Quick answer
Use the Crotch Pot as a fuel-less stove by attaching it to your pants, inserting a quart-size freezer bag with water, and letting body heat warm your drink over time.
Why use a fuel-less stove for hydration
The Crotch Pot is an ultralight, zero-carbon stove made from Tyvek that relies on your body heat to warm water. It's ideal when you want to avoid carrying fuel canisters or dealing with open flames, especially in dry areas or during fire bans. The trade-off is that heating takes longer than a conventional stove, so plan ahead.
What you can heat
This stove works best for warming water to a comfortable drinking temperature—not boiling. Use it to make instant coffee, tea, or rehydrate a cold-soak meal. For safety, always use a quart-size freezer Ziploc bag to keep contents sanitary and prevent leaks.
How to use the Crotch Pot for hydration
- Step 1: Attach the Crotch Pot to your pants: Loop the Tywek sleeve through your belt or waistband so it sits against your inner thigh. Make sure the opening faces upward and the belt loops are secure. If the pot shifts during walking, tighten the belt or use a safety pin to hold it in place.
- Step 2: Fill a quart-size freezer bag with water: Pour the desired amount of water into a zip-top freezer bag. Squeeze out excess air before sealing to maximize contact with your body heat. Don't overfill—leave room for the bag to expand slightly as the water warms.
- Step 3: Insert the bag into the Crotch Pot: Slide the sealed bag into the Tyvek sleeve so it rests flat against your thigh. The material will help insulate and retain your body heat. Check that the bag is not twisted or bunched, which can reduce heat transfer.
- Step 4: Walk or sit for 30–60 minutes: Your body heat will gradually warm the water. For best results, wear the pot while hiking or during a rest break. The warmer your activity, the faster the heat transfer. On cold days, the water may only reach lukewarm. Start with warm tap water if you need a hotter drink.
- Step 5: Remove and enjoy: Unclip the pot, take out the bag, and pour the warmed water into your mug or add it to your meal. Rinse the bag for reuse. Never use the Crotch Pot over an open flame—the Tyvek material is not fire-resistant.
Product facts
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The Crotch Pot: The Crotch Pot is constructed out of ultralight Tyvek material and attaches to any pant with belt loops. You can carry it without adding noticeable weight, and it works with most hiking pants or shorts.
The Crotch Pot
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The Crotch Pot: This camp stove is designed to accept a quart size freezer Ziploc type bag. Using a sealed bag keeps your food and drink clean, and you can reuse the bag to reduce waste.
