PAST Outdoors Originals Titanium Cup
A good camping cup does more than hold a brew. The PAST Outdoors Originals titanium cups are lightweight camping cookware that nests over your Nalgene bottle, heats on your stove and doubles as a small camping cookware pot. They're built on the classic military canteen cup, redesigned for modern hikers and campers who count grams.
This guide explains the two sizes, how they fit your bottle, how to use a titanium cup as a camping cookware pot, whether it works as a camping wine cup, and how to build a lightweight camping cookware set around it. Product details come from our product pages.
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The short answer: which titanium camping cup?
- Lightest camping cup: the 300ml titanium cup, at 55g, fits over the base of a 500ml wide mouth Nalgene.
- Best camping cookware pot: the 650ml titanium canteen cup has a tight-fitting lid, measurements on the side wall and fits a 1 litre Nalgene.
- Fit matters: both cups fit wide mouth Nalgene bottles. The 300ml cup does not fit 500ml narrow mouth bottles.
- Pair with a stove: the Soto Amicus Stove and a Nalgene bottle make a compact, ultralight cooking system.
Titanium camping cups compared
| 300ml Titanium Cup | 650ml Titanium Canteen Cup | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 300ml | 650ml |
| Weight | 55g | 100g without lid, 125g with lid |
| Size | 84mm high x 73mm diameter | 95mm high x 95mm outside diameter |
| Fits over the base of | 500ml (16 oz) wide mouth Nalgene | 1 litre (32 oz) Nalgene |
| Folding handles | Yes | Yes |
| Lid | Not listed on the product page | Tight-fitting lid included |
| Measurements on the side | Not listed on the product page | Millilitres and ounces |
| Best for | A light camping cup and ultralight setups | A camping cookware pot for boiling water and dehydrated meals |
Why titanium for camping cookware?
Titanium is the favourite material of hikers who count grams. According to our product pages:
- Titanium construction offers excellent heat transfer.
- It's lightweight, with the 300ml cup weighing just 55g.
- It's a modern take on the canteen cup, a staple in the military for well over one hundred years.
- Both cups have folding handles, so they pack small and are easy to hold.
Camping cup: how it nests over your Nalgene
The cup fits over the base of your Nalgene bottle, so it takes up almost no extra room in your pack. The 300ml cup suits a 500ml wide mouth bottle, such as the Nalgene Tritan Sustain Wide Mouth 500ml, and the 650ml cup suits a 1 litre bottle, such as the Nalgene Wide Mouth Sustain 1L. Check you have a wide mouth bottle, because the 300ml cup does not fit 500ml narrow mouth bottles.
Camping cookware pot: cooking with a titanium cup
A titanium cup is a small but capable camping cookware pot. It's heatable, so you can boil water for a brew or a dehydrated meal straight on your stove. The 650ml version can be placed on any cooking surface, and its lid improves boil time. Measurements in millilitres and ounces are pressed into the side wall, which helps when you're adding water to a dehydrated meal.
- Pair it with a stove: our product pages recommend the Soto Amicus Stove with a 110g gas canister for a compact, ultralight system.
- Mind the heat: titanium transfers heat quickly, so use the folding handles when the cup is hot.
- Pack it smart: nest your stove and a gas canister inside the cup if they fit.
For more on stoves and fuel, see our guides to the best portable camp stoves for Australian bushwalking and camp cooking fuel types. If you're after dinner ideas, try our 24 hour meal packs and the best camping meals.
Camping wine cup: does a titanium cup work?
These cups aren't sold as wine cups, but they work well as a camping wine cup. Unlike glass, titanium won't smash in your pack, and it weighs next to nothing. The 300ml cup is a good size for a drink at the end of the day, and the 650ml cup is there if you like a bigger pour. A few things to know:
- Hot drinks heat the cup: titanium conducts heat well, so use the folding handles for hot drinks.
- Cold drinks are fine: it's a simple, light option for wine, juice or water.
- One cup, many jobs: the same camping cup boils water, holds a dehydrated meal and serves your evening drink.
How to clean a titanium cup
Titanium is easy to look after, and most of the time a quick wash at camp is all your titanium camping cup needs. Here's how to clean a titanium cup after a brew, a dehydrated meal or a night as a camping wine cup.
Everyday cleaning
- Rinse the cup as soon as you've finished, before food or drink dries on.
- Wash with warm water, a drop of biodegradable camp soap and a soft sponge or cloth.
- Rinse well, then wipe or air dry before packing it over your Nalgene.
Wash well away from creeks and lakes, and scatter the grey water.
Burnt-on food
- Soak the cup in hot water for a few minutes, or boil a little water in it to loosen the residue.
- Lift it off with a soft sponge or the back of a wooden spoon.
- Skip steel wool and metal scourers. They scratch the surface.
Tea, coffee and wine stains
- Rub a paste of baking soda and water over the stain with a soft cloth, then rinse.
- For stubborn marks, boil water with a splash of white vinegar in the cup, then rinse well.
Rainbow marks from heat
Heating titanium over a stove can leave blue, gold or purple tints. This is a cosmetic change from heat, and many hikers see it as a sign of a well-used cup. A wipe with diluted vinegar may soften it, but it doesn't need to be removed.
Keeping it in good shape
- Use the folding handles when the cup is hot, and let it cool before washing.
- On the 650ml cup, use a soft sponge over the measurements on the side wall rather than scrubbing hard.
- Dry the cup and lid before you pack them away.
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Browse the full range of camping cookware, cooking pots, pans and kettles and cutlery and tableware, or see The Hikers Kitchen for everything in one place.
Our picks: titanium cups and camping cookware
PAST Outdoors Originals Titanium Cup to suit 500ml Nalgene Bottle
The smaller sibling of our customer favourite. A 300ml cup, weighing 55g, that fits over the base of a wide mouth 500ml (16 oz) Nalgene to save space. It has folding handles and suits an ultralight setup with the Amicus Stove. It does not fit 500ml narrow mouth bottles.
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PAST Outdoors Originals Titanium Canteen Cup (650ml) to suit 1 Litre Nalgene
Our customer favourite, rated 4.86 out of 5 from 28 reviews on our store. A 650ml cup (100g, or 125g with the lid) that fits over the base of a 1 litre (32 oz) Nalgene. It has a tight-fitting lid for heat retention, folding handles and measurements on the side wall. It works as a camping cookware pot on any cooking surface. Check the product page for availability.
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Soto Amicus Stove
A compact, lightweight stove with 4-prong pot supports for stability, described as an ultralight, economical personal cooking system. Pair it with a 110g gas canister and a PAST Outdoors titanium cup.
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Soto Ultralight Titanium Pot 1.1L
A titanium camping cookware pot with a wall thickness of just 0.3mm, weighing 62g (lid extra 30g) and made in Japan. It suits expeditions, bikepacking and hiking where every gram counts. Stock is limited.
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Sea to Summit Frontier UL Collapsible One Pot Cook Set (5 piece)
A set for two with a collapsible 2.2L pot, two bowls and two cups, all packing down to 19.7 x 19.5 x 5.1 cm. The set weighs 527g and has a removable Click-Safe handle and a hard anodised aluminium base for quick heat transfer.
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Soto Navigator Cook Set
A fully featured aluminium camping cookware set with multiple pot sizes, versatile lids that double as cutting boards, colanders and stove supports, pot grips, an insulating cosy, a towel and a stuff sack. It has a hard anodised finish for durability.
View Soto Navigator Cook Set The Hikers Kitchen
Keep reading
- Best portable camp stoves for Australian bushwalking
- The lowdown on camp cooking: fuel types
- The 6 best camping meals you'll ever eat and our 24 hour meal packs
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Talk it through in store
Fuel and gear are personal, and what works for one runner won't suit another. Come into our Helensburgh store and our team can talk through your next run. We're at 10/177 Princes Highway, Helensburgh NSW 2508, open Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.
Contact the storeCall (02) 4294 2810
Why shop with us at PAST Outdoors
We're a family-owned and operated Australian outdoor retailer based in Helensburgh, NSW. We only stock gear we trust, and we're trusted suppliers for emergency services, government, military and outdoor education groups.
We'd rather help you pick the right product than rush a sale, so ask us if you're unsure. Come in and see us, or shop online at pastoutdoors.com.
Frequently asked questions
What is a titanium camping cup?
It's a lightweight cup made from titanium that you can drink from and heat on a stove. The PAST Outdoors 300ml cup weighs 55g and the 650ml cup weighs 100g without its lid, and both have folding handles.
Which Nalgene bottles do the titanium cups fit?
The 300ml cup fits over the base of a wide mouth 500ml (16 oz) Nalgene and does not fit 500ml narrow mouth bottles. The 650ml cup fits over the base of a 1 litre (32 oz) Nalgene.
Can you cook in a titanium cup?
Yes. The cups are heatable, and the 650ml cup can be placed on any cooking surface. Our product pages recommend the Soto Amicus Stove for a compact system. Use the folding handles, because titanium gets hot.
Does the titanium cup have a lid?
The 650ml canteen cup comes with a tight-fitting lid, which improves boil time and holds heat. The 300ml cup's product page doesn't list a lid.
Can I use a titanium cup as a camping wine cup?
Yes. They aren't sold as wine cups, but a titanium cup is light, won't smash in your pack and works well for a drink at camp. Hot drinks will heat the cup, so use the handles.
What is the best camping cookware pot for hiking?
It depends on your group. For one person, a titanium cup or the Soto Ultralight Titanium Pot 1.1L keeps weight low. For two, consider the Sea to Summit Frontier UL One Pot Cook Set.
What should be in a camping cookware set?
At a minimum, a stove, a pot or cup, and a way to eat. Many hikers add a bowl, a spork and a stuff sack. Browse our camping cookware range or The Hikers Kitchen.
Which size should I buy, 300ml or 650ml?
Choose the 300ml cup if you want the lightest option and carry a 500ml wide mouth Nalgene. Choose the 650ml cup if you want a camping cookware pot with a lid and measurements, and carry a 1 litre Nalgene.
Where can I buy PAST Outdoors titanium cups?
At PAST Outdoors, in our Helensburgh store at 10/177 Princes Highway or online. Browse the PAST Outdoors Originals range.
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