![]() Don’t attempt to turn it upside down without keeping at least one finger on the lid to prevent it from popping off. I did use the strainer to strain the water from my mac-n-cheese and it worked great. I never really used the lid to drink through, although I am sure it works fine. Fits securely to the pot and keeps all the items nested inside the pot secure. The Lid: Made of a flexible rubber it is a drink through lid with a pour spout and strainer. I will include all of my photos at the bottom of this review. I have done my best to take some photos that show the measurements and also include some familiar items for scale. The measurements are close enough to accurate. It boils 0.5 liters (16 ounces) of water in 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Add my 100g fuel canister at 6.1 ounces and it brings the total for everything to 18.95 ounces. I was able to get a weight of 12.85 ounces. Using the same items as the folks at Jetboil I busted out my scale to check their accuracy. The Specs: According to the Jetboil website the weight is 12 ounces, height is 6.5 inches, width is 4.1 inches and the volume is 0.8 liter. I am a bit OCD with my gear and might take a few more steps than others to ensure that it lasts me a long time. I make sure to keep my gear stored safely to avoid any damage when at home and while on the trail. I always clean every item after every trip. I am very careful with all my gear when using it, packing it and maintaining it. I should note before we go any further that I am the type of person who meticulously maintains their gear. I purchased it from a large name outdoor retailer for around $80 a couple of years ago. When I purchased my Zip it came with the 0.8 liter aluminum pot with the neoprene cozy, stainless steel burner assembly, canister tripod, plastic bottom cover and the rubber lid. After spending so much time with the Zip I feel I can offer some great advice to anyone considering buying it. I used it as a cup, a bowl, a water collection device, and once, I tried to use it as a pillow. I used it to boil water and cook different types of food. ![]() The first 1,000 miles NOBO and I had the Zip with me every step of the way. I put this system to the test with several overnight and weekend trips before finally taking it on a section hike of the AT. ![]()
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