Collapsible Kettle - Anyone tried one yet?

[Dormouse]

Er...thread title says it all really.

It's this thing I'm talking about:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wacky-Practicals-Collapsable-Kettle-Green/dp/B006A7JF3A/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_10

I'd be looking to use it on a meths stove or hexy. What do you think?

 

[copper_head]

Cant say I've used one myself, looks kinda cool but maybe a bit gimmicky. I would be slightly concerned about the join between the rubber the metal base, especially with it being collapsible, might be a bit of a weak spot...

But neat idea none-the-less

 

[markie*mark0]

why... ?

im dont see the need for a kettle, why not just use a pan and pour into mug?

 

[DavidJT]

I don't think it's that light compared to some other standard options, and it's weight rather than space that's the issue usually for me if I'm going to carry it.

 

[Shewie]

Neat idea, not as small as it should be though I don't reckon. Looking at the size of it going into that pack I'd like to see it a lot smaller.

It's probably a rubber vase with the steel capped over the bottom.

Might be fun for car camping trips but I'm not swayed at £30

 

[Vickyjs]

My friend bought me one for christmas (apparently they were going cheap at millets, we first saw them at a country show for £30 ish) - it is a bit of a gimick but actually works really well. I tried it out on a little gas stove and it stayed very stable and poured really well. I have some silicone baking trays etc and they have lasted years (but are really discoloured) so I don't see why this kettle won't last a while. Mine is a pinky red colour which is a bit dodgy - all this silicone stuff seems to be in odd colours. I don't think I'd be off light weight camping with it , but for family camping and in my camper it's great. Perhaps they'll do folding pans next?!

 

[Vickyjs]

Also - I don't think they are good with naked flames on the silicone so I don't think it would be OK on a Hexi Stove or campfire!!!

 

[Dormouse]

My thought was for day-trips, when I'd only want to boil water for a brew/instant soup - it was the flatness I fancied.

Though for such purposes, a smaller version would probably suit me better.

 

[copper_head]

Crusader cups are your friend, plus you get a huge brew

 

[Shewie]

My thought was for day-trips, when I'd only want to boil water for a brew/instant soup - it was the flatness I fancied.

Though for such purposes, a smaller version would probably suit me better.

I use a pot just big enough to go round my Nalgene, I guess I don't lose any space that way. For other water carriers it could be handy.

I wonder if some of that 4" ally flexible hose would hold water if it had a base? Hmmm ...

 

[Dormouse]

Thanks for the quick response peeps.

I'll think on it some more - make sure I'm not being dazzled by bright colours and coolness!

 

[mrcharly]

Also - I don't think they are good with naked flames on the silicone so I don't think it would be OK on a Hexi Stove or campfire!!!

I've set fire to a silicone pan-holder, so you are right.