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Another idea using the Vargo Titanium Hexagon Wood Stove – this time as a Steam Bake Oven. Special thanks to Alan for the Trangia / BCB Crusader Cooker Pot Stand. See his very fine design on PHARRAOH’s YouTube Channel.

Now that they’re becoming unavailable, here’s how to turn a Heineken 24 oz. keg can into a boiling billy with a removable top…using a side-cutting can opener. The can weighs 2 oz and costs $2.50–beer included. A 32 oz. (0.9 liter) titanium pot weighs 4.9 oz and costs $45 at REI–with no beer! Although the Heineken “keg cans” are best, they are no longer available being imported to the USA. I had to go to 4 liquor stores to find one at all. Fosters beer cans also work but aren’t quite as dent-resistant. Just fill the pot with water, put the top on and put it in the fire….boiling water in 3 or 4 minutes. With the top off in your pack, you can fill the can with socks or tea bags or even a silnylon rain poncho. Make yourself a classic Heineken beer pot and crush-resistant storage can while you’re still able!