"TRAUMA" AKA JUSTIN LICHTER REVIEWS THE BOT Every so often an idea comes around that makes you slap the side of your head and say, “why didn’t I think of that”. The BOT by Vargo is one of those notions. So simple, yet so practical. A few weeks ago I tried one out on a two week ski trip through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, following the corridor of the Pacific Crest Trail...read more
Vargo Titanium Wharn-Clip Knife By Brian If you like titanium, you’re going to love Vargo Outdoors. Their Titanium Wharn-Clip Knife is just one of many innovative products made from this strong, yet lightweight material. And it’s not just for minimalist hikers and campers. This knife should appeal to a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts. Before we get into the knife review, I’d like to mention some of the characteristics of titanium, and why it excels...read more
User Review: Vargo Titanium BOT Bottle Pot Summary: Vargo’s Bot gracefully combines a functional 1-liter titanium pot with a screw-on titanium lid to create a versatile object capable of both cooking and storage. It is the epitome of simplicity, with just two precisely machined titanium pieces and a fat silicone ring to perfectly seal the bead. The titanium is thick, and a sealed Bot is functionally indestructible. Pros: The Bot is perfectly...read more
VARGO BOT: THE TITANIUM WATERBOTTLE THAT DOUBLES AS A COOKPOT The biggest challenge for backpackers is fitting all the gear you need for a multi-day trip into your pack, and keeping the weight low enough that you enjoy your hike instead of being pulled down like a pack mule. Vargo offers a solution with its BOT, a combo titanium waterbottle and cookpot in one. The one-liter container has a screw top lid with a heat...read more
SOME GOOD POT Vargo Titanium BOT Bottle Pot By AMOS KWON on 7.26.12 Light and compact is the mantra of anyone schlepping gear from a to b on their own two feet. You have to be able to cook, eat and drink without looking like you just raided a Williams-Sonoma store.Vargo’s Titanium BOT Bottle Pot does just that, despite having been named by a less-than-poet-laureate. Made of strong but lightweight Titanium, the 4.7 oz BOT...read more
GEAR By Sam Jordan on Jul 27, 2012 Ever since you decided to maintain your teeth and hair with the same brush, you’ve been a fan of the minimalist lifestyle. Enhance your multipurpose mantra with Vargo’s Titanium BOT Bottle Pot ($100). The strong yet light Titanium means when camping you can use it as a cold water bottle or to heat up the blood of the deer you strangled with your bare hands just because he was looking at...read more
July 17, 2012 Vargo's Titanium BOT Combines Cooking Pot and Water Bottle By C.C. Weiss Why carry two pieces of gear into the backcountry when you can carry one? That's the question that Vargo answers with the new Titanium BOT. The vessel combines two backcountry essentials - cooking pot and water bottle - into a single, lightweight package. When it comes to backpacking, less weight is almost always better. But while a backpacker...read more
Lighten Your Tent by 22 Ounces Six easy ways to lighten your tent load. Text and Photos by Allison Woods Swap out your tent stakes for any number of lighter ones. One cost-effective method: use a variety of stakes. Left to right: MSR Carbon-Core, $7/each, 3 titanium styles from Vargo, $4/each. Saved: 2 oz. Cost: $42. cascadedesigns.com, vargooutdoors.com Read the full story at Backpacker.comread more
User Review: Vargo Hexagon Reviewed by pillowthread In my testing, the Vargo Hexagon wood stove boils two cups of water almost as fast as a canister stove. Setup is intuitive, and since there’s no fuel to bring, the Vargo is a lighter option than many stoves. (Also, in the right locations, you’ll never run out of fuel.) In areas where usable wood is plentiful and fire restrictions allow, the Hexagon stove is good choice,...read more
