I'm thinking about leaving my trail stove behind on a backpacking trip. Can I make these with lukewarm to cold water, or do I have to have hot water?
1124904
As far as I can tell they need to be made with boiling water...never tried any other way. I've been buying them for quite some time, and we love them.
1124905
I have never tried with cold water. Although, I would think that after some time soaking in water they would be soft enough. Right out of the pack they are crunchy, you could definitely use warm water but the soaking time may be more lengthy. I do not follow the directions, I use enough for one serving and pour hot water over them, cover and let stand until they are soft (about 6 minutes). Hope this helps! Let me know how it works if you decide to try it.
1124906
I will venture a guess, since I've not tried it. Yes, I'm thinking you could let soak...maybe even set them in the sun if you are camping. They are so good, tho', you should just buy a case and try it out before your trip. I swear the company did not put me up to this,&#128516;
1124907
I will venture a guess, since I've not tried it. Yes, I'm thinking you could let soak...maybe even set them in the sun if you are camping. They are so good, tho', you should just buy a case and try it out before your trip. I swear the company did not put me up to this,�
1124908
Try the cold water at home before you go backpacking. This is an excellent product and very easy to prepare.
1935632
As usual, you would use cold water in preparing the coffee to perk, but I can assure you that the finished product is hot, hot, hot! Not lukewarm, or sorta hot, but truly hot!
1479477
Yes, it can be heated in a pan. Bring pan of water to boil (enough water to thoroughly cover pack, but do not leave pack in water). Remove pan from heated stove top and submerge pack in hot water for 6-8 minutes. Remove pack from water with kitchen tong, and wipe dry. Using a thin hand towel wrap pack in towel and apply to area. Don't put hot pack directly on skin.
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K., Jesse has it right. Isobutane canister you find at most camping/backpacking stores. I use MSR ISOPRO for my fuel, but this stuff is available in lots of stores under different names. Screw it on, fold out pot supports, turn on gas using little wire handle and light. Your water or whatever will be happily boiling in a few minutes. Adjustment is smooth and easy using the little wire handle to get the amount of flame you want. When your done just unscrew and pack up but obviously wait a few minutes till it cools down. I purchased one of these for everyone in my family. I works and seems to hold up over time but I tend to baby my stuff since I hate to re-buy things once I get used to using them. K., Jesse has it right. Isobutane canister you find at most camping/backpacking stores. I use MSR ISOPRO for my fuel, but this stuff is available in lots of stores under different names. Screw it on, fold out pot supports, turn on gas using little wire handle and light. Your water or whatever will be happily boiling in a few minutes. Adjustment is smooth and easy using the little wire handle to get the amount of flame you want. When your done just unscrew and pack up but obviously wait a few minutes till it cools down. I purchased one of these for everyone in my family. I works and seems to... » Read More K., Jesse has it right. Isobutane canister you find at most camping/backpacking stores. I use MSR ISOPRO for my fuel, but this stuff is available in lots of stores under different names. Screw it on, fold out pot supports, turn on gas using little wire handle and light. Your water or whatever will be happily boiling in a few minutes. Adjustment is smooth and easy using the little wire handle to get the amount of flame you want. When your done just unscrew and pack up but obviously wait a few minutes till it cools down. I purchased one of these for everyone in my family. I works and seems to hold up over time but I tend to baby my stuff since I hate to re-buy things once I get used to using them. « Show Less
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I sent an e-mail to Caddy Wraps with this same question and I was told you can heat the packs in hot water (and he advised to wear gloves when putting them in the face caddy because it'll be really hot). I'm going to try it (probably not *boiling* but just hot water)
1554321
I have the same question, can you actually cook meals and boil water, or doesnt it get hot enough, except to keep already cooked food warm?
1603638
Lukewarm shouldn't be a problem. I generally rinse mine out with hot tap water.
1286818
No. We use while out icefishing so we don't burn the soup on our camp stoves. It has endured one season..
1189783
If you are outdoors, you need to remember that temperature will basically be cooler than indoors so the heat will not be too much to heat water. We used these for camping and it takes longer to boil water than you can imagine and the flame really isn't too much. The tabs can be broken, but that only reduces the amount of time it will burn.
2107795
I have this unit and had the same concern when I read other reviews. For my camping uses, 7000 BTUs is more than sufficient for boiling water and all other cooking purposes at lower altitudes. It would probably not be adequate at altitudes above 1mi. Lower temperature conserves fuel and is less likely to cause accidental burns. Unit cools quickly after use for storage. I'm glad I bought this one.
988817
Just use low heat. It will boil very fast. These pots never need high heat. That is why I use them.
427070
I've put boiling water in my Nalgene bottles just after dinner, and tossed them into my sleeping bag on cold nights. Yes, they will hold up to hot water.
2256229
This productis designed for people who are camping and have no access to electricity. You add boiling water and let the pasta sit in the water. If you are not RVing or tent camping, you do not need this product.
989677
maybe not, I have never tried to boil on a camp with the item. But I now use another titanium item for cooking, there is a bit deformation(not serious). If you like, I think that it is worthy of your buying.(sorry for my ugly English)
1500296
It's not insulated, when I've taken this hiking/backpacking, if it's really hot. The water starts to get warm, you can buy a insulated pack to keep the liquids cool but they are sold separately and sometimes aren't compatible with the pack.
869048
Folks are not mentioning two vital things here. One, the thing is only heated by the stove for a few minutes to reach temperature. After that you remove the cylinder (the Zodi) from the base if you want. No real reason not to, if camping, you are just sitting the tank on the ground. The bare earth covered with grass, dirt, or rock. I am at a loss as to why folks are commenting as if you shower with this Zodi on the stand, over a stove. Nothing could be simpler. Light a propane stove and heat water for 3-5 minutes. Turn stove off and place Zodi on the ground. The handle you pump for pressurizing the Zodi is, well, a handle. Take your shower without stepping on, sitting on, or placing the stove base in your toddlers mouth. Really not much to talk about here. I just felt compelled to add a real answer after some of the misleading Danger Danger warnings. If frying a turkey on a wooden porch, everything before me is applicable. But when heating water to 100-105 degrees in the woods with a self contained high quality aluminum tank, not so much.
1827870
I have poured boiling water into the dish, but warm it with hot water first. I am a "safe rather than sorry" type and don't want to make the mistake of having it crack or break because of a sudden and extreme change in temperature.