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6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Light, durable, inexpensive Sep 14, 2010
By Kwan L. Lowe
"DigitalHermit"
I've seen stainless steel bowls of similar shape and size for around $20. This bowl is negligibly heavier than a similar sized plastic bowl but is much more durable.
The main advantages versus plastic is the ability to use it as a pot to heat food directly. It's also more durable if that's important to you.
The disadvantages are that you'll need to insulate your lap or use something to hold the bowl if you're eating very hot foods. Unlike the plastic which doesn't conduct heat as readily, I noticed that eating a just-heated chili required using a cloth napkin to hold the bowl. That's a minor point though. Others have said that metal can leave an aftertaste versus plastic but I did not notice this.
You can use it to heat water. However, if you plan on using a pair of needlenose pliers to hold the bowl (like those found on the Leatherman Wave or Victorinox Spirit) keep in mind that there's a lip around the edge that makes this tricky.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
the best! Jul 13, 2006
By jharterman
This is the best bowl for camping and hiking. I don't like eating out of aluminum, but this is just as light, and titanium is too expensive. This is just the right size, and it nests inside the Alpine cookset. It also doubles as a small pot -- if you're heating something for yourself -- and works with the MSR handle. I highly recommend.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Inexpensive Alternative to Titanium Jun 15, 2011
By Tradecraft
The MSR Alpine Bowl is made from durable 18-10 stainless steel so it is scratch and dent resistant. Due to its stainless steel design it will not leach harmful chemicals or change flavors. It has a capacity of 27 oz, is 5 ½ inches wide and weighs. 3.6 oz/102 grams. It is much less expensive than a Titanium bowl with the tradeoff being additional weight.
If you are looking for a bowl to eat oatmeal, cream of wheat, cereal, soup, beans, pasta, small salad, etc. then the MSR Alpine Bowl will work great and it is easy to clean. You can place it over a fire to heat up the contents but use caution as the bowl will be hot and can cause a burn. I use this bowl with the MSR Pocket Rocket Stove and it works great. Your MSR pots will be even more efficient if you allow them to blacken with use because a blackened surface absorbs heat better than a light one.
If you are looking for an inexpensive alternative to Titanium then the MSR Alpine Bowl is a good choice that you will not regret.
 Don't nest well with each other Jul 30, 2011
By Geek Daddy
The bowls are sturdy and look nice. But they don't nest well with each other. Or maybe I should say, they nest *too* well? If you stack them, The lip of the lower one touches the bowl above and creates, pretty much, an air-tight seal. Then, it's very difficult to separate them sometimes due to the vacuum effect. This happens whether the bowls are dry or wet, but more so when wet. I've had to bend the bowls a little to separate them. Very annoying. They should have flared out the lip of the bowls so air can get in between the bowls. Poor design. I do not recommend these if you are planning to buy more than one.
Great Camping Bowls... Jul 08, 2011
By Summer Rose
These are great quality stainless steel bowls...Going camping soon and these, along with the MSR plates will be perfect...Absolutely a "5" star product!!!
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