In July of this year, camping goods company Sea to Summit will release their full line of collapsible X-Pots. 

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By combining an aluminum base with a silicone body, the company has created pots that compress flat; a steel ring embedded in the pot's lip gives it the ridigity needed for the lid to nest within it securely. The silicone will be fine, as long as you keep the open flame away from it and focused on the base (and ensure that there's liquid inside before you fire it up). And the lid, perforated at one end, does double duty as a strainer.

The X-Pot will be available in three sizes: 1.4, 2.8 and 4.0 liters. Sadly, the company's demonstration video has horrific and amateurish audio, but at least you can see the product in action:

Seriously, guys, invest in a lavalier microphone. As an example of what proper audio sounds like, have a look at Backpacker Magazine presenting your product: