Kettles to hang over a fire

[bikething]

If it's the kettle he uses with the 2-part pot-hook in the extras on the DVD then it is slightly different to the outwell one.

I have a folding camp trivet that has a picture of something similar on the side but can't find a website link that works...

 

[wingstoo]

isn't that missing the point of a kettle???

Maybe but the request was for...

One which can hold loads and be left to boil over the fire for various camp duties.

So if the request is for a container that can "Hold loads" "for various camp duties" a little kettle holding a couple of ltrs is a poor substitute for a 10 ltr bucket...

LS

 

[bikething]

Well actually, if you take it in context...

Anyone know where I can get a half decent kettle to hang over my camp fire?

What size are you after?

One which can hold loads and be left to boil over the fire for various camp duties.

 

[wingstoo]

Very true, but why restrict yourself to a kettle if you want it for more than hot water for drinks...I have seen 10 gallon milk churns used before now...

Perhaps our good friend who posted this hasn't thought outside the box yet, as most people boil water in kettles rather than buckets..

LS

Well actually, if you take it in context...

 

[Rob]

Have a look at Grangers Camping World.

I have had one of their billy kettles for years and have just ordered some more for friends who had expressed an interest. (nothing to do with Wilderness 1-2-1)

Their P&P is good and their service excellent.

 

[littlebiglane]

I suppose drinkable hot water would be good as a bonus

But I take your point about other containers - something with a lid and it can pour....

I had in mind those big, antique style kettles - like my granny used to have. They could have been copper or something like that........

 

[bushscout1]

From a functional point of view, when I was in the Scouts, we had an urn which sat in the fire throughout the day. It had a lid and generally sat there boiling / staying hot until you needed it for various uses (drinks, washing, etc.)

The clever bit was that the way you got water out, was to pour cold water in, the hot water outlet was near the top and hence you got out the same amount as you put in - meaning it was always full.

Not sure where you'd get one from, although with a little time & playing with a couple of old stainless steel catering type drums you could probably knock one up.

 

[British Red]

hmmmm - whats your 2l one then Hugh - to be honest I was plucking a number out the air really - 2 may be ok....

Not sure if this is still relevant but someone asked me if this is "my kettle" on another forum - it certainly looks identical to me so if you still want one Graham


http://www.cookware.co.uk/shop?code=1423

 

[Toddy]

We use an old fashioned version of this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CATERING-TEA-...ZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem

We replaced the top handles and knob with wooden ones. It's as black as tar on the outside now; no shame to it, we've been using it for ten years+

Car boot sales at Blochairn frequently have catering pots going for a couple of pounds, might be worth a look in your local ones.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[g4ghb]

Not sure if this is still relevant but someone asked me if this is "my kettle" on another forum - it certainly looks identical to me so if you still want one Graham


http://www.cookware.co.uk/shop?code=1423

Excellent! - thanks a load Hugh I've just ordered 2

funnily enough we went in the cooksop in Bath last week and couldn't find one form about 30 to choose from!

 

[steve a]

Like one of these ?
http://www.armytents.co.uk/cooking-accessories/catering-kettle-10-pts/prod_106.html