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Olicamp XTS Pot — Specs & Analysis
Manufacturer specifications, compared against every other cooking gear in our database. We do not test gear in the field — we measure, verify, and compare.
The Olicamp XTS is a hard-anodized aluminum 1L pot that delivers excellent heat distribution at a fraction of the price of titanium alternatives. Its lightweight build and simple design make it a reliable bikepacking workhorse.
The Olicamp XTS Pot is a lesson in purposeful simplicity. This 1-liter hard-anodized aluminum pot does one thing — cook your food — and does it well. The hard-anodized finish provides a naturally non-stick surface that is far more durable than standard coatings, and it distributes heat evenly to reduce hot spots.
At 198 grams, the XTS hits a sweet spot between the featherweight appeal of titanium and the wallet-friendly territory of standard aluminum. Bikepackers who are not chasing every last gram will appreciate the performance-to-price ratio, which is genuinely hard to match in the outdoor cookware market.
The pot accommodates most compact canister stoves and fits a standard 110g fuel canister inside for efficient packing. Graduated volume markings on the interior make it easy to measure water for freeze-dried meals, and the folding bail handle locks securely in both the upright and stowed positions.
One area where the XTS falls short is the lid. It is a simple flat disc that sits loosely on top of the pot rather than locking in place, which can be annoying in windy conditions or when pouring. Some bikepackers replace it with a silicone lid for a better seal.
The hard-anodized surface cleans up easily with a quick wipe, even after cooking oatmeal or ramen directly in the pot. It resists scratching from metal utensils better than standard aluminum, though a long spoon or spork is still recommended to avoid unnecessary wear.
For bikepackers seeking a reliable, lightweight, and affordable solo pot, the Olicamp XTS is a proven choice that punches well above its price point.
Who Is the Olicamp XTS Pot Best For?
Bikepackers who want a lightweight, durable pot without paying the titanium premium. If that describes your riding style, the XTS Pot should be at the top of your shortlist. It sits in the Cooking Gear category alongside 17 other products we track.
How It Compares
At 198g and $28, the XTS Pot is 188g heavier than the lightest option in this category (the Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spork at 10g). The most budget-friendly option is the Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spork at $10.
The price-to-weight ratio comes in at $14 per 100g — excellent value for money, making it a great option for riders on a budget.
What We Like
- +Excellent heat distribution reduces hot spots
- +Hard-anodized surface is durable and easy to clean
- +Very affordable for the quality
- +Fits a 110g canister inside for packing
Watch Out For
- −Lid sits loosely and can shift in wind
- −Not as light as titanium options
- −No pour spout on the rim
The Bottom Line
We haven't scored the Olicamp XTS Pot, and neither has anyone else we can cite. It's here for its verified specifications and dimensions, which is what the fit tools run on — a score is an editorial judgement, and we don't hand one out until someone has a basis for it. What this page can tell you is measured: 198g, $28, and how both sit against every other cooking gear product we track.
The price and weight above have not yet been checked against the manufacturer's own page. We are working through the catalogue and saying so as we go, rather than letting silence imply otherwise.
Specifications and dimensions come from the sources listed above. Where a page draws on first-hand riding, it says so.
What it packs down to
Olicamp publishes a packed size of 12 x 10 cm, which is 0.9 litres as a stuff sack. Of the 55 bags we track that publish a capacity, 51 have room for it and 4 do not.
Volume is computed from Olicamp's own packed size, treating a two-dimension figure as a stuff sack. Bag capacities are the makers' published figures, not ours — 12 of the bags we hold dimensions for publish no capacity and are left out of the count rather than assumed. A stuff sack does not reshape itself, so read the headroom as room to spare rather than a guarantee it goes in easily.
How it compares
Against the 18 cooking gear products we hold published specs for.
At 198g the XTS Pot is lighter than 6 of 17 alternatives we track. The category median is 111g.
At $28 it undercuts 14 of 17 of them, against a median of $45. That works out at $14 per 100g — below the $49 median for cooking gear products.
Weight and price come from published specifications. Cost per 100g is a blunt measure — it rewards light gear and says nothing about durability or whether the thing works — so treat it as one input, not a verdict.
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