David, turn the tabs "down" like legs and you can eliminate the tabs interfering with the lid. It will work just as well. When you're through cooking, pull it out, turn it up-side down in the cup and the bottle will fit right into it. Thanks for the tip.
Great video and I love this idea! I think that most vegetables taste better steamed than boiled. I'm not sure how well this might work, but if you make the "handles" on the aluminum mesh a bit shorter and use them as legs to hold the mesh up, the lid would fit properly and the vents in the lid could act as a strainer to retain the veggies as you pour out the water, however you would need to take care not to scald yourself with steam when pouring the water out.
David's Passage Minute Rice rehydrates/cooks well in a freezer bag and Reflectix cozy (takes about 10 minutes) with just boiling water, so you could repurpose the boiling (flavored) water that steamed the veggies to cook rice. Add the steamed veggies to the cooked rice as a side dish, or add a pouch of chicken or tuna to the rice and veggies to create a main course.
I found a perfect steamer which i can also use as a french press. The glass cup of my french press broke off so I tried it in my pathfinder cup ànd it fit so perfectly. It's become a triple use, a french press, steamer and a strainer!
Hey nice video. I had an idea, instead of bending the steam rack cut them off and utilize the holding holes in the upper sides with the fish mouth opener to hold the steam grate in place ???
Great video! I too, enjoy steamed veggies rather than boiled veggies, sooo your video was certainly a welcomed option! Thanks for the video and all you do for other campers/bushcrafters, etc.!
great mod- suggestion? why instead of using the tabs and bending them the way you illustrate, cut them down to desired height and use them as FEET to keep your veggies above the water line? think collapsible steel colander....
Your set is very nice. Pathfinder really has a handle on durable, functional gear. I use a 4 Dog Stove anodized bush pot with alcohol stove similar to yours. Think your steamer mod is smart. You can stack veg and meat and cook it all.
@@malthus101 That mesh thing is not submerged in the liquid, thus it only serves as a steamer basket, not for poaching. No matter what he said in the video, it won't work for poaching if it's not submerged.
why didn't you use the cup and put it straight onto the plate drew round it then cut the template out then stuck it to the mesh and then just cut around the paper template cutting the mesh at the same time , good vid tho
David, turn the tabs "down" like legs and you can eliminate the tabs interfering with the lid. It will work just as well. When you're through cooking, pull it out, turn it up-side down in the cup and the bottle will fit right into it. Thanks for the tip.
Great video and I love this idea! I think that most vegetables taste better steamed than boiled.
I'm not sure how well this might work, but if you make the "handles" on the aluminum mesh a bit shorter and use them as legs to hold the mesh up, the lid would fit properly and the vents in the lid could act as a strainer to retain the veggies as you pour out the water, however you would need to take care not to scald yourself with steam when pouring the water out.
Bill Campbell You, my friend, are a genius. The lid snaps on slightly, so I bet it would work. Thanks for the tip! :-)
David's Passage
Minute Rice rehydrates/cooks well in a freezer bag and Reflectix cozy (takes about 10 minutes) with just boiling water, so you could repurpose the boiling (flavored) water that steamed the veggies to cook rice. Add the steamed veggies to the cooked rice as a side dish, or add a pouch of chicken or tuna to the rice and veggies to create a main course.
Smart idea. You are 2 steps ahead of me! Gonna have to copy this idea! Thanks for sharing David
Thanks! Do you use this cookset?
I found a perfect steamer which i can also use as a french press. The glass cup of my french press broke off so I tried it in my pathfinder cup ànd it fit so perfectly. It's become a triple use, a french press, steamer and a strainer!
good tip! got the brand name?
Hey nice video. I had an idea, instead of bending the steam rack cut them off and utilize the holding holes in the upper sides with the fish mouth opener to hold the steam grate in place ???
yeah could just put a stick through....
Great video! I too, enjoy steamed veggies rather than boiled veggies, sooo your video was certainly a welcomed option! Thanks for the video and all you do for other campers/bushcrafters, etc.!
Leave stinging nettle on the stalk, run it through the flame or over hot coals until stinging hairs are removed, then eat. Just takes a few seconds.
Thank you for a fantastic idea. I am going mod a steaming rack for my Trangia cook set. Thank you again. Steaming is a healthy was to cook.
Vy Chi Sure is :-)
As always another great video!
Looks like a good idea. Thanks for the video. I think I will try this out!
Great idea David.
Wado for sharing.
ENJOY .... THE SIMPLE LIFE
great mod- suggestion? why instead of using the tabs and bending them the way you illustrate, cut them down to desired height and use them as FEET to keep your veggies above the water line? think collapsible steel colander....
Use the fish mouth spreader to hold the steamer in place that way you can trim off the tabs and be able to use your lid!!!!!!
Dave, Great tip and series.....ty
ben terwellen No problem, thank you for tuning in :-)
That's an excellent mod! Favorited and subbed!
+Survivalkraft Thanks! :-)
How about you twist the wire "arms" so they go through the slits for the fish mouth spreader?
NICE mod. gonna add that to my kit. Much thanks!
that is an awesome idea!
Thanks! Hope it's helpful :-)
Another great video Dave. Canoe trip this summer bud??
39camper I'm leading a trip for a week on the Manistee in July, and another down the AuSable in August. Where are you located again?
Dowagiac area
39camper I'd love to hit that river again some time. What day of the week works best for you?
I have monday, Tuesday, fridays, and Saturdays off
39camper PM sent :-)
nice tip thank you for sharing, & greetings from north pole alaska :^]
Alaska! I dream of getting to visit there some day. I hear the fishing is pretty good :-)
Yes we are very blessed with our fishing up here, salmon,trout & grayling are my favorite to catch on a fly pole.
really cool thanks for sharing
Good stuff
Brilliant!
DixieLiving Thanks. Do you own this set?
Your set is very nice. Pathfinder really has a handle on durable, functional gear. I use a 4 Dog Stove anodized bush pot with alcohol stove similar to yours. Think your steamer mod is smart. You can stack veg and meat and cook it all.
7:46 To poach means to boil gently submerged in a liquid, or simmer. Maybe you meant to seam a fish?
or even... "steam" ! haha
@@malthus101 That mesh thing is not submerged in the liquid, thus it only serves as a steamer basket, not for poaching. No matter what he said in the video, it won't work for poaching if it's not submerged.
First cover your mesh with masking tape. Then mark it out. Make your cuts, and remove the tape. Great video.
why didn't you use the cup and put it straight onto the plate drew round it then cut the template out then stuck it to the mesh and then just cut around the paper template cutting the mesh at the same time , good vid tho
nice hack
Thanks :-)
I bet that 'steamer' could brew coffee.
I agre with Bill, make legs.
Who steams carrots when there backpacking
Just boil your water and pore it in your Mountain House and eat.......
very bad...dont want it...