Originally Posted By: Treeseeker
Presumably the foil is to make a cup or pot with. If you just carry a stainless cup with you, then you probably don't need the foil. Granted a cup is bigger, but I carry one even on day hikes.

For a flat-collapsible pan improvisation task I'd recommend the "Ultra heavy duty aluminum foil", which you can procure from the side of a large beer can.