Stove Kettle ideas

[SteveW]

Im looking for a stove top kettle and could use some advice. Im after a kettle about the same size as a normal domestic kettle as far as capacity is concerned, but that can be used on a gas hob, electric ring and an open fire when the chance allows.
I'd prefer somthing older, maybe cast iron or copper. While weight is not an issue as such, as it will be a home item, I will be adding it to a motor home camp cooking setup at some stage and I'll need to keep the weight manageable then.

So, stick it on the electric cooker, or on the camping cooker when the electricity goes out or on a fire if it all goes out. Light enough to carry full, no nasty stuff leaching out tainting the water and aesthetically pleasing.

Whats out there new or old?

 

[SteveW]

I probably shoud have put this in the Homestead section :doh.

One thing I forgot to say was, I am weighing the advantages of materials as well. Cast, verses stainless, copper, enamel and aluminum. Stainless makes the most sense i suppose, but ive seen a nice la creuset emamal one that looks nice, and an aluminum kettle from one of the bushcraft sites got some ok review's on youtube.

 

[Goatboy]

I use either a huge GSI Glacier Steel coffee peculator which is quite pricey but will last forever or my old copper kettle which I picked up in a junk shop (mine was under £10 but they're usually about £30). Use on the hob at home, on a camping stove, on the fire or on top of my frontier woodburner.

Great for camps, powercuts and everyday life. Well you have to have a brew!

Hope this helps.

GB.

 

[British Red]

Copper needs tinning inside - and if this goes through, verdigris and even toxic material can be a problem

Cast iron needs seasoning and can shatter if dropped

Kettle by British Red, on Flickr

Stainless (no plastic) works on everything and needs little or no maintenance

kettle by British Red, on Flickr

Kettle by British Red, on Flickr

Aluminium is okay but does dent and scratch and is harder to clean after open flame use.

Enamelled metal is fine - until it chips.

I have used them all. I will stick to iron for the range and stainless steel for hard use. I have a very large 3L aluminium one which is useful for cooking and washing up.

Red

 

[crosslandkelly]

This would do the job, handle might get hot when used on an open fire though.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Premier-Hou...25&keywords=stainless+steel+stove+top+kettles

 

[crosslandkelly]

I use this when out. 3.0ltr stainless kettle I bought at the moot.



Before that I used this one carefully.

 

[SteveW]

Thanks for the suggestions, I will keep an eye out for somthing steel and affordable

 

[tiger stacker]

Thanks for the suggestions, I will keep an eye out for somthing steel and affordable

If buying new have a nosey at the scout shop, I like their shop as it is always good stuff.

 

[Mesquite]

I know it's ali but Kirtley Kettles are extremely good for all heat sources.

If I didn't have a similar type one I'd be buying one for myself.

 

[Robmc]

I like the Kirtley kettles. I have the 7 litre version, but they do smaller sizes and are made for campfire use;

http://kirtleykettles.co.uk/kirtley-kettle-range/

 

[Robmc]

I know it's ali but Kirtley Kettles are extremely good for all heat sources.

If I didn't have a similar type one I'd be buying one for myself.

Oops I must have been typing when you posted! Great product though.