Didn't want to start a new thread, so I entered this old one. I was intrigued by Clay Hayes suggesting the Vargo BOT- a titanium water bottle with an o-ring that doubles as a pot.
It's expensive, so I balked until I found the Boundless Voyage (BV) titanium water bottle. It's the same size as the regular Nalgene bottles. The cap is junk since the threads strip over time and the metal on metal contact is kind of loud.
I discovered that the camelback lids fit it perfectly. I have the one that screws on the bottle and a screw top opening to fit your mouth easily. It also has a fancy magnet to hold the lid while open and drinking.
I bought the bottle from Temu for $50 and the Camelback lids in a two-pack from Amazon for $12. I used one last season and just added one more at $40 on sale for my son to carry.
The weight of the Nalgene is 6.5 oz and the BV is 13 oz. It is not insulated and shouldn't be if you plan to boil water for your food. If freeze-dried/add-water-type food is your primary staple, this is a great way to save weight since you don't need a pot anymore.
It also helps to have a backup if your filter breaks or you misplace your iodine pills.
