Unless I am going ultralightweightcutyourtoothbrushinhalfthenleavebothathomeanduseastick
I want something to cook in and something to boil water in at the same time, a billy for one and a thermette for the other. I wouldn't ever just take a thermette but then I wouldn't take a second billy. I've never had a problem with the bulk of a volcano kettle (carried in a PLCE side pocket strapped on whatever bag I'm using) and to be honest at a couple of lb the weights not really a problem for me, being on the, ahem, large side anyway. Each to their own.
I'm glad someones started this thread as I'd like to ask can anyone recomend a good quality stainless steel billy of 2 to 3 quart capicity that has a internal diameter of 6 and 1/2 inches? The straight up and down design of the kettle I use lends itself to being carried inside another pot.
One more thing, personally I find the thermette easier to keep alight in the rain and wind than a billy on a open fire and the chimney effect certainly makes a difference when the available fuel is a bit iffy.
Yeah, I admit it, I love the little copper devil!
ATB
Tom
I want something to cook in and something to boil water in at the same time, a billy for one and a thermette for the other. I wouldn't ever just take a thermette but then I wouldn't take a second billy. I've never had a problem with the bulk of a volcano kettle (carried in a PLCE side pocket strapped on whatever bag I'm using) and to be honest at a couple of lb the weights not really a problem for me, being on the, ahem, large side anyway. Each to their own.
I'm glad someones started this thread as I'd like to ask can anyone recomend a good quality stainless steel billy of 2 to 3 quart capicity that has a internal diameter of 6 and 1/2 inches? The straight up and down design of the kettle I use lends itself to being carried inside another pot.
One more thing, personally I find the thermette easier to keep alight in the rain and wind than a billy on a open fire and the chimney effect certainly makes a difference when the available fuel is a bit iffy.
Yeah, I admit it, I love the little copper devil!
ATB
Tom