Snow Peak Ti-Mini Solo Combo 2.0 Review

The Snow Peak Ti-Mini Solo Combo 2.0 is one of the most compact camping cookware sets we tested. The set consists of a 30 oz pot and a nearly 17 oz mug with foldable handles that easily nest within each other for easier packing. The titanium construction reduces the overall weight of the set without sacrificing strength, quality, or durability. This sleek, minimalist cook set is perfect for solo backpackers or when responsible for your own kit in a group. It allows you to shed weight without sacrificing performance.

Cooking Performance

The Ti-Mini Solo Combo 2.0 is not for folks looking to maximize cooking performance in the backcountry. Instead, it's designed for solo backpackers and travelers who want a streamlined cookware set that will facilitate a little more than the bare necessities. Our testing team was impressed with the titanium construction, which falls somewhere between non-stick and stainless performance.

Simple meals and drinks suit this compact set the very best. The cup works for a small breakfast like granola or oatmeal, as well as hot beverages like tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. The pot measures just shy of one liter and was perfect for heating water for dehydrated meals or powdered miso soup. The titanium material and rounded bottom design maximize heat and speed up the time required for boiling. But it's even capable of cooking up some rice ramen or whipping up fresh vegetables (yes, our lead tester doesn't spend a night in the mountains without a carrot or two at the very least).

Ease of Cleaning

For the most part, the Ti-Mini Solo features a pretty minimal and easy to clean construction. The titanium is mostly smooth with rounded edges despite some measurements on the interior and a lip on the top of the pots where the lid attaches. We found ourselves using the smaller pot for coffee and breakfast, while the larger pot was great for ramen or pasta, the lid keeping things hot while we soaked our dinner.

It required some elbow grease to clean up residue from frying an egg, but not that much if you have a steady metal spatula nearby. (Frying eggs wasn't really what this set was made for, but it can be done!)

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Since we've used this set extensively over the years, we can identify the only difficult sections for cleaning which are the lip of the pots, where the mold allows the lid to attach to the top. We found that running a spork around the lip would help loosen up any lingering breakfast or dinner food. The etched measurements can also take a few extra swipes with your sponge, as food can get stuck between the numbers. Other than those spots, this cookset is very easy to clean between uses.

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Features

Though the Ti-Mini Solo doesn't offer many features, Snow Peak got pretty creative with its compact design. The cup has clearly graduated measurements on the inside, which came in handy when dialing in the all-important morning cup of coffee or instant oatmeal. In addition to measurements, the set also features a silicone tab on top of the lid that allows for safe handling when boiling water.

The lid can be shared between the cup and the pot for additional versatility, though it does not feature a strainer for draining water after boiling pasta or vegetables. Compared to other options in our cookware review, the features are minimal, but that's the point. This compact cookware is specially designed for solo missions in the backcountry when all you need is a dependable cook set that can efficiently boil water and help you whip up a quick meal or your morning brew.

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Durability

High-quality titanium and silicone are a great combination for an incredible strength-to-weight ratio. The handles are titanium, and we were pleased to find that they don't flex when squished inside a pack. Even the carry bag features a thick drawstring to ensure use for many trips to come. Our head tester, Trish Matheny, has taken this cookset everywhere from Yosemite to the High Sierra to the sandstone desert, and even to South America, and the carry bag and pots are still her backcountry go-to.

Not until this recent testing period did we make the mistake of packing the Ti-Mini Solo on the bottom of a heavy pack during a first ascent in the High Sierra. “My 60-pound pack was loaded full of heavy gear, and when I tossed it onto a rock after climbing a high mountain pass, the bottom pot got dented,” said Trish. The dent isn't enough to require any replacement; however, it's a great reminder to care for the titanium, as it can become dented when not properly packed. The pots can be smushed as well, and we found that the lid doesn't quite fit the same after the pots were deformed slightly during international travel. That said, if you pack your compact cookset with this experience in mind, you can easily prevent this damage with some thoughtful padding. Snow Peak also offers a lifetime warranty to replace any defective products.

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Packability

The Ti-Mini Solo is one of the most packable cook sets we tested. Streamlined handles fold flat, the cup and pot easily nest together, and the whole cylinder easily slides into the mesh carry bag. Our testers appreciated that this bag is a little larger than the nested pot and cup, which makes it easier to pack and include other essential items.

It can still fit one to two 3.5-ounce fuel canisters into the larger pot, though packing two canisters forces the lid to sit a little above the top of the pot. It is also possible to utilize this extra space for other essentials like foldable sporks, coffee, or oats. Overall, this kit receives high scores for intuitive packing and unpacking, requiring mere seconds to pack up before hitting the trail.

Weight

The titanium construction of the Ti-Mini Solo sheds weight while maintaining necessary performance and durability. Weighing a modest 0.41 pounds (190 grams), this is one of the lightest cook sets we tested.

The versatility of the cup and single mini-pot combo made this cook set an easy choice for climbing trips to venues like the High Sierra when you're carrying a ton of extra gear and are conscious of both space and weight within your backpack.

Should You Buy the Snow Peak Ti-Mini Solo Combo 2.0?

This set is perfect for solo travelers and backpackers who want to invest in a super lightweight, compact cookware set. The titanium construction is highly durable, aids in a faster boiling time, and is easy to clean. Though more of an investment than other solo cookware sets, the Ti-Mini Solo Combo 2.0 quickly became a favorite of our testing team, especially when considering the overall weight and space required within our already heavy backpacks.

What Other Camping Cookware Should You Consider?

If you're traveling in a pair rather than solo, check out our favorite backpacking cookware set for two, the GSI Outdoors Halulite Microdualist. If you want a Looking for a more affordable and functional solo cookware set? Check out the stainless steel GSI Outdoors Glacier 1-Person, which has a pot, a frying pan, a bowl, and a cup, and is around half the price of the Snow Peak set (but it weighs twice as much).