Just thinking that since this is most likely made in China and with all of the issues of items coming from there with lead based paints, heating the item may liberate significant amounts of lead.

Pete

Made in indonesia. I unno...

I really like to have a cup/pot available in my minimal outfit so that I can provide hot liquids and met snow, etc. if necessary. I usually do this with a cup fitted on my canteen - I come from an area where at least one canteen is essential for all but the most trivial excursions, so the cup is a good solution.

Nothing even close to being a decent cup will ever fit neatly into your pocket, even a cargo pocket, if you are going to do appreciable walking.

There are all sort of non metallic folding containers that can hold water but that can't be placed over a stove or flame. Just thinking out loud, has anyone ever tried stone boiling to achieve hot water with a container of this sort?

I think I see a project unfolding....

If I can be allowed one blatant self-serving mercinary post per lifetime:

I happen to sell these aluminum survival kit boxes on amazon which seem very similar in size to the one you're looking at, albeit they do cost more than a dollar.

The label does say "not reccomended to cooking" but they are hard-anodized. I suspect that the disclaimer stems from the fact that they lack a proper handle rather than some food-contact safety issue but you'll have to use your own judgement in an emergency.

Cool! Thanks Tom!