Vargo BOT XL

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The Vargo Titanium BOT XL is a great ultralight titanium pot with a secure, watertight lid. It can be safely carried in your pack without carrying an extra bottle or pan. It can also store a 220g fuel canister and (most) smaller screw-top stoves.

Vargo says: 

Built with the ability to nest 8oz (227g) isobutane fuel canisters in mind, the BOT XL features an extra wide diameter that also leaves room to store your stove and other cooking accessories. This versatile cooking pot, an extension of our beloved BOT series, features a water-tight lid that doubles as a cooking lid when turned upside down. Cold soaking, cooking meals, storing camp kitchen gear, or packing up leftover food is all possible with the BOT XL.

Our Verdict

With a secure, watertight lid, Vargo’s Titanium BOT XL, 1100ml cooking pot is a superb ultralight Titanium pot. If you’re unsure if you’ll encounter more water during the day, you can safely carry it in your pack without carrying an extra bottle or pan.

A 220g fuel canister and (most) smaller screw top stoves, such as the Soto Windmaster or the MSR pocket Rocket, can be stored inside. (I haven’t tested all of them.)

The Vargo Titanium BOT XL is an excellent ultralight titanium pot with a secure, watertight lid. It can be safely carried in your pack without carrying an extra bottle or pan. It can also store a 220g fuel canister and (most) smaller screw-top stoves.

The markings inside the pot allow you to measure the water you need for your dehydrated meal. The BOT XL would work best for two hikers sharing the pot, as 1100ml is more than enough for most solo hikers.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

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