GSI Halulite Boiler (1.1 L pot)

How much it adds to your pack for the amount it holds. 6: A bit better than average.

GSI's live page gives a 1.1 L pot (it also sells a 1.8 L size). Its page for the same SKU 50190 (GSI's own page, archived on the Wayback Machine on 18 June 2026) gave the weight in imperial units, which converts to 244 g with lid and mesh sack; GSI's live page data now gives it as 245 g. 244 g for 1.1 L = 222 g per litre, in the 220-299 g/L band (just under the 4 band): a weight rounded to the nearest tenth of an ounce could be anything from 242.4 g to 245.2 g, which is 220 to 223 g per litre, so it is band 3 either way. Other figures, not used: Ultralight Outdoor Gear 232 g, Absolute Snow 243 g, BackpackingChef weighed 225 g, Trailspace's reviewer weighed 212 g for pot, lid and handle.

How evenly it heats, whether food sticks or burns, cleaning, and the handles, lid, pouring and steadiness on a small stove. 8: Clearly better than most.

Three hands-on sources, all 4. SectionHiker (4; GSI supplied a sample, disclosed) says anodised aluminium heats evenly and suits more than boiling water, praises the locking handle and notes no strainer holes. Trailspace (4; 2017; the reviewer bought it new) praises heat transfer and the proper lid but finds the lid could fit tighter, and says they only boil water in it. Indian Hemlock (4) boiled water for coffee fast, says it performs very well and likes the metal lid. The Trailspace review is the oldest: it describes the same SKU 50190 1.1 L Halulite pot, but notes its handle as polymer-coated steel.