Gossamer Gear’s $19 Crotch Pot: Hikers Slow-Cook Chili on Thru-Hikes

Gossamer Gear’s Crotch Pot transforms ultralight hiking by letting you slow-cook meals directly in your pants—seriously—using just 9 grams of Dyneema and your own body heat. Trending queries like “What is cold soaking in hiking?” and “Best lightweight camping stoves” now find a rival in this $19 pouch. Gossamer founder Glen Van Peski dryly notes, “One of the hottest parts of the human body is the crotch area. Your body naturally generates significant heat while hiking; why not harness this heat for a warm dinner?”
Building on the image of hikers simmering noodles mid-stride, the Crotch Pot’s quarter-gallon Ziploc compatibility and zero-carbon monoxide emissions have sparked searches for “How to cook food in a backpack” and “Ultralight hiking gear innovations.” Picture a parade of PCT thru-hikers, their dinners gently warming between their thighs, trading campfire smoke for the waft of sous-vide sweat. The Crotch Pot, described as “the ultimate fuel-less ultralight backpacking stove,” redefines backcountry dining with a wink and a sealed freezer bag.
The Crotch Pot weighs a feathery 9 grams, attaches to any pants with belt loops, and promises a piping-hot meal—if you’re willing to marinate your dinner in the world’s most exclusive sauna: your own hiking shorts.