Zebra Billy Alternatives

[Scots_Charles_River]

It's interesting to read camping texts from a century ago on the subject of cookware. Actually, many of them are interesting for all sorts of reasons, but something that crops up is the debate over aluminium. At the time it was seen both as a wonder metal, the best thing ever devised for camping, and as a very expensive novelty... exactly like titanium, in fact.

At the moment, titanium is very expensive. Is it worth it? That's up to the buyer, really.

Alu does conduct the heat better. I bought Vango SSpans with copper bases, they are VG.

I bought half a dozen Morrisons ones and have made a Hobo (Wayland) stove, and want to make a wee nested Kelly type thing with two, one smaller than the other.

Nick

 

[topknot]

That is good . Red

 

[BOD]

.., but I'm still keen to know if there is a non-DIY 10-12cm SS non-Zebra billy out there! .

Shep,

Several companies make similar billies that are indistinguishable from Zebras and in the same sizes.

I bought a 12cm SS "Horse" billy a few days ago as my old ally pot was too beat up for polite company. No photos as it is in the shed and it is now 4 am. Can oblige if you want proof.

The cost? About 3 pounds and 50 p.

So I guess you are still getting ripped off in the UK

 

[Chris G]

For those of us who like Nats idea, Argos do a 3 tier steamer (for conversion) for £10.