Optimus Terra Xpress HE
This article was sponsored by Katadyn Group.
I use the Terra Xpress HE pot together with the Optimus Polaris Optifuel stove.
If you want to stay as lightweight as possible during your outdoor adventure, lightweight cookware is key. The new, lightweight Optimus Terra Xpress HE pot with non-stick coating doesn’t have an extra gram to spare, and its large volume makes it perfect for firing up a meal that can last you through an entire summit day. The butterfly handles, which ensure complete stability during cooking, fold flat against the pot, so nothing gets tangled during packing. If you’re bored, you can watch your noodles cook through the transparent lid and then pour out the water using the integrated strainer. Our small, practical BOB outdoor sponge is included in the package, ensuring no scratches during cleaning.
Data
Dimensions: 105 × Ø 210mm
Weight: 380g
Volume: 1.75l
Warnings: Never place cookware without contents on a burning stove. This can damage the Heat Exchange and lead to fire, burns, or serious injuries.
Includes: 1.75-liter Heat Exchange pot with non-stick coating, measuring marks (ml and oz), transparent lid, mesh bag
General
The pot comes with a practical mesh bag, keeping the pot securely closed during transport in the backpack.
The transparent lid has a foldable handle and holes, allowing it to be used as a pasta strainer.
The butterfly handles on the pot can be folded down. When extended, they allow for secure handling, even when the pot is full.
The fins ensure efficient use of the flame from a stove.
Thanks to the non-stick coating, you can prepare a wide variety of dishes without using oil or fat. To avoid scratching the coating, it’s recommended to use a wooden or plastic spoon for stirring.
The included sponge helps remove stubborn food residue without scratching. The sponge has both a fine and coarse side.
To make efficient use of the pot’s volume in the backpack, I always store my hot meal, a snack, and my utensils inside the pot.
Conclusion
I’ve now used the pot for several trips and meals. It’s robust and easy to handle.
Non-stick coating
The pot is easy to clean, and you can cook things like salmon and eggs without adding fat or oil. However, you should stir with a wooden or plastic spoon. If you use titanium utensils, the coating will gradually scratch.
What I particularly like …
… is the 1.75-liter volume. This makes the pot great for melting snow or cooking for a partner.
I will continue to choose this pot, especially when I need more than just boiling water, or when I need to rely on melting snow.
