Lid or cover for a GI STAINLESS STEEL CANTEEN CUP

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dextersp1

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you can make one yourself from a piece of aluminum flashing that is very light and slim profiled. all you need is a pair of tin snips and some pliers (leather gloves to prevent cuts are good too). a file to round the edges is a bonus.

some aluminum foil works alright too, but is less durable
 
Thanks Siguy,
I saw that people did that from searching the internet.
I don't have tin snips, file or aluminum flashing.
I was thinking it would be easier to buy it.
 
take the cup to a metal fabrication place they might hook you up, however buying a few tools to do it your self might come out cheaper in the long run and much more fulfilling.
 
siguy said:
you can make one yourself from a piece of aluminum flashing that is very light and slim profiled. all you need is a pair of tin snips and some pliers (leather gloves to prevent cuts are good too). a file to round the edges is a bonus.

some aluminum foil works alright too, but is less durable
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I'm going to give this a shot. REI had some aluminum plates on sale...much thicker than siding. I found some small steel D-rings (3/4") with the tab. I'm going to pick up some tin-snips and some brass rivets to get the project started. I figure with a permanent marker to trace out the pattern, some pliers, the tin snips and my little ball-peen hammer will do most of the work. I've got a Dremel if needed (cutting or minor grinding on the edges) and I'll have to drill the hole for the top handle D-ring. Here are some pictures (not my pictures) of the "project" from a guy over on the other knife forum who gave me a few pointers...

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This guy is much more talented than I, but I'm going for functionality not perfrection:o

oops...to many pictures for one post...:grumpy:

ROCK6
 
Sure, you can go the much more inexpensive route of just using tin foil, but I like a much more robust lid. Plastic lids are not advisable to use over a fire/coals...don't ask me how I know:eek: I'm looking foward to getting all the stuff and giving it a go...I do have a lid made from a guy across the pond that a mutal friend sent my way. It's for the Cursader cup (which I like much more than the USGI canteen cup!); it really just makes using over an open fire much easier. Here's a few pictures of that lid:

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The little D-ring is essential if you're going to go beyond simple aluminum foil. The lid I have isn't too tight fitting that you can't lift it with a small branch to check on the boling status, but it makes much easier to use...when folded, you can put the lid in the bottom of your pouch for your canteen/waterbottle to sit on.

We'll see how it goes:D

ROCK6
 
Rock6
That is excellent.
Isn't amazing that no one manufactures these thing?
They are a simple thing that makes life just a little bit better when camping.
I might stop by the Home Depot to see if there is anything that gives me an idea.

I don't like the aluminum foil idea - blows away, tears, heat escapes.
 
Out of 40 years using the GI canteen cup, collecting army surplus, I've never seen a lid for it. Unless it was homemade. You can't just "buy one" to fit it.
If there was one, I'm sure BQ would sell it.
 
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DaleW said:
Having a prepared lid is nice, but a good ol' piece of aluminum foil will do the job of keeping the heat in.


Here's what you are looking for-- $12 seems steep tho... http://www.heavycoverinc.com/products.html
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Yeah, I saw that lid and it would be fine for use on a stove or just keeping hot water in the cup longer. I agree about the price being pretty steep, but I'm sure it would work for what it is...my issue is that you can't use it over a fire/coals; tin foil would be a much better option. However, a simple home-made aluminum lid is a better option than both the foil or aftermarket plastic lids IMHO.

ROCK6
 
siguy said:
you can make one yourself from a piece of aluminum flashing that is very light and slim profiled. all you need is a pair of tin snips and some pliers (leather gloves to prevent cuts are good too). a file to round the edges is a bonus.

some aluminum foil works alright too, but is less durable
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I kind of with Simon/siguy on this one, no offense Rock. I will admit the heavy duty one that guy from the other knife forum made from an aluminum plate looks pretty, but I am not a big fan of pretty when it comes at the price of waste. Somehow using a piece of scrap in such a way that it is upgraded to useful, rather than creating more waste just for the sake of having something attractive, is a more appealing route to my way of thinking. It's not bullet-proof, and it won't help me get the girls, but it's practical, frugal, and simple. Those things are real winners in my book. Just my two sense. :)
 
LittleHairyApe said:
I kind of with Simon/siguy on this one, no offense Rock
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Non taken and you do make a good point...I was being a little too over-zelous and lazy as there is probably a ton of scrap aluminum siding and thicker aluminium free for the taking, I just need to get out and do some looking. I do like the functionality of a "hard" lid and the ironic aspect of why I prefered the lid was that I didn't want to waste my tin foil:D

ROCK6
 
You can get the d-rings at Seattle Fabrics and marine supply stores. A key ring and a folded-over strip of aluminum would make one pretty quick.

You could use a couple links of sash chain and a pop rivet or machine screw to attach one link to the lid.

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I have been using a british crusader canteen with lid. It is a little wider than the USGI tin and is more stable on my Nova stove. This plastic cover may be preferable to the others, because it doesn't have to be removed to drink from the cup and should help keep the contents warm. Go to BestGlide.com for the lid and other cookware.



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razcob said:
I have been using a british crusader canteen with lid. It is a little wider than the USGI tin and is more stable on my Nova stove. This plastic cover may be preferable to the others, because it doesn't have to be removed to drink from the cup and should help keep the contents warm. Go to BestGlide.com for the lid and other cookware.
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Thanks -
Any problem with melting of the plastic?

Does the British crusader cup lid fit the USGI cup?

The British crusader cup is expensive 2x the USGI
 
The crusader lid is slightly wider and shorter than the GI cup, so it won't work. I have boiled water in my teflon crusader cup and have had no issues with the plastic melting. The plastic appears durable enough. The two prongs on the plastic cover are short and vertical and can be difficult to get sufficient grip if your hands aren't dry. I have the plastic crusader canteen and the GI canteen and prefer the GI canteen. The crusader canteen has a gasket in the cap that will fall out if you are not careful.
 
dextersp1 said:
Thanks -
Any problem with melting of the plastic?
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I've been using the USGI cup for several years and I really prefer the Crusader cup...it's bigger and seems a little more robust. I wouldn't say it's "better", but I do prefer it now.

YES, the lid will melt! If you use it over a small alcohol or other camping stove, you should be okay, but even over hot coals, it will melt (mine did).

ROCK6
 
Thanks - I think I will look into getting the Crusader cup and lid set up with the stove made for it.

It looks like a nice simple set up to boil some water for freeze dried foods.

A lid really does help with boiling water fast and keeping it warm longer.
 
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