😳

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, I was going to flip it and then didn't until after I said it, lol. Thanks for watching!

[@arctodussimus6198]

The Stanley company needs to hire you, or at least give you a nice commission. I guarantee your videos have boosted the sales of their 2 cup cook set more than anything they could ever come up with. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@tedlarson2078]

Your right pickin one up asap

[@WayPointSurvival]

Probably so! Maybe someday they will want to get together on a collaboration.

[@danielrogers997]

Worst cook set ever. Good for coffee, bad for food. You have to stir constantly or it burns the bottom while not cooking the top. It's just too narrow for food.

[@mountaingator001]

I love your channel…ALWAYS SOMETHING COOL & SIMPLE TO DO OR MAKE!👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@terryqueen3233]

Almost feel like that was made just for me James because I told you that mine didn't come with a lid like yours did. That was a pretty awesome hack. I really did like that and the way you bent that fork I know what you mean about having to heat it a little because I used to bend them and make belt buckles out of them. But on to the hack that was wonderful I really enjoyed that. I know that wasn't meant directly towards me but I do appreciate it I'm sure there's other people that didn't get theirs although I did buy mine brand new. Thanks again James and have a great day stay safe and keep your powder dry!

[@WayPointSurvival]

I'm glad that you liked it and that you found it helpful, my friend!

[@mrhalfstep]

Another great and ORIGINAL piece of content. You excel at this. You're the Felix Immler of the Stanley Two Cup Cook Set and that is high praise from me. Fabulous video!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much! It also happens that Felix Immler is a good friend of mine!

[@mrhalfstep]

@@WayPointSurvival Would love to drink a beer with both of you.

[@diddybushcraftnoutdoors8072]

I made two of these a few weeks ago after watching this video. One with the 2 inner tines bent and one with outer tines bent. On this one I spread the inner tines out a little and I think it works better. I use one of those candle lids, I get a handful every time we visit some friends in NC. Thanks for sharing.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent. Thanks for watching!

[@sleepyheadz]

Thanks James for another brilliant idea about bending the fork. What do you think about bending the outer 2 prongs instead to make the grip wider and more steady? The inner forks can be flayed outwards to still grab the food. It may look like an alien contraption but I thought it might work better.

[@WayPointSurvival]

It wouldn't work as well because the curve is a little too extreme to fit the outer tines well. It could probably be made to work Iif you want a to fiddle with it.

[@tomevans4402]

I’m new here and I’m laughing like crazy. Simple and smart. Hitting second hand store tomorrow. Bent fork hand , errr. Should have thought of that😂 thank you. Very useful and fun.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@jplamb77]

James ,,, Your the Man,,,!!!! I hope that Stanly has given you the Recognition that you are due. I bought a extra stanly 2 cup , because I like the green cups,,,!!! But Iam definitely going to implement your hacks,,, amazing creativity and research,,, Blessings to You and Your family,,,, Joshua

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much and I'm glad that you are enjoying the hacks!

[@chickenprepper236]

You do not cease to amaze me , you are just awesome , thank you , stay safe , God Bless

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching and God-bless you too!

[@matthewbrown6163]

Bloody Amazing idea there, mate. I bought my first Stanley Cook Set thanks to you & then during lock down had the chance to build some of those add-ons. But I like the idea of the mini fry pans. I used to travel alot for work so the idea of a quick brew & a feed are perfect for my needs. I have the butane stoves, but for a quick pitstop your set up would be ideal. Thanks.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and I'm so glad that you liked it!

[@nathanadrian7797]

Great idea, it was also nice to see you give thanks before eating.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and for noticing!

[@randybranch4005]

Love it!!! I can see the wheels turning when you found this. Great job.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed, thanks for watching, my friend!

[@banshee107]

You are the hack-master! Love the videos and keep up the good work!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@LeMayJoseph]

Very cool! A point of order: That egg was sunny-side up. "Over" means the egg has been flipped to cook the small bit of white over the yolk.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, I said that before I flipped it over. Lol.

[@gjnezat]

Thanks!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@footsoldierpatriot6656]

That is a great mod my friend, appreciate that👍😎🇺🇸

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@indyoutsider]

Nice little hack. I have a Stanley cook set, but I only use it for boiling water, or cooking noodles. but it's nice to know I could do that. couple more tools for my tool shed.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great, thanks for watching!

[@donheinerichs6984]

I love these Stanley hacks they are all great!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@ManLand]

DANG THAT fork hack is neat with the lid...

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@redeemedvintageseamstress4728]

I can't believe how many hacks you've come up with!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching!

[@LaineyBug2020]

I'm so jealous your trees are greening! In Iowa, everything keeps dying back because of late frosts & snows!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed, there is some strange weather in parts of the United States this year!

[@czmg22]

Multifunctional hack, love it!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Thank you for watching!

[@DL-ij7tf]

Awesome tips and props to using empty 5hr energy containers for carrying oil. They're great for everything from syrup, cooking oil, Alcohol fuel, dishwashing soap, camp soap/shampoo etc.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, I find them incredibly useful as you pointed out. Thanks for watching!

[@Pooch1953]

Another great Stanley Cook Set hack, I don't know how you do it but you just keep topping yourself.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, I really appreciate the kind words!

[@melissaheath9278]

Owe bless you so much. I swear your went down grocery store Ile measuring lids.😊 I'm putting together emergency tins now for my family thank you for all the cool stuff and ideas. ❤

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes I did! Thank you for getting!

[@davidokeefe9303]

Bud, I'm loving these hacks!! I have a couple of those Stanley contains! All ready started moding one after some of your genius ideas!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent, glad you like them!

[@keithmoore5306]

you know looking at the fork part, maybe bend the outer tines instead of the center ones, it may make a better option for eating with it without messing up the stability!

[@WayPointSurvival]

It might make a better option for eating, however, it is too narrow to be stable on the bottom that way and too wide to fit the curve at the top.

[@shadomane]

Another brilliant idea!!! Great video James, thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and experiences with us.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@PlayaSinNombre]

This looks really helpful. I also got my Stanley cook set without the lid, and only one cup. Thanks for the great idea!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great, glad you liked it and found it useful!

[@bakcountry7684]

Thanks for the awesome tip James. You always come up with useful ideas that don’t break the bank. My wife shouldn’t miss just one fork.... 🤔

[@WayPointSurvival]

Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@MasterK9Trainer]

I love these Nifty little projects. I would certainly keep the original lid but it's nice to know that you could make a substitute if you lose or damage the original lid. Now of course if the crap hit the fan or if you're just going for an overnight or you could grab a fry pan from the kitchen but it's preferable to have something small and light like you created when you're carrying everything in a backpack.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you and I'm glad that you liked it.

[@billoutside]

I love your stanley hacks man. Be blessed.

[@kelleylea5]

Another terrific idea, I love it!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@clayjohnson9498]

Excellent idea ,another lightweight idea to throw in the pack with the Stanley thanks again. Keep the video’s coming

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@sw33n3yto00]

Modern hobo skillet. Love it.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Thank you for watching!

[@svravenflintlock7526]

I'll have to try this out on the new hobo stove!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent idea!

[@klemtemlock4221]

I can not believe the things you come up with. I'm thinkin that if you had been working with space X from the beginning that there would already be a colony on Mars !! 😉😉 Please keep after it your content is amazing 👍👍👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching the video!

[@OtherSarah2]

This new version of the frying pan is worth having even if you've got a factory lid. (And, bonus, it'll also travel on a stainless steel cup, so now you can carry coffee fixings inside.)

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@Ghost_Os]

Very cool! I wonder if it can actually go on over top of the regular lid... I like mine, but love the idea of a sturdy little frying pan that doesn't really take up any extra room. Must experiment! Thanks for the video and the idea!

[@WayPointSurvival]

It might! However, I would think that the lid tab might stick up too far.

[@Ghost_Os]

@@WayPointSurvival I'll mess around once I get one of the big lids and follow-up if I'm able to make it work. If need be, maybe the lid can be peened out a little bit, and it can be a tiny wok 😂

[@ahayseed654]

Maybe flip the Stanley lid over, with the knob inside?

[@Ghost_Os]

@@ahayseed654 Great idea! Haven't found a big enough jar of pickles yet 😂

[@SunyJim]

Love it James, great hack

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@terribelle3]

James this is really a great idea! Love how your mind works 🙌🏻 Really appreciate your videos & all you put into them!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@johnburgin7478]

Nice . Going to have to run the video again and look at the fork again. Have a great evening

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@peanutvanwoert8212]

Is there room between the cups and the cook pot for the fork to fit if it was bent to match the contours of the pot? Or is there another way to store the fork with the cook set so the tine aren't poking into other gear? One solution I could see would be using a short piece of clear vinyl tubing bent to slide onto each tine. I would think a flat stamped fork flattened would be the easiest. Thanks for another great video.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks. There are indeed several options for carrying the fork.

[@dollyalvarez871]

Another genius idea!! Amazing!👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching and I'm glad you liked it!

[@cookingwithwil1willow946]

That egg was sunny side up not over anything lol. Love your videos James

[@WayPointSurvival]

Right! Thanks for watching!

[@margaretadler6162]

Thanks, James! Another great hack!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@mbarr1029]

after hack #19 I thought it was over. GREAT job James making more hacks. This one is useful to me. Love IT.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@budwilliams6590]

That is a lot better than the other egg frying hack you had.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed it is.

[@ks7989]

Needed a lid for my Wal Mart camp cup. For a $5 half gallon of pickles I got a new lid AND some pretty good pickles while saving $ as compared to purchasing a cup lid. Ya, I like 👍 it! Thanks for the great hacks.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and glad you liked it!

[@jims5786]

Love it! Was just sitting here in bed checking out my YT favorites when I got the notification on this.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@pinetree9343]

Absolutely delicious and absolutely a great idea

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad you like it!

[@Dantick09]

I was looking for exactly this to add a lightweight pan to my set!

[@thefreaknetwork6235]

I been using this one for years but mine is a bit smaller and will fit on top of green cup. You sir have as much fun if not more than I do hacking and tweaking them.

[@thefreaknetwork6235]

What about adding an egg ring to make it deeper

[@WayPointSurvival]

Sounds good! I'll have to check out the smaller size for the green cup.

[@zchuss1]

I purchased extra steel lids for my Stanley Cook set. As for a small frying pan, I take a small frying pan.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Sounds good, thanks for watching.

[@jimhale3879]

Thank you! That is a very cool hack with the lid and I really like the fork that is very cool!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@BBQDad463]

Yet another in this superb series! Thank you for this video!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching!

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

EXELENT my friend,I'm gonna try this tommorow. If anyone asks about this fantastic idea, you of course are getting all the credit where credit is due👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much and I'm glad that you liked the video!

[@sherrymuzykazekestravels6793]

Guess I lost #18 but 19 was cool. Anyway, loved this series. This was so cool!

[@timbishop1006]

I bought the Stanley 2 bowl set and I'm going to do some of the hacks you did with cup set

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent. Thanks for watching!

[@moik2747]

I just luv these hacks you come up with and yes I've used them. 👌👍👍😃

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@joesmith4222]

Great tip. I was looking for a lid for my $5 Walmart stainless steel cup, went to Lowe's and found a new empty one quart paint can for $3, and the lid fits perfectly.

[@WayPointSurvival]

That's an excellent tip to know! I might actually use that at some point.

[@joesmith4222]

@@WayPointSurvival I drilled two 1/4" holes in the center and threaded a keyring threw them for a handle. Go for it.

[@benterwellen]

Another great stanley hack, ty for sharing..

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching!

[@brnrecluse2946]

Well done James.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@MrLandphill]

Thanks for all the great videos.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@K3Flyguy]

Well done! This is actually a very useful hack, thank you!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@hobofab]

How appropriate. I am exactly the reason for this video. I bought a Stanley Cook set ½ off because it had no lid. I've just been using a old soup can lid wrapped in tinfoil.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent. Glad I could help!

[@karlo8093]

Pretty awesome James. I like that one.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@zulvalor7266]

Awesome I prefer this to using the original lid as a frying pan 😀 mind blown 🤯

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, I too consider it to be a better option.

[@peterott9162]

James that was very cool my man. I buy pickles by the big jars like that sometimes so the next time I will definitely save the lid and try it out!! Yes about the scammers, I had someone posing as you and I just ignored it, it's a shame that people do stuff like that. But anyway keep up the great content buddy!!! I'm excited about the next Stanley hack😁😁😁

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much, glad you liked it!

[@trynsurviven2440]

Once again James you pulled a rabbit out of your hat. I wouldn’t have thought of that thank you for sharing this.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching and I'm glad that you liked it!

[@EatsTreatsMREs]

I love these improvement videos. Thats a great idea for a lid/saucepan.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad that you liked it!

[@THESHAODOWCAMPER]

Now that's a handy trick. Nice work. Might have to get a Stanley set now.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching! You might watch some of my other hacks as well if you like this one.

[@mrkultra1655]

Great one, thanks James.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@earlshaner4441]

Thank you for sharing brother

[@wanderingcalamity360]

Very nice hacks! Wouldn't have considered either the pickle jar lid or the fork.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!