All good recommendations.

• Below 60F and a pad with higher R-value would definitely be valuable.
  
• I use a 700ml pot on most of my trips. The 550 was cheaper and still holds 2 cups which is the most I need so I tried to choose it for the money savings. There are some cheaper options out there too (basic steel 'cups'), but I went with Toaks brand because I'm familiar and confident in their quality/weight/cost combo. Options are good though.
  I also recommend going to local thrift shops for cookware. Often you can find a random pot for $.25 that does the job.
  
• Full size Squeeze is definitely nice. I have both the Mini and Squeeze. $20-$45 was enough range where I thought to recommend the cheaper option for new hikers, but you are right - it may not be worth the time/effort lost. I do have the Squeeze on my other list, so there's that.
  

Amazon links for recommended items:

• https://www.amazon.com/Klymit-Insulated-Static-Sleeping-Orange/dp/B00ANRW7DI
  
• https://www.amazon.com/TOAKS-POT-750-Titanium-750ml-Pot/dp/B009B98FGW
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP131-PointOne-Squeeze/dp/B005EHPVQW