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- Shave weight, save time and hassle
- Straight sides, no lip, easy cleanup
- Smooth bottom, scrape all food out
- Ribbed lid, good grip
- Leakproof lined lid
Cold Soaking Jars allow you to shave weight and save time and energy by going stove-less. Cooking meals on the trail may be a favorite part of the day for some. But for others, it’s a headache that requires a lot of extra gear. Many foods you’d normally rehydrate or cook with boiling water can be prepared just as easily with cold water and a little time – that's cold soaking. All you need is a sealed container to soak food in and 30-60 minutes.
Just add water to your food at least a half hour before you plan to stop for the day or eat your next meal, then keep on hiking. It’ll be ready to eat the moment you set your pack down. No more assembling a stove, waiting for water to boil and food to rehydrate, monitoring fuel levels, or scrubbing burnt pots. If you find these things to be a burden, then break from the routine and leave the stove and pot behind.
Our Cold Soaking Jars are translucent polypropylene that meet FDA standards and are BPA free. You can see what’s in it and how much is left. Straight sides with no lip means food doesn’t get caught and cleanup is a breeze. Unlike Telenti and peanut butter jars, the inner walls and bottom are both smooth so it’s easy to scrape all food out with a spoon (except a tiny bump in the bottom center). The lid is ribbed for good grip while screwing on and off. And an F-217 polyethylene foam liner in the lid seals the jar so it won’t leak in your pack. While you get bonus gelato with a Telenti jar, you won’t get a lid with a seal. Same with a peanut butter jar.
| Compare | Litesmith | Telenti | Peanut Butter |
| No lip | YES | YES | No |
| Smooth inner bottom | YES | No | No |
| Lined lid | YES | No | No |
| Bonus gelato | Nope | Yum! | Nope |
| Bonus peanut butter | Nope | Nope | Yum! |
| Weight, 16 oz (475 ml) | 1.84 oz (52.1 g) | 1.88 oz (53.3 g) | 1.2 oz (34 g) |
Cold Soak
- Oatmeal/grits
- Ramen
- Macaroni
- Couscous
- Instant mash potatoes/rice
- Refried beans
- Dried veggies/fruit
- Soups
- Hummus/tabouli
- Freeze dried/dehydrated foods
Thru Hiker Favs (web finds)
- Rolled oats, dried fruit, vanilla instant pudding powder, and dehydrated milk, add cereal or granola after cold soaking
- Frito Nutella Peanut Pie - layers of Fritos, sun-melted Nutella, and peanut butter becomes a bar overnight when cool
- Pad Thai - ramen with sriracha and peanut butter
- Instant mash potatoes with mayonnaise for max calories and creaminess
- Roasted garlic and olive oil couscous with mayonnaise and a salmon packet
- Dehydrated beans mixed with instant rice and taco seasoning
- Dehydrated lentils with curry powder and coconut milk powder
- Curry - instant rice, coconut milk powder, curry powder, dried veggies
- Cheesy Broccoli Rice – instant rice, cheese powder, butter powder, dehydrated broccoli
Specifications
Jar
Material: Polypropylene (PP), meets FDA standards, BPA free
Color: Natural (translucent)
Lid
Material: Polypropylene (PP) with F-217 polyethylene (PE) foam liner, meets FDA standards, BPA free
Color: White or Black
Nesting
Large: Small nests inside Large
X-Large: Medium nests inside X-Large, Small will too but not recommended because it's difficult to get out
| Size | Volume | Meal Size | Neck Size | Outside Diameter | Inside Diameter | Inside Depth | Height | Weight | |
| Lid | Jar | Jar | Jar | Jar + Lid | Jar + Lid | ||||
| S | 12 oz (360 ml) | Small Meals | 89/400 | 3.6 in. (91.9 mm) | 3.32 in. (84.3 mm) | 3.23 in. (82.0 mm) | 3.06 in. (77.6 mm) | 3.31 in. (84.0 mm) | 1.89 oz (53.5 g) |
| M | 16 oz (475 ml) | Most Popular, Telenti size | 89/400 | 3.6 in. (91.9 mm) | 3.27 in. (83.1 mm) | 3.23 in. (82.0 mm) | 3.92 in. (99.6 mm) | 4.12 in. (104.6 mm) | 1.84 oz (52.1 g) |
| L | 20 oz (600 ml) | Same height as M, larger diameter | 100/400 | 4.1 in. (103.5 mm) | 3.72 in. (94.5 mm) | 3.68 in. (93.5 mm) | 4.00 in. (101.6 mm) | 4.24 in. (107.7 mm) | 2.44 oz (69.3 g) |
| XL | 26 oz (775 ml) | Large Meals | 100/400 | 4.1 in. (103.5 mm) | 3.70 in. (94.0 mm) | 3.68 in. (93.5 mm) | 5.00 in. (126.9 mm) | 5.22 in. (132.7 mm) | 2.70 oz (76.4 g) |
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A mininalists dream
Posted by Clint on 26th Mar 2023
I use this for cold soaking foods, cold brewing coffee & tea, shaking protein powder with water (it doesn’t leak) and sometimes just food storage. It works perfectly for all of these and keeps my gear inventory low & light! Hoorah! Life is good.
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it does the job
Posted by Unknown on 28th Jan 2023
This jar hadn’t leaked even though I use it daily to thoroughly shake my protein powder. It’s better than plastic jars I have been able to find as part of food or merchandise packaging that I’ve seen over a couple of years.
Also, it’s hard to buy a jar or two online, especially those described in adequate detail. I think buying from litesmith is one of your more efficient options, even if you might think the world throws enough polypropylene at you that surely such jars might be available for a fraction of the price. Perhaps … if you bought at least ten or a hundred. -
Just Right
Posted by Randy on 1st Dec 2022
Just right to fit in my pack. Bought 2 jars for my wife and I.
Great product. -
Best cold soaking jars. Period!
Posted by Delwyne on 16th Oct 2022
If you intend to cold soak, you won't find a better container anywhere than the Litesmith jars. They are light weight, tough, translucent, easy to eat out of and easy to clean!
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"The Best Cold-Soaking Jars Period"
Posted by Terry Pollard on 15th Sep 2022
I purchased the Large Cold-Soaking Jars 20 oz (600 ml). The shipping was super fast, and the jars are an absolute quality product. Perfect flat bottom, large 3 11/16 " opening and clear. New to the world of "Cold-Soaking", I found these jars go best with a product by Humangear called "GoBites Click Spoon." The spoon fits right inside the (600 ml jar), also I purchased an extra jar, just drill some holes in the lid and "Ta-da" you have a cold-soak strainer. Thank you Litesmith.com for an awesome product.
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Works both Cold Soak and Hot meals
Posted by Bob P on 16th Jul 2022
I have been spent years looking for containers that would allow me to carry a cold soak jar that doesn't leak, and allow me to make a hot meal on colder mornings / evenings
FInally found it - Thank you -
Great jars!
Posted by Joe S on 28th May 2022
The 600 ml size nests perfectly in a 500 ml pot/cup (GSI brand, ~3.7 inch inner diameter), is big enough for re-hydrating my typical meals, and is easy to keep clean. When you're done you can also store a 110 g fuel canister, lighter, etc in the jar and use the lid to hold everything in place without rattling around.
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No Leaks!
Posted by Cola on 10th Apr 2022
I bought the 16oz and it’s a perfect size. No leaks at all, and worth the price to have a cleaner profile inside than the free gelato jars. Thank you!
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Great Jars
Posted by Bruce W on 13th Oct 2021
I purchased 3 sizes over the past few months & love them. I use them for cold soaking food. The wide mouth makes it easy to fill, mix & eat from. The jars do not leak & are light weight. Some sizes nest well. Check internal/external dimensions.
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Must have gear
Posted by greg James storino on 28th Sep 2021
These containers are awesome. Even if you don't cold soak, they serve as a perfect, lightweight container for eating meals. Doubles as a 24 ounce water storage container. A good technique is to save weight by putting all your freeze dried in ziplock bags. Use these containers to soften the freeze dried with hot or cold water.
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