kelly kettle

[lurker]

hi im after a kelly kettle, i have seen eco trekker, storm kettles etc, are some makes better than others? thanks.

 

[crosslandkelly]

I'm a KK fan myself. just remember it's limitations as to carrying and usage. I find that my hobo stove is smaller, lighter and more practical for hiking, but the KK is good to have at camp site. Imho, Cheers

 

[spandit]

I've got a Kelly Kettle but wish I had a Ghillie Kettle due to the whistle, although the M-Kettle is superb too...

 

[woof]

I've recently got a storm kettle. Mines the f1, & boils half a litre, the finish is excelent, 7 i managed to get a boil time of 2 minutes 20 seconds on the 2nd boil.

Rob

 

[Gray]

I've got a small kk,as already said its great at a camp.going to have a look and see if i can find a whistle

 

[fishfish]

we love ours,the kids never get bored of seeing the magic!

 

[mitch66]

hi, i am also a big kelly kettle fan, i have the 1 pint and the 2.5 pint both spot on. thinking about getting a stainless steel one to, there that good.

 

[Native Nathan]

I have the Large Kelly Kettle I love it.
It holds the same amount as my kettle in thou house and boils just as quick, (I tested it in the Back garden)
I have the cook set for it as well which is a great add on and since it fits in the base it takes up no extra room

But!!!!!
Its Heavy & Bulky
The is no secure way to carry water in it

So as long as your vehicle based instead of hiking its perfect.

I keep 4x Sea to Summit X Mugs, A Spork, A Strikeforce Ferro Rod & some sachets of 3 in 1 coffee in there as well.

 

[lurker]

thanks for the answers looks like i will go for ghillie kettle the small version

 

[grumit]

Ghillie kettles rock had one for three years now use it three or four nights a week throughout winter to brew up when out fishing just set it going and wait for the whistle get loads of fishermen asking about them

 

[Filterhoose]

I have a 1.5l KK in stainless steel. It's definitely not a back packing option unless you are sharing loads. On a canoe trip it's invaluable. I love my KK. I wish I didn't have one so I could buy it all over again. My kids love getting the wee sticks and dropping them in. The base works well as a wod stove too though it is a bit of a footer.

Beware of aluminium ones as they are more likely to melt if you get the temperature up to high.

Windy

 

[sandbag47]

I have a group buy going on for Ghillie kettles at the moment if your interested (shameless plug)....

 

[lurker]

send me a pm re prices ta.

I have a group buy going on for Ghillie kettles at the moment if your interested (shameless plug)....

 

[sandbag47]

Look in group buy forum

 

[Thoth]

Does anyone using a Ghillie kettle which I believe comes with a whistle type lid use a secondary waterproof lid to allow the kettle to be carried full?

 

[spiritwalker]

yep i got a maverick last year in the group buy with a cork as well as the whistle as long as its upright you can carry water in it.

 

[rickyamos]

I have the Explorer 1lt anodised version. Must say it does meet my expectations even getting going with damp wood picked up from the dog walk.

http://youtu.be/_CG8MF8FuLA

Ghillie just on the boil after 10 minutes start to finish getting the fire started to boil.