We’re always looking for ways to take weight out of our backpacks, because every gram counts on a long trek. Water is usually a heavy item, so I was keen to test the Ti artisan titanium bottle. It promises good materials at a very low weight.
The bottle holds 750 ml, which is a good daily size for me. Better still, it doubles as a cook pot. Does this single-wall titanium design work for both drinking and boiling? Here’s what makes this dual-purpose bottle appealing to minimalists.
What’s in the box
A very light 750 ml sport bottle made from pure, non-reactive titanium. The single wall means it can be heated directly on a stove, and it’s leakproof for carrying water.
What we like
- Ultralight weight (147 g)
- Safe to heat directly on a stove
- Pure titanium non-reactive material
- Leak-proof external threaded lid
- Comfortable, removable nylon sleeve
What we don’t
- Single-wall means no insulation
- Gets very hot when boiling water
- Bottle is susceptible to dents
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ti artisan |
| Capacity | 750 Millilitres |
| Material | Pure TitaniumSingle-wall construction |
| Colour | Titanium |
| Weight | 147 g |
| Mouth Type | Wide and smooth mouth |
| Features | Leak-proof external thread |
| Included | Detachable nylon sleeve |
First look
The first thing I notice is how light it is. I weigh it and the scale shows 147 g, which is very good for a 750 ml titanium bottle. The bottle has a silver, brushed finish that looks like quality. It feels strong, but the wall is thin enough to keep the weight down. It’s comfortable to hold, and the neck is wide, which will make cleaning much easier.
The bottle comes with a sturdy black nylon wrap. It feels rugged and protects the titanium from scratches. The wrap has a small hook for clipping the bottle to the side of my pack or tent. The lid is titanium too, with an external thread, which looks and feels much more secure than an internal one. The rotating titanium hook on the lid is a clever addition, useful for hanging or carrying the bottle.
Materials & Build QualityMaterials & Build Quality
This bottle is made entirely of pure titanium, which is good for health and for taste. Pure titanium doesn’t react with what’s inside, so my water or sports drink always tastes as it should, with no metallic aftertaste. Titanium is also very tough and resists corrosion better than steel or aluminium.
The bottle seals very well. It has an external thread on the neck and a silicone rubber gasket in the lid. Once I tighten the lid, the seal is very strong, and I don’t hesitate to throw the bottle into my pack. The bottom has a slight bulge in the middle. That small detail makes the bottle more stable when it stands up and reduces the contact area on rough surfaces. The build is clean and simple, and made for hard use.
Ergonomics & WeightErgonomics & Weight
Carrying this bottle is a pleasure because it’s so light. I barely notice it in my pack or clipped to my belt. The detachable nylon wrap is comfortable. It gives a little extra grip and keeps my hand off the cold titanium. The wide, smooth mouth is good to drink from, and it makes the bottle simple to fill from a slow stream or a public tap. Ice cubes drop in easily too.
Remember that this is a single-wall titanium bottle. That keeps the weight down but affects temperature. It doesn’t insulate at all. I don’t pour boiling liquids into it to carry, because the bottle heats up at once when filled with hot water. The nylon wrap helps a bit when drinking cold water. The strong, rotating titanium hook is the best feature for carrying. I can clip the bottle anywhere on my gear, quickly and securely, which makes it easier to carry when hiking.
Performance & FeaturesPerformance & Features
What makes this titanium bottle special is that it does two jobs. With the single wall, I can put the bottle directly on a stove burner and boil water quickly for coffee or a dehydrated meal. On some trips that means I don’t carry a separate cook pot. I always remove the cap and gasket before heating the bottle. It’s very convenient and saves me fuel.
The titanium bottom is smooth, with the slight central bulge for stability, and it works well on my compact stove. The bottle keeps the flavour of my drink as it should be. I can switch from coffee to water without any residue. With the strong seal, I can toss it in my bag while kayaking with no fear of leaks. For drinking and cooking with very little gear, it does both well. Wild Earth sells a near-identical bottle under its own name, the Traverse Titanium Water Bottle: uncoated single-wall titanium, 750 ml and 144 g.
Which Titanium Bottle?
We’ve also reviewed two bigger single-wall titanium bottles from Boundless Voyage: the 1,050 ml bottle and the 2.5 L bottle. All three can go on a stove to boil water. The Ti artisan is the lightest and cheapest by far; the bigger ones carry more water, and the 2.5 L doubles as a cook pot for two.
This one Ti Artisan Bottle | Biggest Boundless 2.5 L | Mid-size Boundless 1050 ml | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry | Nylon sleeve | Shoulder sleeve | Storage bag |
| Capacity | 750 ml | 2,500 ml | 1,050 ml |
| Weight | 147 g | 492 g | 237 g |
| Price paid | $40 | $98 | $101 |
| Our score | 9.1 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
Conclusion: Ti artisan Titanium Bottle 750 mlConclusion
The Ti artisan Titanium Water Bottle is a very good piece of ultralight gear. It works both as a tough water container and as a small cook pot. The titanium keeps the taste clean and is very durable, and the leak-proof lid and nylon sleeve make it practical. The single wall means no insulation, it gets very hot when you boil water in it and it can dent. For hikers and minimalists who want gear that does two jobs, it’s a smart buy that keeps your load light.
A very useful bottle for minimalist backpacking.
The titanium is durable and keeps the taste of your drink clean, and using it as a cook pot means one less thing in the camp kitchen.
- Hikers
- Ultralight
- Backpackers
Yes, if you want a bottle and a pot in one. It weighs 147 g and can be heated on a stove. There’s no insulation, it gets very hot and dents easily.
