In my last post, I discussed a very affordable ultralight (8 oz.) cookset that can be put together for only $22. In that post, I neglected to talk about mugs. Some might want to skip using a mug to save weight and space. After all, you already have some sort of vessel for drinking water, whether a bladder or bottle, and you can eat directly from your cooking pot. If, however, you care to drink hot coffee, tea, or cocoa you'll probably need a mug. It is also nice to have an additional container for your food, especially if sharing what you cook. I've only used two mugs for backpacking. One is a cheap plastic Coleman mug I bought at a big box store for a few bucks, and the other is a nice double walled titanium mug purchased on discount for just over $25. I'll talk about these as well as a couple of other options to consider below… (I have ZERO affiliation or financial arrangements with any products, retailers, or manufacturers below. I just like talking about gear.)
